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Granted Patent B2
US 9,360,289 · App. 13/905,742 · Granted Jun 7, 2016

Squaring and leveling tool

Inventor: Chuck L. Harris (Ottumwa, IA)
Assignee: Chuck L. Harris
G01B3/566G01C9/26
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 9,360,289
App. No.
13/905,742
Granted
Jun 7, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

A multi-purpose squaring and leveling tool comprising a generally trapezoidal body, angled corners, and leveling inserts. The tool may be used for tradesman, pipe fitters, and home carpenters as a means of setting joints and other construction or repair. The shape of the tool allows for the squaring and leveling of joints around obstacles which may present barriers to traditional squaring tools.

Claims (37)

1. A squaring and leveling tool, comprising:

a. an elongate trapezoidal housing comprising first and second sides and further comprising:

i. a substantially straight longer first side having first and second ends and defining a straight edge;

ii. a substantially straight shorter second side having first and second side ends;

iii. a substantially straight angled first end disposed approximately 45 degrees adjacent from the first side straight edge;

iv. a substantially straight angled second end disposed approximately 45 degrees adjacent from the first straight edge;

v. at least one substantially circular housing opening;

vi. a first rectangular, elongate post fixedly attached to the first housing side along the shorter second side and extending from substantially the first side end to the second side end; and

vii. a second elongate post fixedly attached to the housing on the second side perpendicular to the first elongate post so as to be disposed between the first side and second side; and b. at least one level inserted into the at least one housing opening;

wherein the first and second angled ends are configured so as be placed flush against two surfaces disposed at 90 degrees.

2. The squaring and leveling tool of claim 1 , further comprising a hole through the trapezoidal housing.

3. The squaring and leveling tool of claim 2 , further comprising a ruler.

4. A squaring and leveling system, comprising:

a. an elongate trapezoidal housing comprising first and second sides and further comprising:

i. a substantially straight longer first side having first and second ends and defining a straight edge;

ii. a substantially straight shorter second side having first and second side ends;

iii. a substantially straight angled first end disposed adjacent from the first side straight edge;

iv. a substantially straight angled second end disposed adjacent from the first straight edge; and

v. at least one substantially circular housing opening;

b. at least one level inserted into the at least one housing opening;

wherein the first and second angled ends are configured so as be placed flush against two surfaces disposed at an angle; and

c. a first rectangular, elongate post fixedly attached to the first housing side along the shorter second side and extending from substantially the first side end to the second side end.

5. The squaring and leveling system of claim 4 , further comprising a second elongate post fixedly attached to the housing on the second side perpendicular to the first elongate post so as to be disposed between the first side and second side.

6. A method for squaring and leveling, comprising:

a. providing an elongate trapezoidal housing further comprising:

i. a substantially straight longer first side having first and second ends and defining a straight edge;

ii. a substantially straight shorter second side having first and second side ends;

iii. a substantially straight angled first end disposed 45 degrees adjacent from the first side straight edge;

iv. a substantially straight angled second end disposed 45 degrees adjacent from the first straight edge;

v. at least one substantially circular housing opening;

vi. a first rectangular, elongate post fixedly attached to the first housing side along the shorter second side and extending from substantially the first side end to the second side end;

vii. a second elongate post fixedly attached to the housing on the second side perpendicular to the first elongate post so as to be disposed between the first side and second side; and

viii. at least one level inserted into the at least one housing opening; and

b. placing the housing such that the first and second angled ends are flush against two surfaces of a 90 degree L-joint without interference from an object in the throat of the joint.

7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the 90 degree L-joint is formed by a pipe.

8. The method of claim 6 , further comprising placing the tool flat against a rounded piece of pipe.

9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising marking the pipe with segment lines for mitering the pipe to specific angles.

Continuity (2)
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