Title: Tape measure hook and hook storage receptacle

Abstract: A tape measure having a molded plastic hook with a hook member pivotally mounted on a base member between a folded detented position underlying the base member and an unfolded detented position perpendicular to the base member, and a casing with a hook storage compartment for protectively storing the hook in a folded condition within the profile of the casing and having side slots for manually grasping and withdrawing the hook.

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Inventors: Rathbun, Richard H. (Oakdale, CT, US)
Hildebrandt, William J. (Simsbury, CT, US)

Application Number: 869841
Filing Date: 1978-01-16
Publication_date: 1979-08-14
Assignee: The Stanley Works (New Britain, CT)
Primary Class(es): 242/405.3 33/761, 242/397.5, 242/402, 242/580
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US Patent Ref:

1100325	Jun, 1914	Pronovost	33/137.
3141628	Jul, 1964	Evans et al.	242/84.
3611576	Oct, 1971	Quenot	33/137.

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Primary Examiner: Hornsby, Harvey C.
Assistant Examiner: Jillions, John M.
Attorney: Prutzman, Kalb, Chilton ? Alix