US2013305548A1PendingUtilityA1

Multi-function level with hands-free retaining system

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Dec 31, 2010Filed: Mar 15, 2013Published: Nov 21, 2013
Est. expiryDec 31, 2030(~4.4 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Michael T LueckRussel J. Borg
G01C 9/26G01C 9/28
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Abstract

An apparatus and method for measuring and marking level and plumb is providently disclosed herein. The multi-function level includes one or more attachment devices to secure the level to the work or installation piece. The body of the level includes a structure to receive a fastener for coupling the level to a work piece. The structure to receive the fastener forms a hole, or a curved slot for adjustment, in the body of the level and is located near an end face at both ends of the level.

Claims

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1 - 23 . (canceled) 
     
     
         24 . A level apparatus comprising:
 a body having a longitudinal axis and having two side faces, a top and a bottom surface, and two end faces with each end face located at the end of the longitudinal axis;   a structure in the body to receive a fastener for coupling the level to a work piece; and   at least one level indicator coupled to the body and visible on at least one of the two side faces of the body.   
     
     
         25 . The level apparatus of  claim 24  further comprising:
 a fastener coupled to the structure in the body, the fastener for coupling the level apparatus to a work piece for determining a level measurement. 
 
     
     
         26 . The level apparatus of  claim 25  wherein the fastener is an item selected from the group consisting of: a screw, a nail, a suction cup, magnet, and a clamp. 
     
     
         27 . The level apparatus of  claim 25  wherein the fastener is retractable into the body of the level. 
     
     
         28 . The level apparatus of  claim 25  wherein the fastener is selectively removable from the body. 
     
     
         29 . The level apparatus of  claim 24  wherein the structure in the body to receive the fastener is located approximately near a center point between the two end faces of the body. 
     
     
         30 . The level apparatus of  claim 24  further comprising:
 a plurality of structures in the body, wherein each of the plurality of structures can receive a fastener. 
 
     
     
         31 . The level apparatus of  claim 24  wherein one of the plurality of structures is located near one end face of the body and another of the plurality of structures is located near the other end face of the body. 
     
     
         32 . The level apparatus of  claim 24  wherein the structure in the body is a curved slot to accept a fastener in order to allow movement of one of the end faces of the level up or down. 
     
     
         33 . The level apparatus of  claim 24  wherein the structure allows a fastener to extend from either of the two side faces, or from a top face or a bottom face of the body. 
     
     
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         84 . A level system comprising:
 a body having a longitudinal axis and having two side faces, a top and a bottom surface, and two end faces with each end face located at the end of the longitudinal axis;   a plurality of fasteners coupled to the structure in the body, the fastener for coupling the level apparatus to a work piece;   a plurality of structures in the body to receive the plurality of fasteners; and   at least one level indicator coupled to the body.   
     
     
         85 . The level apparatus of  claim 84  wherein the each of the plurality of fasteners is an item selected from a group of elements consisting of: a screw, a nail, a suction cup, magnet, and a clamp. 
     
     
         86 . The level apparatus of  claim 84  wherein each of the plurality of fasteners is retractable into the body of the level. 
     
     
         87 . The level apparatus of  claim 84  wherein at least one of the plurality of fasteners is selectively removable from the body. 
     
     
         88 . The level apparatus of  claim 84  wherein one of the pluralities of structures of the body is located near one end face of the body and another of the plurality of structures is located near the other end face of the body. 
     
     
         89 . The level apparatus of  claim 84  wherein the structure in the body is a curved slot to accept a fastener in order to allow movement of one of the end faces of the level up or down. 
     
     
         90 . The level apparatus of  claim 84  wherein the structure allows a fastener to extend from either of the two side faces, or from a top face or a bottom face of the body. 
     
     
         91 . The level apparatus of  claim 84  wherein the structure allows a fastener to extend from either of the two side faces, or from a top face or a bottom face of the body. 
     
     
         92 . A level apparatus comprising:
 a body having a longitudinal axis and having two side faces, a top and a bottom surface, and two end faces with each end face located at the end of the longitudinal axis;   a structure in the body to receive a fastener for coupling the level to a work piece; and   at least one level indicator coupled to the body and visible on at least one of the two side faces of the body; and   means for retaining the body against a work piece.   
     
     
         93 . The level apparatus of  claim 92  further comprising:
 means for angular adjustment of the body against the work piece for performing leveling operations.

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