Patent ID: 6622393
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: B44D,G01C

Abstract:
A combined string line anchor and plumb bob device comprising:a body having a longitudinal axis, a longitudinal axial bore, an upper portion, a lower portion having a lower end and a lower portion side surface, and a sharpened spike with an exposed pointed end, the spike adjustably and removably disposed within the bore; and a string connected to said body at or near said spike; an adjustable-spike-exposure clamping system anchoring said sharpened spike in said body at various positions characterized by said pointed end extending various distances out from the body; the upper portion consisting of: an upper portion side surface having a circumference, an upper end surface, a string-receiving open channel extending from said upper portion side surface and said upper end surface to a location at or near the longitudinal axis, and a tab extending circumferentially over a portion of said open channel for retaining said string in said open channel; wherein said string extends from the lower portion along said lower portion side surface, into said open channel, and out of said upper end surface.