Straightedge

Details Straightedge Straightedge

1975-07-03

1977-02-15

Phillips, Charles E.

Geometrical instruments

Scriber

Curved line

33107R, B43L 1314

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040075427

ABSTRACT:
A straightedge having incremental markings along two opposite edges, the spacing of the markings being progressively decreased toward a theoretical vanishing point to provide a perspective scale. The straightedge has a rigid spine, with two edge members of transparent material on which the graduations are marked. The edge members are offset toward opposite faces of the spine, so that when one member is held flat on a work surface, the other member is raised above the surface, allowing the raised edge to be used to guide or support a pen, brush, or the like without the ink or other fluid marking material running under the edge. The raised edge may be rocked into contact with the work surface and the upper edge serving as a guide or support. In a further manner of use, the straightedge facilitates rapid basic layout of a perspective drawing, such as an architectural rendering.

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patent: 1007353 (1911-10-01), Henschel
patent: 2182027 (1939-12-01), Little
patent: 3492727 (1970-02-01), Klok

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