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Tool assembly

a technology of tool assembly and tool rod, which is applied in the direction of rod connection, instruments, mechanical equipment, etc., can solve the problems of users having difficulty using such levels

Active Publication Date: 2012-10-04
BLACK & DECKER INC
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We have found that some users can have difficulties using such levels, particularly when the level has a length that is greater than about three-quarters of a meter in length.

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[0042]With reference to FIG. 1 of the drawings, a tool assembly constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure is generally indicated by reference numeral 10. The tool assembly 10 can include one or more bases 12 and a tool 14. In the particular example provided, the tool 14 comprises a level and a stud finder, but it will be appreciated that the teachings of the present disclosure have broader application to various other types of tools, and moreover that the tool 14 may be omitted in some situations.

[0043]With reference to FIGS. 2 and 4, each base 12 can comprise a suction cup 20 and a means 22 for temporarily mounting an article A to the suction cup 20 at a desired mounting position DP and for indicating a position IP (FIG. 5) of a hanger 600 (FIG. 16) on a vertical wall W where the hanger 600 (FIG. 16) is configured to secure the article A to the wall W at the desired mounting position DP.

[0044]With reference to FIG. 3, the suction cup 20 can comprise a c...

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A tool assembly that includes a tool, which has a frame and a pair of suction cups. Each suction cup has a cup housing and a cup structure. The cup housing is coupled to the frame. The cup structure is at least partly received in the cup housing. At least one of the cup structures is rotatable relative to the frame. A method for releasably securing a tool assembly to a wall is also provided.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 181,874 filed Jul. 13, 2011, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 470,924 filed Apr. 1, 2011. The disclosure of each of the aforementioned applications is incorporated by reference as if set forth in their entirely herein.INTRODUCTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to a tool assembly and a method for its use. In one form, the tool assembly can comprise a tool and a pair of suction cups that are configured to releasably couple the tool to a work surface. In another form, the tool assembly that is configured to display the location of a hidden object detected by a hidden object detector. In still another form, the tool assembly includes a device that can be employed to temporarily mount an article to a wall at a desired mounting position and to indicate a position at which a hanger is to be installed so that when the article is...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G01C9/02
CPCG01C9/02F16B7/22F16B47/00G01C9/28
Inventor MURRAY, CHRISTOPHER J.SERGYEYENKO, OLEKSIY P.
Owner BLACK & DECKER INC