WO2015112692A1 - Adjustable laser leveling device and method - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an adjustable laser leveling device and related method.
- the present invention relates to a laser leveling device to facilitate leveling and installation of objects and fixtures, such as shelving and home decor.
- the laser leveling device has a plurality of bases that may be temporarily affixed to a wall or other work surface, using known materials such as removable adhesive tabs or strips.
- a preferred embodiment also includes a laser assembly that can be removably and interchangeably attached to any of a plurality of bases.
- Said laser assembly contains a plurality of lasers arranged at preferred angles, including orthogonal angles, allowing laser lines to be emitted out of multiple sides of the laser leveling device and projected onto a wall or other work surface.
- a preferred embodiment of the present invention also includes a means for leveling the bases and thus the emitted laser lines both vertically and horizontally on a work surface, such as a level assembly that is removably and interchangeably attachable to any of the plurality of bases or the use of self-leveling lasers.
- the present invention advantageously allows level laser lines to be established, broadcast, and held on a wall or other work surface while the user makes multiple layout marks. More particularly, the present invention facilitates leveling and arrangement of objects on a wall or other work surface by allowing the user to successfully layout a project without moving the device or interrupting the reference lines continuously. When it does become necessary to move the laser assembly to provide additional reference lines on a work surface, additional of the plurality of bases may be located on existing reference lines to facilitate and expedite the movement of the laser assembly.
- a preferred embodiment of the laser leveling device of the present invention also includes a plurality of notches oriented at or near the center of each of the plurality of bases to temporally affix or hook an end of a tape measure or other known measuring device.
- the notches may be constructed as an indentation of material, a protrusion of material, or another alteration of material on the base to facilitate temporarily receiving the measuring device.
- the notches allow the user to make accurate layout marks from the center point of a base to any point along the laser lines emitted from the device.
- the notches may optionally be magnetized to facilitate the temporary attachment of the measuring device.
- the notches also facilitate origination of measurements from the center of the device.
- a preferred embodiment of the device additionally includes a means for aligning or centering a base at a predetermined location on a wall or other work surface, such as a bull's eye opening or window at the center of the base.
- the plurality of bases may be configured on a wall or other work surface so that the emitted lasers project through one or more of the plurality of bases to allow the user to make measurements along any laser line emitted from the laser device and through a base.
- An alternative embodiment of the present invention is a laser leveling device with a base that may be removably affixed to a wall or other work surface and a laser assembly rotatably mounted to the base, wherein the user may rotatably adjust the laser assembly to orient the laser to a desired position.
- This alternative embodiment also includes one or more notches oriented at or near the center of the bases to temporally affix or hook an end of a tape measure or other known measuring device. The notches may rotate with the lasers to allow for the measuring device to measure points from the center of the base to any point along the laser lines being projected onto a work surface.
- FIG. 1 is a top view of the laser leveling device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of the laser leveling device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a top view of a base of the laser leveling device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a bottom view of a base of the laser leveling device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the laser assembly of the laser leveling device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the laser assembly of the laser leveling device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the laser leveling device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 8-1 1 are illustrations of various applications of the laser leveling device, according to embodiments of the present invention.
- the term “including” should be read to mean “including, without limitation,” “including but not limited to,” or the like; the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least”; the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to”; the term “example” is used to provide exemplary instances of the item in discussion, not an exhaustive or limiting list thereof; and use of terms like “preferably,” “preferred,” “desired,” “desirable,” or “exemplary” and words of similar meaning should not be understood as implying that certain features are critical, essential, or even important to the structure or function of the invention, but instead as merely intended to highlight alternative or additional features that may or may not be utilized in a particular embodiment of the invention.
- laser leveling device examples will be provided for using the laser leveling device. However, those of skill in the art will appreciate additional applications for the laser leveling device.
