Abstract:
The Layout Framing Tape provides a quick, actuate, cost effective means of laying out standard and non standard construction framing projects not previously incorporated in prior art. The user can utilize symbols, text, shapes, and a standard/metric ruler to locate these members. The Layout Framing Tape provides a simplified, modified and improved method for locating these building members. 
     By using the appropriate location, the user can eliminate workmanship errors and locate but not limited to studs, runners and various size doors. Additionally, the Framing Layout Tape can be used to locate non standard members using the 48″ (1220 mm) ruler as a guide. It is intended to leave the Framing Layout tape in place via an adhesive backing. However, the portions of the tape not covered by a building member may be removed as the trade&#39;s person as they see fit to do.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 
       [0001]    1. Field of Invention 
         [0002]    The Framing Layout Tape provide the craftsman with an actuate, easy to use method of laying out common studs, floor joists and roofing rafters using the standard 12″ (305 mm),  16 ″ (406 mm) and 24″ (610 mm) centers pattern. 
         [0003]    2. Prior Art 
         [0004]    Previously, laying out various structures for the building industry require a trades person to use various tools such as a framing square, tape measure, and marking tools, to locate the desired member locations. Marking these locations is time consuming and may depending on the size of the project require more than one person to complete the task. The use of the mechanical devices needed for the measuring and marking of member location often lead to errors requiring rework or nonstandard installation of the members. 
         [0005]    3. Objects and Advantages 
         [0006]    The use of the Framing Layout Tape will allow the trades person to quickly, easily and accurately layout common building measurements such as but not limited to 12″ (305 mm),  16 ″ (406 mm), 24″ (610 mm) for common door Further objects and advantages will become apparent from consideration of the ensuing descriptions and drawings. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0007]    The trades&#39; person to quickly, easily and accurately locate common studs, floor joists, roofing rafters and common door opening for installation on a stud runner such as sills in a cost effective manner. Additionally, the trades&#39; person quickly and easily identify the location of any custom framing operations that may need to be accomplished. 
     
    
     
       DRAWING 
       Figures 
         [0008]      1 ) Drawing # 1 : Framing Layout Tape 
           [0009]      2 ) Drawing # 2 : Details of Framing Layout Tape, Sheet  1 : Details of 0″ to 48″, (0 to 1219 mm) Stud location, Detail  12 ″ (305 mm) and 16″ (406 mm) On Center Measurements, 1 st  King Stud, First Jack Stud, Second King Stud for 32″ (812 mm) door. 
           [0010]      3 ) Drawing # 2  Sheet  2 : Details  24 ″ (610 mm) On Center location, 16″ (406 mm location), 2 nd  Jack and Stud Second King Studs for doors 18″ (460 mm), 20″ (498 mm), 24″ (610 mm), 28″ (686 mm), 30″ (750 mm), and the 2 nd  Jack Stud for a 32″ (812 mm) door. 
           [0011]      4 ) Drawing # 2  Sheet  3 : Details (for the) 2 nd  Jack Stud for a  32 ″ (812 mm), 2 nd  Jack and King Stud for 36″ (920 mm) Door, Details (for the) 12″ (305 mm) and 16″ Location (406 mm) and 0″ to 48″ (0 to 1220 mm) Block. 
       
    
    
