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Class 242
WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING
Class Definition:
Class 242 includes and is limited to:
(A) A process or apparatus for progressively winding
elongated flexible material more than 360 deg. about an axis
of a take-up of restricted length, as in: (l) Unwinding and
rewinding an information-bearing carrier associated with a
nominal work station such as that found in a magnetic
recorder/player, film projector, or camera; (2) Forming an
indefinite length of running material in loops to form a
bundle of coils solely by wrapping or winding the material
about a form (i.e., exclusive of the use of a die or other
shaping device); (3) Unidirectional winding and unwinding
(i.e., simultaneously winding and unwinding material while
turning in a single direction); (4) Reeling (i.e.,
repetitively winding and unwinding the same material); and
(5) Winding by use of machine or implement for: (a)
permanently winding material directly onto a core having
distinct ends to create a composite article exclusively by
winding; (b) winding material, usually strand, in a helical
or random manner to form a storage coil for subsequent
unwinding; or (c) winding material, usually web, in a
convolute manner to form a storage coil for subsequent
unwinding;
(B) A storage coil formed exclusively by such a winding
process or apparatus;
(C) A process or apparatus limited to unwinding material from
a storage coil;
(D) A process or apparatus for tensioning (i.e., applying or
regulating longitudinal stress in a running material of
indeterminate or indefinite length);
(E) A process or apparatus for guiding (i.e., establishing or
confining the path of movement of a running material of
indeterminate or indefinite length); or
(F) A subcombination peculiar to winding, unwinding,
tensioning, or guiding, such as a spool, spindle, mandrel, or
dispenser.
(1) Note. A process is placed with the apparatus for its
practice.
(2) Note. Class 242 provides for a "coil holder" whose
structural significance is generally concentric to a coil
axis to support wound material and includes a spool, spindle,
mandrel, dispenser, or container with a specific coil
support. There is a natural similarity between a coil holder,
reeling device, winding machine, and unwinding machine.
For example, a support rack from which a stock material coil
is unwound, even with a rewinding handle to rewind surplus
material, should be placed with coil holder because of
primary, overall similarity of structure and function.
Similarly, a coil support for dispensing material by simply
pulling on a free material end is placed with coil holder
unless the coil support includes additional significant
unwinding structure expressly provided for as an unwinding
machine. Examples of such additional structure provided for
as an unwinding machine are means for attachment of a
material to a preceding material, a mobile unwinding station,
supply replenishment structure, reserve coil storage, a
material end separator, a detector, indicator, or control, a
drive, an unwinding limit, or a specific unwinding
guide/guard.
(3) Note. Class 242 does not provide for a process or
apparatus for: (a) Winding onto articles of indefinite
length, such as a hose conductor or other elongated member
without distinct ends; (b) Winding of a line having a
detachable load except when placement or storage of the line
in a coiled state clearly establishes a precedent to Class
242 as in the case of: (1) a fishing reel, seatbelt reel, or
similar reeling device, and (2) a component of a reeling
device such as a drum, material distributing guide, etc.; (c)
Unwinding combined with cutting, tearing, perforating, etc.
(4) Note. A tensioner or guide claimed in terms of a
composition of material or treatment with no significant
tensioner or guide structure will be classified with the
appropriate material or material treatment class.
(5) Note. FIgure eight winding on a support is considered
winding proper for Class 242 if it forms at least one
complete cycle or figure eight on the support.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
STRUCTURE OF CLASS 242
See References to the Current Class, below, for a list of
related subclass groups of Class 242.
Subclasses 118 - 159, 163 through 178, and 222 have not been
screened for hierarchical priority within Class 242, and
should be carefully reviewed to assure a complete search of
the prior art particularly with a search relating to: (a)
unidirectional winding and unwinding, (b) tension control or
brake, (c) unwinding machine, (d) coil holder, or (e) guide.
LINES BETWEEN CLASSES 83, 225, AND 242
Class 83 and related Class 225 take unwinding and cutting,
severing or breaking, whereas Class 242 takes a similar
operation accompanied by winding.
LINE BETWEEN CLASS 182 AND CLASS 254
Reeling devices in Class 182 are generally of the type
provided for in a Class 254 hoist because they accept a
load.
LINE BETWEEN CLASS 206 AND CLASS 242
A coiled material enclosed in a box or covering sheath can be
provided for in Class 206 (e.g., subclasses 389+), if the
disclosure indicates that either: (a) the coil is separated
from the receptacle or package for winding or unwinding, or
(b) the sheath about the coil is punctured to permit
unwinding. However, Class 242, subclasses 588+ would be more
appropriate if either: (a) the material is unwound from the
coil while in the receptacle, or (b) if a formed unwinding
aperture indicates a capacity for use of the package contents
without destroying the package. Note particularly Class 206,
subclasses 53 through 55, 225 through 227, 389+, and 574.
LINE BETWEEN CLASS 211 AND CLASS 242
See Class 211, Supports: Racks, particularly subclasses: (a)
1.52+ for a power-operated article support adapted to be
repositioned relative to a loading station, which article
support may be analogous to a coil or core so positioned in
Class 242, subclasses 533+ and 558+; (b) 44 for a rack for a
bolt or card of wound material that may be removed for
unwinding; and (c) 119.15 for a line tightener that may be
analogous to Class 242, subclasses 388.2+ for a similarly
functioning structure.
LINE BETWEEN CLASS 224 AND CLASS 242
See Class 224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 162 for
a support constructed to be borne by a living being which is
particularly analogous to Class 242, subclass 404.1.
