Patents by Inventor John B. Moody

John B. Moody 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).

  • Twist lock mechanism for a tape measure
    Patent number: 6308432
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for controlling the retraction and extraction of a tape or other like device. The mechanism includes a housing having a tape opening and a locking mechanism opening. A tape blade extends through the housing tape opening and has a distal end and a proximal end. The tape blade is selectively positionable between a retracted position wherein the distal end is positioned against the housing and an extended position in which the distal end is positioned distant from the housing. A tape biasing device is operatively connected to the tape blade proximal end for urging the tape blade towards the retracted position. A locking mechanism is rotatably mounted within the housing about a plane substantially orthogonal to the tape blade. The locking mechanism has an actuator extending through the locking mechanism openings and a head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Cooper Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar T. Gilliam, John B. Moody