Measuring tape with attachable chalk line

Description

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a measuring tape with attachable chalk line showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a second side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view showing the chalk line and measuring tape separated for use;

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of an alternate embodiment of a measuring tape with attachable chalk line;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a second side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a side elevational view showing the chalk line and measuring tape separated for use.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D300516 April 4, 1989 Foster et al.
D314156 January 29, 1991 Doyle
1069593 August 1913 Weaver et al.
4438538 March 27, 1984 Larsen
4697349 October 6, 1987 Lee
4700489 October 20, 1987 Vasile
Foreign Patent Documents
266920 May 1990 CHX
Patent History
Patent number: D342686
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 6, 1992
Date of Patent: Dec 28, 1993
Inventor: David J. Rios (Newark, CA)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Antoine D. Davis
Attorney: Linval B. Castle
Application Number: 7/864,083