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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7357347 | Tape measure A tape measure of the present invention includes a casing formed by two covers. An outlet is defined in one side of the casing. A tape coiling is received in the casing. An end of the tape coiling extends from the outlet. A push button is movably disposed at a side ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7311134 | Pulling cord winding apparatus for window shades A pulling cord winding apparatus for window shades includes an upper cap, a lower seat, two elastic take-up reels, two elastic coils, a brake member, and a push rod. The brake member has two arched pressing plates on two sides extended outwards to form respectively ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7281563 | Venetian blind with a cord-winding device A venetian blind includes a covering unit, and a cord-winding device. The covering unit includes a plurality of slats and two lifting cords. The cord-winding device includes a casing fixed on the headrail, a plurality of spring-surrounding members disposed rotatably... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7263784 | Enhanced structure for measuring tape An enhanced structure for measuring tape, comprises a tape casing having a wheel disposed in its interior, a metal tape being wound around said wheel 11 and having a tail end fixedly connected to said wheel so as to generate elastic force to let said tape eje... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7178257 | Tape measure with automatic blade extension mechanism A tape measure includes an automatic blade extension mechanism. The tape measure allows a user to draw and lock a blade using only one hand, when measuring a dimension of an object, thus allowing the other hand to be freely used in a workplace where several operatio... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7147177 | Cable reel A cable reel having a one-way locking mechanism for locking a cable winding hub in one direction so that the user can adjust the extending status of the cables freely, and a button for unlocking the one-way locking mechanism for enabling the cable winding hub to rec... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7010865 | Braking structure of measuring tape A braking structure of measuring tape, including a housing, a tape rule contained in the housing and a braking mechanism, characterized in that: a push button is formed onto the housing, by pushing the push button into the housing to keep it at a lower position; a b... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7003895 | Tape measure having a self-powered reel assembly 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 c... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6976318 | Tape measure An improved retractable tape measure has, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the features of a standard measure, including a housing with front and rear sides, a boundary edge and a tape opening, a retractable measuring tape positioned wit... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6902194 | Detachable interlocking seat belt anchorage apparatus and method A detachable three point seat belt assembly is provided. The seat belt assembly may have a belt extending downward along a seat from a retractor. In an anchored configuration, the distal end of the belt is attached to a static attachment feature by an interlocking b... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6860566 | Harnesses and inertia reels A spring loaded pay out arrangement for a seat harness securable to a seat, the seat harness being releasably connectable to an occupant harness configured to be worn by an occupant of the seat. ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6836975 | Braking structure of measuring tape A breaking structure of measuring tape, including a housing, a tape rule contained in the housing and a braking mechanism, characterized in that: a push button is formed onto the housing, by pushing the push button into the housing to keep it at a lower position; a ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6808138 | Wire-winding box structure with increased use area A wire-winding box structure with an increased use area has a wire-winding box body, a wire-winding disk, a communication wire and a power spring. One end of the communication wire is wound around a wire-winding pivot of the wire-winding disk to form an inner ring p... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6760979 | Stop block device of measuring tape A stop block device of a measuring tape includes a stop block button with an improved structure that displaces a latch bracket having stop block surfaces to press down on the measuring tape. ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6760993 | Recoil device for use with a decoy A recoil device (100) having a mounting member (101), a recoiling member (108), and a stopping member (117) is mounted onto an attachment surface (131) of an existing decoy (130) without compromising the structural integrity... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6595451 | Tape locking device for tape measure Disclosed herein is a tape locking device for tape measures. The tape locking device comprises a locking lever hinged to an upper portion of the wall of the housing in such a way to be rotated frontward and rearward around a hinged joint, and provided wit... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6536698 | Dual mode tape rule blade arrestor structure A dual mode tape rule blade arrestor structure that provides for an effective increase in tape rule rewind buffering to prevent excessive blade retrieval speeds that generate high impact sheering forces. The arrestor button of the present invention is pre... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6491248 | Measuring tape having check device for automatically preventing ruler from rewinding A measuring tape has a check device for automatically preventing a ruler from rewinding. The check device is installed within the casing and positioned between a winding wheel and a ruler body. The check device comprises a rotary wheel formed by an elasti... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6474585 | Wire winding box with increasing usable area A wire winding box with an increasing area includes a box body, a communication wire, a wire winding disk, and a spiral spring. The box body has a wire groove and a shaft. The wire winding disk has a first disk body. Two surfaces of the first disk body ar... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6434797 | Pacifier cord retracting device The device includes a housing having a rear face with a clip thereon for releasably securing the housing to a child's clothing or other article which is convenient to the user. An elongate cord includes a proximal end secured to a spring biased roller wit... