TOOL FOR FINDING AND TRANSFERRING ANGLES

Abstract

A tool may be easily used to determine the size and shape of an opening and transfer these dimensions to a piece of material which is to be cut to fill the opening. The tool is particularly suited to fitting tile around walls, doors, and the like and for then marking the tile for cutting. The tool allows for quick and accurate marking of the tile or other material in order to then cut the material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various embodiments of the present invention are shown and described in reference to the numbered drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 shows a top view of the tool of the present invention;

FIG. 2 shows a side view of a joint of the tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3A shows a side view of the base of the tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3B shows another side view of the base of the tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3C shows another side view of the base of the tool of FIG. 1

FIG. 4 shows another side view of the base of the tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 shows a top view of the tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 shows a top view of the tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 shows a top view of the tool of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 8 shows a top view of the tool of FIG. 1.

Claims

1. A tool for determining the shape of an opening and for transferring the shape to a material to be cut to fit the opening comprising: a base;a first indicator member;a first arm, the first arm having a first end pivotably connected to the base and a second end pivotably connected to the first indicator member;a second indicator member;a second arm, the second arm having a first end pivotably connected to the base and a second end pivotably connected to the second indicator member; andwherein the first and second indicator members are positionable

2. The tool of claim 1, wherein the first arm comprises a first arm section having a first end and a second end and a second arm section having a first end and a second end, and wherein the first end of the first arm section is pivotably connected to the base and the second end of the first arm section is pivotably connected to the first end of the second arm section, and wherein the second end of the second arm section is pivotably connected to the first indicator member; and wherein the second arm comprises a first arm section having a first end and a second end and a second arm section having a first end and a second end, and wherein the first end of the first arm section is pivotably connected to the base and the second end of the first arm section is pivotably connected to the first end of the second arm section, and wherein the second end of the second arm section is pivotably connected to the second indicator member.

3. The tool of claim 2, wherein the pivotable joints provide resistance to movement.

4. The tool of claim 1, wherein the first arm and second arm are connected to the base adjacent the ends of the base.

5. The tool of claim 1, wherein the first and second indicator members are approximately six inches long.

6. The tool of claim 1, wherein the base is approximately 12 inches long.

7. The tool of claim 1, wherein the base has a ruler marked thereon.

8. The tool of claim 1, wherein the first and second indicator members have rulers marked thereon.

9. The tool of claim 1, wherein the base comprises a flange extending downwardly therefrom.

10. The tool of claim 7, further comprising a spacer configured for placement over the flange to thereby increase the width of the flange.

11. The tool of claim 1, wherein the tool is configured for determining the size and shape of an opening to thereby transfer said size and shape to a piece of material which is to be cut to fill the opening.

12. A tool for measuring and marking tile for installing tile around an obstacle comprising: a base configured for placement adjacent an edge of an installed piece of tile;a first indicator member having an edge;a second indicator member having an edge;a first arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being attached to the base and the second end being attached to the first indicator member, the first arm being movable to allow the positioning of the edge of the first indicator member adjacent an obstacle;a second arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being attached to the base and the second end being attached to the second indicator member, the second arm being movable to allow the positioning of the edge of the second indicator member adjacent an obstacle.

13. The tool of claim 12, wherein the base has a flange extending from the bottom thereof, wherein the flange has a first side and a second side, and wherein the first side is configured for placement against an installed tile for measuring an opening and wherein the second side is configured for placement against a piece of tile which is to be cut so as to transfer the size and shape of the opening while maintaining a grout line equal to the width of the flange.

14. The tool of claim 12, wherein the base has a flange formed thereon for engaging a piece of tile to thereby align the tool.

15. The tool of claim 12, wherein the first arm and second arm pivot near the middle thereof.

16. The tool of claim 12, wherein the base has pins extending from the bottom thereof for aligning the base.

17. A method for providing a cut line in a mosaic element to thereby fit the mosaic element into an opening comprising: selecting a tool comprising a base, a first indicator member, and a second indicator member, the first indicator member being attached to the base by a first arm so as to be movable relative to the base in a plane, and the second indicator member being attached to the base by a second arm so as to be movable relative to the base in said plane;determining the size and shape of an opening by: positioning the base in alignment with a first edge of the opening;positioning the first indicator member such that an edge of the first indicator member is disposed in alignment with a second edge of said opening;positioning the second indicator member such that an edge of the second indicator member is in alignment with a third edge of said opening;transferring the size and shape of the opening to a piece of material which is to be cut to fill the opening by: placing the tool adjacent the piece of material;aligning the base of the tool to an edge of the piece of material which corresponds to the first edge of the opening;marking the piece of material in alignment with the edge of the first indicator member so as to make a mark corresponding with the second edge of the opening; andmarking the piece of material in alignment with the edge of the second indicator member so as to make a mark corresponding with the third edge of the opening.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the method further comprises selecting a tool having a flange extending from the bottom of the base, and wherein the method comprises placing a first side of the flange adjacent the first edge of the opening while determining the size and shape of the opening and wherein the method comprises placing a second side of the flange against the edge of the piece of material while transferring the size and shape of the opening to the piece of material to thereby provide for a space between the edge of the piece of material and the first edge of the opening.