Patent ID: 6477782
Filing Date: 2002-11-12
Classification: B25H,G01B

Abstract:
A gauge device, comprising:a handle having a longitudinal axis; a first arm having a first end, a second end and a first straight edge disposed therebetween, said first end having a first geared surface thereon, wherein said first end of said first arm is pivotably coupled to said handle, whereby said first straight edge creates a first angle with said longitudinal axis of said handle; a second arm having a first end, a second end and a second straight edge disposed therebetween, said first end having a second geared surface thereon, wherein said second end of said second arm is pivotably coupled to said handle, whereby said second straight edge creates a second angle with said longitudinal axis of said handle; a mechanism for selectively altering the gauge device between a meshed condition, where said first geared surface meshes with said second geared surface, and an unmeshed condition, where said first geared surface does not engage said second geared surface, wherein when in said unmeshed condition said second arm is selectively movable to a retracted position, thereby changing said second angle without effecting said first angle.