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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 13, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2004
Steven R. Levine, Mooresville, NC (US);
Steven R. Levine, Mooresville, NC (US);
Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, NC (US);
Abstract
A device and method for a straightedge with a handle and a level are provided. The device includes a rectangular body having at least one flat edge surface; a handle adapted to engage the rectangular body; and at least one leveling vial mounted to the handle. The vial indicates whether the at least one flat edge surface of the rectangular body is level against a planar surface when the handle is engaged with the rectangular body. The method of leveling or measuring includes the steps of providing a rectangular body having at least one flat edge surface, providing a handle adapted to fit with the rectangular body, the handle having at least one leveling vial mounted thereto, and removably engaging the body to the handle.