In 1851 Anton Ullrich invented the folding ruler, and in 1887 obtained the patent for the springed hinge of the folding ruler.

But his stock was worthwhile, including an ancient folding ruler at $44 and a small flat silver box to hang on a chain at $91.

Gar arose like a folding ruler being opened to its limit.

The resulting mess was likened to a partially collapsed folding ruler.

But what can I do,' he said, 'with nothing but an old folding ruler?

Anton Ullrich invented the folding ruler in 1851.

Colby Rucker writes: For the smallest trees, a carpenter's six-foot folding ruler works well.

Sir, do you have a folding ruler in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

I, however, resembled a folding ruler; surely the effect of all my ports of call.

The body is hollow, its form outlined with folding rulers and rigged with a faucet and other hardware to suggest the animal's own plumbing.