Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Kyle C Anderson

David Andrew Wortelboer

Steven W Hyma

Abhijeet A Khangar

Jonathan F Vitas

Collin J Nelson

Joseph M DeBaker

Christopher S Hoppe

Aaron S Blumenthal

Mark W Cors

Grant T Squiers

A tool, such as a tape measure, including a spring-based retraction system is shown. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to decrease the size occupied by the spring within the tape measure housing, which consequently reduces tape measure housing size providing a more compact tape measure. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to control retraction of the tape measure in a manner that reduces whip or otherwise controls tape blade retraction. Some retraction system embodiments utilize a reduction gear train, and others utilize a compression spring and a transmission system that converts rotational movement of the tape reel to axial movement, which compresses the spring.

Tape measure with compact retraction system

Tape measure

A screwdriver comprises a handle including a butt and a shank extending from the handle and including a tip. The butt includes a first indicating element having a shape corresponding to the tip and a plurality of second indicating elements arranged around the first indicating element. Each of the second indicating elements has the shape.

Screwdriver

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Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Kyle C Anderson