Electronic measuring device
CA 1267280 C · Owner: Richman Brothers Company (The) · Inventors: Ahlin, Frank J.; Burton, James O.; Budziak, Frank W.
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A hand held device for taking measurements. The disclosed invention has particular utility for use in taking measurements for tailoring an article of clothing such as a suit. Two embodiments of the device are disclosed. One takes only length measurements and a second takes both length and angle measurements. Each includes a frequency modulated transmitter for sending signals corresponding to the measurements to a separate receiver and storage unit where the measurements are stored for later use in the tailoring process. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the storage unit comprises a personal computer with a visual display that can prompt a user into taking the measurements in a …
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- Granted April 3, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 3, 2007.
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