     DRAWING 
     Reference Numerals 
     Part no. ( 1 ): Framing Layout Tape 
     Part no. ( 2 ): 1 st  King Stud 
     Part no. ( 3 ): 1 st  Jack Stud 
       [0012]    Part no. ( 4 ): 2 nd  jack Stud 18″ (460 mm) Door 
       Part no. ( 5 ): 2 nd  King Stud 18″ (460 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 6 ): 2 nd  Jack Stud 20″ (498 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 7 ): 2 nd  King Stud 20″ (498 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 8 ): 2 nd  Jack Stud 24″ (610 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 9 ): 2 nd  King Stud 24″ (610 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 10 ): 2 nd  Jack Stud 28″ (686 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 11 ): 2 nd  King Stud 28″ (686 nm) Door 
     Part no. ( 12 ): 2 nd  Jack Stud 30″ (750 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 13 ): 2 nd  King Stud 30″ (750 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 14 ): 2 nd  Jack Stud 32″ (812 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 15 ): 2 nd  King Stud 32″ (812 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 16 ): 2 nd  Jack Stud 36″ (920 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 17 ): 2 nd  King Stud 36″ (920 mm) Door 
     Part no. ( 18 ): 12″ (305 mm) On Center Label 
     Part no. ( 19 ): 16″ (406 mm) On Center Label 
     Part no. ( 20 ): 48″ (1220 mm) Standard Ruler 
     Part no. ( 21 ): 0″ (0 mm) or 48″ (1220 mm) Center Location 
     Part no. ( 22 ): 12″ (305 mm) On Center Location 
     Part no. ( 23 ): 16″ (406 mm) On Center Location 
     Part no. ( 24 ): 24″ (610 mm) On Center Location 
     Part no. ( 25 ): Double Arrow for 12″ (305 mm) On Center Location 
     Part no. ( 26 ): Double Arrow for 16″ (406 mm) on Center Location 
     Part no. ( 27 ): Direction Flow Arrow 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Embodiments—Figures 
       [0013]    Part no. ( 1 ): Framing Layout Tape/Fixture; entire layout of tape/fixture 
       Part no. ( 2 ): Location of the 1 st  King Stud on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 3 ): Location of the 1 st  Jack Stud on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 4 ): Location of the 2 nd  Jack Stud for 18″ (460 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 5 ): Location of the 2 nd  King Stud for 18″ (460 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
       [0014]    Part no. ( 6 ): location of the 2 nd  Jack Stud for 20″ (498 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
       Part no. ( 7 ): Location of the 2 nd  King Stud for 20″ (498 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 8 ): Location of the 2 nd  Jack Stud for 24″ (610 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 9 ): Location of the 2 nd  King Stud for 24″ (610 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 10 ): Location of the 2 nd  Jack Stud for 28″ (686 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 11 ): Location of the 2 nd  King Stud for 28″ Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 12 ): Location of the 2 nd  Jack Stud for 30″ (750 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 13 ): Location of the 2 nd  King Stud for 30″ (750 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 14 ): Location of the 2 nd  Jack Stud for 32″ (812 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 15 ): Location of the 2 nd  King Stud for 32″ (812 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 16 ): Location of the 2 nd  Jack Stud for 36″ (920 mm) Door on tee Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 17 ): Location of the 2 nd  King Stud for 36″ (920 mm) Door on the Framing Layout Tape/Fixture 
     Part no. ( 18 ): 12″ On Center Location Label and Arrow (Optional) 
       [0015]    Part no. ( 19 ): 16″ (406 mm) On Center Location Label Box along the length of the Framing Layout Tape (Optional).
 
Part no. ( 20 ): A standard ruler with a length of 48″ (1220 mm). Part no. ( 20 ) is used for custom framing.
 
       Part no. ( 21 ): 0″ to 48″ (1220 mm) On Center Location 
     Part no. ( 22 ): 12″ (305 mm) On Center Location 
     Part no. ( 23 ): 16″ (406 mm) On Center Location 
     Part no. ( 24 ): 24″ (610 mm) On Center Location 
       [0016]    Part no. ( 25 ): Double arrow indicating the distance between the 12″ (305 mm) On Center Location (Optional).
 
Part no. ( 26 ): Double arrow indicating the distance between the 16″ (406 mm) On Center Location (Optional).
 
Part no. ( 27 ): An Arrow indicating the flow of work to be accomplished (Optional).
 
