GB2317233A - Spirit level having a hinge or link - Google Patents

Spirit level having a hinge or link Download PDF

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GB2317233A
GB2317233A GB9610084A GB9610084A GB2317233A GB 2317233 A GB2317233 A GB 2317233A GB 9610084 A GB9610084 A GB 9610084A GB 9610084 A GB9610084 A GB 9610084A GB 2317233 A GB2317233 A GB 2317233A
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
    • G01C9/00—Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels
    • G01C9/18—Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using liquids
    • G01C9/24—Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using liquids in closed containers partially filled with liquid so as to leave a gas bubble
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Abstract

A spirit level split in two, linked or hinged in the middle allowing rotation of one portion, relative to the other on a single plane, so that the spirit level remains true no matter what angle the 'Swivel Level' is rotated.

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Description of Invention Describe the idea: To enable the user to keep tilling coveing work surfaces level and eny other applicable job level.
Describe how idea works: It is basically a split level which enables you to use it at eny angle (which all plasterers will use when coveing as they can transfer a angle from the ceiling to the floor to cut the coveing accurate and they no longer need a second person to help saving them a lot of money).
Idea is: A modification or improvement of an existing product- the modification being a split in middle level.
The size is variable, the shape oblong and it is made of metal.
What features do you believe your idea has that makes it unique and appealing?: - It bends in the middle, with locking fecility wich enables a plasterer to be more accurate and save time when coveing, etc, etc.
What need does the idea fulfill?: Transferance of one level line from one wall to another.
What benefits would user recieve?: Saveing time and makeing jobs easier transferring levels around corners.
What problem does it solve?: Accurate level transferance.
What specific group of people do you believe would use your idea?: Home D.I.Y. up to professionals.

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Cited By (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2336671A (en) * 1998-02-27 1999-10-27 Alan William Seabrook Level gauge
GB2443205A (en) * 2006-10-24 2008-04-30 Karl Mcallister Adjustable spirit level
GB2479396A (en) * 2010-04-08 2011-10-12 David Robinson A leveling guide for tiling

Citations (6)

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GB641118A (en) * 1948-02-06 1950-08-02 Henry Edward Smith Improvements relating to spirit levels
GB992918A (en) * 1962-05-18 1965-05-26 Albert Henry Stokes Improvements in or relating to folding spirit levels
US4317289A (en) * 1979-04-19 1982-03-02 U. D. P., Inc. Pivoted two-section carpenter's level
US4745689A (en) * 1987-01-12 1988-05-24 Hiltz Paul J Multifunctional measuring and layout tool
US5459935A (en) * 1994-10-12 1995-10-24 Paulson; Eldon D. Level square
GB2302944A (en) * 1995-07-04 1997-02-05 John James Bell Spirit level

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB641118A (en) * 1948-02-06 1950-08-02 Henry Edward Smith Improvements relating to spirit levels
GB992918A (en) * 1962-05-18 1965-05-26 Albert Henry Stokes Improvements in or relating to folding spirit levels
US4317289A (en) * 1979-04-19 1982-03-02 U. D. P., Inc. Pivoted two-section carpenter's level
US4745689A (en) * 1987-01-12 1988-05-24 Hiltz Paul J Multifunctional measuring and layout tool
US5459935A (en) * 1994-10-12 1995-10-24 Paulson; Eldon D. Level square
GB2302944A (en) * 1995-07-04 1997-02-05 John James Bell Spirit level

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
WPI Accession No.83-G5268K/8320 & DE 3143392 A (IDEEE) 11.05.83 (see abstract) *

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2336671A (en) * 1998-02-27 1999-10-27 Alan William Seabrook Level gauge
GB2336671B (en) * 1998-02-27 2002-02-13 Alan William Seabrook Level gauge device
GB2443205A (en) * 2006-10-24 2008-04-30 Karl Mcallister Adjustable spirit level
GB2479396A (en) * 2010-04-08 2011-10-12 David Robinson A leveling guide for tiling

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