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Combination geodetic transit compass and signal mirror

US4395828A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 1980
Grant dateAug 2, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C17/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A geodetic compass having a mirrored cover that has the dual purpose of providing means for reading the compass needle orientation for geodetic purposes, while at the same time having cross hatch diffractional sighting means incorporated in said cover and mirror for utilizing said mirror for emergency signalling purposes.

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