IP Library Granted Patent US 12,644,704
Granted Patent B2
US 12,644,704 · App. 18/369,324 · Granted Jun 2, 2026

Hands free level

Inventor: Marvin Thomas (St. Louis, MO)
G01C15/004F16M13/022
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12,644,704
App. No.
18/369,324
Granted
Jun 2, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

A hands free level has a body having a first end and a hook shaped end, the hook shaped end having a first laser device positioned in a horizontal orientation and a second laser device positioned in a vertical orientation, the body having a set screw opening, and a set screw for insertion into the set screw opening.

Claims (26)

1 . A hands free level comprising:

a body having a first end and a hook shaped end, the hook end having a first laser device positioned in a horizontal orientation and a second laser device positioned in a vertical orientation, the body having a set screw opening; and

a set screw for insertion into the set screw opening.

2 . The hands free level of claim 1 further comprising a rounded section which is capable of fitting around a pipe.

3 . The hands free level of claim 1 further comprising a grasping section which extends out from a pipe and allows the hands free level to be easily grasped.

4 . The hands free level of claim 1 further comprising a rectangular section which is capable of fitting around a stud.

5 . The hands free level of claim 1 further comprising a grasping section which extends out from a stud and allows the hands free level to be easily grasped.

6 . The hands free level of claim 1 wherein the body is manufactured of a material that is resistant to mold and mildew.

7 . The hands free level of claim 1 wherein the body is constructed of plastic.

8 . A hands free level comprising:

a generally J-shaped body having a first end and a hook shaped end, the hook shaped end having a first laser device positioned in a horizontal orientation and a second laser device positioned in a vertical orientation, the body having a set screw opening extending through the body; and

a set screw for insertion into the set screw opening.

9 . The hands free level of claim 8 further comprising a grasping section which extends out from a pipe and allows the hands free level to be easily grasped.

10 . The hands free level of claim 8 wherein the hook shaped end is rounded and is capable of fitting around a pipe.

11 . The hands free level of claim 8 wherein the hook shaped end is rectangular and is capable of fitting around a stud.

12 . The hands free level of claim 8 wherein further comprising a grasping section which extends out from a stud and allows the hands free level to be easily grasped.

13 . The hands free level of claim 8 wherein the body is manufactured of a material that is resistant to mold and mildew.

14 . The hands free level of claim 8 wherein the body is constructed of plastic.

15 . A hands free level comprising:

a body having a first end and a hook shaped end, the hook end having a laser device, the body having a set screw opening extending through the body; and

a set screw for insertion into the set screw opening.

16 . The hands free level of claim 15 further comprising a grasping section which extends out from a pipe and allows the hands free level to be easily grasped.

17 . The hands free level of claim 15 wherein the hook shaped end is capable of fitting around a stud.

18 . The hands free level of claim 15 wherein the body is constructed of plastic.

19 . The hands free level of claim 15 further comprising a grasping section which extends out from a stud and allows the hands free level to be easily grasped.

20 . The hands free level of claim 15 wherein the body is manufactured of a material that is resistant to mold and mildew.

Continuity (3)
Continuation In Part 17718469 · Apr 12, 2022
Provisional Application 63174755 · Apr 14, 2021
Related Publication 20240003682A1 · Jan 4, 2024
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