| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 033761000 | Specified reel housing feature | 39 |
| 20090090015 | CONSTRUCTION FOR LOOSING PREVENTION AND POSITION FIXING OF RULE TAPE OF TAPE RULER - A construction for loosing prevention and position fixing of rule tape of tape ruler comprises a main housing having a handle formed at its upper end, and a wound rule tape for measurement is installed in the main housing. The free end of said rule tape is attached with a buckle ring and there is installed with a magnetic element adjacent to said buckle, so as to absorb said buckle ring be located at a fix position and prevent the generation of pulling force due to the weight of buckle ring, the rule tape then would not be loosen; in addition, there is a fixing element installed in the main housing, in measuring the distance between two objects, the fixing element is taken apart off main housing in advance, and then the fixing element is stickled into a position to be measured, afterwards, the buckle ring at the free end of rule tape is mounted onto the fixing element to fix the end of rule tape at a designated position. Thus the measurement can be achieved by only one people. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090217541 | Tape Measures - 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. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100212175 | Tape measure with speed control - A tape measure is disclosed which includes speed control device which allows the user to control the speed at which the extended tape is retracted into the housing. The housing defines a chamber and has a peripheral wall with a slot-shaped opening. A coiled tape blade within the housing is attached at it's interior end to a spring which allows automatic retraction of the tape into the housing. The speed control device is attached to the outside of the housing above the slot shaped opening. Another opening in the housing exposes the tape so that a roller controlled by pressure from the speed control device will make contact with the tape in the event the user exerts pressure on the device. Said device is unaffected by various environmental conditions such as saw dust, particulate contamination or moisture. A handle is attached to the rear end of the housing, opposite to the speed control device, to facilitate manipulation and use of the tape measure. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110258870 | TAPE MEASURE WITH SELF-REGULATING SPEED CONTROL MECHANISM - Disclosed herein is a tape measure with a self-regulating speed control mechanism. In the present invention, when a bobbin rotates, a rubber roller rotatably provided on a movable mounting plate alternately comes into contact with an inner surface of a support ring and a rubber acceleration prevention member provided on the inner surface of the support ring, so that the speed of the bobbin can be smoothly and reliably reduced. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120055038 | Tape measure carrier - A tape measure carrier for use in taking internal measurements includes a side wall and a base extending from the sidewall. The sidewall is of sufficient thickness so a tape measure chip will snugly slide down over the top of the sidewall to seat the tape measure on or close to the base. A base shelf is formed at the forward end of the base. A clear window piece is mounted to the base or sidewall so as to extend spaced over and parallel to the base shelf to form a channel therebetween. The channel is located and sized to allow free horizontal passage of the tape measure tape through the channel. A cross hair on the window piece is positioned to provide a known pre-determined distance between the cross hair and the rearmost end of the carrier. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20130047455 | TAPE MEASURE - 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. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130067759 | TAPE RULE BLADE WITH VARIABLE THICKNESS COATING - A tape rule assembly includes a housing; a reel rotatably mounted in the housing; an elongated blade wound on the reel and extendable through an opening in the housing, the blade having a distal end; a hook connected to the blade at the distal end; and a coil spring within the housing and configured to rotate the reel in the housing in a direction to wind up the blade. The elongated blade has a coating provided on at least one side thereof. The coating has a first thickness at a first portion proximate the distal end, a second thickness at a second portion of the blade that is rearward to the first portion and a third thickness at a third portion of the blade that is rearward of the second portion. The second thickness is less than the first thickness and the third thickness is less than the second thickness. | 03-21-2013 |
| 033762000 | With meter | 2 |
| 20090271999 | Multi-function tape measure - A compact, easy-to-carry multi-function tape measure to perform a variety of different jobs at home or in the field and ideally suited for use by carpenters, contractors, do-it-yourselfers, and the like. The tape measure includes a housing in which the usual pull-out measuring tape is carried. A retaining lip projects outwardly from the top of the housing. The housing has a graduated straight edge that is aligned perpendicular with the retaining lip. In use, the housing is laid on its side such that the outwardly projecting retaining lip overhangs and moves into interlocking engagement with a work surface to be cut. At the same time, the straight edge of the housing lies against the work surface to create a guide along which a marking instrument is moved for marking a cutting line on the work surface. The housing may also include the additional features of a graduated straight edge extension pivotally coupled to the straight edge, a recess for receiving a stack of peel-off note sheets on which messages are written, a finger grip, a removable scribe for marking the work surface with the cutting line, a slide-out protractor attached to and movable with the straight edge, a digital display, and a level. | 11-05-2009 |
| 033763000 | Including computing means | 1 |
| 20150308807 | Count on it - Digital Tape Measure Counter - The Count on it—digital tape measure counter is a digital tape measure with one display in three parts that incorporates a count feature. You will measure one piece then save that size. Then take the full measurement and the count number will display. It has many uses and is perfect for inventory control. | 10-29-2015 |
| 033764000 | Plural tapes | 1 |
| 20160076866 | Ratio Tape Measure - A ratio tape measure has a case, a reeling unit, a ratio wheel unit, a decurling wheel, and a tape measure unit. The case has a reeling shaft, a ratio shaft, and a decurling shaft. The ratio wheel unit has a first perimeter wheel mounted around the ratio shaft and a second perimeter wheel mounted around the ratio shaft. The decurling wheel is rotatably mounted around the decurling shaft. The tape measure unit is wound around the reeling unit and the ratio wheel unit and has a first tape and a second tape. When the first perimeter wheel and the second perimeter wheel rotate, the first tape and the second tape can be pulled out at a fixed ratio, and a user can measure two lengths at one time. | 03-17-2016 |
| 033767000 | Including brake or lock | 12 |
| 20080263885 | TAPE CAPABLE OF AUTOMATICALLY ARRESTING - A tape capable of automatically arresting is provided which includes a casing, a gauge accommodated in the casing, arresting members, and a button movably mounted on an end of the casing. A notch is defined at an end of the casing. The gauge includes a reel shaft and a scale strip spirally enlacing the reel shaft. Each arresting member includes a rod, an abutting block on an end of the rod and corresponding to a side of the reel shaft, and a resilient portion around the rod. A button includes a pressing portion received in the notch, and a rotating shaft corresponding to the pressing portion. The rotating shaft includes a first arm and a second arm in response to the abutting blocks of the arresting members. In the event the scale strip of the gauge is pulled out, the arresting members automatically limit movement of the scale strip. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080263886 | Tape measure with a self-regulating speed control mechanism - Disclosed herein is a tape measure with a self-regulating speed control mechanism. The tape measure is capable of self-regulating its speed so that the retraction speed of a blade is not too fast or slow, and does not introduce any noise to the working environment in the case where the speed of the blade is not reduced. According to the present invention, a rotary brake part is elastically biased by a second elastic member, and is brought into contact with a stationary brake part only when the rotating speed of a bobbin is very fast. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090064526 | Tape measure - A tape measure employs a generally rounded housing which receives a retractable measuring tape that is coilable within the housing and biased towards the fully coiled position. An actuator button is depressable to fix the measuring tape at a selected extended position. A clip assembly is removably attachable to the tape measure for facilitating mounting the tape measure to a belt. The end of the tape measure includes a stop member that may be configured as a hook portion defining a nail catch. The hook portion also has a rubber overmold to prevent slippage. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090300931 | Tape Measures - A tape measure having a support structure and an elongate spike mountable on the support structure. The elongate spike is moveable relative to the support structure for mounting in any selected one of two or more positions relative to the support structure. The two positions can include a position can include a position for use and a storage position. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100064540 | AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A MEASURING TAPE DEVICE - A measuring tape device with automatic locking mechanism comprises of a casing, a bobbin that is set within the casing with a spring, a coilable tape that is contained in the casing. One end of the tape is connected to the spring and is wound around the bobbin, while the other end is extended outside through an aperture that is formed at the lower end of casing, and this other end is connected to a hook member. The device also comprises of a stopper, it consists of an end that is positioned on the linear portion of tape, and an actuator that is connected to the end portion by a linkage part. The actuator is extruded outside and is settled at the surface of the casing. The device includes a hinge joint for fixating the stopper inside the casing and for allowing the stopper to rotate, and an elastic member placed between the casing and the linkage portion. The measuring tape device of present invention will lock the tape in place after the tape is extracted out from the casing, the locking mechanism of the tape is considered effective, and it has relatively low production cost, hence it is beneficial for mass production. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100299947 | BRAKE MECHANISM FOR TAPE MEASURES - A tape measuring is disclosed comprising a winding assembly having a winding handle, a support structure, the winding assembly being rotatably mounted on the support structure, a measuring tape attached to the winding assembly so as to be coilable thereon, and a brake mechanism operable on the measuring tape and/or the winding assembly to releasably brake the measuring tape. The brake mechanism is configured such that braking of the measuring tape can be released by coiling of the measuring tape onto the winding assembly using the winding handle. A brake application button is provided for applying the braking. A brake release button is also provided as another means for releasing braking in addition to the winding handle. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100325910 | MEASURING TAPE DEVICE WITH IMPROVED CARRIAGE APPARATUSES - A measuring tape device with improved carriage apparatuses of present invention comprises of a casing; a coiled measuring tape that is located inside the casing; one end of the measuring tape must be extended outside of the casing for taking measurement; a control mechanism that locks or releases the measuring tape is set on one end of the casing; and a side-clip component; the invention is characterized in that: the device has a protective element that is set at the front end of the casing, such protective element can prevent injury to user's finger during the retracting motion of the measuring tape, and the device may also be hanged onto a wall when it is not in use; the side-clip component is located at the top circumference surface of the casing, such that the side-clip can be assembled on either side of the casing to accommodate for both left-handed or right-handed users. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110138644 | Tape Measure with Utensil Holder and Tape Brake - A tape measure with a utensil holding device for holding a variety of elongated utensils for cutting, scoring, marking and scribing incorporating a quick release clamping cam and a threaded adjustment means with a substantially forceful tape brake utilizing a lever and cams to securely lock the tape at a specified measurement. The utensil holding device and tape brake are so configured as to be assembled with the parts on either side of the tape measure to accommodate individual preferences; the utensil being available on one side of the tape or the other; the tape brake lever on either side of the tape measure housing. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120131810 | DISC BRAKE FOR A TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure comprises a housing having a tape reel rotatably mounted therein. A measuring tape is at least partially coiled about the tape reel. The measuring tape is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position at least a portion of the measuring tape extends outwardly of the housing. In the retracted position the measuring tape is substantially coiled about the tape reel and disposed within the housing. A spring mechanism biases the tape reel to rotate so as move the measuring tape from the extended position to the retracted position. A disc brake mechanism applies a frictional force to the tape reel to control rotation of the tape reel. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120240423 | TAPE MEASURE WITH SELF-REGULATING SPEED CONTROL MECHANISM - Disclosed herein is a tape measure with a self-regulating speed control mechanism. In the present invention, when a bobbin rotates, a rubber roller rotatably provided on a movable mounting plate alternately comes into contact with an inner surface of a support ring and a rubber acceleration prevention member provided on the inner surface of the support ring, so that the speed of the bobbin can be smoothly and reliably reduced. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20150113821 | Marking Implement For Measuring Apparatus - A marking implement for a measuring apparatus in one example has a measuring extension with an upper surface with markings thereon and a lower surface. The marking implement in one example includes an upper clamp portion and a lower clamp portion having: a marking implement receiving device on the lower surface of the lower clamp. The marking implement in one example also has a hinge comprising the first hinge portion and second hinge portion and a clasp allowing for selective control of rotational movement of the hinge. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150362304 | ERGONOMIC MULTIFUNCTIONAL TAPE MEASURE - A multifunctional ergonomic tape measure provides a stopping mechanism within its housing body containing a retractable measuring tape which is engaged by squeezing together the housing body and a hinged arm, thereby clamping the measuring tape firmly between two friction surfaces provided by corresponding friction pads mounted in opposed facing relation on the housing body and the arm. The housing includes a duck-bill extending from the front of the body. The duck-bill has a flat, large surfaced face on the front thereof for reading measurements and for sliding along the edges of building material when making parallel lines. The tape end of the tape provides a thumb hold on its upper portion to aid the user in firmly holding both a pencil or utility knife and the tape end. The tape measure is useful for drawing a radius, to obtain inside measurements, and as a square to mark short length right angle lines. | 12-17-2015 |
| 033768000 | Including attachment | 7 |
