초록 ▼

A device is provided for leveling a wall-mounted fixture such as a picture frame. The device has a mounting element, which can be fastened to a back surface of the fixture at a suitable location, such as a corner. A retractable level formed of multiple telescoping cylinders is mounted with the mount

A device is provided for leveling a wall-mounted fixture such as a picture frame. The device has a mounting element, which can be fastened to a back surface of the fixture at a suitable location, such as a corner. A retractable level formed of multiple telescoping cylinders is mounted with the mounting element. The level is movable between a hidden position and a viewing position. In the hidden position the level is retracted into a recess in the mounting element so that the level is substantially hidden from an observer viewing the fixture. In the viewing position the level is extended outwardly from the mounting element for use in leveling the fixture.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An improved leveling device for facilitating the leveling of a wall object such as a picture frame or a mirror, the wall object having at least one obscured portion when mounted on a wall which obscures at least a portion of the leveling device, the leveling device compri

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An improved leveling device for facilitating the leveling of a wall object such as a picture frame or a mirror, the wall object having at least one obscured portion when mounted on a wall which obscures at least a portion of the leveling device, the leveling device comprising:the wall object;an extensible housing having a first end, a second end, a first position, and a second position, the extensible housing being attached to the obscured portion of the wall object; and,a level indicator disposed about the second end of the extensible housing for indicating a position of the wall object relative to a known second object; wherein the extensible housing is obscured by the wall object in the extensible housing's first position and at least a portion of the extensible housing is not obscured by the wall object in the extensible housing's second position.