US5079851A
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Notation area insert for a tape measure
Assignee: RICHARD L SILL
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Filing: 1991-05-30
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Granted: 1992-01-14
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Expires: 2011-05-30
Abstract
Abstract An improved tape measure having a writing member is disclosed. The writing member has a front surface for receiving markings and a back surface with an adhesive connected to the back surface for attaching the writing member to the tape measure device.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth A. Sill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:46
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/002; B; B43; B43L; B43L1/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1041; G01B3/1046; G01B3/1084; G01B3/1089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A notation area insert of a type that inlays into a depression in a sidewall of a conventional tape measure device comprising: (i) a reusable marking member made of a substantially transparent material and having a front surface on which notes may be marked and erased; (ii) a design layer having a front surface bearing permanent markings; (iii) a first adhesion means for adhering said design layer within the depression with said front surface of said design layer facing away out of the depression; and (iv) a second adhesion means for adhering said reusable marking member to said design layer with said front surface of said reusable marking member facing away from said design layer, wherein said front surface of said reusable marking member is within the depression, and wherein said second adhesion means is transparent, and said permanent markings show through said second adhesion means and said reusable marking member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A notation area insert of a type that inlays into a depression in a sidewall of a conventional tape measure device comprising: (i) a reusable marking member made of a substantially transparent material and having a front surface on which notes may be marked and erased; (ii) a design layer having a front surface bearing permanent markings; (iii) a first adhesion means for adhering said design layer within the depression with said front surface of said design layer facing away out of the depression; and (iv) a second adhesion means for adhering said reusable marking member to said design layer with said front surface of said reusable marking member facing away from said design layer, wherein said front surface of said reusable marking member is within the depression, and wherein said second adhesion means is transparent, and said permanent markings show through said second adhesion means and said reusable marking member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The insert of claim 1 further including a removable backing connected to said first adhesion means to protect said first adhesion means until said backing is removed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The insert of claim 1 wherein said reusable marking member comprises polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The insert of claim 1 wherein said reusable marking member comprises polycarbonate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The insert of claim 1, wherein said design layer is silk screened to said reusable marking layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The insert of claim 1, wherein said notation area insert is circular and has a diameter of approximately 23/8 inches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The insert of claim 1, wherein said notation area insert has a uniform thickness of 1/32 of an inch or less.
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