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Drafting aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-25
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Granted: 1982-10-26
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Expires: 2000-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A drafting aid particularly useful for association with T-squares and the like wherein a vertical or normal datum point is easily obtained and wherein the drafting aid is movable about the extent of the T-square or other linear edge with which the device is used. In an exemplary embodiment the drafting aid comprises a vertically oriented member in association with a ruler or the like comprising the linear edge and the combination is associated with a T-square so as to have not only a means of aiding in the placement of vertical reference lines but also a means of ease of measuring distances between vertical reference points or lines.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Wedge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:34
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43L; B43L7/00; B43L7/08; B43L7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A drafting aid comprising the combination of: a linear member having spaced, lateral, bead-like protuberances extending the length thereof, an integral member having an inside surface configuration defining spaced channels to receive said bead-like protuberances on said linear member for slidable movement in cooperation with said linear member and having a protuberance generally defining a normal reference relative to said linear member, and having cooperative means for fixed securement with said linear member, said cooperative means being normally disposed in the fixed securement position and releasable for linear movement of said integral member along the extent of said linear member, said cooperative means comprising upstanding ears having depending abutment stops that engage said linear member in high friction manner between said bead-like protuberances and wherein said cooperative means are flexible to disengage said abutment stops for sliding movement along the extent of said linear member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A drafting aid comprising the combination of: a linear member having spaced, lateral, bead-like protuberances extending the length thereof, an integral member having an inside surface configuration defining spaced channels to receive said bead-like protuberances on said linear member for slidable movement in cooperation with said linear member and having a protuberance generally defining a normal reference relative to said linear member, and having cooperative means for fixed securement with said linear member, said cooperative means being normally disposed in the fixed securement position and releasable for linear movement of said integral member along the extent of said linear member, said cooperative means comprising upstanding ears having depending abutment stops that engage said linear member in high friction manner between said bead-like protuberances and wherein said cooperative means are flexible to disengage said abutment stops for sliding movement along the extent of said linear member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The drafting aid in accordance with claim 1, wherein said integral member is of clear, transparent, plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The drafting aid in accordance with claim 2, wherein said integral member is provided with a central, vertically-oriented, datum line and is adapted for association with a T-square or the like.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The drafting aid in accordance with claim 1, wherein said linear member comprises a linear scale having linear indicia markings thereon and wherein said integral member has a centrally located normal reference line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
130 words
A drafting aid comprising the combination of: a linear member having spaced, lateral, bead-like protuberances extending the length thereof, an integral member having an inside surface configuration defining spaced channels to receive said bead-like protuberances on said linear member for slidable movement in cooperation with said linear member and having a protuberance generally defining a normal reference relative to said linear member, and having cooperative means for fixed securement with said linear member, said cooperative means being normally disposed in the fixed securement position and releasable for linear movement of said integral member along the extent of said linear member, said integral member having a centrally located normal reference line and said linear member comprising a linear scale having linear indicia markings thereon and being positioned between said bead-like protuberances.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
130 words
A drafting aid comprising the combination of: a linear member having spaced, lateral, bead-like protuberances extending the length thereof, an integral member having an inside surface configuration defining spaced channels to receive said bead-like protuberances on said linear member for slidable movement in cooperation with said linear member and having a protuberance generally defining a normal reference relative to said linear member, and having cooperative means for fixed securement with said linear member, said cooperative means being normally disposed in the fixed securement position and releasable for linear movement of said integral member along the extent of said linear member, said integral member having a centrally located normal reference line and said linear member comprising a linear scale having linear indicia markings thereon and being positioned between said bead-like protuberances.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The drafting aid in accordance with claim 5, wherein said protuberance comprises a central pointer portion extending from said integral member and being aligned with said normal reference line.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
The drafting aid in accordance with claim 6, wherein said cooperative means comprises upstanding ears having depending abutment stops that engage the approximate center of said linear scale in high friction manner and wherein said cooperative means are flexible to disengage said abutment stops for sliding movement along the extent of said linear scale.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The drafting aid in accordance with claim 7, including means to fixedly secure said linear scale to a T-square or the like, and wherein said linear scale is provided with a central strip of high friction material to engage said abutment stops.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drafting aid in accordance with claim 8, wherein said strip of high friction material comprises rubber-coated, adhesive tape.
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