Tape measure and marking device

Patent 4296554 Issued on October 27, 1981. Estimated Expiration Date:

August 18, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Abstract Claims Description Full Text

Patent References

3148455

Combined tape measure and marking device Patent #: 4015337
Issued on: 04/05/1977
Inventor: Taylor

Inventor

Hammerstrom, Everett A.

Application

No. 06/179026 filed on 08/18/1980

US Classes:

33/32.5, Stationary scriber and moving support or sheet33/668, For windup tape or tape casing, or marker attachment for tape33/760Combined

Examiners

Primary: Haroian, Harry N.

International Classes

B43L 9/04 (20060101)
B43K 23/00 (20060101)
B43L 9/00 (20060101)
G01B 3/10 (20060101)
G01B 3/02 (20060101)

Abstract

A marking device for a measuring tape of the type carried in a housing, and which may include a spring return mechanism and a tape lock, includes a spring clip for attaching the tape to a belt or clothing, but in the present invention is also capable of and is adapted to receive and position a marking device, such as a pencil or scribing tool. The spring clip has two openings, one at the bend of the clip, and the second near the free end of the clip to engage the marking device and position it precisely in alignment with the point of exit of the tape from the housing.The configuration of the clip allows the clip to be used to engage a brad or finishing nail in the second opening to retain the tape housing to a wall or other surface so that distances can be measured and easily and precisely marked by one person.The invention also features a configuration at the end of the tape which allows the free end of the tape to be easily supported for the purpose of measuring and marking.