Invention of the week #3: Dual Option Tape Measure
This week’s featured invention is “Dual Option Tape Measure”, which was invented by Gene Stauffer and Steve Goecke. Gene and Steve have an issued US Utility patent on this invention.
It can be difficult to utilize a tape measure when measuring recessed areas, such as around door or window replacements. Workers must bend or fold a tape in order to get accurate readings when measuring inside dimensions. Trying to measure in the normal way requires the worker to add or subtract inches, which can prove time consuming, frustrating, and costly.
The Dual Option Tape Measure provides the accurate and easy measurement of nominal, inside, and recessed distances. The product is ideal for the measuring of pocket windows, drapes, curtains, trim, drywall, cabinets, closets, and other areas; the list is endless.
Anyone who utilizes a tape measure will find this product invaluable. It is perfect for workers in the construction industry as well as home hobbyists. The tape measure is designed in a manner similar to a standard tape measure and is used in much the same way. The additional features include a foldout tongue and tail. The extended tongue, body, and extended tail of the closed unit measure a total of six-inches. This will enable a user to measure easily in close quarters.
Below the tape’s regularly printed numbers is a line of numbers in red beginning with the number seven (this would be the inside or recessed reading). This allows the user to extend the tape, with the tongue and tail also extended for inside or recessed measurements beginning at six-inches. This will eliminate the need to fold or bend a tape or add or subtract.
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November 5th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
I really like this. I’ve had plenty of tape measures that show the deduct value of the body, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen one with the reading on the tape itself.
The actual body design is not to my liking, but I know that can be easily changed.
I’m also wondering where the inside read point is. Is it where it disappears in to the body of the tape measure?
On the final product, I’d definitely include a solid read point that can be easily seen in awkward positions.
Overall though, a great Idea that could sell well to interior decorators, cabinet installers, and project estimators…and however many more I’m unable to think of as I type this out !
November 9th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
ERIC,
THANK YOU FOR THE POSITIVE INPUT..WE AGREE ON TAPE BODY,READ POINT,ETC…THIS TAPE IS ACTUALLY THE THIRD PROTOTYPE USING AN EXISTING LOW COST TAPE AND BODY.THE FINAL PRODUCT SHOULD BE AN UPGRADED BODY,STRONGER TAPE AND A READ POINT DIRECTIVE AS YOU HAVE MENTIONED. WE ALSO HAVE MADE AN IMPROVED TIP.
THANK YOU,
GENE STAUFFER…CO/INVENTOR