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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 14, 2005
William C. Blackman, Raleigh, NC (US);
Christopher T. Cluff, Holly Springs, NC (US);
William C. Blackman, Raleigh, NC (US);
Christopher T. Cluff, Holly Springs, NC (US);
Cooper Brands, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A tape measure includes a novel mounting clip assembly having a distinct lever arm coupled to a base plate for movement about a pivot axis between a closed position and an open position. The lever arm has a first spring-receiving bay on a side generally facing the base plate and disposed rearward of the pivot axis. The base plate has a first fastener-receiving hole therein forward of the pivot axis, a second spring-receiving bay on a side generally facing the lever arm. A spring biases the lever arm to assume the closed position and extends from the first bay to the second bay. A centerline of a mounting hole in the base plate extends through a second hole in the lever arm when the lever arm is in the closed position. A top of a securing fastener is accessible via the second hole. Also, methods of assembly are described.