US4113199A
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Tape reel holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-10
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Granted: 1978-09-12
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Expires: 1997-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A tape reel holder, made from a single piece of metal to hold a tape reel straight and taut so as to allow one man to lay out measurements over a great length without the necessity of a helper to hold the tape reel securely.
Inventors
- 👤 Angelo Marino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:55
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1071; G01B2003/1074
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A tape reel holder having a body and means for the connection of a tape reel to said body, said body comprising a horizontal surface having one end thereof bent upwardly at an angle to form a lip, a member parallel to and bent under the other end of said horizontal surface, a vertical member bent downwardly from said parallel member, said vertical member located at one end of said body and said lip located at the other end of said body, whereby a tape reel may be hooked onto said lip and a tape may be introduced edgewise between a space formed by said horizontal surface and said parallel member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A tape reel holder having a body and means for the connection of a tape reel to said body, said body comprising a horizontal surface having one end thereof bent upwardly at an angle to form a lip, a member parallel to and bent under the other end of said horizontal surface, a vertical member bent downwardly from said parallel member, said vertical member located at one end of said body and said lip located at the other end of said body, whereby a tape reel may be hooked onto said lip and a tape may be introduced edgewise between a space formed by said horizontal surface and said parallel member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tape reel holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said horizontal surface has a threaded hole positioned above said parallel member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tape reel holder as defined in claim 2, where a set screw engages said threaded hole to abut against said tape in the space between said horizontal and parallel members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tape reel holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said body is a unitary structure formed from a single piece of material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A tape reel holder as defined in claim 4 wherein said single piece of material is a metal stamping.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
96 words
In the linear measurement of the surface of an article a tape reel holder having a body, an arm extending from one end of said body to support a reel of measuring tape wherein the end of the tape has been fastened to the article and extends across the length of said body, means for securing the tape to a point intermediate the ends of said body, the opposite end of said body having a portion abutting and frictionally engaging the outer edge of the article, which edge is substantially perpendicular to the surface being measured.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
In the linear measurement of the surface of an article a tape reel holder having a body, an arm extending from one end of said body to support a reel of measuring tape wherein the end of the tape has been fastened to the article and extends across the length of said body, means for securing the tape to a point intermediate the ends of said body, the opposite end of said body having a portion abutting and frictionally engaging the outer edge of the article, which edge is substantially perpendicular to the surface being measured.
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) | 1981-09-11 | 1982-03-13 | 1982-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-11 | 1986-03-13 | 1986-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-11 | 1990-03-13 | 1990-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |