Patents by Inventor Richard J. Kearns

Richard J. Kearns 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).

  • Tape measure marking attachment
    Patent number: 5477619
    Abstract: A marking attachment for use with a tape measure. The marking attachment includes a generally cylindrically shaped housing for holding a marking utensil. A mechanism is included integral with the housing for releasably locking the marking utensil within the housing. The marking attachment further includes a mechanism extending from the housing for use as a guide to determine a desired measurement. The marking attachment housing may include a mechanism for attaching the marking attachment to a tape measure, or alternatively, the marking attachment may be formed integrally with the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Inventor: Richard J. Kearns