Ski Pole Shaft Inclinometer as Sticker or Image

摘要

One embodiment of an inclinometer is disclosed comprising lines (112) on a sticker (110) applied to a ski pole shaft (210). Each line (112) represents a unique slope angle, and may be identified by a number (114) to indicate the slope angle, such that the lines (112) can be used to visually identify slope angle when the ski pole shaft (210) is held vertically. Slope angle measurements can be taken by sighting a side profile of the slope, or by sighting up or down the slope, or by direct contact measurement with the slope. Other embodiments are described and shown, including one with lines (112a) printed directly onto a ski pole shaft, and one that's applied to the cylindrical surface of a water bottle (910) rather than to that of a ski pole shaft.

主权项

1. An inclinometer, comprising:
(a) a surface of approximately cylindrical or near-cylindrical shape, (b) one or more lines on said surface, (c) each said line being located at the approximate intersection between said surface and a hypothetical plane at a predetermined angle to the axis of said surface, and (d) means of ensuring said axis of said surface is approximately vertical, whereby said line or lines can be used visually to measure or approximate an inclination.