US3100941A
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Measuring tape tension holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-07-28
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1981-07-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Don A Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:19
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1071; G01B2003/1074; G01B2003/1079; G01B3/1084; G01B3/1089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
AN ATTACHMENT FOR A MEASURING TAPE OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A CASING AND A SPRING RETURNED COILED SPRING STEEL MEASURING TAPE THEREIN AND ADAPTED TO BE DRAWN ENDWISE OUT OF AN OPENING IN THE CASING, SAID ATTACHMENT COMPRISING A TAPE SECURING DEVICE, AND ATTACHING MEANS FOR DETACHABLY MOUNTING THE DEVICE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CASING AT ONE EDGE FACE OF THE CASING AND ADJACENT THE TAPE OPENING FOR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID EDGE TO AND FROM OPERATING POSITION, AND SAID DEVICE, WHEN MOVED TO OPERATING POSITION, RELEASABLY BEING OPERATIVE TO, FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE LATERAL EDGES OF THE TAPE EXTERIORLY OF THE CASING WITH FORCE CAPABLE OF SECURING THE DEVICE IN FIXED RELATION TO THE TAPE AND TO HOLD THE TAPE IN SELECTED EXTENDED POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
AN ATTACHMENT FOR A MEASURING TAPE OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A CASING AND A SPRING RETURNED COILED SPRING STEEL MEASURING TAPE THEREIN AND ADAPTED TO BE DRAWN ENDWISE OUT OF AN OPENING IN THE CASING, SAID ATTACHMENT COMPRISING A TAPE SECURING DEVICE, AND ATTACHING MEANS FOR DETACHABLY MOUNTING THE DEVICE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CASING AT ONE EDGE FACE OF THE CASING AND ADJACENT THE TAPE OPENING FOR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID EDGE TO AND FROM OPERATING POSITION, AND SAID DEVICE, WHEN MOVED TO OPERATING POSITION, RELEASABLY BEING OPERATIVE TO, FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE LATERAL EDGES OF THE TAPE EXTERIORLY OF THE CASING WITH FORCE CAPABLE OF SECURING THE DEVICE IN FIXED RELATION TO THE TAPE AND TO HOLD THE TAPE IN SELECTED EXTENDED POSITIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-08-19 | 1967-02-18 | 1967-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-19 | 1971-02-18 | 1971-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-19 | 1975-02-18 | 1975-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |