Patent ID: 6192595
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
A gauge for use with a pitch meter for measuring a pitch angle on an oar blade, said gauge having:a first template-like cavity therein and a first straight lip bordering said first template-like cavity;said first template-like cavity having along opposite edges thereof, a first and second unequal width dimensions measured from said first straight lip;a second template-like cavity therein and a second straight lip bordering said second template-like cavity;said second template-like cavity having along opposite edges thereof, said first and second unequal width dimensions measured from said second straight lip;a median region between said first and second template-like cavities;an oblong slot encompassing said first and second template-like cavities;a pendulum member having a movable end and a cross-section dimension and being pivotally mounted inside said oblong slot for pendulum movement along said oblong slot and over said median region;a notch formed inside said oblong slot and loosely enclosing said movable end of said pendulum member; said notch having a first and second shoulders and a calibrated dimension between said first and second shoulders; said first and second shoulders being equally spaced from said median region;said calibrated dimension being equal to a difference between said first and second unequal width dimensions plus said cross-section dimension of said pendulum member;said pendulum member being selectively movable against said first or second shoulders and selectively defining symmetrical calibrated shapes of said first and second template-like cavitiessuch that said first and second template-like cavities are usable for selectively gauging an oar blade on a starboard side or on a port side of a racing shell, and said first and second straight edges are usable for steadying a pitch meter against said oar blade.