Patent ID: 7845093
Filing Date: 2010-12-07
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
1. A tape measure apparatus, comprising: a tape measure housing having a front wall portion defining a rule blade aperture; a rule blade retractably stored in the tape measure housing through the rule blade aperture and extending from the rule blade aperture when in use, the rule blade having graduated indicia markings along the rule blade; an end-piece attached to the rule blade, the end-piece having a first tab parallel to the rule blade, the first tab having an aperture defined through the tab at an end of the rule blade, the aperture being adapted for receiving a marking instrument to mark and scribe a workpiece, the end-piece having a second tab extending perpendicular to both the rule blade and the first tab, the second tab being securely affixed at one end to the first tab and having a blade slot defined therein adapted for receiving and supporting a blade; and a protective shield guide having a protective shield plate, a guide, and a hinge pivotally attaching the shield plate to the guide, the guide being slidable on the rule blade and the shield plate pivoting between a position parallel to the blade when not in use, and a position perpendicular to the guide for shielding a user's fingers when in use.