Tape measure apparatus with a rotating and sliding catch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9851193
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14887784

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An improved tape measure apparatus which includes a catch that is both slidable and rotatable relative to the rule blade in a plane which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rule blade when the rule blade is extended from the tape casing. In one embodiment the catch can both rotate and slide relative to the rule blade when frictional forces exceed a predefined minimum or are within a predefined range.

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RICALDE PAULMANDEVILLE LOUISIANA 70448

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Ricalde, Paul Mandeville, US 7 125

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