Robert Osborne Struble, Iii

Title: Robert Osborne Struble III: Inventor of a Reinforced Measuring-Tape Blade.

Introduction

Robert Osborne Struble III is an inventor associated with Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, and Apex Brands, Inc. His patent work addresses a practical challenge in measuring-tape design: reinforcing the blade near its end to help resist rollover.

Latest Patents

Struble is credited with 1 patent: “Reinforcement Strip for Roll-Over Resistant Measuring Tape.” The invention describes a measuring-tape blade with an end hook at one end and a reel assembly connection at the other. A reinforcement strip is applied along the blade’s longitudinal centerline near the end hook, on either the top or bottom surface. The patent describes a reinforcement-strip width of about 10% to 100% of the blade’s width and a thickness of about 50% to 300% of the blade’s thickness.

Career Highlights

The available information identifies Struble’s work with Apex Brands, Inc., and highlights his contribution to measuring-tape design through a patented reinforcement approach. The invention focuses on strengthening a selected portion of the blade near its first end.

Collaborations

Struble is associated with Apex Brands, Inc. in the provided information. No additional collaborators or co-inventors are specified.

Conclusion

Robert Osborne Struble III’s patent describes a targeted reinforcement for measuring-tape blades, reflecting an applied innovation intended to improve resistance to rollover near the end hook.