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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 19, 2007
Ramzy Boutros, Maple Valley, WA (US);
Paul G. Anderson, Bellevue, WA (US);
Charles F. Gidcumb, Bellevue, WA (US);
Ramzy Boutros, Maple Valley, WA (US);
Paul G. Anderson, Bellevue, WA (US);
Charles F. Gidcumb, Bellevue, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A push-to-activate device is disclosed. The push-to-activate device may comprise a mounting bracket coupled to a surface, and an adjustable hinge coupled thereto. The push-to-activate device may also feature a measuring instrument coupled to the mounting bracket and a deflectable arm coupled to the adjustable hinge, wherein the deflectable arm can be engaged in a hands-free manner. A method is also disclosed which comprises providing an apparatus, the apparatus comprising a mounting bracket coupled to a surface, an adjustable hinge coupled to the mounting bracket, a measuring instrument disposed within the mounting bracket, and a deflectable arm coupled to the adjustable hinge, wherein the deflectable arm can be engaged in a hands-free manner. The method also comprises utilizing the adjustable hinge to adjust the deflectable arm to fit a size constraint of an operator.