Patent ID: 8146263
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: G01B,G01D

Abstract:
1. A bench top vernier caliper clamp comprising: a weighted base; a vertically extending section having a lower end integral with said base; an angle plate removably secured to said vertically extending section adjacent a distal end of said vertically extending section, said angle plate having a fixed lower jaw with a face; a loosening knob having means for rotating said angle plate on said vertically extending section and locking said angle plate with said lower jaw in any preselected rotated position; an upper jaw having a face directly opposite said face on said lower jaw; and a clamping knob having means for moving said upper jaw to and away from said lower jaw for clamping a portion of said vernier caliper in place between the faces of said upper and lower jaws whereby said vernier caliper remains fixed in place while measurements are being recorded.