Abstract: This invention, an apparatus for forming a two-sided fiberglass tape measure with two differently colored nylon resin coatings is characterized in that both sides of a glass fiber tape measure are coated simultaneously on both sides in a single forming step with differently colored resins.

Abstract: Method of making a two-sided fiberglass tape measure with two differently colored nylon resin coatings characterized particularly in that a device is used that can coat simultaneously both sides of a fiberglass tape, both top and bottom, in a single forming step, yet producing two different colorations.

Abstract: A stopping device for tape measures, consisting of a lower housing, a locking button, a spring, a tape roller and an upper housing, arranged in such a way that when the locking button is pushed upwards, the lower part of the stopping spring is released from the outer stopping rim of the tape roller which allows the tape to be retracted automatically using the tension of the helical spring of the tape roller, and releasing the locking button allows the tension of the helical spring to return to its initial position, thereby pressing against the outer stopping rim on one side of the tape roller and providing the mechanism for stopping it.