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Tape measuring device

CA 1287972 C · Owner: Legare, Marcel · Inventors: Legare, Marcel

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The present invention relates to a tape measuring device comprising a graduated tape wound into a housing on which is mounted a holder for a marking device such as a pen or pencil. The holder comprises an arm hingedly mounted to the housing of the tape measuring device and defining a seat for receiving the pen or pencil such that the marking tip of the pen or pencil extends adjacent a longitudinal edge of the graduated tape when the latter is pulled from the housing.

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  • Granted August 27, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 27, 2008.
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FiledNovember 17, 1987
GrantedAugust 27, 1991
Term endedAugust 27, 2008
Patent numberCA 1287972 C
Classification (IPC)G01B3/10

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedNov 17, 1987Patent grantedAug 27, 1991Term endedAug 27, 2008

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