US3601896A
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Measuring tape clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-26
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1988-09-26
Abstract
Abstract An improved measuring tape clip having self-releasing characteristics so as to eliminate the necessity of a person to return to a starting point for disengagement of the clip from a securing nail or other hooking means, a pivotable spring clip member secured to a clip body.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest P Ledene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:50
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In a measuring tape clip, the combination of an end member secured to one end of a measuring tape, said end member including self-contained means for being self-releasing after having been temporarily secured for measuring purposes, said end member being comprised of a clip body and a spring steel clip element having spring steel properties so to flex, said clip body comprising a generally flat member having opposite rolled edges, one of said rolled edges securing a transverse extending pin around which said measuring tape is secured, the opposite rolled edge of said clip body comprising bearing means for receiving the opposing ends of an open ring configurating said spring steel clip element, and said spring steel clip element having an outwardly extending spur along a side thereof, an opening being provided through said clip body near the last said rolled edge, said opening serving to receive a nail for retaining the device during measuring operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a measuring tape clip, the combination of an end member secured to one end of a measuring tape, said end member including self-contained means for being self-releasing after having been temporarily secured for measuring purposes, said end member being comprised of a clip body and a spring steel clip element having spring steel properties so to flex, said clip body comprising a generally flat member having opposite rolled edges, one of said rolled edges securing a transverse extending pin around which said measuring tape is secured, the opposite rolled edge of said clip body comprising bearing means for receiving the opposing ends of an open ring configurating said spring steel clip element, and said spring steel clip element having an outwardly extending spur along a side thereof, an opening being provided through said clip body near the last said rolled edge, said opening serving to receive a nail for retaining the device during measuring operation.
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) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |