Universal non-electronic multi-sectional gradient meter and inclinometer and method of use

A method for measuring the slope of a surface, the method comprising:

• providing a measurement apparatus for measuring the slope of a surface, the apparatus comprising:
• a fluid case having a wall forming a closed container, the fluid case having an upper wall surface, a lower wall surface, a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis from the first end to the second end of the fluid case;
• a fluid contained within the fluid case, the fluid having a given density;
• an indicator contained within the fluid case, the indicator having a density less than the given density of the fluid;
• calibrated markings on the fluid case corresponding to the indicator at the positioned slope of the measurement apparatus;
• a sloped ceiling formed in the upper wall surface along the longitudinal axis of the fluid case, a first portion of the ceiling having no slope relative to a flat reference surface, the first portion corresponding to a zero-point of the calibrated markings, and a second portion of the ceiling between the first portion and the first end, the second portion having a constant slope, downwardly, toward the first end;
• and
• a partition disposed within said closed container, said partition dividing said closed container into a working section and a storing section, with an aperture allowing the indicator to flow between said working section and said storing section;
• adjusting the size of the indicator by inducing indicator flow between said working section and said storing section;
• placing the measurement apparatus on the surface;
• and
• reading the calibrated markings corresponding with the indicator for measuring the slope of the surface.

A kit for mounting a measurement apparatus for measuring the slope of a surface to an existing level, the kit comprising:

• a measurement apparatus for measuring the slope of a surface, the apparatus comprising:
• a fluid case having a wall forming a closed container, the fluid case having an upper wall surface, a lower wall surface, a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis from the first end to the second end of the fluid case;
• a fluid contained within the fluid case, the fluid having a given density;
• an indicator contained within the fluid case, the indicator having a density less than the given density of the fluid;
• calibrated markings on the fluid case corresponding to the indicator at the positioned slope of the measurement apparatus;
• a sloped ceiling formed in the upper wall surface along the longitudinal axis of the fluid case, a first portion of the ceiling having no slope relative to a flat reference surface, the first portion corresponding to a zero-point of the calibrated markings, and a second portion of the ceiling between the first portion and the first end, the second portion having a constant slope, downwardly, toward the first end;
• and
• a partition disposed within said closed container, said partition dividing said closed container into a working section and a storing section, with an aperture allowing the indicator to flow between said working section and said storing section;
• and
• means for attaching the measurement apparatus to the existing level;