Geometrical instruments – Straight-line light ray type – With magnetic compass
Patent
1977-06-24
1978-04-04
Martin, Jr., William D.
Geometrical instruments
Straight-line light ray type
With magnetic compass
33262, 33274, 33355R, G01C 1712
Patent
active
040819124
ABSTRACT:
A device for taking and plotting magnetic bearings which includes an elongated straight edge device having numerical graduated indicia along one edge thereof, and a housing receiving said straight edge. A magnetic compass is mounted on the straight edge, and the housing includes folding portions adapted to enclose and protect the magnetic compass. A pair of sight pins are removably attachable to the compass and straight edge to provide a line of sight extending through the pivot point of the magnetized needle of the compass.
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patent: 2680297 (1954-06-01), Vaucher
patent: 2822618 (1958-02-01), Wendel
patent: 3184854 (1965-05-01), Grasse
patent: 3191306 (1965-06-01), Kierans
patent: 3373429 (1968-03-01), Anderson
Laney William R.
Martin, Jr. William D.
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