Geometrical instruments – Distance measuring – By flexible tape
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-01
2005-03-01
Bennett, G. Bradley (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Distance measuring
By flexible tape
C033S757000, C033S759000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06860031
ABSTRACT:
An improved retractable tape measure has, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a housing having a front and a top portion, an opening located in the front portion ad proximate the top portion, a retractable measuring tape with top and bottom surfaces, edges that turn upward so as to stiffen the tape from being bent downward by the force of gravity, a free end that extends through the opening, an end stop that is mounted on the tape's free end, top measurement indicia that are inscribed on the top surface of the measuring tape, and bottom measurement indicia on the bottom surface of the measuring tape, wherein the location of the housing opening is such that the housing can be held in close proximity to an overhead surface without having to bend the tape to move the housing away from the overhead surface.
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International Search Report for corresponding international patent application, PCT/US02/29442, dated Apr. 14, 2003.
Bennett G. Bradley
Irwin Industrial Tool Company
Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Williamson Dennis J.
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