Patent · US Expired

Measuring tape

US4729171A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 1987
Grant dateMar 8, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 20, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B3/1089
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tape measure case incorporates an actuating element to project a marking element through a guide aperture for marking at a measured distance. The marking element can be a pencil lead. It is accommodated within the case, and the bulk and shape of the case are little changed from conventional.

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