- Uses of the present invention may relate to, for example, hanging shelving, picture collage walls, art walls, closet shelving, decorative shelving, curtain rods, towel bars, fixed hang holes, tile work, cabinets, built-in cabinets/shelving, kitchen cabinets, door hardware, wall mounted lighting fixtures, flat screen TV mounts, and other installations.
- the invention provides a laser leveling device characterized by horizontal and/or vertical lasers integrated into a laser assembly attachable to a base.
- the lasers may be used to provide level laser lines for accurate and level layout of virtually any project.
- the lasers are powered and may emanate out of all sides of the device.
- the lasers may be self-leveling or manually leveled.
- this device may include notches, which may optionally be magnetized, oriented at or near a center of the device. An end of a tape measure or other measuring tool may be temporarily located adjacent to the notch to make accurate layout marks from the center of a base to any point along the laser lines emanating from the device.
- the notches ensure that measurements can originate from the center of the device.
- a bullseye-like, open hole at the center of the base may allow the user to align the base of the tool with markings made on a work surface (i.e. a wall).
- a work surface i.e. a wall.
- the notches may be constructed as an indentation of material, a protrusion of material, or another alteration of material on a base and/or extended base to facilitate temporarily receiving the measuring device, without limitation.
- the present invention provides a laser leveling device that can be used to determine a level line from a central or other location.
- the device may include a plurality of bases.
- a torpedo level attachment may be connected or located adjacent to the base.
- an extended torpedo level attachment may be connected or located adjacent to a base.
- the laser assembly may be attached to any of a plurality of bases, which are removably affixed to a work surface, allowing a laser line to be emitted from all four sides of the base.
- Skilled artisans will appreciate embodiments with a laser emitting from less than all of the sides included by a base to be within the scope of the present invention. Additionally, those of skill in the art will appreciate a base that includes more or less than four sides.
- the bases may include notches located approximately at the center of the base that will allow the user to hook a tape measure into the base to make measurements and/or markings along any of the laser lines emitted from a base or a laser device attached to the base described above.
- the notches may advantageously be oriented approximately at the center of one or more of the bases, allowing a user to hook a tape measure into the base to make measurements and/or markings from the center of the base to any point along the laser lines emitted from the base or other components.
- the device of the present invention may produce static, level laser lines that are broadcast and held on a work surface, such as a wall, while a user makes multiple layout marks.
- Making layout marks may advantageously allow a user to indicate one or more positions without continually having to interrupt or move the device to successfully layout a project.
- FIG. 1 shows a top view of a preferred embodiment of the laser leveling device 100 of the present invention and specifically shows a base 101 , the laser assembly 102 with four lasers 103, the level assembly 104, notches 105 for inserting and temporarily attaching a measuring device, and a power button 106 for powering on one or more of the lasers 103.
- a laser line may be emitted from each side of the laser assembly 102 with laser lines emitted at predetermined angles, including orthogonal angles, across the wall or other work surface.
- the laser leveling device 100 includes a plurality of bases 101.
- bases 101 allow a user to stretch out their layout possibilities by aligning the bases 101 over reference marks made on a work surface and then moving the laser assembly 102 from base 101 to base 101 to provide additional reference lines.
- bases 101 include a passage that allows laser lines to pass through, over, and/or underneath the bases 101 for accurate alignment of the base 101 and assistance with creating a grid of leveled laser lines.
- FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the laser leveling device 100 of the present invention and specifically shows a base 101 , a laser assembly 102, including a laser 103 and a power button 106 for powering the lasers 103 on and off, a level assembly 104 removably attached to the base 101 , and notches 105 for inserting and temporarily attaching a measuring device.
- the notches 105 are located so that the end of the tape measure or other measuring device may be set at the center of the base 101.
- FIG. 3 is a top view of a preferred embodiment of a base 101 of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 shows four notches 105 for inserting and temporarily hooking the end of a tape measure or other measuring device to allow measurements to be made along emitted laser lines.
- FIG. 3 also reveals a bull's eye-type opening 107 at the center of base 101 to allow the base to be centered or aligned at a predetermined location on a work surface.
