Patent ID: 9188418
Filing Date: 2015-11-17
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
1. A slide element for a tape measure comprising: a body configured to slidably engage a tape of a tape measure, a portion of the body including a channel for receiving a corresponding protrusion of the tape measure housing for selective locking engagement with a portion of a housing of the tape measure, whereby the slide element is prevented from moving relative to the tape measure housing when the slide element is in locking engagement with the tape measure housing, the body including an internal passage configured to receive a portion of a tape of the tape measure, at least a portion of the body being translucent or transparent, whereby markings on the tape of the tape measure received in the internal passage are visible through the at least a portion of the body; and a first holder attached to a first portion of the body, the first holder including a receiving passage configured to receive a marking implement therein.