Tape measures
US8020311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B3/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tape measure having a winding drum or reel rotatably mounted on a support structure, and a measuring tape attached to the drum so as to be coilable thereon. The support structure comprises a handle that extends radially beyond an upper half of the coiled tape and a bottom edge portion that extends radially beyond a lower half of the coiled tape, the bottom edge portion comprising a hand grip.
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