Bubble leveling devices for stilts and multi-length extensions

The stilt-mounted spirit level with multi-length extensions addresses the inefficiency of repetitive leveling checks by enabling simultaneous multi-axis level readings and length adjustments, enhancing construction speed and efficiency.

FR3164282A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-01-09LE MOULEC GAEL
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Application Number
FR2024007349
Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-05
Publication Date
2026-01-09

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Technical Problem

Existing leveling tools require repetitive manipulations to check horizontal and vertical levels on surfaces, objects, or supports, which slows down construction work.

Method used

A stilt-mounted spirit level with interchangeable multi-length extensions that allow simultaneous level readings on multiple axes and can be superimposed on standard levels, enabling faster leveling by extending length as needed.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates faster and more efficient leveling of surfaces by eliminating repetitive manipulations and allowing simultaneous level checks on multiple axes.

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Abstract

A stilt-mounted spirit level and multi-length extension rods, designed for use by anyone wishing to level a surface, object, or support by superimposing this device onto another standard level on the same plane, thanks to its central opening (2) in its base (1). This stilt-mounted spirit level and multi-length extension rods allow for simultaneous visualization of a level measurement along two different axes, the X and Y axes, without repetitive manipulations, thanks to a cross-shaped view of the entire assembly when placed on a support, surface, or object. The leveling visualization is achieved by the level bubble embedded in a translucent solid body in their base (1). This stilt-mounted spirit level and multi-length extension rods can be nested together to increase the cross-shaped view according to the size of the object or surface to be leveled. Figure 1 for the abbreviation.
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Description

Title of the invention: STILT BUBBLE LEVEL DEVICES AND MULTI-LENGTH EXTENSIONS technical field

[0001] The invention relates in the field of leveling horizontal or vertical surfaces used during building work in structural or finishing work and in all fields for the purpose of leveling all horizontal and / or vertical surfaces, objects or supports.

[0002] The invention, characterized by its general definition, is a measuring instrument designed to indicate whether a surface, object or support corresponds to the reference angle by the indication of the level bubble enclosed in a translucent solid body, commonly called: Bubble level.

[0003] The object of the invention is to allow construction workers, or persons to have a cross view, at a glance, of the leveling of the horizontal or vertical surface, without manipulating the spirit level in the different axes (X axis and Y axis [Fig.3]) on the object to be leveled.

[0004] The multi-length stilt spirit level, characterized mainly by being independent of another spirit level by its central insert, in order to be superimposed perpendicularly on another standard spirit level.

[0005] The multi-length stilt spirit level, characterized also by the possibility of increasing its length by extensions of different dimensions according to the length or width of the support, object or surface to be leveled.

[0006] The invention of the multi-length stilt spirit level is characterized by two independent but interacting elements such as: • The spirit level on stilts. • Multi-length extensions that fit into the stilt spirit level by snapping them together.

[0007] Furthermore, the objective of this invention is to enable faster work by avoiding repetitive manipulations when leveling surfaces, objects or supports to be leveled.

[0008] The attached drawings illustrate the invention: • Figure 1 represents the technical nomenclature of the stilt spirit level from different angles. • Figure 2 represents the technical nomenclature of the extensions that can fit into the stilt spirit level, also shown from different angles. Description of the invention

[0009] The invention therefore relates to a tool intended to carry out level measurements horizontally or vertically with the visual means of checking the level in an X and Y axis, i.e. in its two dimensions at the same time, characterized in the work space, generally from right to left and / or from top to bottom [Fig.3].

[0010] The purpose of the invention of the stilt spirit level is to be able to visualize two level readings on different axes, by superimposing the latter on a standard level already placed on one of the axes of the object, surface or support to be leveled [Fig.3].

[0011] This invention is characterized by the means of length extension by interlocking multi-length extensions, in continuity with the stilt-mounted spirit level device at its two ends.

[0012] In other words, this stilt spirit level is designed to have an extension in length at will according to the configuration required thanks to the multi-length extensions, in order to place the assembly fitted between each device by their ends on the object, surface or support to be leveled.

[0013] This device is characterized by its main definition of being able to be superimposed on any standard spirit level [Fig.3]. Detailed description

[0014] This stilt-mounted spirit level device is characterized on its base by a level bubble enclosed in a translucent solid body embedded in its upper end [Fig. 1, reference 1].

[0015] This set of stilt-mounted spirit level devices and multi-length extensions consists of independent solid bases that interact with each other to allow for length extension by interlocking, characterized by: • The stilt-shaped bubble level device incorporating female interlocking inserts at both ends [Fig. 1, reference 3]. • The multi-length extension device connects to each other via male and female interlocking inserts, and also connects to the stilt-mounted spirit level device via female interlocking inserts at its ends.

[0016] The stilt-mounted spirit level device defined by several elements, characterized by: • A spirit level enclosed in a translucent solid body positioned horizontally at the top of its base of said stilt spirit level device. [Fig. 1, item 1]. • Two open ends to allow the insertion of multi-length extensions by snapping them together. [Fig. 1, item 3] • A central opening on the base of the plinth of a defined dimension in order to allow the latter to overlap the standard spirit level [Fig. 1, item 2].

[0017] This stilt spirit level device has been designed to fit together at its two ends by its hollow female inserts and the multi-length extensions with its male and female interlocking inserts.

[0018] The stilt-mounted spirit level device is characterized by an opening at its base, placed in the middle of this base of standard dimensions for an overlap of the standard spirit level.

[0019] The multi-length extension device incorporates several elements characterized by: • A male insert for insertion. • A female interlocking insert. • A spirit level enclosed in a translucent solid body positioned vertically in the base of each multi-length extension device.

[0020] This stilt-mounted spirit level and multi-length extension device is characterized by the fact that these devices interlock with each other to achieve length extensions as required.

[0021] The multi-length extension device, defined by manufacturing lengths, will be given as indicative and not limiting and may vary from 10 to 20, 30, 40 centimeters depending on the use of the device. Brief description of the figures

[0022] The realization of the invention, of the stilt spirit level and of multi-length extensions, in terms of use, is given by way of indication and not limitation, with support of the figures in the appendix.

[0023] The base of the stilt-mounted spirit level device is represented by [Fig. 1], characterized by: • Bubbles at reference level 1. • From a hollow passage for the perpendicular passage of a standard reference level 2.

[0024] The level bubble enclosed in a translucent solid body positioned horizontally is materialized by the reference mark 1.

[0025] The female interlocking inserts are represented by the reference mark 3.

[0026] The opening for the overlap of the standard spirit level is materialized by the reference mark 2.

[0027] The base of the multi-length extension device, materialized by [Fig.2], is characterized by: • From a recessed bubble level marker 5. • From a female insert with reference mark 6. • From a male insert with reference number 4. Industrial application

[0028] This stilt-mounted bubble level device and multi-length extensions, according to the invention, is particularly likely to be of industrial application.

Claims

Demands

1. This stilt-mounted spirit level device characterized in that it comprises a base having: • A central opening (2) on either side of the base of the base; • A level bubble enclosed in a translucent solid body (1) positioned horizontally in the upper position of the base (1); • Two hollow female ends (3).

2. This stilt-mounted spirit level device according to claim 1 characterized in that it also includes an extension device comprising: • A male end (4) for fitting with one of the ends of the base (1); • A female end (6).

3. This stilt-mounted spirit level device, according to claim 2, characterized in that the extension device comprises a level bubble in a translucent solid body (5) positioned in the central position of the extension device.

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