| 20100299948 | TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure is provided capable of controlling the retracting movement and speed of a tape with a friction force. The tape measure includes a case, a reel, a spiral spring, a tape, a pivot member, a friction member and a resilient member. The reel is rotatably retained within the case. The spiral spring resiliently urges the reel to rotate in a rewinding direction. The pivot member is pivotally mounted within the case. The friction member is operably coupled to the pivot member and makes contact with the tape wound on the outer circumference of the reel, thereby applying a friction force to the tape. The resilient member resiliently biases the pivot member to rotate in such a direction as to bring the friction member into contact with the tape. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110203127 | Metal clip the pencil caddie - A metal clip molded into or used in conjunction with a standard recoil tape measure. The purpose of the clip is to hold a standard carpenters pencil which has six sides. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20130185949 | TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure includes a housing assembly having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a peripheral wall extending from the first side wall to the second side wall. The housing assembly defines a cavity, and the peripheral wall defines a bottom surface and a tape port. A measuring tape is rotatably supported by the housing. At least a portion of the measuring tape forms a spool disposed within the cavity. The measuring tape extends and retracts from the cavity through the tape port. A hook member is fixedly coupled to an end portion of the measuring tape. A first lamp is coupled to the housing assembly and is oriented to illuminate a portion of the measuring tape. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20140165414 | Tape Measure Hook Grip - A tape measure tape hook with a grip that allows extending the tape without engaging the tape hook directly. The grip may be positioned to extend beyond the tape hook in one position, and retracted by rotating, sliding, or bending such that it may be positioned behind the tape hook in a second position, so as to avoid interfering with measuring. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140352165 | TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure includes a housing arranged to substantially enclose an internal cavity, the housing defining a tape port, and a tape positioned partially within the housing, the tape including an end portion that extends through the tape port and out of the housing. A hook is coupled to the end portion and a finger guard assembly is coupled to the housing and spaced apart from the tape port. The end portion extends through an aperture in the finger guard assembly and is movable between a retracted position in which the hook abuts the finger guard assembly and an extended position in which the hook is spaced apart from the finger guard assembly. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20160061573 | TAPE RULE ASSEMBLY WITH A FLEXIBLE COVER AT OPENING IN HOUSING - Disclosed is a rule assembly having a housing, a reel rotatably mounted in the housing, an elongated blade wound on the reel and extendable through an opening in the housing, and an end hook member attached to the elongated blade. A hook portion extends downwardly below a bottom surface of the housing when the blade is in a fully retracted position. The housing has an opening having an upper portion disposed above the blade, and a flexible cover overhanging the opening to inhibit or prevent penetration of debris therein. The cover is flexed by the end hook member upon impact by force (e.g., when dropped) and permits movement of the end hook member into the opening to reduce deformation of the end hook member. Optionally, a grip cover made of elastomeric material is provided on the housing and the cover is part of the grip cover. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160069657 | Reel Ruler Structure - The present invention is related to a reel ruler structure that includes a casing, a push element pivotally installed therein with an edge extended outside, a compressing element pivotally positioned inside the casing, a linkage pivotally connected with both the push element and the compressing element for a linked movement, and an elastic element installed in between the push element and the casing so as to enable the compressing element to secure a ruler. A pressing to the push element will release the ruler for a short period of time and a relief to the push element will reset the compressing element and the push element by the elastic element. An enhancement of both convenience and safety in operating the reel ruler is thus achieved. | 03-10-2016 |
| 033769000 | Housing shape, structure or material | 10 |
| 20080301967 | TAPE MEASURE WITH MANUAL AND POWER TOOL ASSISTED REWIND HANDLE - The present invention provides an improved quick rewind tape measure having dual modes of manual and power tool assisted operation. A quick rewind tape measure is formed by rotatably placing in an outer case a reel for winding a tape, providing a handle oil the outer side of the case so that the reel can be rotated by the handle to rewind a measuring tape. The handle of the tape measure has dual modes of operation, both manual and power tool assisted. With the power tool assisted mode of operation, the measuring tape can be rewound in a high speed. Consequently, the tape measure has the advantage that an elongate measuring tape having a length of more than 10 m, particularly 50 m to 300 m can be rewound quickly. