Dual axis flexible rule
OwnerDan E. Corcoraninventor
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Abstract
A dual axis flexible rule is predisposed to a curved configuration, but is adapted to be pressed more flat in use. The rule includes a curved portion and a substantially non-curved or flat portion, and enables transcribing straight lines onto curved surfaces.
Claims20
A dual axis rule, comprising:
- an arcuate portion;
- and
- an elongate substantially non-arcuate portion, wherein said arcuate and elongate portions are adjoined to form a unitary member.
5 A dual axis rule according to claim 4, wherein said ruled markings comprise metric length measurement markings.
6 A dual axis rule according to claim 4, wherein said ruled markings comprise English standard length measurement markings.
A dual axis rule, comprising:
- a first portion pre-disposed to be in a curved state;
- and
- a second portion pre-disposed to be in a substantially non-curved state.
13 A dual axis rule according to claim 12, wherein said ruled markings comprise metric length measurement markings.
14 A dual axis rule according to claim 12, wherein said ruled markings comprise English standard length measurement markings.
A multi-axis rule, comprising:
- an arcuate portion;
- and
- an elongate substantially non-arcuate portion, wherein said arcuate and elongate portions are adjoined to form a unitary member, wherein at least one of said arcuate portion and said non-arcuate portion is flexible.
19 A multi-axis rule according to claim 18, wherein said ruled markings comprise metric length measurement markings.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.