Stephen O Howell

US Patent:

7461461, Dec 9, 2008

Filed:

Sep 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/526333

Inventors:

Stephen E. Howell - Iron Station NC, US

International Classification:

G01C 15/10

US Classification:

33404, 33407

Abstract:

An improved a tool for aiding in laying a brick wall a set distance from the base wall of a structure, and to confirm the verticality of the brick wall. The tool has an elongated member having a smooth face for contacting a wall of bricks, an end member is attached to the end of the elongated member at a right angle thereto, the end member being attached in an adjustable manner. The method of using the tool is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20060032065, Feb 16, 2006

Filed:

Mar 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/088624

Inventors:

Stephen Howell - Gastonia NC, US

International Classification:

B43L 13/00

US Classification:

033404000

Abstract:

The Kwik Leads will enable the ease of brick laying and improve the quality in the manufacture of homes and commercial buildings. The inventive device includes several pieces of various metals that are drilled, tapped, and slotted. With a handle used to hold the tool. 3″ by 0.500 by 1″ aluminum block which connects the scale to the adjustment bracket. 0.250 by 3.500″ by 7.250″ plate. 0.250 by 3.500 by 16.00″ plate.

US Patent:

20090106992, Apr 30, 2009

Filed:

Dec 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/330426

Inventors:

Stephen E. Howell - Iron Station NC, US

Assignee:

QUICK LEADS LLC - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

G01B 1/00

US Classification:

33407, 33518

Abstract:

An improved tool and method for vertically aligning bricks in a wall is provided. The tool may include an elongated member for placing against an outer face of a brick wall and a cross member for placing against a top course of brick in the brick wall. The cross member may be attached to the elongated member at a right angle thereto. Additionally, a position of a distal end of the cross member relative to the elongated member may be adjustable.

US Patent:

20090266027, Oct 29, 2009

Filed:

Apr 24, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/108819

Inventors:

Stephen E. Howell - Iron Station NC, US

International Classification:

E04G 21/16

US Classification:

5274913

Abstract:

A masonry or brick transport device is provided and is operable for receiving and retaining an array of bricks or other masonry products thereon such that masonry workers can easily lift, carry and transport the masonry products from one location (a storage location) to another (an installation location). The brick transport device provided includes a base frame carriage having at least two side rails and at least one interposing cross rail attached thereto. At least one, but preferably two, fork(s) operable for engaging and supporting a brick array are provided to the cross rail. Further, handle bars are provided for permitting a pair of workers to lift and transport the device. Optionally, a hook may be provided to the frame carriage for carrying a bucket or like device.