Geometrical instruments – Distance measuring – By flexible tape
Patent
1996-05-21
1998-01-27
Fulton, Christopher W.
Geometrical instruments
Distance measuring
By flexible tape
33769, 33770, 33668, G01B 310, B43L 904, B25H 704
Patent
active
057110859
ABSTRACT:
A clip for a retractable tape measure which is structured to seatably receive a writing instrument so that the writing instrument is always present to mark the spot whenever a measurement is made, and further so that the writing instrument is located relative to the case so that accurate arcs can be drawn with respect to a nail head centerpoint. The clip includes a clip body composed of a base member for being connected to the case of a retractable tape measure, a spring member integrally connected with the base member for resiliently yielding when an article is slipped between the base and spring members. The clip further includes a writing instrument holder adjacent with the base member for removably receiving a writing instrument. The preferred clip is constructed of stainless steel sheet stock, preferably a spring type stainless steel material, wherein the clip body and the writing instrument holder are integrally formed in a single piece. A point protector for received writing instruments may be optionally included.
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Stanley (registered TM) model 33-430 retractable tape measure of Stanley Tools, Div. of The Stanley Works, New Britain, CT 06050; dated 1995.
Stanley Leverlock (registered TM) retractable tape measure of Stanley Tools, Div. of The Stanley Works, New Britain, CT 06050; dated 1994.
Stanley Powerlock (registered TM) retractable tape measure of Stanley Tools, Div. of The Stanley Works, New Britain, CT 06050; dated 1994.
Retractable tape measure distributed by Home Quarters Warehouse, Virginia Beach, VA 23452; date unknown.
Retractable tape measure distributed by Kmart Corporation, Troy, MI 48084; date unknown.
Fulton Christopher W.
Keefe Peter D.
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