Rotating laser
United States Patent D502446
US Patent References:
Self-leveling laser assembly
Aldrink et al. - February, 1976 - 3936197

System for controlling attitude of laser beam plane
Rando et al. - December, 1977 - 4062634

Self leveling transmitter for laser alignment systems
Cain et al. - July, 1987 - 4679937

Laser plumb device
Costales - July, 1997 - 5644850

Gravity oriented laser scanner
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Inventors:
Wilson, Duard (Kankakee, IL, US)
Forbes, Russell (Chicago, IL, US)
Foster, Gregory (Chicago, IL, US)
Application Number:
D/160533
Publication Date:
03/01/2005
Filing Date:
05/10/2002
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Assignee:
Chicago Steel Tape Company (Watseka, IL, US)
Primary Class:
International Classes:
(IPC1-7): 1302
Field of Search:
D13/101, D13/112, 33/DIG.21, D10/65, D13/118, D10/66, D13/189, 356/141.1, 356/141.3, D13/110, D13/114, D13/199, 356/138
US Patent References:
D396817Rotary base assembly for laser levelsAugust, 1998WebbD10/74
D411809Surveying apparatus/instrumentsJuly, 1999WakabayashiD10/66
D416856Rotating laserNovember, 1999OnoseD13/101
5983510Three-dimensional laser levelling and angle-calibrating instrument with multiple functionsNovember, 1999Wu et al.
D417633LevelDecember, 1999Sato et al.D10/66
D420972Rotating laserFebruary, 2000Brecher et al.D13/101
D429481Rotating laserAugust, 2000IshiiD13/101
D461135Laser levelAugust, 2002Watson et al.D10/69
D469369Rotary laser level housingJanuary, 2003DurkinD10/69
D469738Rotating laserFebruary, 2003IshiiD13/101
Other References:
Levelite Technology Inc. laser lever literature.
Hilti PR Series laser level literature.
Sokkia LP21-LP22 laser level literature.
Bosch BL 50 R laser level literature.
Bosch BL 100 VHR laser level literature.
Topcon laser level brochure.
Topcon RL-VH3 laser level literature.
Topcon RL-H1S/ H2S laser level literature.
Topcon RL-VH laser level literature.
Tocon RL-H/RL-60 Series laser level literature.
Topcon RL-VH3 Series laser level literature.
Pro Shot laser level literature.
David White Auto Laser Level Literature.
Laser Alignment LB-100 Laser Level Literature.
PLS3 / PLS5 laser system.
Primary Examiner:
Reid, Stella
Assistant Examiner:
Bui, Daniel
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Barnes & Thornburg
Nahnsen, Mark J.
Claims:
1. The ornamental design for a rotating laser, as shown and described.

Description:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a new design for a rotating laser according to our invention illustrating the front and right view thereof;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right view thereof;

FIG. 5 is another perspective view illustrating the right and rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a left view thereof.