Patent ID: 9683378
Date: 2017-06-20
CPC Classifications: B25B,E04F,E05F,E05Y,G01C,Y10T

Claim:
1. A bracket for use in installing door hardware on a support surface, the bracket comprising: a rigid member having a longitudinal axis, a front outer surface, a substantially planar rear inner surface for engaging the support surface, and a peripheral edge extending between and joining the front outer and rear inner surfaces, at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the rigid member providing a mounting surface for the door hardware when the rigid member is secured to the support surface; a spirit bubble level disposed on the rigid member such that the rigid member can be oriented relative to a horizontal line or a vertical line, the level having the bubble centered only when the level is horizontal or vertical; and a retaining tab for providing a mounting surface, the retaining tab comprising