Patent ID: 10605598

Abstract:
A clamping indicator tool utilizes a clamping mechanism having a set of clamping arms and optionally a number of clamping paws. The clamping arms and paws can grasp and hold onto a wide variety of items to ensure that the clamping mechanism is secured to the item. The clamping arms are actuated by a set of clamp handles that are spring loaded so as to automatically close the clamping arms and clamping paws around an item when the user releases the clamp handles. In one embodiment, a tool plate fits over the clamp handles and removably engages with the clamp. Mounted onto the tool plate is a level indicator and a plumb indicator. In an alternate embodiment a slope plate mounts on the clamp in place of the tool plate. In this embodiment, a slope indicator is present on the slope plate and allows the tool to indicate slope.