Geometrical instruments – Straight-line light ray type – Alignment device
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-25
2007-12-25
Fulton, Christopher W (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Straight-line light ray type
Alignment device
C033S291000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11598479
ABSTRACT:
A laser level includes a housing, a pendulum pivotably mounted to the housing and a laser diode assembly disposed on the pendulum. A gimbal assembly is employed for pivotably mounting the pendulum to the housing. The gimbal assembly includes a frame connected to the housing, a first pair of bearings disposed on the frame, an axle extending through the first pair of bearings, a body disposed on the axle and pivotably supporting the pendulum, and a second pair of bearings disposed between the body and the pendulum. The first pair of bearings is disposed on one side of the second pair of bearings.
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Bascom James P.
Horky John K.
Howard Geoffrey S.
Lopano Daniel N.
McKibben John
Ayala Adan
Black & Decker Inc.
Fulton Christopher W
Jani Mehul R.
Yocum Charles
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