Level vial retaining assembly and retainer therefor
CA 1287488 C · Owner: The Stanley Works · Inventors: Cecil, Norbert J.
Overview
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A vial retaining assembly for a level or like object employs a retainer member for securing the vial in a mounting receptacle of the level. The retainer member comprises a first set of generally radially extending ears which frictionally engage the wall which defines the receptacle. A second set of radially extending ears forcefully engages the end of the vial to secure the vial in fixed relationship within the receptacle.
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- Granted August 13, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 13, 2008.
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