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US5459942A
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Notation plate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-12-06
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Granted: 1995-10-24
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Expires: 2014-12-06
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a single thickness metallic notation plate for use in combination with today's plastic cased measuring tapes. During manufacture, the metallic notation plate is pressed into a slightly concave shape. The concave surface is pressed against the tape case surface which ensures that the metal edges snug tightly to the tape perimeter for user-friendly contact. The plate is held in place by factory applied, paper protected adhesives. Notations are erased with a rubber eraser or by moistening the plate and rubbing off with finger pressure. When the plate surface becomes too scratched and unusable, it is stripped off and a new one is applied.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry W. Hintz, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:11
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1084; G01B3/1094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A notation plate for use with a tape measure having a housing, said notation plate forming a concave semi-spherical first surface and a convex semi-spherical second surface opposite said first surface; said notation plate being flexible and having a uniform thickness; said first surface including an adhesive layer; the combination of said concave semi-spherical first surface and said adhesive layer creating a suction action between said notation plate and said tape measure housing when said notation plate is attached thereto; said second surface being adapted to receive markings thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A notation plate for use with a tape measure having a housing, said notation plate forming a concave semi-spherical first surface and a convex semi-spherical second surface opposite said first surface; said notation plate being flexible and having a uniform thickness; said first surface including an adhesive layer; the combination of said concave semi-spherical first surface and said adhesive layer creating a suction action between said notation plate and said tape measure housing when said notation plate is attached thereto; said second surface being adapted to receive markings thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The notation plate of claim 1, wherein said plate is formed of metallic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The notation plate of claim 2, in combination with a tape measure having a housing; said housing being formed of plastic material; said metallic notation plate being attached to said plastic housing through said suction action.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The notation plate of claim 1, further including a removable paper covering said adhesive layer, whereby said adhesive layer is protected before usage.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-10-23 | 1999-04-24 | 1999-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-10-23 | 2003-04-24 | 2003-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-10-23 | 2007-04-24 | 2007-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |