# US 11,029,136 B2 · Magnetic tape measure mount > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,029,136 B2 - Document ID: US11029136B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/282,668 - Filed: 2019-02-22 - Published: 2019-08-22 - Granted: 2021-06-08 - Earliest claimed: 2018-02-22 - Applicants: Brian Richey - Inventors: Brian Richey - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11029136B2 ## CPC - G01B 3/1071: Separate means for supporting or affixing measuring tapes - G01B 3/1041: characterised by casings - G01B 3/1048: Integrated means for affixing or holding - G01B 2003/1074: {associated with the casings} - G01B: MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS ## Abstract Systems and methods for manufacturing, implanting and using a magnetic tape measure mount to secure a tape measure or other related instrument magnetically to a user, to a user's belt, or work belt. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A magnetic tape measure mount, comprising: a housing having a magnet encompassed within the housing; a fastening device configured to fasten the housing to the tape measure; and a metal mounting plate, the magnet configured to be attached to the metal mounting plate to secure the housing and tape measure to the metal mounting plate, wherein the metal mounting plate includes a ridge at the bottom of the metal mounting plate, so that the housing is secured against the metal mounting plate and is held in place by the ridge to prevent the tape measure from being dislodged and/or rotating, wherein the ridge extends perpendicularly to the metal mounting plate, and wherein the metal mounting plate is round with a flat bottom edge. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The magnetic tape measure mount of claim 1, wherein the metal mounting plate includes a clip configured to attach the metal mounting plate to a user's waistline/belt line, or work belt. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The magnetic tape measure mount of claim 2, wherein the clip is welded or riveted to the metal mounting plate. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The magnetic tape measure mount of claim 1, wherein the ridge completely surrounds the tape measure. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The magnetic tape measure mount of claim 1, wherein the magnet has a doughnut shape. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The magnetic tape measure mount of claim 1, wherein the proximal side of the housing abuts the tape measure, and the distal side of the housing faces the metal mounting plate. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The magnetic tape measure mount of claim 1, wherein the metal mounting plate has a surface area larger than the magnet. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The magnetic tape measure mount of claim 1, wherein the fastening device is a screw. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The magnetic tape measure mount of claim 1, wherein the housing includes a washer-type shape. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The magnetic tape measure of claim 1, wherein the magnet includes enough strength to attach to the metal mounting plate during use and wear of the tape measure. ### Claim 11 A kit to retrofit an existing tape measure, the kit comprising: a housing having a magnet encompassed within the housing; a fastening device configured to fasten the housing to an existing tape measure; and a metal mounting plate, the magnet configured to be attached to the metal mounting plate to secure the housing and tape measure to the metal mounting plate, wherein the metal mounting plate includes a ridge at the bottom of the metal mounting plate, so that the housing is secured against the metal mounting plate and is held in place by the ridge to prevent the tape measure from being dislodged and/or rotating, wherein the ridge extends perpendicularly to the metal mounting plate, and wherein the metal mounting plate is round with a flat bottom edge. ### Claim 12 A magnetic tape measure mount, comprising: a first housing having a first magnet encompassed within the first housing; a fastening device configured to fasten the first housing to the tape measure, the fastening device including a metal mounting plate, the magnet configured to be attached to the metal mounting plate to secure the housing and tape measure to the metal mounting plate, wherein the metal mounting plate includes a ridge at the bottom of the metal mounting plate, so that the housing is secured against the metal mounting plate and is held in place by the ridge to prevent the tape measure from being dislodged and/or rotating, wherein the ridge extends perpendicularly to the metal mounting plate, and wherein the metal mounting plate is round with a flat bottom edge; and a belt clip assembly comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion comprising a second magnet, and wherein the first and second magnet are configured to be attracted to each other and self-center the tape measure to the second magnet. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The magnetic tape measure mount of claim 12, further comprising: an arc-shaped shroud located on an upper portion of the first housing; and a second housing for the second magnet, the second housing comprising an arc shaped tab, the arc shaped tab of substantially similar size as the arc-shaped shroud, and the arc-shaped tab forming a recess with a surface of the lower portion of the belt clip assembly, and within which a portion of the shroud can interface and interlock with. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The magnetic tape measure mount of claim 12, wherein the upper portion of the belt clip assembly is formed at an angle in regard to the lower portion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The magnetic tape measure mount of claim 12, wherein the belt clip assembly comprises a clip attached to the upper portion and configured to attach the belt clip assembly to a user's waistline/belt line or work belt. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The magnetic tape measure of claim 12, wherein the first housing is substantially cylindrical in shape, and configured to accept the first magnet within an interior portion of the first housing.