Tape measure weight

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2007-05-11

2009-02-10

Fulton, Christopher W (Department: 2841)

Geometrical instruments

Distance measuring

By flexible tape

Reexamination Certificate

active

07487600

ABSTRACT:
A weight is provided for attachment to a tip of a tape measure and to facilitate stabilization of the tip when extending far from a housing thereof. The weight includes a cavity passing through a high mass body with a slot extending between the cavity and an exterior of the body. The slot is configured to allow the tape to pass therethrough, to enter the cavity. The cavity is sized to allow a clasp at a tip of the tape to reside therein. The slot is preferably curved to match a curvature of a common metal roll-up tape measure. A recess can be provided on the body adjacent the cavity to accommodate a portion of the clasp of the tape therein. Magnets can optionally be provided on the body to allow the weight to be attachable to ferromagnetic surfaces. A door can optionally be provided which selectively closes the slot.

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