Patent ID: 7464476
Filing Date: 2008-12-16
Classification: B43L,G01B

Abstract:
1. A combination compass and ruler comprising: (a) a body having a longitudinal length along with first and second distal ends, (b) the body including a longitudinal slot formed therein; (c) the body including a pivoting point located at the first end for positioning the center of a circle to be drawn and the longitudinal slot intersects the pivoting point; (d) the body including a plurality of linear measurement scales along its longitudinal length which measures the distance from the pivoting point; (e) an angular measurement scale being at least partially located between the pivoting point and the second end, the angular measurement scale providing an angular measurement relative to the longitudinal slot; and (f) a pen or pencil holder which is slidably in and detachably connected to the longitudinal slot, the holder including an opening for the end point of the pen or pencil, the holder being capable of contacting the pivoting point.