Measurement and marking tool

Patent 6173505 Issued on January 16, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date:

July 31, 2018. 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.

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Inventor

Munno, Anthony

Application

No. 127206 filed on 07/31/1998

US Classes:

33/761, Specified reel housing feature33/760, Combined33/768, Including attachment33/781Including handle for implement

Examiners

Primary: Fulton, Christopher W.
Assistant: Doan, Quyen

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Simpson, Simpson & Snyder, L.L.P.

International Class

G01B 003/10

Abstract

A measurement and marking tool comprising a horizontal member having attachment means for securing a tape measure thereto, and a vertical member emanating from and arranged perpendicularly to the horizontal member. The tool is especially useful in measuring and marking stud placement in carpentry.