Patent ID: 9103708
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: B29C,G01F

Abstract:
1. An adjustable measuring device, comprising a. a body member comprising a housing with a handle, said housing having a wall structure with an inner surface having a curved cross-sectional shape, b. a dam member movably mounted on said body member and having a planar body with curved edges shaped to match said curved cross-sectional shape and form a dam to define an open-top measuring container having a volume variable by positioning said dam in said housing, c. an actuating structure engaged with said dam member and manually operable to move said dam in said housing to change said volume, d. said dam member having an integral outer portion bent to form a seal with said inner surface of said housing when said dam member is thrust against said inner surface, said outer portion being flexible and bearing against said inner surface at an angle substantially different from 90°.