Patent ID: 6973733
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: B43L,G01B

Abstract:
1. A straightedge device comprising: a body having at least one flat edge surface, another edge surface, a top surface and a bottom surface, said flat edge surface for engaging a planar surface; a removable handle having a first end and a second end, said first end engaging the another edge surface such that a first portion of the first end is adjacent the top surface and a second portion of the first end is adjacent the bottom surface, said handle having a surface that is curved between the first end and the second end, said surface that is curved contacting the planar surface and disposed between the body and said planar surface such that said second end is disposed in spaced relationship with respect to the planar surface when said flat edge surface engages the planar surface to provide leverage to press the flat edge surface against the planar surface; and at least one leveling vial mounted to said handle; wherein said vial indicates whether said at least one flat edge surface of said body is level against a planar surface when said handle is engaged with said body.