ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,292,276, issued on May 6, was assigned to MUCKTAPE LLC (Skippack, Pa.).
"Measuring tape with weatherproof seal and retrofit kit" was invented by Joseph P. Zelenack Jr. (Drums, Pa.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention relates measuring tapes and methods for making thereof. In particular, the measuring tape of the present invention contains a wipe mechanism for cleaning the tape as it retracts into its housing. The wipe mechanism contains a top wipe and a bottom wipe for removing debris from the top and bottom surfaces of the tape, respectively, when it is retracted after use."
The patent was filed on June 28, 2022, under ...