Durable Container for Elongated Measuring Devices

Abstract

A sturdy container to store, transport and securely maintain a measuring device, for example, a spirit level or electronic equivalents thereof. The container comprises an elongated conduit constructed from for example, an organic polymeric material (PVC), carbon fiber, fiberglass or metal. The elongated conduit includes an interior cavity dimensioned to fully encompass one or more measuring device(s) to be securely maintained therein. A head cap assembly is generally provided at a first longitudinal end of the elongated conduit, the head cap including an aperture in communication with the interior cavity, and the aperture dimensioned to receive at least one of the measuring devices therethrough. A door is provided on the head cap and is dimensioned to lateral span the aperture when disposed in a closed position. A lockable latch is provided to maintain the door in the closed position. An end cap is provided on a second longitudinal end of the elongated conduit. A counterforce element may be disposed within the elongated conduit in proximity to or incorporated into the end cap. The counterforce element is aligned to generate a longitudinal counterforce on the measuring devices when an end of the measuring device(s) compressively engages the counterforce element.

1 . A device comprising:
 an elongated conduit including an interior cavity, a first end, and a second end, opposite the first end;   a plurality of flanges projecting from an interior surface of the elongated conduit and into the interior cavity, each flange including a hole and threads; and   a cap coupled to the first end of the elongated conduit via a plurality of fasteners, wherein each fastener passes through the cap, into the hole of the flange, and engages the threads of the hole.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the threads include internal threads. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein each fastener of the plurality of fasteners include external threads. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the elongated conduit is constructed from extruded metal. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1  comprising at least four flanges. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the interior surface comprises a first interior surface portion, a second interior surface portion, opposite the first interior surface portion, wherein at least two flanges project from the first interior surface portion, and at least two flanges project from the second interior surface portion. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1  comprising a liner inserted into the interior cavity of the elongated conduit, wherein the liner comprises a plurality of fins about an exterior surface of the liner and each fin contacts a portion of the interior surface. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1  wherein each flange extends from the first end of the elongated conduit to the second end of the elongated conduit. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1  wherein a length of each flange is equal to a length of the elongated conduit. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1  wherein a depth of each hole is equal to a length of each flange. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1  comprising at least two support clamps configured to wrap around the elongated conduit, wherein each support clamp comprises a bolt hole to receive a bolt and a hood at least partially surrounding the bolt hole. 
     
     
         12 . A device comprising:
 an extruded metal conduit, formed from an extrusion process, including:   a first opening at a first end of the extruded metal conduit and surrounding an interior cavity of the extruded metal conduit;   a first plurality of flanges projecting from a first portion of an interior surface of the extruded metal conduit, into the interior cavity, and extending lengthwise along the first portion of the interior surface from the first end towards a second end of the extruded metal conduit, opposite the first end;   a second plurality of flanges projecting from a second portion of the interior surface, opposite the first portion, into the interior cavity, and extending lengthwise along the second portion of the interior surface from the first end towards the second end; and   a first hole passing through each flange of the first and second plurality of flanges, wherein the first hole includes internal threads and a cross-section of the first hole has an open C-shape;   a plurality of threaded fasteners having external threads;   a cap to cover the first opening of the extruded metal conduit, the cap including a plurality of second holes, wherein each second hole is to be aligned with the first hole passing through each flange to permit a threaded fastener of the plurality of threaded fasteners to pass through the second hole and be threadably received by the internal threads of the first hole of the flange, thereby securing the cap to the extruded metal conduit;   an elongated polymeric liner including:   a second opening at an end of the elongated polymeric liner; and   a plurality of fins projecting from an exterior surface of the elongated polymeric liner and extending lengthwise along the exterior surface, wherein the elongated polymeric liner is to be inserted through the first opening of the extruded metal conduit and into the interior cavity, and when the elongated polymeric liner is in the interior cavity, each fin touches the interior surface of the extruded metal conduit; and   at least two support clamps configured to wrap around the extruded metal conduit, wherein each support clamp includes bolt hole and a hood, and wherein the hood at least partially surrounds the bolt hole.