Tape measure

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D787347
  • Patent Number
    D787,347
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, January 7, 2016
    8 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, May 23, 2017
    7 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D10 72
    • CPC
    • G01B3/10
    • G01B3/1002
    • G01B3/1041
    • G01B2003/1043
    • G01B2003/1046
    • G01B2003/1048
    • G01B2003/1051
    • G01B2003/1053
    • G01B2003/1097
    • G01B3/1082
    • G01B3/1056
    • G01B3/563
    • G01B3/566
    • G01B3/1071
    • G07B3/10
  • International Classifications
    • 1004
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tape measure embodying the invention;



FIG. 2 is a front view of the tape measure of FIG. 1;



FIG. 3 is a rear view of the tape measure of FIG. 1;



FIG. 4 is a right side view of the tape measure of FIG. 1;



FIG. 5 is a left side view of the tape measure of FIG. 1;



FIG. 6 is a top view of the tape measure of FIG. 1; and,



FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the tape measure of FIG. 1.


The elements shown in broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating environment and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • We claim the ornamental design for a tape measure, as shown and described.
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