Abstract: An improved stopping device for a measuring tape in a tape ruler over known tape rulers, which is structured and operates with only a simple pressing button, whereas conventional tape rulers have several parts. A pressing button 3 with an empty cavity 4, movable friction stopper 5, slit 6, protruding core bar 7, and coil spring separately form the ruler with a measuring tape 2 which is taken into the cavity through the slit and the spring is placed on the spring base plate 9. The measuring tape 2 can be stopped by the two stoppers, or released by pressing the pressing button 3.

Abstract: A stature measuring apparatus detachably mounted on a wall surface so that it may be installed only when stature is going to be measured. A fixing and holding plate 10 is releasably attached to a tape head 8 to which an end of the measuring tape is secured. A measuring tape body housing 1 has a switch button plate 7 on the bottom surface of a rectangular measuring plate 6 so that, as soon as the switch plate 7 touches the top of the head of a man, the switch plate 7 may be pressed, and a light emitting diode is lit and a melody sounds simultaneously. Then an observer can read out indicia on the measuring tape through a view window 4 without needing to be concerned about whether or not the measuring plate 6 is contacting the mans head firmly. The apparatus can be detached easily when it is not in use.

Abstract: A stopper device for tape measures is disclosed which does not make direct contact with the rule, and therefore, it does not cause erasing of the scale marks on the rule. This is achieved by providing a plurality of protrusions at regular intervals around the circumferential flange surfaces of a flanged spool winding case, and also by providing a stopper unit to be selectively engaged with and disengaged from the protrusions.