ROBERT G MARTIN
Engineering in New Bedford, MA
License number
Massachusetts 32985
Issued Date
Jan 29, 1987
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2016
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
New Bedford, MA 02740
Professional information
Tape Measure Endpiece
US Patent:
6442863, Sep 3, 2002
Filed:
Dec 3, 1998
Appl. No.:
09/204829
Inventors:
Donald Poineau - New Bedford MA
Robert A. Martin - Acushnet MA
James Enos - East Freetown MA
Robert A. Martin - Acushnet MA
James Enos - East Freetown MA
Assignee:
T-Hook Associates - New Bedford MA
International Classification:
G01B 310
US Classification:
33758, 33755, 33760, 33768, 33770
Abstract:
An endpiece for attachment at the end of a tape measure tape. A cross curvature tape measure supports its own weight when it is extended horizontally and is held in an upright position. A perpendicular hook at the end of the tape measure tape can be used to secure the end of the tape measure tape to an edge of an object. A hook that extends above the curved surface of the tape measure tape allows measurements to be secured from below an object while maintaining the upright and self supporting position of the tape. An adhering or magnetic means attached at the end of the tape measure tape further assists in allowing measurements to be taken without causing the incidental collapse of the tape measure tape. Such an endpiece may be removably attached, and may be adapted to fit on existing tape measures.
Tape Measure Endpiece
US Patent:
6546644, Apr 15, 2003
Filed:
Aug 22, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/226964
Inventors:
Donald Poineau - New Bedford MA
Robert A. Martin - Acushnet MA
James Enos - East Freetown MA
Robert A. Martin - Acushnet MA
James Enos - East Freetown MA
Assignee:
T-Hook Associates - New Bedford MA
International Classification:
G01B 310
US Classification:
33758, 33755, 33760, 33768, 33770
Abstract:
An endpiece for attachment at the end of a tape measure tape. A cross curvature tape measure supports its own weight when it is extended horizontally and is held in an upright position. A perpendicular hook at the end of the tape measure tape can be used to secure the end of the tape measure tape to an edge of an object. A hook that extends above the curved surface of the tape measure tape allows measurements to be secured from below an object while maintaining the upright and self supporting position of the tape. An adhering or magnetic means attached at the end of the tape measure tape further assists in allowing measurements to be taken without causing the incidental collapse of the tape measure tape. Such an endpiece may be removably attached, and may be adapted to fit on existing tape measures.