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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 05, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2010
Applicants:
Robert S. Donovan, Auburn, AL (US);
Tsailu Liu, Auburn, AL (US);
Paul W. Holley, Auburn, AL (US);
James S. Williams, Auburn, AL (US);
Inventors:
Robert S. Donovan, Auburn, AL (US);
Tsailu Liu, Auburn, AL (US);
Paul W. Holley, Auburn, AL (US);
James S. Williams, Auburn, AL (US);
Assignee:
Auburn University, Auburn, AL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01B 3/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention relates to a measuring tool having a substantially puck-shaped body having a top surface and a bottom surface. The tool also includes an elongated slot formed in the top surface and a fastener adjacent the bottom surface. The elongated slot is adapted to receive a portion of a tape measure. The fastener is operable to secure the measuring tool to the underlying work piece. Optionally, the fastener is a magnet.