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Level vial retaining assembly and retainer therefor

US4757615A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 1987
Grant dateJul 19, 1988
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/60
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vial retaining assembly for a level or like object employs a retainer member for securing the vial in a mounting receptacle of the level. The retainer member comprises a first set of generally radially extending ears which frictionally engage the wall which defines the receptacle. A second set of radially extending ears forcefully engages the end of the vial to secure the vial in fixed relationship within the receptacle.

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