Tape measure

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2007-04-11

2008-11-25

Fulton, Christopher W (Department: 2841)

Geometrical instruments

Distance measuring

By flexible tape

Reexamination Certificate

active

07454845

ABSTRACT:
A tape measure includes a housing and a tape retractably coupled to the housing. The tape has an upper surface, a lower surface, and a free end onto which an end clip is moveably coupled. The end clip includes a first attachment portion and a first flange extending therefrom. In addition, an intermediate clip is fixedly coupled to the tape. The intermediate clip includes a second attachment portion and a second flange extending from second attachment portion. The second flange includes a flange face located one measurement unit from the free end of the tape. The end clip cooperates with a set of first measurement markings applied to the tape to provide linear measurements. Whereas, the intermediate clip cooperates with a set of second measurement markings applied to the tape. The set of second measurements markings commence at one measurement unit from the free end of the tape. In addition, the tape measure may include reverse marking applied to the back side of the tape. The reverse measurement markings cooperate with the intermediate clip and can be used in specialty trades.

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