       OPERATION 
     Preferred Embodiments—Figures 
       [0017]    The Framing Layout Tape, part no ( 1 ) of Drawing No.  1  consists of a length of tape with adhesive backing that attaches to the end of common studs such as the top and bottom sill plate used as the base for a building project. The Framing Layout Tape, consists of parts no&#39;s ( 2 )  2  thru ( 27 ) that are used for a locating and installing various building members for construction projects. Part no&#39;s ( 18 ), ( 19 ), ( 25 ), ( 26 ) and  27  are optional parts use for reference to locate commonly used and can be installed at the manufactures preference. The Framing Layout Tape, Part no. ( 1 ) has a common framing measurements along its length that clearly define the center of each common building member and quickly and accurately determine the attachment point for the required number and type of studs, rafters, standard door frames and other framing operations in building projects. Additionally, a block is provided on the framing Layout Tape part no. ( 1 ) that allows the handyman or trades person to accurately install various types of mechanical attachments devices to the framing member such as but not limited to hangers for a rafter. Each standard framing and layout location on the framing Layout Tape is identified along the length of Part no. ( 1 ) in the appropriate block in writing identified by a 1½″ (46 mm) wide block with writing in each block. 
         [0018]    Part no.  4  and Part no.  5  of Drawing no  2  are used to locate the 2 nd  Jack Stud and 2 nd  King Stud Part no ( 2 ) and Part no. ( 3 ) of Drawing no.  2  sheet  1  are used to locate the 1 st  King and 1 st  Jack Stud of a building project. Part no ( 2 ) First King Stud and Part no. ( 3 ) 1 st  Jack Stud ( 3 ) are for a standard 18″ (460 mm) identified by a 1½″ (46 mm) wide block with writing in each block 
         [0019]    Part no. ( 6 ) and Part no. ( 7 ) of Drawing no.  2  are used to locate the 2 nd  Jack Stud and 2 nd  King Stud for a 20″ (498 mm) identified by a 1½″ (46 mm) wide block with writing in each block 
         [0020]    Part no. ( 8 ) and Part no. ( 9 ) of Drawing no.  2 , sheet  2  are used to locate the 2 nd  Jack Stud and 2 nd  King Stud for a standard 24″ (610 mm) door opening Part no. ( 8 ), 2nd Jack Stud and Part no. ( 9 ), 2nd King Stud for 24″ (610 mm) doors are identified by a 1½″ (46 mm) wide block with writing in each block. 
         [0021]    Part no. ( 10 ) and Part no. ( 11 ) of Drawing no.  2 , sheet  2  are used to locate the 2 nd  Jack Stud and 2 nd  King Stud for a standard 28″ (686 mm) door opening. Part no. ( 10 ), 2nd Jack Stud and Part no. ( 11 ), 2nd King for 28″ (686 mm) doors are identified by a 1½″ (46 mm) wide block with writing in each block. 
         [0022]    Part no. ( 12 ) and Part no. ( 13 ) of Drawing no.  2 , sheet  2  are used to locate the 2 nd  Jack Stud and 2 nd  King Stud for a standard 30″ (750 mm) door opening Part no. ( 10 ), 2nd Jack Stud and Part no. ( 11 ), 2nd King for 30″ (750 mm) doors are identified by a 1½″ (46 mm) wide block with writing in each block. 
         [0023]    Part no. ( 14 ) and Part no. ( 15 ) of Drawing no.  2 , sheet  1  are used to locate the 2 nd  Jack Stud and 2 nd  King Stud for a standard 32″ (812 mm) door opening. Part no. ( 10 ), 2nd Jack Stud and Part no. ( 11 ), 2nd King for 32″ (812 mm) doors are identified by a 1½″ (46 mm) wide block with writing in each block. 
         [0024]    Part no ( 16 ) and Part no. ( 17 ) of Drawing no.  2 , sheet  3  are used to locate the 2 nd  Jack Stud and 2 nd  King Stud for a standard 36″ (920 mm) door opening. Part no. ( 10 ), 2nd Jack Stud and Part no. ( 11 ), 2nd King for 36″ (920 mm) doors are identified by a 1½″ (46 mm) wide block with writing in each block. 
         [0025]    Part no. ( 18 ) of Drawing no.  2  sheet  3  is an optional label plate used to identify Part no. ( 25 ) of Drawing no.  2 , sheet  1 , the optional label plate used to identify the optional label plate used to identify 16″ (406 mm) On Center Double Arrow. Part no. ( 19 ) of Drawing no.  2  sheet  3  is an optional label plate used to identify Part no. ( 26 ) of Drawing no.  2 , sheet  1 , the optional label plate used to identify the optional label plate used to identify 12″ (305 mm) On Center Double Arrow. 
