Tape measures with impact protection
US7100300B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B3/1043
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tape measure is disclosed which has a spooled measuring blade mounted via a rotatable connection within a casing (100). The tape measure has impact-protection components. These components may be resilient means (46, 60, 62, 82, 108) arranged between the spooled blade and the case, such as at the rotatable connection. Further impact-protection components are resilient pads (112, 114) which are molded into impact-vulnerable locations on the outer surface of the case.
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