Self-adhering spacer

Abstract

An improved spacing and positioning device is provided for facilitating spacing and positioning of construction materials. The device allows for the installation of construction materials in various orientations. Preferably, the device is used in a set of two or more, which are placed at proximate opposed ends of the materials being spaced, to ensure correct spacing and positioning of the workpiece materials along the length thereof. The device includes a self-adhesive material on one or more surfaces to allow the spacer to be positioned on vertical or pitched construction members. A self-adhering spacer is provided for maintaining accurate spacing between adjacent wooden boards or other construction members during construction activities. The spacer can be formed from a variety of materials, including wood, metal, or plastic. The self-adhering spacer can also be shaped in a variety of configurations, including a T or L shape. The self-adhering spacer has at least one surface a material, such as one or two-sided tape, that will allow the spacer to be temporarily affixed to the construction member. The self adhering qualities of the spacer will allow the easy placement of spacers on many different construction member surfaces and at all angles of orientation.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a device for orienting construction materials such as, for example, adjacent sheet of plywood. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device for spacing multiple construction materials a fixed distance apart, while simultaneously positioning those construction materials parallel to one another in a preferred orientation thereof, and placing the materials in a straight line, with respect to one another. [0003] 2. Description of the Background Art [0004] The building construction trade is a relatively fast paced industry; a great deal of pressure is exerted on those engaged in such labor to work as quickly as possible, particularly as favorable weather permits. However, the major portion of such work is hand labor; very little has been accomplished in the way of mass production methods, or the development of tools and equipment, other than electrical power tools, to perm...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] The present invention provides an improved spacing and positioning device for facilitating quick and easy spacing, positioning and alignment of construction materials, and to place those materials in a desired configuration. The spacer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention allows for similarly aligning and spacing a plurality of similar workpiece materials, in relation to each other.

[0010] One embodiment of the spacing and positioning device hereof includes one or more self-adhesive strips so that the user can quickly and easily position the spacer at the desired location without the need to take additional time to secure the spacer. In one embodiment, the spacer has a tab affixed for easy removal of the spacer after use.

[0011] Another embodiment of the spacing and positioning device hereof and attached thereto includes one or more tacks that can be pressed into the construction member at the desired location without any additional time needed to secure the spacer. This embodiment would allow the spacer to be affixed and removed easily and also be used multiple times.

Problems solved by technology

However, the major portion of such work is hand labor; very little has been accomplished in the way of mass production methods, or the development of tools and equipment, other than electrical power tools, to permit those engaged in the building construction trade to work more rapidly and efficiently.

One of the more time consuming tasks in the trade is the precise alignment, spacing, and cutting of construction members such as plywood sheets.

The methods used to date have been relatively crude, involving the use of nails as makeshift spacing guides, and the experience and judgment of the worker.

These patents each disclose structures for accomplishing the broad concept of board spacing, but each includes the disadvantage of preventing the worker or other person using the spacer from placing the spacer on the construction member, regardless of the pitch or angle of that construction member.

The prior art lacks self-adhering spacers that allow for quick, stable, and accurate spacing during construction activities.

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