US3610548A
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Braking device for tape measure and the like
Assignee: Quenot et Cie SARL
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Filing: 1969-02-18
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1989-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A device for controlling the unwinding of the tape of a linear measuring instrument having a tape wound in a casing is characterized by a lever forming the front side of the casing and mounted substantially perpendicular to the direction assumed by the tape at its outlet. The lever is pivoted in such a way that its extremity forming one of the walls of the outlet slot compresses under the urging of a spring the tape against the lower side of the slot along a tangential movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Andre Quenot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:16
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1005; G01B3/1041; G01B3/1043; G01B3/1007; G01B2003/1015; G01B2003/1033; G01B2003/1035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A tape measure device comprising a casing for receiving a coiled measuring tape therein, said casing having a tape receiving and dispensing opening disposed in the lower portion of the forward wall thereof and defined by a pair of opposed lips, and having a lever defining the major portion of said forward wall and being pivotally connected intermediate its ends to said casing to pivot about an axis within said casing; said lever having a pushbutton at one end of the outer face of said portion of said forward wall, and having one of said opposing lips at another end thereof and disposed normal to said forward wall, the other of said opposed lips being fixed to said casing and disposed parallel to said one lip; and a coil spring compressively mounted between said casing and said lever at said end thereof for urging said pushbutton outwardly of the casing to cause said one lip at said another end of the lever to wedge the tape against said fixed lip, said lever being pivotally movable against the force of said spring means to move said one end of said lever outwardly of said casing and tangentially away from the tape at said opening to allow said tape to be coiled within said casing .
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A tape measure device comprising a casing for receiving a coiled measuring tape therein, said casing having a tape receiving and dispensing opening disposed in the lower portion of the forward wall thereof and defined by a pair of opposed lips, and having a lever defining the major portion of said forward wall and being pivotally connected intermediate its ends to said casing to pivot about an axis within said casing; said lever having a pushbutton at one end of the outer face of said portion of said forward wall, and having one of said opposing lips at another end thereof and disposed normal to said forward wall, the other of said opposed lips being fixed to said casing and disposed parallel to said one lip; and a coil spring compressively mounted between said casing and said lever at said end thereof for urging said pushbutton outwardly of the casing to cause said one lip at said another end of the lever to wedge the tape against said fixed lip, said lever being pivotally movable against the force of said spring means to move said one end of said lever outwardly of said casing and tangentially away from the tape at said opening to allow said tape to be coiled within said casing .
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |