Measuring tape clip
OwnerGlenn Weberinventor
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Abstract
A tape clip apparatus for resiliently and removably installing on a measuring tape, includes a main body portion hingedly connected to an engaging portion. The engaging portion is sized to substantially overlay the main body portion. The main body portion has a window including an indicator, and at least one leg having an engaging panel. The engaging portion includes a triangular cut-out tab which is aligned with the indicator in the window in the main body portion. The engaging portion also includes a cradle for holding the measuring tape, and a resilient clip for engaging the engaging panel. The cradle holds the measuring tape such that the measuring tape is visible through the window, and the triangular cut-out tab extends away from the main body portion and the engaging portion when they are folded together.
Claims20
A tape clip apparatus for resiliently and removably installing on a measuring tape, the apparatus comprising:
- a main body portion having a flush side, the flush side being planar in profile;
- an engaging portion having a facing side, the engaging portion foldably connected to the main body portion with the facing side configured to foldably overlay the flush side of the main body portion;
- the engaging portion further comprising a triangular cut-out tab configured to extend away from the main body portion and engaging portion when folded together;
- the main body portion having a window aligned with the triangular cut-out tab;
- the facing side having at least one cradle extending therefrom, the at least one cradle configured to removably hold the measuring tape therein;
- the facing side further comprising at least one resilient clip extending therefrom;
- the main body portion further comprising at least one engaging panel for engaging the at least one resilient clip;
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- wherein the measuring tape is held by the at least one cradle between the engaging portion and the main body portion with the at least one clip engaging the at least one engaging panel, and wherein the measuring is visible through the window.
A tape clip apparatus for resiliently and removably installing on a measuring tape, the apparatus comprising:
- a main body portion having a flush side, the flush side being planar in profile;
- engaging portion having a facing side;
- a hinge connecting the main body portion and the engaging portion, with the facing side configured to overlay the flush side of the main body portion;
- the main body portion comprising a window with a pointed top, a first leg having a first engaging panel and a second leg having a second engaging panel;
- the engaging portion having a first triangular window, the first triangular window pointed to align with the pointed top;
- the facing side comprising a cradle for holding the measuring tape;
- the facing side further comprising a first resilient clip for engaging the first engaging panel, and a second resilient clip for engaging the second engaging panel;
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- wherein the cradle holds the measuring tape such that the measuring tape is visible through the window with a pointed top, and through the first triangular window of the engaging portion, when the first and second resilient clip engage first and second engaging panel, respectively.
A tape clip apparatus for resiliently and removably installing on a measuring tape, the apparatus comprising:
- a main body portion hingedly connected to an engaging portion;
- the engaging portion sized to substantially overlay the main body portion;
- the main body portion comprising a window having an indicator, and a leg having an engaging panel;
- the engaging portion having a triangular cut-out tab aligned with the indicator in the window in the main body portion;
- the engaging portion comprising a cradle for holding the measuring tape;
- the engaging portion further comprising a resilient clip for engaging the engaging panel;
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- wherein the cradle holds the measuring tape such that the measuring tape is visible through the window, and wherein the triangular cut-out tab extends away from the main body portion and the engaging portion when they are folded together.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.