Tape measure that incorporates a directional marking device
AssigneeIrwin Industrial Tool Company
InventorDane Scarborough
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Abstract
A tape measure that incorporates a marking device for allowing an individual to measure and mark a wide variety of materials in a more efficient and economical manner, and for measuring and marking the beginning point of reference and the measured position point simultaneously. The tape measure has a housing, a coiled measuring tape, a tape tip, and a marker having a marking wheel mounted on an axle.
Claims5
A marking device for use with a tape measure of the type having a housing with an opening therein through which a portion of a tape having measuring indicia thereon is extendible in a first direction with the remainder of the tape being coiled in said housing, said marking device comprising:
- a marking means for applying a mark to a surface, said marking means having a length and a width, said length being longer than said width, said marking means oriented so that said length is generally perpendicular to said first direction.
A marking device for use with a tape measure of the type having a housing with an opening therein through which a portion of a tape having measuring indicia thereon is extendible in a first direction with the remainder of the tape being coiled in said housing, said marking device comprising:
- a marking means for applying a mark to a surface, said marking means having a length and a width, said length being longer than said width, said marking means oriented so that said length is generally perpendicular to said first direction, said marking means having a generally semi-circular shape.
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