US 12,242,014 B1
Stud finder
Trevor Schneider, Las Vegas, NV (US); and Francis Schneider, Fowlerville, MI (US)
Filed by Trevor Schneider, Las Vegas, NV (US); and Francis Schneider, Fowlerville, MI (US)
Filed on Apr. 24, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/644,913.
Int. Cl. G01V 3/08 (2006.01); G01B 3/1007 (2020.01); G01C 9/34 (2006.01); G01C 15/00 (2006.01)
CPC G01V 3/08 (2013.01) [G01B 3/1007 (2020.01); G01C 9/34 (2013.01); G01C 15/004 (2013.01)] 16 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A stud finder device, comprising: a rectangular housing forming a device body with a first end, a second end, a top surface and bottom surface;
an emitter comprising a laser mounted within the housing and configured to project line laser beams or cross-beams from the first end of the device body;
a sensor comprising at least one permanent magnet mounted relative the bottom surface of the device body and configured to detect studs within a wall;
orthogonal float level devices on the top surface configured to establish for horizontal and vertical leveling;
a light mechanism integrated into the device body configured to provide illumination; a distance measuring device associated with the second end of the device; and
a retractable push pin mechanism for temporarily attaching the device to the wall, wherein:
the emitter comprises a light emitting diode and the sensor comprises at least two Neodymium permanent magnets;
the retractable spring-loaded push pin mechanism comprises a pin and an activation button located on the top surface of the housing;
the orthogonal float level devices are integrated into a single device configured to be adjusted relative to the body; and
a LED flashlight integrated into the device body.