ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,416,481, issued on Sept. 16.
"Construction marking device" was invented by Cody Johnson (San Diego).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A marking tool configured to selectively couple to a tape measure may include a magnet, and an applicator comprising a marking surface for producing a mark of defined size and shape, the applicator configured to carry a colorant. A marking tool may include a coupling component attached to the applicator, wherein the coupling component comprises a cavity sized and shaped to receive the magnet; and a recess sized and shaped to receive a portion of a tape measure including a metal hook of the tape measure."
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