Disposable layout tape
Patent 5012590 Issued on May 7, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 25, 2009. 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.
May 25, 2009. 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.Patent ReferencesInventorsApplicationNo. 355991 filed on 05/25/1989US Classes:33/759, Specified use33/494, Special scale markingsD10/71Rule, tape or scale (10)ExaminersPrimary: Haroian, Harry N.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG01B 003/10AbstractA layout tape is disclosed for use in positioning building materials, such as studding, joists and rafters, in a building, wherein the tape is intended to be left in place within the building upon completion. The layout tape preferably has an adhesive backing facilitating positioning/mounting thereof at a point of use and an indicia/design bearing surface serving to indicate to a user the direction of layout, centers in desired multiples of unit lengths and right/left material mounting positions in relation to such centers. | |
