Patent ID: 7370433
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
1. A selectively attachable device for recording audio data in conjunction with a tape measure, wherein the tape measure has a top side, a first side comprising a clip, and a second side opposite the first side, the device comprising: a. a housing having two protrusions extending from an edge of the housing and adapted to substantially cover the top side of the tape measure and to at least partially cover the first side and the second side of the tape measure; b. a recorder in association with said housing for recording audible data while operating the tape measure; c. a rewind element in association with said recorder for rewinding back said recorded audible data; d. a playback element in association with said recorder for playing back said recorded audible data; and e. a rod disposed in generally parallel relationship relative to the edge of the housing and being interposed between the two protrusions, such that the rod is disposed away from the edge of the housing and adapted for passing the clip of the tape measure therethrough and form a mating relationship therewith.