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Safety compass

US5090127A · kind A · utility

15Cited by
4References
5Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 1991
Grant dateFeb 25, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 21, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43L9/16
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A safety compass comprising first and second leg members. The leg members have a pivot opening and an arcuate slot formed in an upper portion thereof. The upper end portion of the leg members are pivotally attached together by a handle member having a pair of spaced apart side leaves that receive the upper end portions of the leg members therebetween. The leaves have horizontally aligned pivot openings and substantial vertical slots formed therein. A pivot pin member extends through the pivot openings formed in the leaves and the leg members. A guide pin member extends into and moves within the slots formed in the leg members and the leaves. A unique means is provided to retain a drawing implement. All of the component parts are preferably fabricated from a plastic material.

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