Multifunctional speed square
View Patent ↗The present invention is a new multipurpose speed square that is easily utilized by any workman who typically requires a means for measuring, aligning, leveling, etc. The speed square is multi-functional, of simple construction, lightweight and portable. The speed square can be easily carried as an all-in-one tool and thus eliminates the need for additional tools, or the like. The speed square that can be manufactured from substantially any suitable material of engineering choice, is cost effective to produce, manufacture, easily marketed and easily sold.
1. A multifunctional speed square comprising in combination:
a triangular base member having a first edge; a second edge; a third edge; a top surface;
a first level means, a second level means; a third level means, a fourth level means;
a flange;
and magnets;
said top surface having measuring means used for measuring a length of an object when said object is positioned in a flush manner against said first edge, said top surface having a plurality of pitch selectors aligned thereon above said second edge configured to indicate a plurality of different angles,
said first level means is configured to indicate when said first edge is level in a horizontal aligned position, said second level means is configured to indicate when said third edge is level in a vertical aligned position, said third level means is configured to indicate when said second edge is level in a diagonal angular aligned position,
said fourth level means comprising a laser target card plate embedded within said triangular base member and operable to reflect a laser beam for determining a distance,
wherein the laser target card plate, the first level means, the second level means, and the third level means are all disposed in the top surface, and the laser target card plate comprises a visually, discernable target center point location at a first distance from the first edge and a second distance from the third edge, wherein the first distance is about two inches, and
wherein said flange is attached onto said third edge, said magnets are embedded into said flange and said magnets have a flush relationship within said flange.
2. The multifunctional speed square of claim 1 wherein said flange may be produced in various shapes of engineering choice such as flat or curved so as to have a mating relationship with said object when said object is positioned against said flange.
3. The multifunctional speed square of claim 1 wherein each said level means is a standard bubble level, each said level means being positioned and frictionally retained within a respective cavity formed within said triangular base member.
4. The multifunctional speed square of claim 1 wherein said magnets allow said flange to be magnetically attracted and removably attached onto a metal object.
5. The multifunctional speed square of claim 1 further includes at least one cut out section from said triangular base member for reduced weight and is aesthetically pleasing.
6. The multifunctional speed square of claim 1 , wherein the reflective laser target card plate is further operable to reflect a laser beam for simultaneously determining a vertically aligned location and a horizontally aligned location.
7. The multifunctional speed square of claim 1 , wherein the first distance is equal to the second distancé.