Patents by Inventor William C. Clontz

William C. Clontz 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 having a self-powered reel assembly
    Patent number: 7003895
    Abstract: A tape measure having a self-powered reel assembly and a housing for receiving the self-powered, reel assembly. The self-powered, reel assembly includes: a primary spool having a measuring tape wound upon the primary spool; a secondary biased spool assembly; and a coupler for connecting the primary spool to the secondary biased spool assembly for retracting the primary spool. In the preferred embodiment, the secondary biased spool assembly includes a spring spool, a spring drive spool, and a backwound spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: U.S. Tape Company, Inc.
    Inventors: George P. Harris, William C. Clontz
  • Tape measure having a self-powered reel assembly
    Publication number: 20040064961
    Abstract: A tape measure having a self-powered reel assembly and a housing for receiving the self-powered, reel assembly. The self-powered, reel assembly includes: a primary spool having a measuring tape wound upon the primary spool; a secondary biased spool assembly; and a coupler for connecting the primary spool to the secondary biased spool assembly for retracting the primary spool. In the preferred embodiment, the secondary biased spool assembly includes a spring spool having a spring drive spool and a backwound spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: George P. Harris, William C. Clontz
  • Tape measure for hand tools
    Patent number: 5119521
    Abstract: A tape measure frame assembly is provided for installation within the handle of a hand tool. The assembly includes a gearing connection between the tape and a retracting spring, which enables the assembly to be elongated in conformity with the tool handle. When the hand tool is used, the tape measure is always present when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Inventor: William C. Clontz
  • Tape measure
    Patent number: D496293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: U.S. Tape Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Clontz, George P. Harris