Automated leveling apparatus
US7568291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H35/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments of the present invention provide an inexpensive and easy to use apparatus and method that permits a user to attach an apparatus to existing picture frames or other objects with various advantages. Such embodiments will keep a picture, object or frame in a substantially continuously level position or otherwise aligned position. Thus, using the disclosed apparatus, a user can ensure that any picture, frame or other hanging and relatively flat object will generally remain in a pleasantly horizontal or other desired aspect, without need for ongoing user inspection or manual adjustment.
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