Laser level
First Claim
1. A laser level assembly, comprising:
- a base having a laser coupled thereto;
at least one attachment means for attaching the laser level to a surface, the attachment means selected from at least one member of the group consisting of a suction assembly, an anchoring assembly, a magnet, and an adhesive;
an adjustment assembly, wherein the adjustment assembly provides a micro adjustment of at least a portion of the laser level relative to the surface;
a lens assembly, wherein the lens assembly selectively aligns and positions one of at least two lenses with respect to the laser; and
an auxiliary base attachable to the base to provide leveling adjustments.
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Abstract
The present invention provides an improved laser level. In one embodiment, the laser level comprises a housing having a base. The laser level further comprises any combination of an anchor assembly, a suction assembly, or a magnet to be used for attaching the laser level to a surface. An adjustment assembly provides control and precision by allowing leveling or plumbing of the laser level after it attaches to the surface and by converting a relatively large rotation of an adjustment handle into a finer leveling adjustment of the laser level. In an embodiment, the laser level attaches to an auxiliary base that allows leveling of the laser level in two perpendicular planes and allows the laser level to attach to a tripod for use horizontally, vertically, and angles in between. In an embodiment, a rotary part allows selection from multiple lenses the one appropriate lens for the desired task.
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38 Claims
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1. A laser level assembly, comprising:
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a base having a laser coupled thereto;
at least one attachment means for attaching the laser level to a surface, the attachment means selected from at least one member of the group consisting of a suction assembly, an anchoring assembly, a magnet, and an adhesive;
an adjustment assembly, wherein the adjustment assembly provides a micro adjustment of at least a portion of the laser level relative to the surface;
a lens assembly, wherein the lens assembly selectively aligns and positions one of at least two lenses with respect to the laser; and
an auxiliary base attachable to the base to provide leveling adjustments.
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2. A laser level assembly, comprising:
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a base;
a laser; and
a suction assembly to provide a suction between the suction assembly and a surface, the suction for attaching the laser level assembly to the surface. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A laser level assembly, comprising:
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a base;
a structural member pivotally secured to the base;
a laser secured to the structural member; and
an adjustment assembly, wherein the adjustment assembly provides a movement of the structural member relative to the base that is less than a movement applied to a handle of the adjustment assembly. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A laser level assembly, comprising:
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a base;
a laser; and
a lens assembly, wherein the lens assembly selectively aligns and positions one of at least two lenses with respect to the laser. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A laser level assembly, comprising:
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a base;
a laser; and
a lens assembly comprising multiple lenses wherein a first lens provides a first symmetrical linear dispersion and a second lens provides an asymmetrical linear dispersion. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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26. A laser level assembly, comprising:
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a base;
a laser; and
at least one anchoring assembly for attaching the laser level to a surface, comprising;
at least one retractable sharpened projection; and
a locking mechanism for selectively securing the at least one retractable sharpened projection in a retracted position. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A laser level assembly, comprising:
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a base having a laser coupled thereto; and
a member removable from the base, the member having a flat surface on one side for attaching an adhesive and a compartment on an opposite side for storing the adhesive, wherein the adhesive attaches the laser level to a surface.
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33. A laser level assembly, comprising:
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a laser lever;
an auxiliary base comprising;
an upper plate;
a lower plate;
at least one elastomer connected to each plate; and
two screws at a first end of the auxiliary base that extend through the upper plate and contact the lower plate to provide leveling adjustments. - View Dependent Claims (34)
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35. A method for projecting a reference line on an object, comprising:
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contacting a suction assembly of a laser level to a surface;
rotating a lever of the suction assembly to raise a portion of a pad thereby creating a suction between the pad and the surface; and
projecting a laser on the object to display the reference line. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37)
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38. A method for projecting a reference line on an object, comprising:
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attaching a laser level to a surface;
rotating an adjustment handle to provide micro adjustments of the laser level relative to the surface; and
projecting a laser on the object to display the reference line.
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Specification