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Apparatus for measuring and marking preselected measurements
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-04-16
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Granted: 1980-11-18
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Expires: 1999-04-16
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for marking preselected measurements on an object includes a device for receiving and storing data. A measurement device measures preselected distance on the object and registers the measured distance with the stored data. A marking device marks the object when the preselected distance is registered.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard W. Coulter
- 👤 Dennis R. Triggs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/14; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1041; G01B3/1043; G01B3/1084; G01B3/1089; G01B3/11; G01B3/1094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
Apparatus for marking preselected measurements on an object, comprising: a housing, said housing being of a construction sufficient for being hand-held; a source of electrical energy mounted in said housing; means for receiving and storing preselected data, said data means being a microcomputer mounted in said housing and connected to said source of electrical energy; means for guiding said housing along said object in a substantially straight line, said means including a member extending from said housing for engagement with said object; a storage member attached to said housing; means for measuring preselected distance on said object, said measuring means connected for being extended from and retracted to said storage member, said measuring means being marked at equally spaced intervals; means, connected to said energy source, for electrically sensing movement of said intervals when said measuring means is extended from said storage member, and for registering movement of said intervals with said preselected data; and means, connected to said enegy source, for marking said object in response to said registered movement of said intervals, said marking means being electrically energized for urging a color impregnated marking medium into repeated momentary contact with said object in a spaced marking pattern corresponding to said preselected stored data.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
Apparatus for marking preselected measurements on an object, comprising: a housing, said housing being of a construction sufficient for being hand-held; a source of electrical energy mounted in said housing; means for receiving and storing preselected data, said data means being a microcomputer mounted in said housing and connected to said source of electrical energy; means for guiding said housing along said object in a substantially straight line, said means including a member extending from said housing for engagement with said object; a storage member attached to said housing; means for measuring preselected distance on said object, said measuring means connected for being extended from and retracted to said storage member, said measuring means being marked at equally spaced intervals; means, connected to said energy source, for electrically sensing movement of said intervals when said measuring means is extended from said storage member, and for registering movement of said intervals with said preselected data; and means, connected to said enegy source, for marking said object in response to said registered movement of said intervals, said marking means being electrically energized for urging a color impregnated marking medium into repeated momentary contact with said object in a spaced marking pattern corresponding to said preselected stored data.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including a keyboard operably connected to said microcomputer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 2, further including an LED display element operably connected to said microcomputer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said means for marking includes: a nozzle; a reservoir; dye stored in said reservoir under pressure; means for conducting said dye from said reservoir to said nozzle: a solenoid connected to said electrical energy source; and means for interrupting said flow, said means being a valve operably connected to said solenoid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said means for marking includes: a guide; a spring steel member engaged with said guide; means connected to said electrical energy source for moving said spring steel member, said means being a solenoid; and a marking element moved into engagement with said object in response to said spring steel member being moved by said solenoid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said means for marking includes: first and second reels; a marking element extending between said reels; a solenoid operably connected to said electrical energy source; and means for urging said marking element into engagement with said object, said means being a plurality of hammers movable in response to operation of said solenoid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
168 words
Apparatus for marking preselected measurements on an object, comprising: a housing; a source of electrical energy mounted in said housing; means for receiving and storing preselected data, said data means being a microcomputer mounted in said housing and connected to said source of electrical energy; a storage member attached to said housing; means for measuring preselected distance on said object, said measuring means connected for being extended from and retracted to said storage member, said measuring means being marked at equally spaced intervals; means, connected to said energy source, for electrically sensing movement of said intervals when said measuring means is extended from said storage member, and for registering movement of said intervals with said preselected data; and means, connected to said energy source, for marking said object in response to said registered movement of said intervals, said marking means being electrically energized for urging a color impregnated marking medium into repeated momentary contact with said object in a spaced marking pattern corresponding to said preselected stored data.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
168 words
Apparatus for marking preselected measurements on an object, comprising: a housing; a source of electrical energy mounted in said housing; means for receiving and storing preselected data, said data means being a microcomputer mounted in said housing and connected to said source of electrical energy; a storage member attached to said housing; means for measuring preselected distance on said object, said measuring means connected for being extended from and retracted to said storage member, said measuring means being marked at equally spaced intervals; means, connected to said energy source, for electrically sensing movement of said intervals when said measuring means is extended from said storage member, and for registering movement of said intervals with said preselected data; and means, connected to said energy source, for marking said object in response to said registered movement of said intervals, said marking means being electrically energized for urging a color impregnated marking medium into repeated momentary contact with said object in a spaced marking pattern corresponding to said preselected stored data.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
187 words
Apparatus for marking preselected measurements on an object, comprising: a housing; a source of electrical energy mounted in said housing; means for receiving and storing preselected data, said data means being a microcomputer mounted in said housing and connected to said source of electrical energy; means for guiding said housing along said object in a substantially straight line, said means including a member extending from said housing for engagement with said object; means for measuring preselected distance on said object, said measuring means connected for being extended from and retracted to said housing, said measuring means being marked at equally spaced intervals; means, connected to said energy source, for electrically sensing movement of said intervals when said measuring means is extended from said storage member, and for registering movement of said intervals with said preselected data; and means, connected to said energy source, for marking said object in response to said registered movement of said intervals, said marking means being electrically energized for urging a color impregnated marking medium into repeated momentary contact with said object in a spaced marking pattern corresponding to said preselected stored data.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
187 words
Apparatus for marking preselected measurements on an object, comprising: a housing; a source of electrical energy mounted in said housing; means for receiving and storing preselected data, said data means being a microcomputer mounted in said housing and connected to said source of electrical energy; means for guiding said housing along said object in a substantially straight line, said means including a member extending from said housing for engagement with said object; means for measuring preselected distance on said object, said measuring means connected for being extended from and retracted to said housing, said measuring means being marked at equally spaced intervals; means, connected to said energy source, for electrically sensing movement of said intervals when said measuring means is extended from said storage member, and for registering movement of said intervals with said preselected data; and means, connected to said energy source, for marking said object in response to said registered movement of said intervals, said marking means being electrically energized for urging a color impregnated marking medium into repeated momentary contact with said object in a spaced marking pattern corresponding to said preselected stored data.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
156 words
Apparatus for marking preselected measurements on an object, comprising: a housing; a source of electrical energy mounted in said housing; means for receiving and storing preselected data, said data means being a microcomputer mounted in said housing and connected to said source of electrical energy; a keyboard operably connected to said microcomputer; an LED display element operably connected to said microcomputer; means for measuring preselected distance on said object, said measuring means movably mounted in said housing and marked at equally spaced intervals; means, connected to said energy source, for electrically sensing movement of said intervals and for registering said movement with said preselected data; and means, connected to said energy source, for marking said object in response to said registered movement of said intervals, said marking means being electrically energized for urging a color impregnated marking medium into repeated momentary contact with said object in a spaced marking pattern corresponding to said preselected stored data.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
156 words
Apparatus for marking preselected measurements on an object, comprising: a housing; a source of electrical energy mounted in said housing; means for receiving and storing preselected data, said data means being a microcomputer mounted in said housing and connected to said source of electrical energy; a keyboard operably connected to said microcomputer; an LED display element operably connected to said microcomputer; means for measuring preselected distance on said object, said measuring means movably mounted in said housing and marked at equally spaced intervals; means, connected to said energy source, for electrically sensing movement of said intervals and for registering said movement with said preselected data; and means, connected to said energy source, for marking said object in response to said registered movement of said intervals, said marking means being electrically energized for urging a color impregnated marking medium into repeated momentary contact with said object in a spaced marking pattern corresponding to said preselected stored data.
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