Patents by Inventor Stanley J. Smochek

Stanley J. Smochek has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6502322
    Abstract: A post level device that is used to align post or pipe materials horizontally, vertically or diagonally. The device utilizes two adjustable brackets that are attached to the ends of a structural support bar. “U”-bolts, wing nuts and a Neoprene insert are used to adjustably hold the two spirit levels which can vary in length. A hook and loop fastener secures the device to the post or pipe materials, thereby freeing up the user's hands to conduct other activities. A second embodiment of the device is also provided which can be used for aligning smaller post pipe materials and requires only a single bracket. Other embodiments employ an attachment block with appropriate slots for a bracket and a peripheral portion of the spirit level, in place of slotted bracket and “U”-joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Stanley J. Smochek
  • Publication number: 20010034945
    Abstract: A post level device that is used to align post or pipe materials horizontally, vertically or diagonally. The device utilizes two adjustable brackets that are attached to the ends of a structural support bar. “U”-bolts, wing nuts and a Neoprene insert are used to adjustably hold the two spirit levels which can vary in length. A hook and loop fastener secures the device to the post or pipe materials, thereby freeing up the user's hands to conduct other activities. A second embodiment of the device is also provided which can be used for aligning smaller post pipe materials and requires only a single bracket. Other embodiments employ an attachment block with appropriate slots for a bracket and a peripheral portion of the spirit level, in place of slotted bracket and “U”-joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Stanley J. Smochek