Patent ID: 6029360
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: G01C

Abstract:
A compact leveling device, comprising:a triangular body having a first edge, a second edge and a third edge,a first spirit level located within said triangular body,a second spirit level located within said triangular body,a first angle located between said first edge and said first vial, said first angle being zero degrees;a second angle located between said second edge and said first vial, said second angle being a non-zero angle,a third angle located between said third edge and said first vial, said third angle being a non-zero angle,a fourth angle located between said first edge and said second vial, said fourth angle being a non-zero angle,a fifth angle located between said second edge and said second vial, said fifth angle being a non-zero angle,and a sixth angle located between said third edge and said second vial, said sixth angle being a non-zero angle,said triangular body having a first position, wherein in said first position said first edge rests against a surface, and wherein a user may determine if the surface is at said first angle with respect to horizontal and the user may determine if the surface is at said fourth angle with respect to horizontal,said triangular body having a second position, wherein in said second position said second edge rests against the surface, and wherein the user may determine if the surface is at said second angle with respect to horizontal and the user may determine if the surface is at said fifth angle with respect to horizontal,and said triangular body having a third position, wherein in said third position said third edge rests against the surface, and wherein the user may determine if the surface is at said third angle with respect to horizontal and the user may determine if the surface is at said sixth angle with respect to horizontal.