US3289305A
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Rafter measuring tape
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-04
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1985-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norton Claud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:53
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1084; G01B3/1061; G01B2003/1066; G01B3/1071; G01B2003/1079; G01B3/1003; G01B3/1094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A RAFTER MEASURING TAPE ADAPTED FOR MAKING RAFTER LENGTHS, COMPRISING: A MEASURING TAPE MEMBER INCLUDING SCRIBED INDICIA READABLE LONGITUDINALLY ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE THEREOF; AND A SLIDE MEMBER SLIDABLY CONNECTED TO SAID MEASURING TAPE, SAID SLIDE MEMBER INCLUDING SCRIBED INDICIA READABLE TRANSVERSELY TO SAID MEASURING TAPE; SAID MEASURING TAPE COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE METAL TAPE OF THE TYPE STORED WOUNDED ON A TAPE REEL MOUNTED IN A HOUSING; SAID SIDE MEMBER BEING FIXEDLY POSITIONABLE ON SAID MEASURING TAPE, AND SAID SLIDE MEMBER COMPRISING A U-SHAPED MEMBER THE SLOT OF WHICH ENCLOSES SAID MEASURING TAPE AND THE OPEN ENDS OF WHICH ARE CONNECTED, BEYOND THE SIDE OF SAID ENCLOSED MEASURING TAPE TOWARD SAID OPEN ENDS OF SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER, BY A THREADED STUD AND WING NUT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A RAFTER MEASURING TAPE ADAPTED FOR MAKING RAFTER LENGTHS, COMPRISING: A MEASURING TAPE MEMBER INCLUDING SCRIBED INDICIA READABLE LONGITUDINALLY ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE THEREOF; AND A SLIDE MEMBER SLIDABLY CONNECTED TO SAID MEASURING TAPE, SAID SLIDE MEMBER INCLUDING SCRIBED INDICIA READABLE TRANSVERSELY TO SAID MEASURING TAPE; SAID MEASURING TAPE COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE METAL TAPE OF THE TYPE STORED WOUNDED ON A TAPE REEL MOUNTED IN A HOUSING; SAID SIDE MEMBER BEING FIXEDLY POSITIONABLE ON SAID MEASURING TAPE, AND SAID SLIDE MEMBER COMPRISING A U-SHAPED MEMBER THE SLOT OF WHICH ENCLOSES SAID MEASURING TAPE AND THE OPEN ENDS OF WHICH ARE CONNECTED, BEYOND THE SIDE OF SAID ENCLOSED MEASURING TAPE TOWARD SAID OPEN ENDS OF SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER, BY A THREADED STUD AND WING NUT.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |