Patents by Inventor Eric States

Eric States has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5577329
    Abstract: An improved attaching device for releasably attaching a marking device to a tape measure having a tape measure housing containing a measuring tape, said attaching device comprising a marker retaining arm pivotally mounted on said device and movable between a marking position engageable with a surface to be marked adjacent said measuring tape and a storage position located in a position which is compatible with insertion of said housing into a workbelt pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Inventor: Eric States