Self-balancing, no-spin magnet compass

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Gutierrez, Diego (Department: 2859)

Geometrical instruments

Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media

Magnetic field responsive

C033S364000, C033S0010DD, C033S35500D

Reexamination Certificate

active

10851082

ABSTRACT:
A self-balancing, no-spin magnetic compass. A described embodiment includes a compass card assembly, a retainer assembly, a pivot assembly, a gimbal assembly, a cup, and a dome. The compass card assembly includes an air chamber which provides buoyancy. The retainer assembly functions with the compass card assembly to retain magnets. The pivot assembly snap-fits into the retaining assembly and contacts the compass card assembly to allow the compass card assembly to pivot about the pivot assembly. The pivot assembly also snap-fits into the gimbal assembly. The base of the pivot assembly is positioned into the cup and the entire compass is secured into the dome, that is filled with a fluid.

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