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Level with audio and/or visual indicators

US10436584B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2017
Grant dateOct 8, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B7/06
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tool, such as a level, including audio and/or visual indicators is provided. The level may include one or more bubble level vials having a controller and a sensor. The visual indicators are associated with the vials. The controller is configured to activate the audio and visual indicators in repose to a signal received from the sensor. The controller illuminates the visual indicators for each vial when that vial indicates it is level or plumb.

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