         [0026]    Part no. ( 20 ) of Drawing  2 , sheet  1  is a standard 48″ (1220 mm) long ruler. The ruler is in but not limited to ¼″, ½″, ¾″, 1″, mm and cm divisions. Part no. ( 20 ) is used as a reference along the length of the framing Layout Tape and for installing custom building members. 
         [0027]    Part no. ( 21 ) of Drawing no.  2  sheet  1  is used to identify that the 0″ to 48″ 0 mm to 1220 mm stud locations. Part no ( 21 ) has an “X” in the middle to denote the center of the block in the middle of the 1½″ (46 mm) block to denote the center of the block and is identified in writing in the block. 
         [0028]    Part no. ( 22 ) of Drawing no.  2  sheet  1  is used to identify that the 12″ (305 mm) stud locations. Part no. ( 22 ) has an “X” in the middle to denote the center of the block in the middle of the 1½″ (46 mm) block to denote the center of the block and is identified in writing in the block. 
         [0029]    Part no. ( 23 ) of Drawing no.  2  sheet  1  is used to identify that the 16″ (406 mm) stud locations. Part no ( 23 ) has an “X” in the middle to denote the center of the block in the middle of the 1½″ (46 mm) block to denote the center of the block and is identified in writing in the block 
         [0030]    Part no. ( 24 ) of Drawing no.  2  sheet  1  is used to identify that the 24″ (610 mm) stud locations. Part no ( 24 ) has an “X” in the middle to denote the center of the block in the middle of the 1½″ (46 mm) block to denote the center of the block and is identified in writing in the block. 
         [0031]    The handyman and/or trades person locates the required building members along the length of the Framing and Layout Tape part no.  1  installed to the top and bottom of the runner such as but not limited to a sill. The handyman and/or trades person can then proceed to install building members to the runner using various methods of attachment such as but not limited to fasteners or fasteners attached to hardware. 
         [0032]    An alternative to the Framing Layout Tape part no ( 1 ) can be manufacturing as a removable fixture or “jig”. This fixture will be at least 48″ (1220 mm) in length encompassing all the features of locating building members contain on the Framing Layout Tape part no. ( 1 ). The Framing Layout fixture will be manufactured in such a way as to allow for marking of a framing member with all the measurements features of the Framing Layout Tape. The Framing Layout Fixture will have the ability to be mechanically attached to a framing member such as a sill by but not limited to nails screws and or brackets. Mechanically attaching the Framing Layout Fixture will aid in creating mistakes when marking of a laming member. The Framing Layout Fixture can be manufactured of but not limited to plastic, wood, metal or composites. 
       CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATION AND SCOPE 
       [0033]    Accordingly the reader will see that, according to the invention, we have provided a means of quickly and accurately laying out standard building measurements. The Framing Layout Tape and or the Framing Layout Fixture for framing will dramatically reduce the amount of time needed to frame a building project. The Framing Layout Tape and Framing Layout Fixture can further reduce labor costs by allowing less qualified craftsmen to accurately and quickly perform framing operations. Additionally installing the Framing Layout Tape or the use of the Framing Layout Fixture will cut the cost of a building project by eliminating common layout errors, thus saving costly rework and additional material costs on a building project. 
         [0034]    While the above description contains many specifications, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the invention but as exemplification of the presently preferred embodiments therefore. Many other ramifications and variations are possible such as using Framing Layout Tape and the Framing Layout Fixture as a teaching tool in the building industry for people learning the building craft.