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Tape measure with combination wheeled directional controlling device and marker

a technology of directional control device and tape measure, which is applied in the field of tape measure, can solve the problems of damage or harm to other objects, the size and complexity of the procedure required to complete the task of measuring and marking materials accurately, and the number of procedures required to complete the task of measuring and marking materials

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-01
SCARBOROUGH DANE
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Benefits of technology

Enables efficient, accurate, and versatile measurement and marking with minimal maintenance, preventing inaccuracies and damage, while maintaining a compact and user-friendly design.

Problems solved by technology

One problem with many of these conventional measuring devices is the number of procedures required to complete the task of measuring and marking materials accurately.
Such use can require additional digital manipulation of the tape measure, and due to the contact of the locking mechanism to the blade, can cause the tape measure blade to shift from the desired position thereby causing inaccuracies.
Other problems with conventional measuring devices are their size and complexity.
Furthermore, if the tip of the marking instrument is exposed, it can cause damage or harm to other objects, or it can be damaged itself.

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[0024] While the invention is susceptible of various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments thereof have been shown in the drawings and will be described below in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0025] Many different types and embodiments of marking devices are disclosed in my other patents and patent applications, including U.S. Pat. No. 6,698,104 titled TAPE MEASURE THAT INCORPORATES A MARKING DEVICE which issued on Mar. 2, 2004, U.S. Pat. No. 6,701,635 titled TAPE MEASURE THAT INCORPORATES A MARKING DEVICE which issued on Mar. 9, 2004, U.S. Pat. No. 6,637,125 titled DUAL BASED TAPE MEASURE which issued on Oct. 28, 2003, U.S. Pat. No. 6,701,636 titled TAPE MEASURE THA...

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Abstract

A marking tape measure having a marking applicator, which is selectively engageable, adjacent this applicator being a wheel or other directional guide for guiding the applicator generally perpendicular to the direction the tape measure's tape blade extends from the tape measure's case.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to tape measures and more particularly to marking tape measures. [0003] 2. Background Information [0004] Various forms and types of measuring devices are known to the prior art. One particular type of measuring device is known as a “tape measure.” Tape measures typically comprise a flexible tape resiliently coiled within a housing. The tape is normally printed with incremental measuring marks for measuring distances. In use, the flexible tape is uncoiled and extended from the housing and placed on a surface to be measured. Distances can then be marked with a separate marking tool, such as a pencil, directly onto the surface measured. [0005] Numerous devices incorporating marking tools inside and outside the tape measure housing are known in the prior art. These include devices that are affixed to existing tape measure housings, for instance, the self-adhesive scoring attachmen...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G01B3/10
CPCG01B2003/1046G01B2003/1089G01B3/1084G01B3/1089G01B3/1046G01B3/10
Inventor SCARBOROUGH, DANE
Owner SCARBOROUGH DANE