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Fraction indicator and method of use

US4547969A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 1984
Grant dateOct 22, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 30, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B3/1094
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An indicator (20) for a tape measure (10) is described. The indicator is marked with indicia (21) and arabic numerals (22) designating fractional increments between whole number measurements on the tape. In the preferred form the indicator is pivoted on the housing such as on pins 23 so the indicator can be folded adjacent the housing when not in use and can be unfolded and superimposed over the tape 12 when in use.

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