Geometrical instruments – Distance measuring – By flexible tape
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Smith, R. Alexander (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Distance measuring
By flexible tape
C033S769000, C033S771000, C362S029000, C362S119000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07065895
ABSTRACT:
An illuminated tape measure comprises a housing with an illuminable tape positioned in the housing. The illuminable tape is marked with a plurality of regularly spaced markings that form a linear measuring scale so the tape may be used as a measuring tape. The illuminable tape is made of an electroluminescent material operable to emit light when electrical power is provided to the material. A power source and an inverter are positioned in the housing for supplying power to the illuminable tape. The housing includes at least one wall having a transparent portion. Light from the illuminable tape may pass out of the housing through the transparent portion. In one embodiment, a mirror is provided in the housing for focusing the light within the housing into a light beam.
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Maginot Moore & Beck
Smith R. Alexander
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