Hugh H Dietz

US Patent:

52132404, May 25, 1993

Filed:

May 6, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/696244

Inventors:

Hugh H. Dietz - Syracuse NY
Alfred G. Tienken - Syracuse NY
Leonard A. Dems - Syracuse NY
James D. Haskins - Minoa NY
Richard F. Raymond - Camillus NY

Assignee:

H. Dietz & Company, Inc. - Syracuse NY

International Classification:

A45F 500

US Classification:

224183

Abstract:

An improved magnetic tool holder for tape measures is provided in which a spoked keeper plate is mounted on the tool to be held in the tool holder. This results in a uniform holding force around the circumference of the holder so that the tool can be securely held in the receptacle and can be readily and easily removed by application of a controlled force. The holding force can be varied by varying the number of spokes and the width of the spokes. A self-centering ring and receptacle is provided to produce an audible click when the tool is properly seated with the keeper plate in intimate contact with the magnet and pole piece.

US Patent:

D2827263, Feb 25, 1986

Filed:

Sep 28, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/536636

Inventors:

Hugh H. Dietz - Syracuse NY
Daniel S. Latham - North Syracuse NY
Alfred G. Tienken - Syracuse NY

US Classification:

D10111