US5295308A
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Measuring, marking and cutting tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-05-30
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Granted: 1994-03-22
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Expires: 2011-05-30
Abstract
Abstract In measuring, cutting, and marking tool incorporating a tape measure having a case with a holder for a marking or cutting device integrally formed thereon. The tool provides reduced friction for marking and cutting tasks involving sliding of the tool. Friction reducing elements are provided on the case, e.g. slide pads or rollers. An end clip on the tape has friction reducing means involving beveled edges, angled wings, or rollers for reduced friction. An intermediary sliding handle between the end of the tape and the case and having reduced friction means and a gripping element is provided. A sharpening device for the marking or cutting tool is integrated in the case.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark D. Stevens
- 👤 Frank N. Mosher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:19
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1084; G01B3/1041; G01B3/1046; G01B3/1071; G01B2003/1079; G01B3/1056; G01B3/1089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A measuring, marking, and cutting tool incorporating a measuring tape having a bound and coiled end, a free end, and measurement indicia comprising: (a) a main case adapted to store and dispense said tape, the case having a bottom and provided with means to lock said tape in a chosen extended position, (b) a device holder for holding a device, said holder integral with the case and associated with the measurement indicia on the tape via an accurate integral indicator means, (c) friction reducing means on the bottom of the main case configured to provide stable support for the main case to stand vertically, (d) an end clip attached to the free end of the tape and having a horizontal portion attached to the tape and a vertical portion adapted to extend over an edge of a workpiece, and (e) friction reducing rollers on the vertical portion of the end clip for engaging the workpiece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A measuring, marking, and cutting tool incorporating a measuring tape having a bound and coiled end, a free end, and measurement indicia comprising: (a) a main case adapted to store and dispense said tape, the case having a bottom and provided with means to lock said tape in a chosen extended position, (b) a device holder for holding a device, said holder integral with the case and associated with the measurement indicia on the tape via an accurate integral indicator means, (c) friction reducing means on the bottom of the main case configured to provide stable support for the main case to stand vertically, (d) an end clip attached to the free end of the tape and having a horizontal portion attached to the tape and a vertical portion adapted to extend over an edge of a workpiece, and (e) friction reducing rollers on the vertical portion of the end clip for engaging the workpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
146 words
A measuring, marking, and cutting tool incorporating a measuring tape having a bound and coiled end, a free end, and measurement indicia comprising: (a) a main case adapted to store and dispense said tape, the case having a bottom adapted for being positioned on a workpiece and provided with means to lock said tape in a chosen extended position, (b) a device holder for holding a device, said holder integral with the case and associated with the measurement indicia on the tape via an accurate integral indicator means, (c) friction reducing means on the bottom of the main case configured to provide stable support for the main case to stand vertically, and (d) a tape-grasping slide handle attached to the tape and freely, longitudinally slidable along the tape, the handle provided with a grip element away from the workpiece and friction reducing means toward the workpiece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
146 words
A measuring, marking, and cutting tool incorporating a measuring tape having a bound and coiled end, a free end, and measurement indicia comprising: (a) a main case adapted to store and dispense said tape, the case having a bottom adapted for being positioned on a workpiece and provided with means to lock said tape in a chosen extended position, (b) a device holder for holding a device, said holder integral with the case and associated with the measurement indicia on the tape via an accurate integral indicator means, (c) friction reducing means on the bottom of the main case configured to provide stable support for the main case to stand vertically, and (d) a tape-grasping slide handle attached to the tape and freely, longitudinally slidable along the tape, the handle provided with a grip element away from the workpiece and friction reducing means toward the workpiece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tool according to claim 2, wherein said friction reducing means on the handle comprise rollers.
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