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US 12,644,703 B2Granted
Level with captured magnetic strip
AssigneeApex Brands, Inc.
InventorAnthony Katsaros
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Abstract
A level device may include a magnetic element, a vial assembly and a housing having a top face, a bottom face, a first end and a second end. The housing may include a capture element disposed at the bottom face or the top face. The vial assembly may include one or more spirit or bubble levels disposed in the housing to indicate conditions of level or plumb relative to orientation of the top or bottom faces. The magnetic element may be retained by the capture element. The magnetic element may be retained on six sides by the capture element.
Claims20
A level device comprising:
- a housing having a top face, a bottom face, a first end and a second end, the housing comprising a capture element disposed at the bottom face or the top face;
- a vial assembly comprising one or more spirit or bubble levels disposed in the housing to indicate conditions of level or plumb relative to orientation of the top or bottom faces;
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- a magnetic element retained by the capture element,
- wherein the magnetic element is retained on six sides by the capture element.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.