Measuring Roller and Spray Device

• US 20080256817A1
• Filed: 08/24/2006
• Published: 10/23/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 08/24/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: On Center Holdings, LLC
• Original Assignee: On Center Holdings, LLC
• Inventors: Watkins, Nathan P.
• Application Number:
  US12/064,495
• Publication Number:
  US 20080256817A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 33/779
• CPC Class Codes: A63C 19/08 Mechanical means for marking-out
• CPC Class Codes: B05B 12/004 comprising sensors for monitoring the delivery, e.g. by displaying the sensed value or generating an alarm B05B12/08 takes precedence; registering or indicating the condition or the working of machines or other apparatus in general G07C3/00
• CPC Class Codes: B05B 12/06 for effecting pulsating flow nozzles, spray head or outlet with means for generating a discharge of pulsating nature B05B1/08
• CPC Class Codes: B05B 12/124 responsive to distance between spray apparatus and target
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 83/203 comprising an extension rod located between the aerosol container and the hand grip setting-out line markings on playing courts A63C19/065; marking-out on finished paving by spraying from aerosol containers E01C23/227
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 83/26 operating automatically, e.g. periodically
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 83/386 actuation occurring by moving the aerosol container relative to the outer shell or external container
• CPC Class Codes: G01B 3/12 Measuring wheels
• CPC Class Codes: G01C 22/00 Measuring distance traversed on the ground by vehicles, persons, animals or other moving solid bodies, e.g. using odometers, using pedometers

Abstract

A measuring device includes: a frame; a rolling wheel carried by the frame; measuring means for determining a distance traveled by the wheel; and signal means responsive to the measuring means for indicating when the wheel has traveled a preselected set distance.

Claims

1. A measuring device, comprising:

a frame;

a rolling wheel carried by the frame;

measuring means for determining a distance traveled by the wheel;

signal means responsive to the measuring means for indicating when the wheel has traveled a preselected set distance.

2. The measuring device of claim 1 wherein the signal means is operable to generate a visible sensory signal.

3. The measuring device of claim 1 wherein the signal means is operable to generate an audible sensory signal.

4. The measuring device of claim 1 wherein the measuring means comprises a sensor operatively coupled to the rolling wheel.

5. The measuring device of claim 1 further including marking means for discharging a marking material on a surface traversed by the rolling wheel.

6. The measuring device of claim 5 wherein the marking means comprises a holder for a pressurized can.

7. The measuring device of claim 1 wherein the signal means comprises at least one mechanical counter driven by the rolling wheel and adapted to generate a signal when the set distance is reached.

8. The measuring device of claim 1 wherein the signal means comprises at least one mechanical counter driven by the rolling wheel and adapted to generate a signal when the set distance is reached.

9. The measuring device of claim 1 further including marking means responsive to the signal means for discharging a marking material on a surface traversed by the rolling wheel when the wheel has traveled the preselected set distance.

17. The measuring device of claim 1 further including a spray device responsive to the measuring means for discharging a marking material on a surface traversed by the rolling wheel when the wheel has traveled the preselected set distance.

10. A measuring device, comprising:

a frame;

a rolling wheel carried by the frame;

a sensor for measuring a distance traveled by the wheel; and

a counter for determining when the wheel has traveled a preselected set distance and generating a sensory indication in response thereto.

11. The measuring device of claim 10 wherein the sensory indication is a visible indication.

12. The measuring device of claim 10 wherein the sensory indication is an audible signal.

13. The measuring device of claim 10 further including a spray device marking means for discharging a marking material on a surface traversed by the rolling wheel.

14. The measuring device of claim 13 wherein the spray device comprises a holder for a pressurized can.

15. The measuring device of claim 10 wherein the counter comprises at least one mechanical counter driven by the rolling wheel and adapted to generate a signal when the set distance is reached.

16. The measuring device of claim 10 wherein the signal means comprises at least one mechanical counter driven by the rolling wheel and adapted to generate a signal when the set distance is reached.

18. A method of producing a marking on a surface, comprising:

providing a measuring device including a rolling wheel, measuring means for measuring a distance traversed by the wheel, and a source of marking material;

determining a set distance from a starting point;

rolling the wheel along a surface and measuring the distance traveled by the wheel;

in response to the wheel traveling the set distance, spraying the marking material from the source onto the surface.

19. The method of claim 18 in which the step of spraying includes:

causing the measuring means to produce a sensory signal so as to alert a user.

20. The method of claim 18 in which the measuring means actuates the source of marking material.