Adjustable measuring and marking device

Abstract

An adjustable measuring and marking device is provided. The device has a lower portion with a bottom end and an upper end and an upper portion with a bottom end and an upper end. The upper portion telescopically interconnects with the lower portion. Measurement intervals, such as inches, are marked along the upper and lower sections so that one can use the device as a measuring apparatus. Measurements can be read at the upper end of the bottom portion, off the top portion, in inches, as well as in feet and inches. A friction fit exists between the upper and lower sections so that a measurement obtained by extending the upper section from the lower section so that the entire device is positioned between two points, can easily be transferred to another location, as the relative position of the upper and lower sections are maintained by the friction fit. Overextending the upper portion out of the lower portion is prevented by a locking pin device. A plurality of markers can be attached to the device, at desired locations therealong, for marking desired locations on a surface. Such markings are accomplished by placing the device at a desired location, and twisting one's wrist to move the plurality of marking devices against a surface to place marks thereon.

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       21 . An apparatus for marking distances on surfaces under construction comprising: 
 a lower portion having an upper end and a lower end;    an upper portion telescopically interconnected with the lower portion, the upper portion having a lower end and an upper end;    wherein the upper portion can be telescoped from the lower portion to a desired distance to measure a distance; and    one or more markers positionable along the upper and lower sections, the one or more markers moveable along a surface for marking a plurality of locations on the surface.    
   
   
       22 . The apparatus of  claim 21  wherein the markers are movable along the upper and lower sections for marking a plurality of locations  
   
   
       23 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , further comprising marking indicia on opposite sides of the upper and lower sections.  
   
   
       24 . A method of marking and transferring distances on surfaces under construction comprising: 
 providing a measuring stick;    interconnecting one or more markers to the measuring stick;    positioning the one or more markers at desired locations along the measuring stick;    positioning the measuring stick at a location where the distance is to be marked;    moving the one or more markers along a surface to mark the surface at the location with the marker;    moving the measuring stick to subsequent locations; and    marking a surface at the subsequent locations with the one or more markers.    
   
   
       25 . The method of  claim 24 , further comprising telescopically expanding the measuring stick to a desired length.  
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 24 , wherein the step of marking a surface comprises twisting one's wrist to move the marker along a surface.  
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 24 , further comprising moving the one or more markers to other locations along the measuring stick.  
   
   
       28 . An apparatus for marking distances on surfaces under construction comprising: 
 a lower portion having an upper end and a lower end;    an upper portion telescopically interconnected with the lower portion, the upper portion having a lower end and an upper end;    wherein the upper portion can be telescoped from the lower portion to a desired distance to measure a distance; and    one or more markers positionable along the upper and lower sections, the one or more markers moveable along a surface for marking a plurality of locations on the surface without marring said surface.    
   
   
       29 . The apparatus of  claim 28 , wherein the markers are movable along the upper and lower sections for marking a plurality of locations  
   
   
       30 . The apparatus of  claim 28 , further comprising marking indicia on opposite sides of the upper and lower sections.  
   
   
       31 . A method of marking and transferring distances on surfaces under construction comprising: 
 providing a measuring stick;    interconnecting one or more markers to the measuring stick;    positioning the one or more markers at desired locations along the measuring stick;    positioning the measuring stick at a location where the distance is to be marked;    marking a surface at the location with the marker without marring said surface;    moving the measuring stick to subsequent locations; and    marking a surface at the subsequent locations on surfaces under construction with the marker without marring said surface.    
   
   
       32 . The method of  claim 31 , further comprising telescopically expanding the measuring stick to a desired length.  
   
   
       33 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the step of marking a surface comprises twisting one's wrist to move the marker along a surface.  
   
   
       34 . The method of  claim 31 , further comprising moving the one or more markers to other locations along the measuring stick.