Geometrical instruments – Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media – Level or plumb – terrestrial gravitation responsive
Patent
1996-03-18
1998-05-26
Will, Thomas B.
Geometrical instruments
Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media
Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive
33379, G01C 928
Patent
active
057550379
ABSTRACT:
A level having a body portion and one or more openings in the body portion. A vial is mounted in the opening in the body portion. The body portion has vial-recieving seats adjoining the openings which have end walls. The vial-receiving seats have locating elements spaced from the end walls. The locating elements may be in the form of a protrusion or a ridge. In addition, the body of the level has a groove to receive a magnet. The groove is deep enough so that the surface of the level is flush with the surface of the magnet.
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Great Neck Saw Manufactures, Inc.
Previto Joseph J.
Will Thomas B.
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