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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8046929 | Stretch level A level 11 is provided comprising a base 1 having a top reference edge 2 and recession 3 wherein a slidable member 8 fits within the recession 3 of the base 1 and is slidable to extend the top reference edge 2 ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7963044 | Modular construction level A construction level with modular detachable sections is herein disclosed. In its detached state, the level resembles a conventional two-foot level with the typical three bubble vials indicating levelness at angles of zero degrees (0°), forty-five degrees (45°), a... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7832113 | Collapsible level and utility device The present invention resides in a collapsible level comprising a first segment; at least one additional segment, physically independent of the first segment and operable with the first segment to form the level; a leveling vial supported in at least one of the segm... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7805850 | Extendable edge reference tool An extendable edge reference tool is disclosed. A first segment having a extending end and a receptacle end is provided. The receptacle end includes a coupling mechanism for joining a second segment using an over-center locking force to secure said second segment to... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7797848 | Folding carpenter's level A folding carpenter's level is disclosed which has two level segments, each of which has a smooth flat top and bottom surface, that are hingeably attached at a distal tip by means of a recessed, flat hinging means. The two level segments can be rotated laterally in ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7748128 | Slab doctor level An instrument for ascertaining whether a surface is horizontal, vertical, or at a 45* angle, consisting essentially of an encased, liquid-filled tube containing an air bubble that moves to a center window when the instrument is set on an even plane. Also called a sp... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7562463 | Combination level and square A combination level and square includes a straight generally rectangular first level including a number of attachment elements and a cavity defined therein. It further includes a straight generally rectangular second level including a number of attachment elements a... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7530175 | Twin level A twin level assembly including two levels, wherein one of the two levels also contains an indicating device for performing a separate function, is disclosed. The twin level assembly comprises a first level and a second level that is selectively receivable into the ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7520066 | Collapsible level and utility device The present invention resides in a collapsible level comprising a first segment; at least one additional segment, physically independent of the first segment and operable with the first segment to form the level; a leveling vial supported in at least one of the segm... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7497022 | Plate level An infinitely adjustable level with a least one extender that extends outward from the end of a central body. The level indicating devices can be attached to the extenders, to the central body, or to the extenders and the central body. In this manner the level indic... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7363719 | Pocket level A pocket level having a detachable line level whose bubble vial doubles as the pocket level's horizontal bubble vial, and an angle finder for enabling the determination of the angle of an inclined surface which includes a bubble vial housed in a wheel rim directly r... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360317 | Level having an adjustable mechanism for truing to acquire an exact reading A level having an adjustable mechanism for truing to acquire an exact reading which comprises an elongated rigid body being an I-shaped frame having a web with a first flange transversely extending across a first long end of the web and a second flange transversely ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360316 | Level The level of the invention consists of a solid, thin central web that is connected to an upper box and a lower box. The central web supports level vials. The upper box and lower box have a hollow generally polygonal shape and define an upper surface and lower surfac... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7302763 | Adjustable jig for use when installing bargeboards An adjustable jig includes rigidly formed arms that have rectilinear shapes provided with opposite edges, an elongated central opening formed therein and opposed ends abutted with adjacent arm ends. Fasteners are interfitted within the arm openings such that the arm... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7290346 | Extension set for spirit levels An extension set for a spirit level having an elongated leveling face for setting on a surface and defining a nominal working length, an opposite face to the leveling face, a pair of opposite major side surfaces, and a pair of opposite end sections, the extension se... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287338 | Gauge for measuring gun dimensions A firearm measuring device for measuring all external dimensions of a firearm is comprised of an elongated rectangular caliper body member having measurement indicia inscribed thereon. A pair of jaws affixed on the caliper body member, one jaw affixed to a carriage ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281335 | Carpenter's level A level assembly includes a main level with a base wall, end supports at opposite ends of the base wall and at least one intermediate support extending from the base wall at a location between the end supports. Bubble tubes may be mounted in the end supports and/or ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7210243 | Level with adjustable fastener locators A level assembly includes a housing having a level mounted within. The housing includes a first arm and a second arm slidably attached to the housing. The first and second arms are both stored in storage positions. Fastener locators associated with each arm are both... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204029 | Level A level having a body with first and second operative walls interconnected by a web. The first wall having a first exterior operative surface and the second wall having a second exterior operative surface. The first surface and the second surface facing in opposite ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7159328 | Measurement gauge incorporating a level Apparatus 10 discloses a handle 32 for manipulating the device and an extending rule portion 18 having a series of markings or measurements 26 embossed along its edge serving as a base of spacing measurement for a pivotally mounted swing ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152336 | Tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes A tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes comprises at least one indentation having a diameter that is representative of a maximum or minimum diameter of a handrail or grab bar, as permitted by code standards. The indentation is positioned adj... