Universal tape measure jacket with dual marking devices

A universal tape measuring system with marking means comprising:

• a) a plastic housing;
• b) a coilable tape in said plastic housing;
• c) a tape locking means on said housing for locking said coilable tape in said housing;
• d) a rubber jacket over said housing;
• e) a pair of marker housings integrated into said rubber jacket;
• f) at least one retractable marker inserted into said pair of marker housings;
• g) at least one marker position indicator on said jacket over said housing;
• h) a marker locking means connected to said tape locking means;
• and wherein
• at least one marker has a linkable means to be engaged automatically when said tape locking means is activated.

The process of measuring and marking increments of length comprising the steps of:

• a) building a housing;
• b) inserting a coilable tape in said housing;
• c) installing a tape locking means on said housing for locking said coilable tape in said housing;
• d) building a jacket slightly larger than said housing;
• e) inserting said housing in jacket;
• f) providing at least one marker housing connected to said jacket;
• g) inserting a retractable marker into said marker housing;
• h) incorporating a marker engaging means into said retractable marker;
• i) providing a marker position indicator on said jacket over said housing;
• i) incorporating a marker locking means into said marker;
• j) extending said coilable tape to a desired increment of length;
• k) engaging said tape locking means in position;
• l) aligning said tape to work piece where incremental markings are needed;
• m) engaging said marker in marking position;
• n) locking said marker in position;
• o) activating said marker momentarily;
• p) disengaging said marker when desired increments of length have been marked;
• q) unlocking said tape locking means;
• and
• r) retracting said marker and said tape for next use.