Patents by Inventor Reginald B. Laughlin

Reginald B. Laughlin 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).

  • Wheeled mechanical measuring tape aid device
    Patent number: 6510622
    Abstract: A device attached to the tag end of a retractable measuring tape extends the range of measurement achievable, increases the ease of operation of the measuring tape over rough surfaces and betters the operator's safety of measuring elevated or angled surfaces. The measuring tape aid contains two wheels on an inner axle. The outer channels, one fixed and one moveable, each contain one half of the clamping device that will attach to the retractable measuring tape. The moveable half of the clamping device is held in place via an internal compression spring. The use of this device permits tradesmen and do-it-yourselfers the ability to extend the range of operation of most brands of retractable metal tape measures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventors: Reginald B. Laughlin, Louis N. Johnson
  • Wheeled mechanical measuring tape aid device
    Publication number: 20020129511
    Abstract: A device attached to the tag end of a retractable measuring tape extends the range of measurement achievable, increases the ease of operation of the measuring tape over rough surfaces and betters the operator's safety of measuring elevated or angled surfaces. The measuring tape aid contains two wheels on an inner axle. The outer channels, one fixed and one moveable, each contain one half of the clamping device that will attach to the retractable measuring tape. The moveable half of the clamping device is held in place via an internal compression spring. The use of this device permits tradesmen and do-it-yourselfers the ability to extend the range of operation of most brands of retractable metal tape measures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Reginald B. Laughlin, Louis N. Johnson