Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Self-extending elongate member and use thereof
- Patent Title (中): 自伸长细长构件及其用途
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Application No.: US12511287Application Date: 2009-07-29
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Publication No.: US07987611B2Publication Date: 2011-08-02
- Inventor: Curtis Patrick Taylor
- Applicant: Curtis Patrick Taylor
- Agency: Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
- Main IPC: G01B3/10
- IPC: G01B3/10

Abstract:
A measuring device is provided that may be selectively configured between an extended condition and a collapsed condition. The device includes a first member, second member, flexible housing, and securing means. Each member has a proximal end, distal end, and convex surface. The convex surfaces are flexible such that the members may bend about a bending axis of the device and resilient such that the convex surfaces are biased toward their stable convex shape and the device is biased toward the extended condition. The first and the second members are disposed within the flexible housing to form a covered pair having a proximal end and a distal end. The apex of the convex surface of the first member is opposite the apex of the convex surface of the second member when the members are disposed within the flexible housing. The securing means secures the measuring device in the collapsed condition.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100024234A1 SELF-EXTENDING ELONGATE MEMBER AND USE THEREOF Public/Granted day:2010-02-04
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