Device and method for installing building material

Abstract

The present invention provide an apparatus, devices and/or systems for the installation of building material which allows one individual on his own to install building material. The device includes at least one resting surface spaced apart from a fastener.

1 . An apparatus for installing building materials comprising: 
 a first surface comprising a fastener, the first surface extending away from the fastener in both directions, the first surface attached to a resting surface, wherein the resting surface is not in the same plane as the first surface;    at least one guide surface continuous with the resting surface and extending away from a plane of the resting surface; and    at least one target surface continuous with the guide surface and extending away from a plane of the resting surface.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the fastener is spaced apart from the resting surface.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the fastener is a fastener opening in the first surface in combination with a fastening component.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the fastener is a clamp adaptor and clamp.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the fastener is a clamp.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 5  wherein the clamp is selected from the group consisting of c-clamps, pony clamps, Jorgensen clamps, EZ hold clamps, bar clamps, power press clamps, cabinet clamps, euro claw clamps, deep reach bar clamps, k-body clamps, hand clamps, ratchet clamps, quick grip bar clamps, vice grip clamps, and combinations thereof.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 6  wherein the clamp includes at least one pivoting feature.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 6  wherein the clamp has at least one means for penetrating into a support structure to enhance securing the apparatus in place.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the clamp is an integral part of the apparatus.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the apparatus for installing building material further comprises an anti-rotational feature.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the apparatus further comprises a cam feature.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a positioning feature.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 2  further comprising at least one material thickness spacer.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 2  further comprising at least one adjustable support surface.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the apparatus for installing building material is made from a material selected from the group consisting of wood, metal, plastic, and combinations thereof.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising an adjustable tee support.  
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a holding feature effective for retaining a fastener component in place.  
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 17  wherein the holding feature is a magnetized sleeve.  
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein the anti-rotational feature extends to either side of the fastener opening or is located on one or the other side of fastener opening.  
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 3  wherein the fastening component is circularly rotatable around its point of attachment in a manner effective for facilitating positioning and attachment of building materials.