Marking Implement For Measuring Apparatus

摘要

A marking implement for a measuring apparatus in one example has a measuring extension with an upper surface with markings thereon and a lower surface. The marking implement in one example includes an upper clamp portion and a lower clamp portion having: a marking implement receiving device on the lower surface of the lower clamp. The marking implement in one example also has a hinge comprising the first hinge portion and second hinge portion and a clasp allowing for selective control of rotational movement of the hinge.

主权项

1. A marking implement for a measuring apparatus having a housing, a retracting and coiling measuring tape having an upper surface with markings thereon and a lower surface, a tape locking mechanism; where the marking implement comprises:
a. an upper clamp portion comprising:
i. a vertically upper surface facing away from the measuring tape;ii. a vertically lower surface in contact with the upper surface of the measuring tape;iii. a first hinge portion one lateral side of the upper clamp portion;iv. a first latch portion laterally opposing the first hinge portion; b. a lower clamp portion comprising:
i. a vertically upper surface in contact with the lower surface of the measuring tape;ii. a vertically lower surface facing away from the measuring tape;iii. a marking implement receiving device on the lower surface of the lower clamp;iv. a second hinge portion on one lateral side;v. a second latch portion laterally opposing the second hinge portion; c. a hinge comprising the first hinge portion and second hinge portion providing rotational movement between the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion; and d. a clasp comprising the first latch portion and second latch portion allowing for selective control of rotational movement between the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion.