公开(公告)号：US20050138829A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US11013858

申请日：2004-12-16

Applicant: James Critelli ,  William Blackman ,  Edgar Gilliam ,  Darin Duhporne ,  John Owen

Inventor： James Critelli ,  William Blackman ,  Edgar Gilliam ,  Darin Duhporne ,  John Owen

IPC: G01B3/10

CPC classification number: G01B1/00 ,  G01B3/1056 ,  G01B3/1082 ,  G01B2003/1046 ,  G01B2003/1053

Abstract: A tape measure comprises a main case having first and second sidewalls and a peripheral wall extending between the sidewalls; a flexible tape blade selectively deployable from the case; the tape blade having a generally curved cross-sectional profile when deployed from the main case and having a generally flat profile when retracted into the main case; a hook attached to a first end of the tape blade so as to be movable a distance along a longitudinal axis of the tape blade; the hook having a first section disposed generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and a second section connected thereto and disposed generally normal to the longitudinal axis, the hook having a weight factor of not more than about 0.60. The tape blade may advantageously be not more than about 1.10 inch in width and have a standout of at least 9½ feet.

Abstract translation: 卷尺包括具有第一和第二侧壁的主壳体和在侧壁之间延伸的周壁; 从壳体选择性地展开的柔性带状刀片; 带状刀片当从主壳体展开时具有大致弯曲的横截面轮廓，并且当缩回到主壳体中时具有大致平坦的轮廓; 附接到所述带状刀片的第一端以沿着所述带状刀片的纵向轴线可移动一定距离的钩; 所述钩具有大致平行于所述纵向轴线布置的第一部分和连接到所述第一部分并且大致垂直于所述纵向轴线设置的第二部分，所述钩具有不大于约0.60的重量系数。 带状刀片可以有利地不超过约1.10英寸的宽度，并具有至少9½英尺的突出。

公开(公告)号：US20080034605A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11866761

申请日：2007-10-03

Applicant: James Critelli ,  William Blackman ,  Edgar Gilliam ,  Darin Duphorne ,  John Owen

Inventor： James Critelli ,  William Blackman ,  Edgar Gilliam ,  Darin Duphorne ,  John Owen

IPC: G01B3/10

CPC classification number: G01B1/00 ,  G01B3/1056 ,  G01B3/1082 ,  G01B2003/1046 ,  G01B2003/1053

Abstract: A tape measure comprises a main case having first and second sidewalls and a peripheral wall extending between the sidewalls; a flexible tape blade selectively deployable from the case; the tape blade having a generally curved cross-sectional profile when deployed from the main case and having a generally flat profile when retracted into the main case; a hook attached to a first end of the tape blade so as to be movable a distance along a longitudinal axis of the tape blade; the hook having a first section disposed generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and a second section connected thereto and disposed generally normal to the longitudinal axis, the hook comprising titanium and having a weight factor of not more than about 0.60. The tape blade may advantageously be not more than about 1.10 inch in width and have a standout of at least 9½ feet.

Abstract translation: 卷尺包括具有第一和第二侧壁的主壳体和在侧壁之间延伸的周壁; 从壳体选择性地展开的柔性带状刀片; 带状刀片当从主壳体展开时具有大致弯曲的横截面轮廓，并且当缩回到主壳体中时具有大致平坦的轮廓; 附接到所述带状刀片的第一端以沿着所述带状刀片的纵向轴线可移动一定距离的钩; 所述钩具有大体上平行于所述纵向轴线布置的第一部分和与其连接并且大致垂直于所述纵向轴线布置的第二部分，所述钩子包括钛并且具有不大于约0.60的重量因数。 带状刀片可以有利地不超过约1.10英寸的宽度，并具有至少9½英尺的突出。

公开(公告)号：US20060288586A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11513449

申请日：2006-08-31

Applicant: James Critelli ,  Stephen Donelson

Inventor： James Critelli ,  Stephen Donelson

IPC: F41B13/02

CPC classification number: B26B5/001

Abstract: A utility knife has a blade carriage having a blade-receiving bay and moveable relative to the knife's housing to move a cutting blade disposed in the bay from a retracted position to a deployed position. A locking mechanism is operative to releasably couple the cutting blade to the carriage and may include a lock plate having an blade-engagement element and moveable by non-pivoting, generally vertical displacement between a locked position and an unlocked position. An actuator engages the locking mechanism and moves the locking mechanism from the locked position to the unlocked position. The actuator may directly contact an underside of a protrusion of the locking mechanism, may be moveably mounted on the sidewall to which the bay opens toward, may be prevented from being moved as far when the actuator is not aligned with the locking mechanism, or any combination thereof.

