Laser detector mounting device

A laser detector mounting device to mount a laser detector to a grade rod, the laser detector mounting device comprising:

• a handle assembly to facilitate gripping thereof;
• a clamp assembly disposed on at least a portion of the handle assembly, the clamp assembly comprising:
• a first clamp, and
• a second clamp disposed away from the first clamp, such that the first clamp moves toward the second clamp to the squeeze the grade rod in a first position, and release the grade rod in a second position;
• a clamp trigger disposed on and within at least a portion of the handle assembly to at least partially tighten the clamp assembly in response to squeezing the clamp trigger;
• a clamp release disposed on and within at least a portion of the handle assembly to at least partially loosen the clamp assembly in response to depressing the clamp release;
• and
• a rod receiving member disposed on at least a portion of the handle assembly between the first clamp and the second clamp while the first clamp is at partially disposed away from the second clamp to envelop the grade rod.