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US4484394A
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Curve length measure means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-01-14
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Granted: 1984-11-27
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Expires: 2003-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A main accessory and a pair of optional end auxiliaries can be added onto a triangular scale or a ruler to measure the length of a curve. The main accessory can provide a movable pivot for the triangular scale or the ruler. The end auxiliaries can assure the ability of slide of the main accessory on the ruler. The end auxiliaries can also assist the pivoting ability of the triangular scale or the ruler.
Inventors
- 👤 Chih-Yu Hsia
- 👤 Chih-Hung Hsia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:46
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
260 words
A curve length measure means for rulers to improve their convenience and efficiency in measuring the length of curves, said curve length measure means comprising a main accessory and a pair of end auxiliaries, said main accessory comprising a clamp, two clamp ears, one pivot pointer, one pivot pointer seat, a pair of ruler guards and an optional pair of clamp ear bends, said clamp ear connecting one of its end outwardly with one limb of the said clamp and connecting optionally the other end with the said clamp ear bend, said ruler guards connecting to the edges of the said clamp, said clamp having an opening on one of its limbs, said pivot pointer seat comprising a "T" shape part, a string and a pin axis, the lower plate of the said "T" shape part being connected eccentrically with its lowest edge to the edge of one limb of the said clamp in the said opening of the said clamp by the said pin axis, one end of the said string connecting to the upper plate of the said "T" shape part inside the said clamp, the other end of the said string connecting to the opposite limb of the said clamp, the third plate of the "T" shape part connecting with the said pivot pointer outside the said clamp, said end auxiliary comprising a clamp, a wheel and a wheel axial pin, said clamp having a small opening at its central portion, said wheel axial pin conncting the said wheel to the said clamp in the said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
260 words
A curve length measure means for rulers to improve their convenience and efficiency in measuring the length of curves, said curve length measure means comprising a main accessory and a pair of end auxiliaries, said main accessory comprising a clamp, two clamp ears, one pivot pointer, one pivot pointer seat, a pair of ruler guards and an optional pair of clamp ear bends, said clamp ear connecting one of its end outwardly with one limb of the said clamp and connecting optionally the other end with the said clamp ear bend, said ruler guards connecting to the edges of the said clamp, said clamp having an opening on one of its limbs, said pivot pointer seat comprising a "T" shape part, a string and a pin axis, the lower plate of the said "T" shape part being connected eccentrically with its lowest edge to the edge of one limb of the said clamp in the said opening of the said clamp by the said pin axis, one end of the said string connecting to the upper plate of the said "T" shape part inside the said clamp, the other end of the said string connecting to the opposite limb of the said clamp, the third plate of the "T" shape part connecting with the said pivot pointer outside the said clamp, said end auxiliary comprising a clamp, a wheel and a wheel axial pin, said clamp having a small opening at its central portion, said wheel axial pin conncting the said wheel to the said clamp in the said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
207 words
A curve length measure means for scales to improve their convenience and efficiency in measuring the length of curves, said curve length measure means comprising a main accessory and an optional pair of end auxiliaries, said main accessory comprising a clamp, two clamp ears, one pivot pointer, one pivot pointer seat and an optional pair of clamp ear bends, each said clamp ear connecting one of its end outwardly with one limb of the said clamp and connecting optionally the other end with the said clamp ear bend, said pivot pointer connecting to the said pivot pointer seat, said pivot pointer seat connecting to one limb of the said clamp outside the clamp, the said end auxiliary comprising a clamp, two claim ears, a wheel, a wheel axial pin, a wheel seat and an optional pair of clamp ear bends, each said clamp ear connecting one of its end outwardly with one limb of the said clamp and connecting optionally the other end with the said clamp ear bend, said wheel seat having an opening at its tip, said wheel axial pin connecting the said wheel to the said wheel seat in the said opening, said wheel seat connecting outwardly with one limb of the said clamp.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB561817A
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-27 | 1992-05-28 | 1992-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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