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Tape measure with reinforced tape blade

US11662193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2021
Grant dateMay 30, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2041

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  • 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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