- FIG. 3 shows four pillars 108 that receive and secure the laser assembly 102.
- the attachable laser assembly 102 may seat into the base 101 with magnetized feet that temporarily connect the laser assembly to the base 101.
- FIG. 4 is a bottom view of a preferred embodiment of a base 101 of the present invention showing the notches 105 for temporarily hooking the end of a tape measure or other measuring device and a bull's eye-type opening 107 at the center of a base 101.
- FIG. 4 also shows two stand-offs 109.
- the stand-offs 109 are spring loaded and will compress when pressed against a wall or other work surface. The stand-offs
- the stand offs 109 ensure that the adhesive tabs do not adhere to a work surface until the user levels the base 101 and presses the base 101 to a work surface.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a laser assembly 102, showing two lasers 103, a power button 106, and corner depressions
- FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of a laser assembly 102, showing an upper enclosure 113, two lasers 103 a bottom enclosure 114, and batteries 112 for powering the lasers 103.
- the lasers 103 are aligned on the bottom enclosure 114 to allow the lasers 103 to emit laser lines at predetermined angles, including orthogonal angles.
- FIG. 6 also shows a power button 106 for powering the lasers 103 on and off.
- the power button 106 may be configured to activate an individual laser 103 or multiple lasers 103.
- a laser assembly 102 may also be configured with multiple power buttons for different lasers 103.
- a single click of a power button 106 may enable horizontal lasers 103
- a second click may enable vertical lasers 103
- a third click may enable all lasers 103
- a subsequent may disable the lasers 103.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective, exploded view of a preferred embodiment of a laser leveling device 100 of the present invention, including a base 101 , a laser assembly 102, which is removably attachable to the base 101 by aligning the corner depressions 110 to the pillars 108 on the base 101.
- FIG. 7 also shows a level assembly 104, namely a torpedo level with both horizontal 115 and vertical 116 vials for leveling the base 101 and thus the laser lines emitted from a laser assembly 102.
- the level assembly 104 may be removably attachable to a base 101 or located adjacent to a base 101.
- the level assembly 104 may be magnetically attachable to a base 101.
- the magnets may include rare earth magnets.
- the level assembly 104 may be configured such that a laser line can be transmitted through the level assembly 104 without substantial interruption or interference.
- the level assembly 104 may be similar in length to the base 101 or may feature one or more extensions removably attached to either side of the level assembly 104.
- the level assembly 104 may include torpedo levels, bubble levels, or other leveling means. Alternatively, the lasers may be self-leveling.
- one or more of a plurality of bases 101 may be arranged on or near laser lines emitted from a laser assembly 102 and the laser lines may pass through an opening in the base 101 or under the base 101 without being interrupted.
- the laser leveling device 100 may comprise a plurality of bases 101 and a plurality of laser assemblies 102 whereby laser assemblies 102 are removably attached to more than one base 101 affixed to a work surface, allowing laser lines to be emitted from a substantially orthogonal edge of the bases 101 across a work surface creating a grid of level reference lines to assist in project layout.
- a laser assembly 102 may be rotatably attached to a base 101 allowing the user to set various degrees of laser orientation and/or measurements from a base 101 affixed to a work surface.
- the center of a base 101 may rotate on ball bearings.
- the base 101 may include a rotatable center disc. The disc may be configured to temporarily receive the tape measure, for example, by holding a blade of the tape measure that extends out over laser limes emitted from the device to make measurement/layout marks at virtually any point along the laser line.
- a laser assembly 102 may be permanently affixed to a base 101 with each base 101 having its own laser assembly 102.
- a laser assembly 102 may also comprise self-leveling lasers eliminating the need for a separate level assembly 104.
- a laser assembly 102 may include lasers at angles other than at orthogonal angles. For example, the lasers may be provided at every 45 degrees and other common angles.
- the notches 105 at or near the center of the base 101 may additionally correspond to all angles of lasers emanating from the device 100.
- the base 101 may have a single rotatable notch rather than fixed measuring tape notches.
- the tape measure for rotatable disc may feature an LCD or other display at the hook end of the tape measure to facilitate proper measurement.
- the base 101 may include a pin and/or dowel at center to allow a tape measure to rotate freely and hover over the laser lines emanating from the device
- the laser leveling device 100 may be configured in various sizes and shapes. However, a size and shape that can be easily lifted and moved with one hand is preferred.
- a base 101 may be approximately 5 inches by 21 ⁇ 2 inches, without limitation.
- the thickness of the base 101 may be approximately 1 ⁇ 2 inch. Smaller depths may be utilized to ensure a measuring device used with the base 101 is not too far removed from the wall or other work surface, advantageously increasing accuracy in measurements along the emanating laser lines when using the device of the present invention.
- the bases 101 and the upper enclosure 113 and bottom enclosure 114 of a laser assembly 102 are manufactured from plastic materials to provide light weight and ease of use. However, other materials may also be used.
- FIGS. 8 to 1 1 provide illustrative applications of the laser leveling device 100.
- FIG. 8 shows the device 100 being used to hang picture frames.
- a base 101a is leveled using level assembly 104 and temporarily affixed to a wall at a desired location 200.
- a laser assembly 102 is attached to the level base 101a and used to emit laser lines vertically from a bottom side 201 and horizontally from each of its left side 202 and right side 203.
- Two additional bases 101 b and 101c are located along the vertical level laser line at a desired distance 204, 205 and leveled using the level assembly 104.
- the laser assembly 102 may then be moved to each of the bases 101 b and 101c to allow laser lines to be emitted from the bottom side of the laser assembly 102 to allow for reference points to be marked below such base 101 b and 101c locations.
- three laser assemblies 102 may be used, one for each base 101 affixed to the wall.
- FIG. 9 illustrates use of the laser leveling device 100 to hang a curtain rod.
- the device 100 includes one base 101 and one laser assembly 102.
- the base 101 is leveled using a level assembly 104 and affixed to a wall at a predetermined location 200.
- a laser assembly 102 is attached to the base 101 and emits laser lines horizontally from each of its left 202 and right 203 sides. Measurements are taken along the level laser lines by attaching an end of a measuring device 117 at a notch 105 to identify the locations for installing the curtain rod.
- FIG. 10 illustrates use of the laser leveling device 100 to hang a frame with permanent hook slots.
- the device 100 includes one base 101 and one laser assembly 102.
- the base 101 is leveled using a level assembly 104 and affixed to a wall at a predetermined location 200.
- a laser assembly 102 is attached to the base 101 and emits laser lines horizontally from each of its left 202 and right 203 sides. Measurements are taken along the level laser lines by attaching an end of a measuring device 117 at a notch 105 to identify the locations for installing the frame.
- FIG. 1 1 illustrates use of the laser leveling device 100 to layout and hang a comprehensive shelving system.
- the device 100 includes five bases 101a-e and one or move laser assemblies 102.
- the first base 101a is located at a desired location on a wall 210 and leveled using a level assembly 104.
- the first base 101a is removably affixed to the wall using adhesive strips or tabs.
- a laser assembly 102 is attached to the base 101a, is powered on to emit level laser lines vertically from a top side and horizontally from each of its right and left sides.
- the second thru fourth bases 101 b-e are positioned along the level horizontal laser line at desired distances 211 , 212, 213, 214.
- the desired distances are determined by temporarily attaching an end of a measuring device at a notch 105 near the center of the base 101a.
- Each of the bases 101 b-e is leveled using a level assembly 104 and each is removably affixed to a wall using an adhesive strip or tab.
- a laser assembly 102 is then moved to each of the bases 101 b-e, and powered on to emit level laser lines vertically and horizontally at orthogonal angles. Measurements are taken along the level laser lines by attaching an end of a measuring device at a notch 105 for each base 101 b-e to identify the locations for the shelving system.
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