Patent ID: 7743522

Claim:
A multi-purpose hand tool comprising: a main body having first and second opposing major surfaces, the first major surface being substantially planar to facilitate placement of the first main surface of a wall to be marked during a marking operation; a surface portion of the second major surface adjacent to the straight-edge having graduations there along being positioned adjacent said straight edge to facilitate performance of measurements along said surface to be marked; at least one short side of said main body being straight and linear and perpendicular to said straight edge to facilitate placement of the tool against surfaces having an inside corner; a remaining long side of said tool being serrated to facilitate spreading of an adhesive preparatory to laying tile members upon the marked surface; a cover fixed to one end of said main body, said cover and an adjacent edge of said main body having smoothly curved undulations which cooperate to provide a surface for placement and comfortable seating of fingers of a hand holding said tool; and a cradle arranged within the region of the main body enclosed by said cover for positioning and supporting a level, said cover having an opening for observing said level.