Segmented, combination level and square having a rotating joint
Patent 5839201 Issued on November 24, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 14, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 14, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 320718 397128 451659 715897 Arrangement in angle rulers for improving fixture of an angularly adjustable blade of said rulers to the stock thereof in selected blade positions relative thereto Collapsable framing square Measuring instrument Patent #: 5020233 InventorApplicationNo. 818099 filed on 03/14/1997US Classes:33/451, Combined with level33/452, Plural straightedges, relatively moveable33/465Single pivotExaminersPrimary: Fulton, Christopher W.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB43L 007/10AbstractThe present invention relates to a segmented, combination level and square that has a rotating joint. In a preferred embodiment, this hand tool provides the user with many optional tools in one. The tool can be configured as a level, a T-square, a framing square, a T-bevel, or a pocket square. In a preferred embodiment, this multi-segmented combination tool also provides the user with a convenient way not only to configure a level, in one inch increments, to any length from several inches to at least ten feet in length, but also to create more than one tool at a time such as a T-level and a framing square. In other preferred embodiments, the user is provided with optional features that enable them to carry on-site a single tool that can perform all tasks needed to do general construction layout such as roof framing. | |
