Patent ID: 8356419
Filing Date: 2013-01-22
Classification: G01B,G01D

Abstract:
1. A digital measuring device, comprising: a case containing components of the digital measuring device; a measuring wire extending from an opening in the case, the measuring wire extending from and retracting into the case to measure distance as a function of length of the wire extended from the case; a spool, provided in the case, winding the wire when retracted into the case; a head; attached to one end of the wire extended from the case, the head indicating an end point for measurement; a display, on the case, for displaying a digital readout of length of the measuring wire extended from the case as an indication of distance measured; and a removable head end, removably attachable to the head, the removable head end configured to indicate an end point for measurement for a particular application, wherein the removable head further comprises: a flag head having a translucent, flexible piece of material allowing the user to see through the material to indicate an end point for measurement for a particular application, wherein the flag head further comprises: a reusable stick back on the translucent, flexible piece of material to removably adhere the flag head post with reusable stick back onto a surface.