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An electronic level with a laser inclination indicator. In one embodiment, the level includes a sensor that determines an inclination of the device relative to a null inclination. The sensor generates an inclination indication signal. A housing in which the sensor is mounted defines a longitudinal a

An electronic level with a laser inclination indicator. In one embodiment, the level includes a sensor that determines an inclination of the device relative to a null inclination. The sensor generates an inclination indication signal. A housing in which the sensor is mounted defines a longitudinal axis. A laser mounted on the housing generates a light beam parallel to the longitudinal axis. A laser controller receives the inclination indication signal from the sensor and selectively provides power to the laser in response to the inclination indication signal. In one embodiment, the level also includes a visual display on the housing operatively connected to the sensor and displaying the determined inclination. The visual display has a plurality of illuminated non-parallel and adjacent segments, each segment representing a predetermined sequential increment of inclination. Each segment is arranged at a different angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. A particular number of segments are illuminated for each determined inclination. The laser beam spot provides a remote indicator of the inclination of the level for a user who is not in a position to view the visual display.

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[ I claim:] [1.] An inclination device comprising:a housing;a sensor mounted on the housing, the sensor determining an inclination of the inclination device relative to a null inclination;a light source mounted on the housing, the light source being operable to generate a light beam suitable for pro

[ I claim:] [1.] An inclination device comprising:a housing;a sensor mounted on the housing, the sensor determining an inclination of the inclination device relative to a null inclination;a light source mounted on the housing, the light source being operable to generate a light beam suitable for projecting a visual manifestation onto a surface; anda light source controller operable to receive an inclination indication signal from the sensor, and operable to alter a visual characteristic of the light beam in response to the inclination indication signal.