Optical turf evaluation device and method of use
US5886840A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/022
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An evaluation tool for viewing local and remote irregularities in a turf surface. The tool includes a body structure having first and second turf engaging surfaces for supporting the body structure upon the turf surface in first and second inspection orientations. The tool further includes a reflector element to provide a view of a local turf segment to a user viewing from above when the body is in the first inspection orientation and a view of a remote turf segment when in the second inspection orientation. Indicia may be provided upon the tool for indicating vertical distances.
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