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US 4,102,054 AGranted
Sundial
AssigneesDanny R. Williams, Kenneth D. McPhail
InventorKemp S. Lewis
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Abstract
A sundial which is adjustable with respect to its mounting location to correct for its earth location in both longitude and latitude. The sundial is provided with solar time equation indicia and indicator to correct real solar time to mean solar time and includes further indicia to determine the calendar date based on sun declination.
Claims9
An adjustable sundial comprising:
- (a) a first semi-circular member, a straight cord means subtended between the ends of the first semi-circular member, date calibrations inscribed on the concave surface of the first member extending approximately plus or minus 23.5.degree. about the midpoint of the first semi-circular member, and having spacing corresponding to the sun's declination;
- (b) a second semi-circular member of substantially the same size as the first member, the midpoint of the second member being secured to the midpoint of the first member and at a right angle with respect thereto, a second straight cord means subtended between the ends of the second member and crossing said first cord means at a right angle with respect thereto;
- (c) a circular segment slip ring member having the same radius and curvature as the second member reciprocally disposed on the concave surface of said second member, a plurality of equally spaced time calibrations ranging from morning to evening on the concave surface of said slip ring, the 12 o'clock indicia being located near the midpoint thereof;
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- (d) sun declination adjusting means carried by the sundial and cooperating with the slip ring member for correcting the time according to the sun's declination.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.