Patent ID: 6763603
Filing Date: 2004-07-20
Classification: B25H,G01B

Abstract:
A tape scriber and alignment device for use for scribing or cutting of drywall, box board, and the like, said device including a solid portion having a slot therein, said slot designed for providing accommodation of the tab end of a tape measure for use for measuring distances for scribing and cutting of said drywall and board, a stem portion extending laterally from said slotted portion, inline with the tab end of a tape measure, said stem portion having a slot therethrough, and provided for accommodating the insertion of a cutter razor tip there through for cutting upon any measured drywall and box board, a substantially angulated member extending integrally from the backend of the solid portion, said angulated member having an inclined cavity provided there through, and provided for accommodating a pencil therein for marking of the wall or board at the precise measurement by the tape measure during its adjustment, the inclined cavity of the angulated member angulating the pencil to provide for a scribe point aligned directly under the tab end of the tape measure during a measurement so that as the tape and scribing device are moved, a pencil mark is made upon the drywall and board to furnish a scribe line for further processing, whereby said tape scriber may be used for both scribing and cutting of drywall or box board during usage and application.