Abstract: A laser level including a control mechanism housing which houses a control mechanism, the control mechanism including at least a top surface and a bottom surface. A protective structure extends from the control mechanism housing configured to protect the control mechanism from impact and including an upper structure which extends from a top surface of the control mechanism housing and a lower structure which extends from a bottom surface of the control mechanism housing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 13, 2024
Date of Patent:
June 17, 2025
Assignee:
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Inventors:
Dustin M. Lee, Vincent Cook, Michael T. Matteo, Keith M. Lombardi
Abstract: A level with a removable end cap is provided. The level includes a hollow level body. The end cap includes an outer member and locking member received within the outer member. The locking member is inserted into the outer member pushing a moveable portion of the outer member into a frictional engagement that holds the end cap assembly in place relative to the level body.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 31, 2022
Date of Patent:
May 14, 2024
Assignee:
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
Inventors:
Matthew Doyle, Fraizier Reiland, Lauren Weigel
Abstract: A device for detecting a steering wheel position, the steering wheel angle and/or the inclination of the steering wheel (304) of a vehicle is disclosed. The device includes at least two cameras (5, 6; 202, 203) by means of which the steering wheel (304) can be sensed (8, 9; 204, 205). At least three reference objects (301, 302, 303) are provided which can be releasably fastened to the steering wheel (304).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 2017
Date of Patent:
December 5, 2023
Assignee:
DURR ASSEMBLY PRODUCTS GMBH
Inventors:
Stefan Müller, Rainer Weisgerber, Ismail Kurt, Thomas Tentrup
Abstract: A masonry level, with an extruded metallic box main body, is disclosed for measuring orientation of a work surface. The front of the main body includes an external longitudinal lower floating fin protrusion and a mid-section longitudinal tab and an upper longitudinal hook tab. The main body further includes an internal longitudinal tab in the back and multiple apertures for installation of eyelets for hanging the level, side bubble vials at the ends of the main body and a central horizontal bubble vial. The main body has a wider bottom relative to its top, and has a longitudinal upper back convex shape. A number of plastic claddings are attached to the front of the masonry level. Endcaps are attached to the ends of the main body structure. The masonry level can also be used as a construction tool to smooth uncured concrete and mud plaster surfaces.
Abstract: A level attachment having a cylindrical tubing with a first half and a second half is capable of being removably secured about a weight lifting bar. A first embodiment employs a magnetic attachment means and second embodiment employs a clasping means. Within the first half is disposed a spirit level.