Patent ID: 7162758

Claim:
A multipurpose tool for gripping an object and determining an orientation of a surface, said tool comprising: a first arm comprising a jaw at one end and a grip at an opposite end; a second arm pivotally connected to said first arm about a pivot point, said second arm comprising a jaw at one end and a grip at the opposite end; said grips being moveable between an open position for opening the jaws and a closed position for closing the jaws; and a plurality of level vials, each of said plurality of level vials mounts on one of said first and second arms, wherein at least one of the plurality of level vials comprises a horizontal level vial mounted on one of said first and second arms and at least one other of the plurality of level vials comprises a vertical level vial mounted on the other of said first and second arms, such that said arms may be placed into engagement with said surface for determining the orientation of said surface.