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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2025
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2023
Applicant:
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Brookfield, WI (US);
Inventor:
Jonathan F. Vitas, Muskego, WI (US);
Assignee:
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Brookfield, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01B 3/1005 (2020.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01B 3/1005 (2013.01); G01B 2003/103 (2013.01);
Abstract
A tool, such as a tape measure, including a spring-based retraction system is shown. The retraction system includes a spiral spring that is located outside of and adjacent to a tape reel about which a tape blade is wound. This arrangement provides for a decreased housing height which improves the ability to grip and handle the tape measure.