Geometrical instruments – Distance measuring – By flexible tape
Reexamination Certificate
2008-10-08
2010-12-07
Smith, R. A. (Department: 2841)
Geometrical instruments
Distance measuring
By flexible tape
C033S668000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07845093
ABSTRACT:
The tape measure apparatus has a rule blade that is retractably stored in the tape measure apparatus and protrudes when extended during use. For measurements, the rule blade has graduated indicia markings along the rule blade. An end-piece attached to the rule blade has an aperture for receiving a marking instrument to mark and scribe on a work piece and a blade slot for receiving and supporting a blade. There is also a protective shield guide that protects the fingers from slivers and cuts. It has a pivot attachment between the protective shield and the guide. The pivot moves the protective shield into a stored position generally parallel to the rule blade, and in a working position generally perpendicular the rule blade. The guide is slidable along the rule blade. The entire protective shield guide slidably moves into the housing. Thus, the entire protective shield guide disappears and is protected from any outside force by being inside the housing when not in use.
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Litman Richard C.
Smith R. A.
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