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090044419 | Tape measure housing - The invention provides a tape measure housing having resilient material located at its outersurface. The resilient material defines one or more gas-filled cavities, each of which is located on a line tangential to an outer wall of the housing between the outer wall of the housing and an outer wall of the resilient material. This provides improved shock protection. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20120167403 | Tape Measure with Sealable Cleaning Aperture - A tape measure assembly with a cleaning aperture is disclosed herein and comprises a central spool upon which a measuring tape containing linear markings is coiled and stored. A protective housing or case surrounds the central spool and allows pivotal rotation of the central spool mounted therein. A cleaning aperture is provided through the protective housing to allow access to the measuring tape and spool without disassembly of the protective housing. An easily removable plug is used to seal the cleaning aperture when not in use to preventing ingress of debris through the cleaning aperture. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120260514 | TAPE RULE HOUSING - A tape rule includes a housing comprising a first material, a reel rotatable within the housing, an axle extending within the housing about which the reel is mounted, a measuring tape wound on the reel, and a reinforcement region comprising a portion of the housing. The reinforcement region is formed from a second material having a higher impact resistance material than the first material of the housing. The second material is disposed at least at a position at which the axle joins the housing. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20130025147 | TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure includes a housing assembly having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a peripheral wall extending from the first side wall to the second side wall. A cavity is defined within the housing assembly, and the first side wall defines at least one aperture open to the cavity during use of the tape measure. The peripheral wall defines a tape port. A spool is rotatably supported in the cavity about an axis and includes at least a portion of a measuring tape. A hook member is fixedly coupled to an end portion of the measuring tape. The spool includes a retraction mechanism with an elongated coiled spring. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130025148 | TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure includes a housing assembly defining a cavity and a tape port from which to extend and retract a measuring tape. The measuring tape forms a spool rotatably coupled about an axis. A hook member is fixedly coupled to an end portion of the measuring tape. A U-shaped guard member extends from the housing assembly adjacent the tape port. The guard member is configured to engage the hook member when the measuring tape is retracted into the housing assembly. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130232806 | Tape Measure - A measuring tape of the type including a housing enclosing a coil of a resilient rule tape uncoilable to a substantially straight orientation. The housing has first and second sidewalls joined by surrounding walls extending substantially parallel to the coil axis and defining a rule-egress-ingress opening with a rule-tape free end extending therefrom. The inventive measuring tape includes a spool holding the coil of the rule tape wound thereabout and secured to a spool-supporting wall portion of the housing such that the coiled rule-tape coil is entirely removable from the housing. The rule tape has first and second sides and extends for a length which includes a break region spaced from a free end of the uncoiled rule tape. The break region includes a plurality of discrete elongate depressions spaced from one another lengthwise along the rule-tape length. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20140196301 | Apparatus For Measuring An Article - There is provided a measuring device having a pair of pivoted arms, the ends of which remote from the pivot having an associated tape. The tape is fixed to one arm and extends internally through the other arm to be wound on to a biased reel located in a housing part, the reel taking up any slack in the tape. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140310969 | Tape measure holder - A tape measure holder includes a holder body having a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, a first top portion, a second top portion, a forward-edge portion, a rearward-edge portion, a back end panel and a front strap. A securing mechanism has a first securing portion and a second securing portion connected to or integrally-formed with the first top portion and a second securing portion for interlocking the first top portion to the second top portion. The front strap extends between the forward-edge portion of the first side panel and the forward-edge portion of the second side panel and is positioned adjacent to but spaced a predefined distance from the bottom panel. The holder body is sized and configured to receive a tape measure in a snug manner with the first top portion overlapping the second top portion. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20160003602 | MEASURING TAPE WITH WEATHERPROOF SEAL - The present invention relates measuring tapes and methods for making thereof. In particular, the measuring tape of the present invention contains a wipe mechanism for cleaning the tape as it retracts into its housing. The wipe mechanism contains a top wipe and a bottom wipe for removing debris from the top and bottom surfaces of the tape, respectively, when it is retracted after use. | 01-07-2016 |
