US5291664A
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Corner to corner tape measure apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-02-16
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Granted: 1994-03-08
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Expires: 2013-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A tape strip is arranged to include a strip abutment and the strip abutment is positioned within a first sleeve, the first sleeve having a V-shaped web arranged for positioning as a first corner, with a second sleeve having a second V-shaped web arranged for abutting against a further spaced corner, with the second sleeve including a slide block to receive the tape member therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard D. Pinney, Jr.
- 👤 Lisa L. Misbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:16
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1061; G01B3/1084; G01B3/1092; G01B2003/1066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
A corner to corner tape measure apparatus, comprising: a tape strip, the tape strip including a tape strip abutment, the tape strip abutment arranged for reception within a housing, and wherein the apparatus further includes a first sleeve arranged to receive the tape strip abutment, the first sleeve having a first sleeve first end spaced from a first sleeve second end, and a first slot directed through the first sleeve from the first end to the second end, and the first sleeve having a first sleeve forward side wall extending between the first sleeve first end and the first sleeve second end, and the first sleeve forward side wall having a first V-shaped web mounted to the first sleeve forward side wall, wherein the first V-shaped web includes a first web flange and a second web flange defining an acute angle therebetween for receiving a workpiece, and a second sleeve, the second sleeve having a second sleeve first end and a second sleeve second end, and a second slot directed into the second sleeve from the second sleeve second end, with the second slot spaced from the second sleeve first end, and the second sleeve having a second sleeve forward wall, and a second V-shaped web mounted to the second sleeve forward wall, with the second V-shaped web including a second web first flange and a second web second flange defining said acute angle therebetween, and a slide block, the slide block having a slide block slot receiving the tape strip therewithin, with the slide block mounted to the second sleeve first end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
263 words
A corner to corner tape measure apparatus, comprising: a tape strip, the tape strip including a tape strip abutment, the tape strip abutment arranged for reception within a housing, and wherein the apparatus further includes a first sleeve arranged to receive the tape strip abutment, the first sleeve having a first sleeve first end spaced from a first sleeve second end, and a first slot directed through the first sleeve from the first end to the second end, and the first sleeve having a first sleeve forward side wall extending between the first sleeve first end and the first sleeve second end, and the first sleeve forward side wall having a first V-shaped web mounted to the first sleeve forward side wall, wherein the first V-shaped web includes a first web flange and a second web flange defining an acute angle therebetween for receiving a workpiece, and a second sleeve, the second sleeve having a second sleeve first end and a second sleeve second end, and a second slot directed into the second sleeve from the second sleeve second end, with the second slot spaced from the second sleeve first end, and the second sleeve having a second sleeve forward wall, and a second V-shaped web mounted to the second sleeve forward wall, with the second V-shaped web including a second web first flange and a second web second flange defining said acute angle therebetween, and a slide block, the slide block having a slide block slot receiving the tape strip therewithin, with the slide block mounted to the second sleeve first end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the slide block includes a second plate mounted to the second sleeve first end, and a first plate spaced from the second plate, with the slide block slot oriented between the second plate and the first plate, and the first plate having a magnification lens directed through the first plate extending over the second V-shaped web intersecting the second sleeve forward wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 2 including a support plate, the support plate arranged for securement to the tape strip housing, and the support plate including a first L-shaped plate for projection into the first slot and a second L-shaped plate arranged for projection within the second slot.
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) | 1997-03-07 | 1997-09-06 | 1998-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-03-07 | 2001-09-06 | 2002-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-03-07 | 2005-09-06 | 2006-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |