Single user plot measurement system
OwnerKirk Steven Tecu, Duncan Doyle +1inventors
InventorsKirk Steven Tecu, Duncan Doyle, Sean Michael Shiers
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Abstract
A plot measurement system which enables a user to singlehandedly mark boundaries and features of a sports field or construction site with improved accuracy. The system utilizes a plurality of vertex markers connected by measuring leaders to provide triangulation. A three-vertex marker system can be used to construct triangles, which can then be used to construct any n-sided shape. The concept is scalable and a four-vertex marker system is presented to quickly construct quadrangle plots such as an endzone. The disclosure presents mechanical and electrical systems.
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A plot measurement system comprising:
- a plurality of vertex markers including a first vertex marker, second vertex marker, and a third vertex marker, wherein each vertex marker comprises two reels selected from the group origin reel and retractable reel,
- wherein the first vertex marker, second vertex marker, and third vertex marker are connected in pairs by an uncommon leader,
- wherein each leader traverses between an origin reel and retractable reel, and each leader has indicia corresponding to the distance between the connected vertex markers.
A plot measurement system comprising:
- an origin vertex marker and a retracting vertex marker which are connected by a leader, said leader having indicia corresponding to the distance between the origin vertex marker and the retracting vertex marker;
- wherein the origin vertex marker includes an origin reel upon which the leader is secured, a first rod having an axis, and wherein said origin reel is configured to rotate freely around the axis of the first rod;
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- wherein the retracting vertex marker includes a retractable reel, a second rod having an axis, and wherein said retractable reel is configured to rotate freely around the axis of the second rod.
A plot measurement system comprising:
- a plurality of vertex markers including a first vertex marker, second vertex marker, and a third vertex marker, wherein each vertex marker comprises two reels selected from the group origin reel and retractable reel;
- wherein a first leader connects the first vertex marker and the second vertex marker, a second leader connects the second vertex marker and the third vertex marker, and a third leader connects the third vertex marker and the first vertex marker;
- wherein the first leader, second leader, and third leader each traverse between an origin reel and retractable reel and have indicia corresponding to the distance between the connected vertex markers.
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