One piece loop hinge
AssigneeRoe International, Inc.
InventorAlfred W. Roe
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Abstract
A loop for a tape measure consists of a one piece element having a loop portion and an integral tape connecting portion. The tape connecting portion has at least one pair of flexibly connected flaps which serve to secure the loop to the free end of a measuring tape. An integral "living" hinge connects the flap portions and the loop portion.
Claims13
A tape measure loop comprising a one piece element having a loop portion and an integral tape connecting portion, said tape connecting portion including at least a pair of flexibly connected flaps, one of said flaps having means for securing it to the free end of a measuring tape with the other flap overlying said one flap over said tape end, and an integral living hinge connected between said loop portion and one of said flaps for pivotally connecting said loop to said tape.
A tape measure loop comprising a one piece plastic element having an apertured loop, a tape connecting portion and an integral living hinge flexibly connecting said loop to said tape connecting portion;
- said tape connecting portion comprising a first flap integrally formed with said living hinge;
- said first flap having a tape end penetrating stud formed thereon.
A tape measure loop comprising a one piece plastic element having an apertured loop, a tape connecting portion and an integral living hinge flexibly connecting said loop to said tape connecting portion;
- said tape connecting portion comprising a first flap integrally formed with said living hinge;
- said apertured loop having a central opening formed therein and including an integral stake flexibly connected thereto.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.