Adjustable measuring and marking device

Abstract

An adjustable measuring and marking device is provided. The device has a lower portion with a bottom end and an upper end and an upper portion with a bottom end and an upper end. The upper portion telescopically interconnects with the lower portion. Measurement intervals, such as inches, are marked along the upper and lower sections so that one can use the device as a measuring apparatus. Measurements can be read at the upper end of the bottom portion, off the top portion, in inches, as well as in feet and inches. A friction fit exists between the upper and lower sections so that a measurement obtained by extending the upper section from the lower section so that the entire device is positioned between two points, can easily be transferred to another location, as the relative position of the upper and lower sections are maintained by the friction fit. Overextending the upper portion out of the lower portion is prevented by a locking pin device. A plurality of markers can be attached to the device, at desired locations therealong, for marking desired locations on a surface. Such markings are accomplished by placing the device at a desired location, and twisting one's wrist to move the plurality of marking devices against a surface to place marks thereon.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to an adjustable device for measuring distances and for placing marks at measured distances, and more specifically to a device for simultaneously placing marks at a plurality of measured distances. [0003] 2. Related Art [0004] For those in the construction field, e.g. carpenters, electrical contractors and other craftsmen, it is often desirable to measure a distance between points. It is also often desirable to transfer that measured distance to another location, and to mark the distance at the other location. This is typically done with a tape measure, but tape measures are cumbersome in that two hands are required to operate them, and the tape can retract during the transfer process and / or measurements can be forgotten. Further, it can become difficult to hold the tape measure and simultaneously place a mark at a location. [0005] Another area of concern to the craftsman is t...

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Benefits of technology

[0015] It is an object of the present invention to provide a measuring stick to quickly and easily measure distances.

[0018] It is even a further object of the present invention to provide an adjustable measuring stick wherein measurements can be conveniently read at an upper end of a lower portion of the stick.

[0019] It is another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable measuring stick that allows for marking desired locations.

[0023] The present invention relates to an adjustable measuring and marking device having a lower portion with a bottom end and an upper end, and an upper portion with a bottom end and an upper end, wherein the upper portion telescopically interconnects with the lower portion. Measurement intervals, such as inches, are marked along the upper and lower sections so that one can use the device as a measuring apparatus. Measurements can be read off the top portion, at the upper end of the bottom portion, in inches, as well as in feet and inches. A friction fit exists between the upper and lower sections so that a measurement obtained by extending the upper section from the lower section can easily be transferred to another location, as the relative position of the upper and lower sections are maintained by the friction fit. Overextending the upper portion out of the lower portion is prevented by a locking pin. A plurality of markers can be attached to the device, at desired locations therealong, for marking desired locations on a surface. Such markings are accomplished by grasping the device, placing the device at a desired location, and twisting one's wrist to move the plurality of marking devices against a surface to place marks thereon.

Problems solved by technology

This is typically done with a tape measure, but tape measures are cumbersome in that two hands are required to operate them, and the tape can retract during the transfer process and / or measurements can be forgotten.

Further, it can become difficult to hold the tape measure and simultaneously place a mark at a location.

Again, this is a cumbersome and inaccurate solution.

Additionally, multiple locations are difficult if not impossible to simultaneously mark by this method.

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