G01B 3/10
Measuring tapes
G01B3/10 (Measuring tapes) appears on 1,190 US grants and 940 published applications in this corpus.
Search patents in G01B- Granted patents
- 1,190
- Published applications
- 940
- Assignees
- 281
- Inventors
- 1,581
- Latest grant
- 29 Sep 2026
Filings by year
| Year | Granted patents | Published applications |
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| 1976 | 7 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 | 12 | 0 |
| 1979 | 14 | 0 |
| 1980 | 18 | 0 |
| 1981 | 14 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 16 | 0 |
| 1985 | 13 | 0 |
| 1986 | 11 | 0 |
| 1987 | 18 | 0 |
| 1988 | 11 | 0 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 28 | 0 |
| 1991 | 24 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 32 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 33 | 0 |
| 2001 | 28 | 8 |
| 2002 | 42 | 28 |
| 2003 | 32 | 38 |
| 2004 | 30 | 52 |
| 2005 | 39 | 48 |
| 2006 | 35 | 45 |
| 2007 | 38 | 46 |
| 2008 | 26 | 44 |
| 2009 | 32 | 33 |
| 2010 | 20 | 26 |
| 2011 | 17 | 16 |
| 2012 | 14 | 34 |
| 2013 | 25 | 26 |
| 2014 | 31 | 28 |
| 2015 | 23 | 39 |
| 2016 | 33 | 33 |
| 2017 | 30 | 28 |
| 2018 | 24 | 37 |
| 2019 | 35 | 44 |
| 2020 | 38 | 46 |
| 2021 | 35 | 43 |
| 2022 | 52 | 40 |
| 2023 | 39 | 48 |
| 2024 | 36 | 30 |
| 2025 | 38 | 51 |
| 2026 | 18 | 29 |
By publication year. Applications have been published since 2001. 2026 runs to 8 Oct.
Subgroups
Granted patents
- G01B 3/1084Tapes combined with arrangements for functions other than measuring lengths539
- G01B 3/1041Characterised by casings455
- G01B 3/1005Means for controlling winding or unwinding of tapes327
- G01B 3/1003Characterised by structure or material267
- G01B 3/1056Tape end arrangements239
- G01B 3/1071Separate means for supporting or affixing measuring tapes231
- G01B 3/1061Means for displaying or assisting reading of length measurement191
- G01B 2003/1058Manufacturing or assembling methodsIndexing code44
Recent patents
- Fiber art multifunctional, multitool and method for using same29 Sep 2026US 12,746,698 B2
- Tape dispenser for defining a perimeter, apparatus therefrom and methods therefor8 Sep 2026US 12,729,943 B2Shamak LLC
- Reinforcement strip for roll-over resistant measuring tape11 Aug 2026US 12,704,365 B2Apex Brands, Inc.
- Tape measure with pop out blade presentation11 Aug 2026US 12,704,366 B2Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
- Roll-over resistant measuring tape4 Aug 2026US 12,698,955 B2Apex Brands, Inc.
- Protective Tape Measure Retention Device and Method of Manufacture27 Aug 2026US 2026/0248266 A1
- Tape measure reatraction decelerator27 Aug 2026US 2026/0251431 A1Stanley Black & Decker MEA FZE
- Measuring tape for protecting end hook27 Aug 2026US 2026/0251432 A1Komelon Corporation
- Measurement Device with Graduated Markings and Light-Transmitting Slits27 Aug 2026US 2026/0251433 A1
- Tape measure and hook20 Aug 2026US 2026/0243554 A1Komelon Corporation
Most cited
By later US patents
- Magnetic tool holder131US 5,213,240 AH. Dietz & Company, Inc. · 1993
- Adjustable tape measure clip124US 5,038,985 ACooper Industries, Inc. · 1991
- Disposable layout tape86US 5,012,590 A1991
- Building construction measuring tape80US 4,149,320 A1979
- Lighted and magnetized tape measure with combination marker and clothing-attachment arm member78US 4,580,347 A1986