Tape measure with reinforced tape blade
US11199390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B3/1046
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tape measure including a reinforced or coated tape measure blade is provided. The reinforcement layer is thicker than the metal inner layer of the tape blade. The reinforcement layer provides a reinforced tape blade such that the elongate tape blade may have a pinch load threshold of greater than 30 lbs. and/or a pinch height at break of less than 1.5 mm.
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