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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120036727 | LASER-TRANSPARENT TAPE MEASURE A tape measure having an integral pencil sharpener specifically for square contractor pencils, and a retractable tape formed with opposing indexed metal edges flanking a central elongate transparent or translucent window for allowing a laser beam to shine centrally thro... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20100199509 | COMBINATION TAPE MEASURE AND HAMMER A combination tape measure and hammer includes a tape measure having an extendible tape for measuring distances, and a hammer attached to the tape measure. The tape measure includes a housing with an outer surface and the hammer conforms to the outer surface of the hous... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100163500 | Measuring Tape Notepad A Measuring Tape Notepad is disclosed. The notepad is attachable to the side of the housing of a conventional measuring tape. The notepad assembly is designed to fit a wide variety of measuring tape configurations. The assembly includes a durable, hard, non-scratching w... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100088915 | Measuring device and keepsake for recording pregnancy measurements and pregnancy experiences A device and method for: accurately measuring a pregnant abdomen, recording and storing all pregnancy measurements, recording and storing pregnancy milestones and experiences, comparing one or more pregnancies, and creating a pregnancy keepsake. The invention includes a... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100050697 | Knitting Tool A knitting tool that has a measuring tape, a retractable crochet hook, a cutting blade, a counter, and a compartment for scissors, rings, and other knitting accessories combined in a single tool. The crochet hook can be retractable.... | 03/04/2010 |
| 20090307920 | TAPE MEASURE There is a tape measure configured for one-hand operation. The tape measure includes a protective casing and a coiled measuring tape. The tape measure includes an audio recorder and a speaker module coupled to the protective casing, wherein the speaker module is configu... | 12/17/2009 |
| 20090249636 | Cutting tape measure apparatus A precision measurement and cutting tool for cutting a material, the precision measurement and cutting tool comprising: a measurement tape, a housing for containing a measurement tape having an opening for the measurement tape on a first side, and a first cartridge moun... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090056159 | INSTRUMENT FOR DUPLICATING COMPLEX SHAPES A device is provided for measuring and marking shapes to be duplicated. Such shapes can include electrical outlets, window cutouts, stair step cutouts and such features on drywall or similar panels. The device has a base, a linear measure rotatably attached to the base ... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090038172 | COMBINATION TAPE MEASURE AND HAMMER A combination tape measure and hammer includes a tape measure having an extendible tape for measuring distances, and a hammer attached to the tape measure. The tape measure includes a housing with an outer surface and the hammer conforms to the outer surface of the hous... | 02/12/2009 |
| 20090031571 | CARPENTERS SQUARE WITH TAPE MEASURE An improved adjustable carpenters square is presented, which aids carpenters in marking and measuring work product to be cut or formed. The adjustable square can be set at a variety of angles to enable cut marking. It also possesses an attached measuring tape and a stra... | 02/05/2009 |
| 20080256816 | MULTI-TOOL UNIT A multi-use tool designed to be easily handled and transported. The two main compartments include a utility knife and a tape measure. Numerous other tools can be included in this device including hammer, level, screwdriver, saw, file and wrench.... | 10/23/2008 |
| 20080235974 | Measuring tape device with function of music player A measuring tape device with a function of a music player comprises a measure tape casing having a power supply therein; a digital player installed in the casing; the digital player including a control panel, a digital processor, an earphone slot, a USB slot and a memor... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080235975 | Measuring tape device with illumination function A measuring tape device with illumination function comprises a casing; a measuring tape received in the casing; an illuminator having a switch and an illuminating unit; the switch serving for actuating the illuminating unit; the illuminating unit being installed at a la... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080184571 | Methods, apparatuses, and systems for advertising on a first-down measurement device Methods, apparatuses, and systems for advertising on a first-down measurement device in an American-style football game are disclosed. An apparatus may include an information display and a sleeve for engaging the information display with a portion of the first-down meas... | 08/07/2008 |
| 20080086903 | MEASURING DEVICE A hand held measuring device for measuring for construction or other industries using measuring tapes to ascertain measurements. The device features an extendable tape engaged to an electronic sensor communicating the measurement to a data processor and digital display.... | 04/17/2008 |
| 20080052943 | System for Measuring and Cutting A system for measuring and cutting includes a portable measuring unit and a cutting unit. The measuring unit includes a transmitter and a measuring processor in communication with the transmitter. The measuring unit includes a first retractable tape measure having a fir... | 03/06/2008 |
| 20070294905 | Carpenters bracket attachment pencil holder The over all length of 4″ inches of the pencil holder attachment with two way tape (15) then taking off exposed side of tape (14) then mounting on tape measure then inserting pencil in (16) then turning thumb screw (11) then setting tape me... | 12/27/2007 |
| 20070289155 | Measuring tape and pencil sharpener A combination measuring tape and pencil sharpener has a removable sharpening unit to provide a convenient field sharpener. A conventional retractable measuring tape is combined with pencil sharpener unit. The removable sharpener unit frictionally engages the measuring t... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070193053 | Phreatic surface measurer terminal A terminal, for use with a phreatic surface measurer having a measuring component with at least one sensor at one end of the measuring component, includes a flexible protection element that substantially surrounds the measuring component, and a coupler between the flexi... | 08/23/2007 |
| 20070180726 | Tape measure holster system and method A tape measure and a holster system and method, where the holster is made from a generally rectangular strip of durable material formed into a loop on an upper end for attachment to a user's belt, and formed into a pocket on a lower end to receive the clip member of a t... | 08/09/2007 |
| 20070169365 | Assembly of a tape measure and a screwdriver An assembly of a tape measure and a screwdriver includes a tape measure having a case, a ruler received in the case, an outlet being defined in the bottom of one side of the case for extension of the ruler, a receiving chamber being defined in one surface of the case an... | 07/26/2007 |
| 20070107249 | Arch measuring device A measuring device for measuring the arc of an arched window comprising a base; measuring means selectively rotatable relative said base for measuring a distance between said base and said arch at a selected angle. ... | 05/17/2007 |
| 20070107248 | Tape measure having a handle and a removable chalk line marker and method therefor A construction tool has a tape measure. A handle is coupled to the tape measure. The handle allows a user of any size or shape hand to comfortably and easily use the tape measure. ... | 05/17/2007 |
| 20070101600 | Multifunctional tape measure device A multifunctional tape measure device includes a housing, a tape reel which is mounted within an interior chamber of the housing, a flexible measuring tape which is wound on the tape reel and which extends through an aperture formed in the front wall of the housing and ... | 05/10/2007 |
| 20060196072 | LAY-OUT TOOL AND ASSEMBLY A lay-out tool assembly includes a square having a base component with a straight edge and with trough structure in which a carpenter's pencil is seated, an abrasive area for sharpening the pencil, and wall structure on which a tape measure is mounted for use in coopera... | 09/07/2006 |
| 20060162177 | Phreatic surface measurer terminal A terminal, for use with a phreatic surface measurer having a tape measure with at least one sensor at one end of the tape measure, includes a flexible protection element that substantially surrounds the tape measure, and a coupler between the flexible protection elemen... | 07/27/2006 |
| 20060107546 | Marking tape measure A marking device for making layout marks an surfaces such as boards, panels, or walls including a tape measure with a plurality of holes disposed along its length is disclosed. The device also contains a reel for dispensing a chalk line wherein the chalk line is positio... | 05/25/2006 |
| 20060042111 | Illuminated tape measure An illuminated tape measure comprises a housing with an illuminable tape positioned in the housing. The illuminable tape is marked with a plurality of regularly spaced markings that form a linear measuring scale so the tape may be used as a measuring tape. The illuminab... | 03/02/2006 |
| 20060021243 | Combined stud finder and tape measure device A combined stud finder and tape measure device includes a housing having any traditional stud finder circuitry integrally disposed therein along with a tape measure having a tape strip wound on a spindle. The tape measure is oriented so that the width of the tape strip ... | 02/02/2006 |
| 20060005416 | VERSATILE MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR THREE DIMENSIONS A ruler specifically designed to measure locations in three dimensions. The device contains a flat base upon which the device rotates and pivots along a horizontal plane. The measuring tape also can be projected out of its holder at a range of angles in a third dimensio... | 01/12/2006 |
| 20050246917 | Measuring apparatus with tape measure and pendulum for plumbing A measuring apparatus comprises a handle 22 having a tape-holder 26′ and pendulum 24 attached thereto such that a measuring tape 30 can extend to a variable extent sideways out of the tape-holder with the pendulum hanging vertically downwar... | 11/10/2005 |
| 20050241172 | Multi-task promotional apparatus A promotional apparatus includes a housing having first and second openings and an elongated slot formed therein. A first measuring tape is disposed within the housing, and is retractably extendable from the housing via the first opening. A second measuring tape is disp... | 11/03/2005 |
| 20050204575 | RIGHT PERSPECTIVE DRAWING TOOL The Right Perspective Drawing Tool invention consist of a typical tape measure with a housing enclosing a retractable coiled tape, tape tip, and locking mechanism with a suction cup attached to the bottom of the unit. The domed-top of the suction cup is inside the housi... | 09/22/2005 |
| 20050155245 | MULTI-TAPE MEASURING TOOL A multi-tape measuring tool has a recoil-type tape measure and a removable ruler-type measure stored in a single housing. Conventionally, a user, such as an architect or an engineer, would have to carry one retractable tape measure along with a separate smaller ruler-li... | 07/21/2005 |
| 20050150126 | Tape measure with laser beam A tape measure includes a housing, a rule blade coilable within the housing, and a light plane generator disposed on the housing. The light plane generator may include a laser source for emitting a laser beam and a line lens in the path of the laser beam for converting ... | 07/14/2005 |
| 20050034320 | Drywall measuring tape The drywall measuring tape is a tape measure extendably contained within a housing, including a laser light source, such as a laser diode, located on each side of the housing. Each laser light source projects a focused light beam perpendicular to the extended tape measu... | 02/17/2005 |
| 20050005470 | Power tool with integrated tape measure A power tool has a housing with a motor and power source coupled within the housing. An output is coupled with the motor and is adapted to be coupled with a tool. An activation member is electrically coupled with the motor and the power source to drive the output. A mea... | 01/13/2005 |