Tape measure and marking apparatus
US6574881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B3/1084
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A marking apparatus is provided for use with a tape measure. The marking apparatus includes a marker support member attached to a first outer side of a tape measure housing, and the marker support member extends forward of the tape measure housing in the tape dispensing direction. A retractable marker unit is attached to the marker support member at a location distal to the tape measure housing. The retractable marker unit is located beside the measuring tape that is dispensed from the tape measure housing. The retractable marker unit includes a marker element for marking an article, based upon a particular indicia that is selected from tape measure indicia. A pointer member, for pointing to the selected indicia, is attached to the retractable marker unit and extends over a portion of the dispensed measuring tape. A magnifier unit can also be employed with the retractable marker unit. The retractable marker unit optionally may be operated to select a desired form of emplaced enhanced marking.
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