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Telescoping compass device

US9380904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 16, 2015
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C17/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An integrated prayer support apparatus that may serve as a Sutrah, or symbolic partition. The apparatus is self-contained, lightweight, and highly mobile. The apparatus includes of a body with an open upper end and a closed lower end. A extendable rod such that the extendable rod may extend away from the lower body and out of the open upper end of the body in telescopic fashion. The extendable rod may have an instrument fixed to it for the purpose of identifying the location towards Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Support legs in a tripod orientation may stabilize the apparatus. The body may have an attachment device, such as a carabineer, keychain or hook. Additionally, the instrument and other elements may glow in the dark by using radioactive materials or may be electronically illuminated.

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