System and method for measuring wind deflector height
First Claim
1. A system for measuring the height of a wind deflector mounted to the roof of a vehicle, comprising:
- a longitudinal base having a first end, an opposing second end, a generally planar top surface and a generally planar bottom surface;
an adjustable stop proximate the first end of the base and extending away from the bottom surface;
a level indicator affixed to the top surface of the base;
an arm spaced apart from the top surface of the base; and
a displacement indicator affixed to the arm,wherein the displacement indicator displays information relating to the height of the wind deflector above the roof when the second end of the base contacts the wind deflector proximate the roof, the level indicator indicates that the base has a level orientation, and the displacement indicator is in contact with a top edge of the wind deflector.
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Abstract
A system for measuring the height of a wind deflector mounted to the roof of a vehicle. A longitudinal base has a first end, an opposing second end, a generally planar top surface and a generally planar bottom surface. An adjustable stop is proximate the first end of the base and extends away from the bottom surface. A level indicator is affixed to the top surface of the base. An arm is spaced apart from the top surface of the base, and a displacement indicator is affixed to the arm. The displacement indicator displays information relating to the height of the wind deflector above the roof when the second end of the base contacts the wind deflector proximate the roof, the level indicator indicates that the base is on a level plane, and the displacement indicator is in contact with a top edge of the wind deflector.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for measuring the height of a wind deflector mounted to the roof of a vehicle, comprising:
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a longitudinal base having a first end, an opposing second end, a generally planar top surface and a generally planar bottom surface; an adjustable stop proximate the first end of the base and extending away from the bottom surface; a level indicator affixed to the top surface of the base; an arm spaced apart from the top surface of the base; and a displacement indicator affixed to the arm, wherein the displacement indicator displays information relating to the height of the wind deflector above the roof when the second end of the base contacts the wind deflector proximate the roof, the level indicator indicates that the base has a level orientation, and the displacement indicator is in contact with a top edge of the wind deflector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for measuring the height of a wind deflector mounted to the roof of a vehicle, comprising the steps of:
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selecting a base; affixing an indicator to the base such that the indicator is spaced apart from base; placing an end of the base in contact with the wind deflector proximate the roof such that the indicator contacts a top edge of the wind deflector; orienting the base to a level plane; and obtaining from the indicator information relating to the height of the wind deflector above the roof. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for measuring the height of a wind deflector mounted to the roof of a vehicle, comprising:
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a longitudinal base having a first end, an opposing second end, a generally planar top surface and a generally planar bottom surface; an adjustable stop proximate the first end of the base and extending away from the bottom surface; a level indicator affixed to the top surface of the base; an arm spaced apart from the top surface of the base by a standoff and adjustably positionable with respect to the longitudinal axis of the base; and a displacement indicator affixed to the arm, wherein the displacement indicator displays information relating to the height of the wind deflector above the roof when the second end of the base contacts the wind deflector proximate the roof, the level indicator indicates that the base has a level orientation, and the displacement indicator is in contact with a top edge of the wind deflector.
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