Measurement apparatus with pendulum-based plumb indication and fluid-based level indication
OwnerBlake Thompson, Keith Thompson +1inventors
InventorsBlake Thompson, Keith Thompson, Taylor Thompson
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OwnerBlake Thompson, Keith Thompson +1inventors
InventorsBlake Thompson, Keith Thompson, Taylor Thompson
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A combined plumb and level measurement apparatus can comprise a housing defining a sealed chamber and a viewing window with at least one transparent face. A fluid interface between a fluid occupying a first volume within the sealed chamber and a headspace above the fluid provides a level reference across the viewing window. A pendulum within the sealed chamber extends through the fluid and is pivotably supported about a pivot axis proximate a geometric center of the sealed chamber, where the pendulum aligns with a direction of gravity independently of an orientation of the housing to provide a plumb reference visible through the viewing window concurrent with the level reference of the fluid interface. Exterior indicia along a housing circumference include at least a first pair of opposed level reference marks and a second pair of opposed plumb reference marks angularly offset from the opposed level reference marks.
A measurement apparatus comprising:
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