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Square level measuring tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-02
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Granted: 1987-10-20
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Expires: 2006-09-02
Abstract
Abstract A Square-Level-Measuring Tool provides a combination of several tools including a tape measure, levels, stud locator and marker, packaged into a single unit. This new tool is light weight, convenient to carry, easy to use and saves time.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J. Vasile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:55
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/56; G01B3/566; G01B3/10; G01B3/1041; G01B3/1046; G01B3/1084; G01B3/1089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
Square-level-measuring tool comprising square assembly composed by graduated scale means rigidly attached to a straight stock means by fasteners; a set of bubble levels and stud finder means affixed within said straight stock means; scriber means received in a hollow bore within said straight stock means; marking device means held by spring clip means within said straight stock means; recoil-type measuring tape means having a metal catch affixed to its end mounted within and extending from said straight stock means; attachment clip means affixed to said scale means and a hollow bore through said scale means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
Square-level-measuring tool comprising square assembly composed by graduated scale means rigidly attached to a straight stock means by fasteners; a set of bubble levels and stud finder means affixed within said straight stock means; scriber means received in a hollow bore within said straight stock means; marking device means held by spring clip means within said straight stock means; recoil-type measuring tape means having a metal catch affixed to its end mounted within and extending from said straight stock means; attachment clip means affixed to said scale means and a hollow bore through said scale means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said scale means having straight and parallel edges and marked with measuring units along said edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said straight stock means having straight flat and parallel edges and where the long edges are oriented at right angles to the edges of said scale means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The apparatus in claim 1, wherein said set of bubble levels being received and affixed within bored holes provided in said straight stock means, and one of said bubble levels being oriented to be centered when said straight stock means is held level, and the other bubble level being centered when said straight stock means is oriented vertically.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said stud finder means is inserted into one end of said straight stock means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a hard-pointed scriber means is slidingly received by a mating hole formed in said straight stock means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus in claim 1, wherein said recoil-type measuring tape means being slidingly received by hollow bore and channel means within said straight stock means, thus allowing manual extension and retraction of said measuring tape means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said marking device means is held by mating spring clip means within a recessed portion of said straight stock means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said attachment clip means affixed to said scale means being provided to safely carry said square assembly, and said hollow bore through said scale means being to secure said square assembly in storage by hanging.
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