Tape measure with brake
Description
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a tape measure with brake showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the tape measure with brake shown in FIG. 1; the other sides not shown are identical to those disclosed in FIGS. 2-6.
The broken line showing the protruding end of the tape and a connecting clip is for illustrative purposes only.
Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
Other references
| D217835 | June 1970 | Henkels |
| D222384 | October 1971 | Cousins |
| D223288 | April 1972 | Quenot |
| 884904 | April 1908 | De Lashmutt |
| 2110210 | March 1938 | Evans |
| 3214836 | November 1965 | West |
| 3216117 | November 1965 | Stowell |
- Product Engineering Dec. 1949 p. 30 Tape bottom left on page.
Patent History
Patent number: D285909
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 14, 1983
Date of Patent: Sep 30, 1986
Assignee: Spencer Products, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Inventor: Robert D. Lamson (Seattle, WA)
Primary Examiner: Carmen H. Vales
Law Firm: Seed and Berry
Application Number: 6/532,573
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 14, 1983
Date of Patent: Sep 30, 1986
Assignee: Spencer Products, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Inventor: Robert D. Lamson (Seattle, WA)
Primary Examiner: Carmen H. Vales
Law Firm: Seed and Berry
Application Number: 6/532,573
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
With Casing, I.e., Retractable Type (D10/72)