Tape-measure using and holder assembly

Abstract

An improved tape-measure using and holding assembly (10) that includes a tape measuring cavity (24) and an adjacent implement cavity (26). Into the cavity (24) is inserted and held a conventional tape measure (50) that includes a tape-release, slide-lock (52) and a spring-biased measuring tape (54). Into the cavity (26) may be inserted a variety of pencils, pens and other small implements used in the trade. The assembly (10) which is integrally and preferably made of a hard impact plastic has a right section (14) that includes a tape-release slot (14E) through which projects the tape-release slide-lock (52) and a tape-measure opening (14F) through which the measuring tape (54) maybe extended and retracted to allow tape measurements to be made while the tape measure (50) is securely held within the cavity (24). On the back surface of the back section (18) of the assembly (10), is located a pair of protrusions (181) having belt slots (18J) through which is inserted a waist belt. The assembly (10) features a light assembly (34) attached above the tape measuring opening (14F). When the light assembly (34) is activated, by pressing on a momentary-on switch (34F) located on a housing attached to the front section (14), a housing battery causes a light bulb (34B) to illuminate to allow the tape markings to be easily read in low-light areas.

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