Patent ID: 6691425
Filing Date: 2004-02-17
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
A tape measure, comprising:a) a housing having a bottom surface and a front surface substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface, wherein an opening is formed through a lower part of the front surface; b) a measuring tape strip defined by an inner end, an outer end and a tape portion between the inner and outer ends, wherein the tape portion together with the inner end is elastically wound within the housing to become externally released through the opening of the housing when required; c) a hook having a vertical plate defined by an inner surface and an outer surface, and a horizontal plate extending from a mid line of the inner surface of the vertical plate and defined by an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the lower surface of the horizontal plate of the hook is attachedly layered on the tape strip such that the outer end of the tape strip abuts on the mid line of the vertical plate; and d) a support upwardly extending from the upper surface of the horizontal plate to become parallel to the vertical plate.