ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 24 -- United States Patent no. 12,742,641, issued on Sept. 22.
"Leveling device with hook and loop straps" was invented by James Hammond (Chambersburg, Pa.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A leveling device includes an elongated torpedo level body with embedded, aligned spirit levels visible on both sides. A fastening assembly attaches the device to pipes and conduits during installation. The assembly has a central hook and loop strap attached to one body surface and an oval loop on the opposite surface. The strap feeds through the loop to secure the device without twisting. Multiple strap assemblies can attach in parallel. The bottom surface has a magnet strip conforming...