公开(公告)号：US20070006476A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-11

申请号：US11519743

申请日：2006-09-12

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 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：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：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。

公开(公告)号：US20050028397A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10943297

申请日：2004-09-17

Applicant: William Blackman ,  James Critelli

Inventor： William Blackman ,  James Critelli

IPC: G01B3/10

CPC classification number: G01B3/1041 ,  G01B2003/1048

Abstract: A tape measure housing, and a tape measure incorporating the housing, includes a main case and an elastomeric grip element mated to the main case. The main case has first and second sidewalls and a peripheral wall extending between the sidewalls which help jointly define an internal chamber therewithin for housing the coilable tape blade. An elastomeric grip element having a perimeter edge is disposed over at least a portion of the top portion, at least a portion of the rear end portion of the case, and at least a portion of the first and second sidewalls. The outer surface of the first and second sidewalls is external recess-free proximate the perimeter edge of the grip element.

Abstract translation: 带状测量壳体和结合了壳体的卷尺包括主壳体和与主壳体配合的弹性夹持元件。 主壳体具有第一和第二侧壁和在侧壁之间延伸的周壁，其有助于在其中共同限定内部室以容纳可卷绕带状叶片。 具有周边边缘的弹性抓握元件设置在顶部的至少一部分，壳体的后端部分的至少一部分以及第一和第二侧壁的至少一部分之上。 第一和第二侧壁的外表面在手柄元件的周边边缘附近是外部无凹槽的。

公开(公告)号：US20070157472A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11329586

申请日：2006-01-11

Applicant: James Critelli

Inventor： James Critelli

IPC: B26B1/08

CPC classification number: B26B1/04 ,  B26B5/00

Abstract: A utility knife has a body comprising a blade-receiving cavity defined by first and second generally opposing walls; a retention element laterally moveable with respect to the cavity via a hole in one of the walls; an actuator moveable longitudinally relative to the cavity between a retention position and a release position; the actuator having a recess opening towards the cavity and a cam surface; wherein the hole and the recess are aligned when the actuator is in the release position and offset when the actuator is in the retention position; the actuator in the retention position causes the cam surface to engage the retention element to force the retention element to a protruding position in the cavity; the actuator in the release position allows the retention element to be withdrawn, allowing the blade to be removed. Also, a related method of assembly.

Abstract translation: 实用刀具有主体，其包括由第一和第二大致相对的壁限定的叶片容纳腔; 保持元件通过其中一个壁中的孔相对于空腔横向移动; 致动器在保持位置和释放位置之间相对于空腔纵向移动; 致动器具有朝向空腔的凹部开口和凸轮表面; 其中当所述致动器处于所述释放位置时，所述孔和所述凹部对准，并且当所述致动器处于所述保持位置时，所述凹部被偏移; 在保持位置的致动器使得凸轮表面接合保持元件，以将保持元件迫使在空腔中的突出位置; 处于释放位置的致动器允许将保持元件拉出，从而允许刀片被移除。 另外，一种相关的组装方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070044317A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11467698

申请日：2006-08-28

Applicant: James Critelli

Inventor： James Critelli

IPC: B26B13/00

CPC classification number: B26B17/02 ,  B23D29/02 ,  B23D29/023 ,  B25B7/10 ,  B25B7/12

Abstract: A manually powered cutting tool with cutting force at the cutting jaw faces that is multiplied several times by the mechanism, leading to a much higher maximum available cutting force than possible with conventional snips. The maximum magnitude of the cutting force applied to the workpiece may be much larger due to multiple stages of force multiplication present in the mechanism. The multiplication factors are established by the structural geometry built into the tool.

Abstract translation: 一种手动动力切割工具，在切割钳口面上具有切削力，该切削刀具通过机构倍增数倍，导致比传统剪刀可能的更高的最大可用切割力。 施加到工件上的切削力的最大幅度可能由于机构中存在的多个力倍增而大得多。 乘法因子由工具中内置的结构几何确定。

公开(公告)号：US20070074418A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11243197

申请日：2005-10-04

Applicant: James Critelli ,  Lin Lin

Inventor： James Critelli ,  Lin Lin

IPC: G01B3/10

CPC classification number: G01B3/1056 ,  G01B2003/1028 ,  Y10S33/01

Abstract: A magnetic end hook for a tape measure has a hook member having a mounting section extending in a first direction and a hooking section extending away from the mounting section in a second direction generally transverse to the first direction. A distinct bezel affixes to the hooking section so as to capture a magnet between the bezel and the hooking section. A magnet is disposed at least partially in a hole in the hooking section and a hole in the bezel so as to be visible from both front and rear views of the end hook. The magnet may include flanges and a fastener, such as a rivet, may secure the bezel in place. There may be a second magnet similarly situated. A tape measure and methods of assembly are also described.

Abstract translation: 用于卷尺的磁性端钩具有钩构件，该钩构件具有沿第一方向延伸的安装部分和在大致横向于第一方向的第二方向上远离安装部分延伸的钩部。 独特的挡板固定在挂钩部分上，以便在挡板和钩挂部分之间捕获磁铁。 磁体至少部分地设置在钩挂部分的孔中，并且设置在边框中的孔中，以便从端钩的前视图和后视图可见。 磁体可以包括凸缘，并且诸如铆钉的紧固件可以将挡板固定就位。 可能存在类似位置的第二磁体。 还描述了卷尺和组装方法。