Exactly what measuring device? There are hundreds of "measuring devices" to measure different things.
no
Antigravity devices, inertia cancellors, cure for cancer
a kite
yes
the seismograph
so he could measure the heat...
To Measure somethings temperature
what general-purpose tool can measure characteristics of electricity in a variety of devices
a lot like the water pump,firemirror,lever,screw1
Apple invented various electronic devices including i-pods, i-pads etc.
ruler
When theoretical knowledge is used in order to invent new devices or products, that is applied science.