Title: Extensible tape devices

Abstract: An extensible rollup device comprises an elongated resiliently flexible tape body having a transversely arched bias which maintains the body relatively stiffly extended until bias at one terminal portion is overcome, such terminal portion provided with a utility element which avoids interferring with extensibility and is adapted to be rolled up in the device. The utility element may comprise a hook, a claw, weight, banner, etc. At its opposite terminal portion the body may have a handle. Rollup sensitivity control, rollup timing delay and rollup stop are provided.

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Inventors: Johnson, Richard D. (Des Plaines, IL, US)

Application Number: 544328
Filing Date: 1975-01-27
Publication_date: 1976-02-24
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Primary Class(es): 43/15
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US Patent Ref:

1983202	Dec, 1934	Volz	33/137.
2610439	Sep, 1952	Nemeth	46/61.
2765535	Oct, 1956	Weber	33/137.
2995852	Aug, 1961	Szillage	43/15.
3399482	Sep, 1968	Cox	43/15.
3545124	Dec, 1970	Schwartz	46/61.

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Primary Examiner: Mancene, Louis G.
Assistant Examiner: Leach, Daniel J.
Attorney: Hill, Gross, Simpson, Van Santen, Steadman, Chiara & Simpson