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6431486 | Braking structure for a tape measure A tape measure having a braking structure is provided. The tape measure includes a casing having upper and lower portions defining therebetween an inner compartment, as well as at least one stopping block extending into the inner compartment. The tape mea... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6250578 | Cable winding housing A cable winding housing for a cable used to interconnect a computer and an external peripheral device. The housing includes a spring-operated, winding cylindrical shaft around which the cable is wound, a teeth wheel assembly superposed around the shaft, a... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6161788 | Reeling device A reeling device for hoses and/or cables, wherein the reeling device (1) includes a rotatable member (3) which is rotated during unwinding or reeling of the hose and/or cable (4) and wherein a spring device (5) is provided to cooperate with the rotatable ... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6085433 | Tape measure with innovated brake structure A tape measure with innovated brake structure characterized in that the brake mechanism comprises a release key, a brake, and a stopper. The upper end of the brake is in connection with the release key, and an intermediate protrusion of the brake directly... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6053447 | Tape measure A tape measure (11) is provided having a first plate (13), a second plate (15), and a spool assembly positioned between the first and second plates. In one embodiment, the first plate includes a central hub (17) and a plurality of upright posts (25), the ... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6026585 | Structure for a tape measure An improved structure for a tape measure includes a measuring tape, a tape measure framework, and a control apparatus, wherein the control apparatus includes a release key and a stopper. The withdrawal motion of the measuring tape can be performed by simp... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5957399 | Retractor for capturing wire cable A retractable wire removal device for capturing wire cable and the like which is being run through walls or other enclosed spaces. The device comprises a flexible "tape" which forms a loop within a wall. Once the wire cable or other material is positioned... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5937476 | Vacuum cleaner having an apparatus for releasing cord reel of cord winder A vacuum cleaner with a cord-reel release apparatus provides a handle in place of a cord reel button. The cord-reel release apparatus has a cord reel, a brake member, an elastic member, and a handle. The cord reel winds a power cord. The brake member is i... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5806202 | Retractable tape measure with sliding lock A slide lock for a power return measuring tape includes an elongated lock member slidably mounted in a casing. The lock member has a resilient locking tongue and follower pins extending laterally from lock member. The follower pins engage guide in the cas... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5791580 | Cord retraction device A cord retraction device for drawing excess cord lengths into a housing through a cord aperture, the housing, containing a rotating spool driven by a coiled spring, the cord being attached to the spool through a lead member and cord retention member, wher... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5657551 | Tapeline having an easy-release stop mechanism Disclosed is a tapeline having an easy-release stop mechanism, mainly including a casing, a metallic tape extendably wound and received in the casing, an easy-release stop mechanism provided at a bottom side of the casing, and an optional locking switch w... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5575517 | Portable, hand-operated hoist A portable, hand-operated hoist that is particularly suited for use by persons afield in woods or rough terrain is disclosed. In its preferred embodiment, a housing contains a length of fabric ribbon urged to remain in the housing by a spring, an orifice ... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5395069 | Two-stage brake device of a tape measure A two-stage brake device of a tape measure, comprising a locking brake mechanism and a pull brake mechanism, wherein the locking brake mechanism includes a pivotable driving button for urging a brake plate to brake the tape and the pull brake mechanism in... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5379523 | Tape lock mechanism A retractable tape measure is disclosed which includes a housing having an opening formed therein, a coiled tape rule within the housing and a free end extending through the opening. A coiled spring is provided to retract the tape rule into the casing and... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5245761 | Locking mechanism for retractable tape A retractable tape measure having a housing with an opening therein through which a portion of the tape extends with the remainder of the tape being coiled around a spring biased reel having a hub around which the tape is coiled. Opposed annular ends on t... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5001843 | Carpenter's tape machine A carpenter's tape measure having a unique arcuate section and a tape locking device. The position of the lock device and the arcuate section provides for more convenient operation of the tape and lock than is possible with other tapes.... | 03/26/1991 |
| 5002003 | Boat mooring device A boat mooring device connectable into a suitable hole formed into the deck of a boat, the device including a deck plate, a trunnion connected and extending from the unexposed surface of the deck plate, and a spring loaded rope wheel rotatably mounted abo... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4998356 | Carpenter's tape measure with push on-push off locking mechanism A tape measure is disclosed wherein the measuring tape can be locked into, and unlocked from, a desired position by action of a "push on-push off" button mechanism.... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4986487 | Apparatus for dispensing and retracting tape The disclosed invention relates to an automatic retracting tape measure with torsional bias adjustment. The spring for imparting the requisite bias is attached to a spindle within the tape measure housing. A portion of the spindle is exposed for actuation... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4976048 | Tape measure lock The tape measure includes a lock for locking the tape in an extended position from its case. The lock includes a toggle pivotably mounted on the case and a lock shoe extending from one end of the toggle to a position adjacent the tape. The case includes g... | 12/11/1990 |
