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US Patent 8056849 Braking mechanism and tape cartridge for tape measure

Patent 8056849 was granted and assigned to Black & Decker on November, 2011 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Current Assignee
Black & Decker
Black & Decker
Patent Jurisdiction
United States Patent and Trademark Office
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Patent Number
8056849
Date of Patent
November 15, 2011
Patent Application Number
11355421
Date Filed
February 16, 2006
Patent Citations Received
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US Patent 11913779 Measuring tape with transverse locating aperture
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Patent Primary Examiner
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William A. Rivera
Patent abstract

The invention relates to a braking mechanism and tape cartridge for a tape measure. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the tape measure includes a housing, a fixed cylindrical surface located in the housing, a reel supported in the housing for rotation, and at least one braking mechanism located on the reel. The braking mechanism includes a flyweight, a spring, and a rail. The spring and rail allow the flyweight to move between a first position, in which the flyweight is not in contact with the fixed cylindrical surface, and a second position, in which the flyweight is in contact with the fixed cylindrical surface. In another aspect, a tape cartridge is provided that includes two sidewalls and a cylindrical wall, which define a container. The tape cartridge is adapted to support a tape assembly therein, and may be mounted in the tape measure housing.

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