US3896554A
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Holder for rules and similar measuring instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-03
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1994-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A holder for interchangeably securing conventional rules or scales is disclosed. The holder is elongated and has two legs oriented in a general inverted V configuration with a handle portion provided at the apex. The rules are received in an axial slot defined by a flange associated at each leg. Retainer means assist in securing the rules in place. Access slots are provided in the flange to allow the user to insert an appropriate tool to remove the rule from the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin M Pacion
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:25
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43L; B43L7/00; G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/02; G01B3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A holder for detachably securing a longitudinally elongate generally flat measuring rule having opposite sides, at least one of said sides carrying indicia along a longitudinal edge, said holder comprising: a. a generally elongate body member having a pair of legs laterally projecting from said body defining an acute angle therebetween, at least one of said legs defining a substantially flat mounting surface extending substantially the length of said body, and said surface having a lateral width substantially corresponding to the width of the rule to be secured; b. a flange projecting from said body and partially overlying said mounting surface and defining a rule receiving slot therewith, said slot being of a lateral depth to expose a major portion of the indicia carrying side of the rule when said rule is inserted in the slot; and c. spring retaining means adapted to engage said body and the exposed indicia carrying sides of the rule to exert a retaining force thereagainst whereby rule can be inserted in said slot and in contact with said retaining means and supported on said mounting surface against undesired flexure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A holder for detachably securing a longitudinally elongate generally flat measuring rule having opposite sides, at least one of said sides carrying indicia along a longitudinal edge, said holder comprising: a. a generally elongate body member having a pair of legs laterally projecting from said body defining an acute angle therebetween, at least one of said legs defining a substantially flat mounting surface extending substantially the length of said body, and said surface having a lateral width substantially corresponding to the width of the rule to be secured; b. a flange projecting from said body and partially overlying said mounting surface and defining a rule receiving slot therewith, said slot being of a lateral depth to expose a major portion of the indicia carrying side of the rule when said rule is inserted in the slot; and c. spring retaining means adapted to engage said body and the exposed indicia carrying sides of the rule to exert a retaining force thereagainst whereby rule can be inserted in said slot and in contact with said retaining means and supported on said mounting surface against undesired flexure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The holder of claim 1, further including at least one access slot in each of said flanges to permit insertion of means for removing said rule.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The holder of claim 1, further including handle means associated with said body member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The holder of claim 3, wherein said handle means comprise an elongated rib member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The holder of claim 4, wherein said body member and legs are a unitary structure and are formed as an extrusion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The holder of claim 5, wherein said retaining means are integrally formed having a cross-sectional shape generally conforming to said body member and include tab means for exerting an inward retaining force against the rule.
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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |