Tape measure

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

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

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Inventors:	Wortelboer; David A. (Hales Corners, WI), Hyma; Steven W. (Milwaukee, WI), Anderson; Kyle C. (Milwaukee, WI)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Brookfield WI US
Assignee:	Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (Brookfield, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/550,859
Filed:	January 7, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D10/72
Current International Class:	1004
Field of Search:	;D10/72

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Primary Examiner: Davis; Antoine D
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.