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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2009
Sam Armstrong, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Peter Denley, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Timothy Baker, Aurora, IL (US);
Jie Liu, Lisle, IL (US);
Loren Doppelt, Palatine, IL (US);
Dale S. Dilulio, Saukville, WI (US);
Scott Micoley, Cedarburg, WI (US);
Ronald Bradbery, Schaumburg, IL (US);
Sam Armstrong, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Peter Denley, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Timothy Baker, Aurora, IL (US);
Jie Liu, Lisle, IL (US);
Loren Doppelt, Palatine, IL (US);
Dale S. Dilulio, Saukville, WI (US);
Scott Micoley, Cedarburg, WI (US);
Ronald Bradbery, Schaumburg, IL (US);
Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, DE;
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fixture assembly that is capable of holding work pieces such tiles of various sizes in various positions in a manner which enables freehand cutting. Various embodiments include a main fixture having a working top surface area that includes strategically placed cylindrical openings that are configured to receive easily manipulated tile holding clamps, various dogs that can be removably secured to the fixture in order to place tiles in a desirable position to be held during a cutting operations. The fixture is light weight and is easily transportable to a jobsite and has the capability of storing the clamps, dogs, marking instruments and the like.