US4827622A
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Tape measure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-02
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Granted: 1989-05-09
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Expires: 2008-02-02
Abstract
Abstract An attachment for a flexible tape measure. The tape measure includes a tape having calibrations marked on it. The attachment has a bracket slidably received with a frictional fit on the tape. The fit requires application of a slight force to move the bracket. A housing is formed in the bracket, and a magnet is received in the housing and positioned to align with an end of the tape, parallel with the calibration marks. The attachment allows multiple uses of the tape measure, for example, as a level and a square.
Inventors
- 👤 Marko Makar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:57
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1071; G01B3/1084; G01B3/1092; G01B2003/1076; G01B2003/1079; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
An attachment for a flexible tape measure, the tape measure including a tape having calibrations marked on it, the attachment comprising: a bracket slidably received with a frictional fit on the tape, the fit requiring application of a slight force to move the bracket; a housing formed on the bracket; a magnet received in the housing and positioned to align with an end of the tape, parallel with the calibration marks and extending beyond the sides of the tape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
An attachment for a flexible tape measure, the tape measure including a tape having calibrations marked on it, the attachment comprising: a bracket slidably received with a frictional fit on the tape, the fit requiring application of a slight force to move the bracket; a housing formed on the bracket; a magnet received in the housing and positioned to align with an end of the tape, parallel with the calibration marks and extending beyond the sides of the tape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An attachment as claimed in claim 1 in which the tape measure includes a housing to receive the rolled tape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An attachment as claimed in claim 1 in which the tape includes an end piece, adapted to engage behind an object to define a starting place for a measurement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
An attachment as claimed in claim 3 in which the bracket includes means to abut the end piece to ensure alignment of the magnet with the end of the tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
An attachment as claimed in claim 4 in which the magnet is a ceramic magnet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
An attachment as claimed in claim 1 in which the bracket has lugs extending to grip the tape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
An attachment as claimed in claim 1 in which the tape has a stop; an abutment on the bracket to abut the stop to control the start position for the attachment on the tape.
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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) | 1992-05-08 | 1992-11-07 | 1993-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-08 | 1996-11-07 | 1997-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-08 | 2000-11-07 | 2001-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |