Patent ID: 7454845

Claim:
A mensuration tape for a retractable tape measure for measuring a linear dimension of an object comprising: a retractable tape member having a first tape surface, an obverse second tape surface, and a free end; an end clip having a first attachment portion moveably coupled to the tape member and a first flange extending from the first attachment portion; an intermediate clip having a second attachment portion rigidly coupled to the tape member and a second flange extending therefrom, the second flange having a flange face located one measurement unit from the free end of the tape member; a plurality of first measurement markings applied to the first tape member surface, the plurality of first measurement markings cooperatively arranged with the end clip to provide linear measurements; and a plurality of second measurement markings applied to the second tape member surface and arranged to cooperate with the intermediate clip to provide increased accuracy when taking measurements relative to the intermediate clip.