Abstract translation: 实用刀具有具有刀片容纳槽的刀片托架，并且相对于刀的壳体可移动，以将设置在托架中的切割刀片从缩回位置移动到展开位置。 锁定机构可操作地将切割刀片可释放地联接到托架上，并且可以包括具有刀片接合元件的锁定板，并且可以通过在锁定位置和解锁位置之间的非枢转大致垂直的位移来移动。 致动器接合锁定机构并将锁定机构从锁定位置移动到解锁位置。 或致动器可以直接接触锁定机构的突起的下侧，可以可移动地安装在隔间朝向的侧壁上，当致动器未与锁定机构对准时，致动器可能被阻止远离其移动 的组合。

公开(公告)号：US20060240195A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11456327

申请日：2006-07-10

Applicant: Edgar Gilliam ,  James Critelli

Inventor： Edgar Gilliam ,  James Critelli

IPC: B05D1/04 ,  H05B6/02

CPC classification number: C23C26/02 ,  C23C24/10 ,  G01B3/1082 ,  G01B2003/1058

Abstract: A metallic tape blade may be substantially coated with a powder and then passed through an induction unit to heat the powder and form a coating on the blade, with the blade having a concavo-convex cross-section when passing through the induction unit. Alternatively, the metallic tape blade is substantially covered with a powder consisting essentially of nylon having a particle size of 20 microns or less and then passed through an induction unit to heat the blade and form a nylon coating derived from the powder thereon. Alternatively, a nylon coating is applied to the metallic tape blade, with the coating having a thickness of not more than 0.0015 inches and an abrasion resistance according to ASTM D968-81 of at least 50 liters of sand. One or more of these aspects may be combined to form a tape blade having a protective coating thereon.

Abstract translation: 金属带刀片可以基本上涂覆有粉末，然后通过感应单元加热粉末并在刀片上形成涂层，刀片在通过感应单元时具有凹凸的横截面。 或者，金属带刀片基本上被基本上由粒径为20微米或更小的尼龙组成的粉末覆盖，然后通过感应单元加热刀片并形成由其上的粉末衍生的尼龙涂层。 或者，将尼龙涂层施加到金属带刀片上，其中涂层的厚度不大于0.0015英寸，并且根据ASTM D968-81的耐磨性为至少50升砂。 这些方面中的一个或多个可以组合以形成其上具有保护涂层的带状刀片。

公开(公告)号：US20060168834A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11050614

申请日：2005-02-02

Applicant: James Critelli ,  Edgar Gilliam

Inventor： James Critelli ,  Edgar Gilliam

IPC: B43L13/00

CPC classification number: G01B3/06

Abstract: A folding rule includes a plurality of segments having length indicating indicia thereon, including a plurality of intermediate segments having a length to thickness ratio in the range of 40:1 to 60:1; the segments pivotally connected together and pivotally moveable between a collapsed configuration wherein the segments are stacked and an extended configuration wherein the segments are linearly aligned along a measurement axis, wherein at least one intermediate segment rotates by approximately 180° with respect to an adjacent intermediate segment to move between the collapsed configuration and the extended configuration; the segments formed of a generally homogenous electrically non-conductive mixture of wood and plastic. The intermediate segments may be substantially identical except for the length indicating indicia thereon, and at least the intermediate segments may be hydrophobic and be formed of a generally homogenous mixture of wood and ABS plastic. A method of forming such folding rules is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20050252020A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-17

申请号：US10844840

申请日：2004-05-13

Applicant: James Critelli ,  Edgar Gilliam ,  Christopher Cluff ,  William Blackman ,  John Moody ,  William Bass ,  Adam Weeks ,  Stephen Donelson

Inventor： James Critelli ,  Edgar Gilliam ,  Christopher Cluff ,  William Blackman ,  John Moody ,  William Bass ,  Adam Weeks ,  Stephen Donelson

IPC: G01B3/10

CPC classification number: G01B3/1002

Abstract: A tape measure comprises a main case; a flexible non-metallic tape selectively deployable from the case; the tape comprising a matrix of a plurality of longitudinally disposed reinforcing strands and a polymer; at least a first length indicating measuring scale printed on the tape and visible to a user when the tape is deployed; the tape having a generally flat cross-sectional profile when deployed from the main case and having a width in the range of approximately ⅝ inch to approximately one inch. The tape measure may advantageously further comprise a see-through outer coating, the first length indicating measuring scale visible through the outer coating; and/or a second length indicating measuring scale printed on the tape and visible to a user when the tape is deployed. The plurality of reinforcing strands may advantageously comprise at least thirty strands of glass fiber material. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 卷尺包括主壳; 从壳体选择性地展开的柔性非金属带; 所述带包括多个纵向设置的增强线股和聚合物的基体; 至少第一长度指示打印在带上并且当带部署时对用户可见的测量刻度; 所述带在从主壳体展开时具有大致平坦的横截面轮廓，并且具有在约5/8英寸至约1英寸的范围内的宽度。 卷尺可以有利地进一步包括透视外涂层，第一长度指示通过外涂层可见的测量刻度; 和/或指示测量刻度的第二长度打印在带上并且当带部署时对用户可见。 多个增强线可以有利地包括至少三十股玻璃纤维材料。 还公开了相应的方法。