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150107 | Structure and method for holding and protecting vials in levels A level and a method of forming such a level are disclosed. The level comprises a body having a measuring surface and a recess, a vial positioned in the recess at an angular relationship to the measuring surface, and a ring member enclosing the vial within the reces... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7150106 | Method of using a level A water or spirit level is composed of an elongated body, preferably of metal, at least one bubble mounted in the elongated body, and end caps, preferably of plastics material, at the end faces of the elongated body, wherein at least one outer surface of the elongat... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7069659 | Sliding trim marking device and method of using same A trim marking device and method to gauge the span between opposing jambs for subsequent positioning of the device upon a trim piece to be marked and cut, the device including a base member defining a slide groove, a lip extending over the slide groove and in part d... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7000328 | Surveyor's tool A surveyor's tool to facilitate the measurement of the elevation of an invert within a manhole includes a rod with a dimensioning along its length. The tool further includes a slide moveable with respect to said rod. The slide includes a pair of opposing arms, the a... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6981330 | Multi-axis installable and adjustable level The present multi-axis installable and adjustable level is permanently installed to a suitable panel on or in a movable structure, such as a recreational vehicle or the like, or a portable work table or the like. The present level enables a user of the structure to ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6963284 | Level for indicating object tilt along user line of sight A level apparatus for indicating the orientation relative to vertical of a surface of an object extending along a user line of sight, including a fluid vessel containing an indicator fluid including a liquid and having a fluid surface, the fluid vessel having a vess... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6954989 | Door operating hardware installation guide A door operating hardware installation guide for preparing a door for the mounting of operating hardware. The guide includes a front template and a side template. The front template includes a first side and a second side and the side template includes a first side ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6918187 | Multi plane plumb level A multi plane plumb level includes an elongated rigid frame having an X shaped cross section having four walls that are rigidly joined along an elongated central portion of the X shaped cross section and extend outward from the elongated central portion of the X sha... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6915588 | Spirit level A spirit level has a body member containing a leveling tube, in which the base of the body member has a width greater than the width of the body member in any other plane parallel with the base. Preferably the body member is triangular in cross section and may inclu... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6915585 | Spirit level A spirit level including first and second profile elements which can be displaced relative to one another in a telescopic manner and fixed relative to one another by means of a fixing element. In order to ensure that the first and second profile elements remain alig... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6912794 | Bricklayer's combination level and plumb A bricklayer's combination level and plumb having a first I-section beam, a second I-section beam, and a connector pivotally and slidably connecting the second I-section beam to the first I-section beam wherein the second I-section is angularly displaceable up to an... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6836973 | Versa level A tool for household, commercial, and industrial use is disclosed. The tool would be a multi-sectional level that would comprise many individual sections that would be pivotally attached to one another, with each section having a cylinder and a volume of liquid in t... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6810592 | Adjustable door jamb setting jig An adjustable door jamb setting jig for installing metal door frames in building structures. The adjustable door jamb setting jig includes a base frame being made of wood material; and also includes an extension frame being made of metal material and being extendabl... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6807743 | Square level An improved tool comprising a carpenter's combined level and square includes: (a) a first elongated, straight section having distal and proximate ends and a centerline therebetween, with the proximate end having a flat surface whose upper part forms a 45 degree angl... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6796045 | Level with retractable hanger structure The present invention provides a level including an elongated level body defining an exterior workpiece contacting surface thereon. A hanger structure is movably connected to the level body so as to be capable of being moved between a retracted position and a deploy... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6694632 | Level A level comprises a frame defining first and second parallel channels and first and second rails fitted slidingly in the first and second channels respectively. The level is adjustable in length by sliding the rails in the respective channels of the frame... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6658752 | Extensible carpenter's level The present invention is an extensible carpenter's level that is adjustable between a collapsed position and a fully-extended position. The level may be manufactured in a variety of sizes. An exemplary embodiment of the level is comprised of an innerslide... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6640455 | Sliding adjustable track level An extendable carpenter's level which comprises a pair of extending body members capable of adapting and mounting upon the standard "I" level frame configuration of a carpenter's level by sliding said extendable body members onto the frame of the standard... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6637120 | Extendable level A new level having a very rigid and rugged construction in the form of solid blocks between four track members that guide the relative movement of the level frame and level extension. The track members and extension provide planar surfaces the length of t... | 10/28/2003 |
