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Illuminated ruler

US7134214B1 · kind B1 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 2005
Grant dateNov 14, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 21, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B3/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An illuminated ruler including a light transmissive bar having opposed ends. An opaque film bearing printed indicia in the form of ruled markings is affixed to the bottom of the light transmissive bar. A light-emitting diode is embedded within the light transmissive bar for illuminating the ruled markings. A battery is carried atop one end of the bar and is connected to the light-emitting diode for energizing and illuminating the light-emitting diode.

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