Geometrical instruments – Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media – Level or plumb – terrestrial gravitation responsive
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Bennett, G. Bradley (Department: 2841)
Geometrical instruments
Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media
Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive
Reexamination Certificate
active
07946045
ABSTRACT:
A level tool has a body including a vial opening, a vial positioned at least partially within the vial opening, a passageway formed in the body such that the passageway intersects the vial opening and is axially aligned with the vial, and a plug positioned within the passageway to secure the vial, the plug being pre-formed at one end thereof to generally conform to a cross-sectional profile of a wall of the body.
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Bennett G. Bradley
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Swanson Tool Company, Inc.
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