Geometrical instruments – Distance measuring – By flexible tape
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Fulton, Christopher W. (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Distance measuring
By flexible tape
C242S378000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07003895
ABSTRACT:
A tape measure having a self-powered reel assembly and a housing for receiving the self-powered, reel assembly. The self-powered, reel assembly includes: a primary spool having a measuring tape wound upon the primary spool; a secondary biased spool assembly; and a coupler for connecting the primary spool to the secondary biased spool assembly for retracting the primary spool. In the preferred embodiment, the secondary biased spool assembly includes a spring spool, a spring drive spool, and a backwound spring.
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Clontz William C.
Harris George P.
,MacCord Mason PLLC
Fulton Christopher W.
U.S. Tape Company, Inc.
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