Tape measure
US8863399B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B3/1003
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tape measure includes a housing assembly defining a cavity and a tape port. A measuring tape is selectively extendable and retractable from the tape port. The measuring tape includes a spool portion disposed within the cavity and an end portion. A top surface extends from the end portion to the spool portion, and a bottom surface extends from the end portion to the spool portion opposite the top surface. A hook member is fixedly coupled to a end portion of the measuring tape. A first measurement scale is defined on the top surface and includes indicia having a first orientation relative to a longitudinal tape axis. The bottom surface includes a second measurement scale with indicia having a second orientation relative to the longitudinal tape axis. The second orientation is substantially opposite the first orientation.
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