Tape measure mounting clip

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7131214
APP PUB NO 20060230627A1
SERIAL NO

11106090

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Abstract

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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.

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COOPER BRANDS INC600 TRAVIS SUITE 5800 HOUSTON TX 77002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blackman, William C Raleigh, NC 16 434
Cluff, Christopher T Holly Springs, NC 5 119

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