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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2010
Matthew Hunsberger, Vancouver, CA;
Rob Nielson, North Vancouver, CA;
Matthew Hunsberger, Vancouver, CA;
Rob Nielson, North Vancouver, CA;
Other;
Abstract
A tape measure comprises a housing having a tape reel rotatably mounted therein. A measuring tape is at least partially coiled about the tape reel. The measuring tape is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position at least a portion of the measuring tape extends outwardly of the housing. In the retracted position the measuring tape is substantially coiled about the tape reel and disposed within the housing. A spring mechanism biases the tape reel to rotate so as move the measuring tape from the extended position to the retracted position. A disc brake mechanism applies a frictional force to the tape reel to control rotation of the tape reel.