Geometrical instruments – Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media – Level or plumb – terrestrial gravitation responsive
Patent
1995-05-15
1996-10-01
Fulton, Christopher W.
Geometrical instruments
Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media
Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive
33451, 335612, G01C 918
Patent
active
055601162
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a flexible leveling device for use on curved surfaces. The flexible leveling device comprises an elongated rectangular body having a longitudinal axis and being capable of at least 360.degree. flexion about its longitudinal axis. A first spirit level is operatively connected to the elongated body. A holder preferably secures the spirit level to the elongated rectangular body, allowing the spirit level to remain substantially in position during flexion of the elongated body. The holder preferably comprises a first portion operatively connected to the rectangular body, with the spirit level operatively connected to the second portion of the holder. The elongated rectangular body preferably further comprises a first projection located near the first terminal edge, and a second projection located near the second terminal edge. The projections facilitate placement of the flexible leveling device. The flexible leveling device preferably further comprises a device to secure the rectangular body about a curved structure. In one embodiment, the securing device comprises an adjustable strap connectable between the first and the second projections to secure the rectangular body about the curved structure. In another embodiment, the elongated rectangular body comprises a first slot located near its first terminal edge and a second slot located near its second terminal edge. The securing device comprises an adjustable strap placeable within the first and the second slots to secure the rectangular body about the curved structure.
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Fulton Christopher W.
Tager. Esq. Clifford L.
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