Geometrical instruments – Distance measuring – By flexible tape
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-03
2009-02-17
Bennett, G. Bradley (Department: 2841)
Geometrical instruments
Distance measuring
By flexible tape
C033S757000, C033S770000, C033S771000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07490414
ABSTRACT:
A tape measure comprises a main case having first and second sidewalls and a peripheral wall extending between the sidewalls; a flexible tape blade selectively deployable from the case; the tape blade having a generally curved cross-sectional profile when deployed from the main case and having a generally flat profile when retracted into the main case; a hook attached to a first end of the tape blade so as to be movable a distance along a longitudinal axis of the tape blade; the hook having a first section disposed generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and a second section connected thereto and disposed generally normal to the longitudinal axis, the hook comprising titanium and having a weight factor of not more than about 0.60. The tape blade may advantageously be not more than about 1.10 inch in width and have a standout of at least 9½ feet.
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Blackman William C.
Critelli James M.
Duphorne Darin H.
Gilliam Edgar T.
Owen John R.
Bennett G. Bradley
Coats & Bennett P.L.L.C.
Cohen Johnson Amy
Cooper Brands, Inc.
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