LINE BETWEEN CLASS 226 AND CLASS 242
See Class 226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length,
which may include a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up
coil (e.g., less than a support for such a coil or a
cooperative relationship between a tension or exhaust
detector and reel driving or reel stopping means, etc.),
subclasses 168+ for orbitally traveling material-engaging
surface(s), subclass 195 for means to retard material
movement or subclass 196.1 for a passive guide combined with
a material feeder. Class 242 currently provides for a
"strand tensioning device" in subclasses 147+, a "strand
guide" in subclasses 157+, a "tension control or brake" in
subclasses 410+, and a "material guide or guard" in
subclasses 615+ which conflict with Class 226 subclasses 168+
and 195. Plans are underway to resolve this conflict by
making Class 242 subclasses 157+, 410+, and 615+ the residual
location for their respective features, with Class 226
subclasses 168+ and 195+ being limited to their respective
features combined with a material feeder. This has already
been resolved for Class 226 subclass 196.1.
LINE BETWEEN CLASS 360 AND CLASS 242
Class 360 provides for claimed information erasure prevention
means (other than a nominally recited pin or filler), details
of a single recording element (e.g., a multitrack transducing
head), means to extract a loop of tape from the cartridge and
transfer the loop about a named transducer head, a plurality
of elements peculiar to a recorder (e.g., alternately
engageable record and erase heads), or structure peculiar to
a recorder completely remote from winding, tensioning, or
guiding (e.g., signal volume control). Search Class 242 for
unwinding/rewinding drives, and subcombinations such as
cartridge/cassette structure and related perfecting feature;
e.g., position retainers, brakes, brake release devices, door
structures, pinch rollers, guide components,
cartridge/cassette housing construction and material having a
specific composition, hardness, thermal property, electrical
property, antistatic property, etc., particularly subclasses
324+ for unwinding and rewinding an information convertible
carrier and 335+ for guiding, unwinding, or rewinding a
carrier stored in a cartridge/cassette.
RELATED SUBCLASS GROUPS OF CLASS 242
References to the Current Class, below, represents a list of
related subclass groups of Class 242. An asterisk denotes a
position variation from the actual position in the present,
interim schedule.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
159 through 178, WOUND STORAGE PACKAGES
324 through 358.1, UNWINDING AND REWINDING A MACHINE
CONVERTIBLE INFORMATION BEARING CARRIER (E.G., MAGNETIC TAPE
OR PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM)
360 through 363, LOOP FORMING
364 through 364.3, UNIDIRECTIONAL WINDING AND UNWINDING
47.01 through 47.13, *Unidirectionally moving (cordage)
coils
370 REELING DEVICE
223 through 323, Fishing rod reel
371 through 385.4, Spring-powered reel
386 through 407.1, General use reel
410 through 423.2, TENSION CONTROL OR BRAKE
147 through 156.2, *Strand tension device
430 through 448.1, COMPOSITE
470 and 471, HELICAL OR RANDOM WINDING MACHINE
*16 through 46.8, *Spoolers, bobbin or cop winding
*47, 48 through 53 *Cordage winding
520 through 548.4 CONVOLUTE WINDING MACHINE (E.G., FABRIC)
550 through 566, UNWINDING MACHINE
570 through 614.1, COIL HOLDER OR SUPPORT
118 through 146, *Strand spools and holders
222 *Card, board, or form
615 through 615.4, GUIDE OR GUARD
157 through 158.5, *Strand guide or distributor
899 MISCELLANEOUS
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, for a specified
plumbing fixture that may be combined with winding or reeling
structure, for example, in subclasses: (a) 243.1 for a rolled
package of toilet seat covers; (b) 300.1 and 244.1+ for a
dispenser of toilet tissue or seat covers combined with a
flush closet; and (c) 502 for a pool accessory having a
specific rolled pool cover.
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, 151 for a winding,
unwinding, or reeling device for positioning running material
with respect to a specified fluid treatment process or
apparatus.
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, for a winding,
unwinding, or reeling device combined with a specified brush
or other cleaning device designed to clean material as it is
wound or unwound (e.g., 256.5 and digest 13).
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, coreless winding of a group
of textile fibers prior to the formation of the fibers into a
twisted strand, in contrast with Class 242, which provides
for winding such a fiber around a spindle or spool.
Particularly note subclasses: (a) 149 for depositing a
specific sliver (strand of loose, untwisted fibers) onto an
article or facsimile article, and (b) 159 for depositing a
specified sliver into an open can.
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., for a specified clasp
combined with a coiled tethering line in 3 (e.g., a tethered
pen), and subclasses 115+ for a fixture for holding cord or
rope.
26, Textiles: Cloth Finishing, 71 for cloth finishing that
may include a guide structure.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, for textile operations that may
include or be analogous to winding, tensioning, or guiding,
particularly subclasses: (a) 141 for a specific textile
fabric splicer; (b) 176 for winding or unwinding a warp
thread sheet (group of parallel threads); (c) 194 for
tensioning combined with warp preparation or handling; and
(d) 195 for traversing (distributing) combined with warp
preparation.
29, Metal Working, which may combine winding, tensioning, or
guiding of elongated flexible material with additional
manufacturing such as shaping or assembly, particularly
subclasses: (a) 25.41+ for making a condenser that may
include winding or unwinding; (b) subclass 452 for
prestressing or tensioning a static or running filament or
strand in a manufacturing operation; (c) subclasses 596, 598,
605, and 618 for making an electrical device that includes a
manufacturing operation in addition to winding; (d)
subclasses 732+ for motor/generator winding apparatus
combined with additional manufacturing apparatus; (e)
subclass 780 for assembly of parts to running length of a
workpiece by orbital member, which may include wrapping; (f)
subclass 806 for assembly apparatus for a film or tape
cartridge; and (g) subclass 894 for a process for making a
wheellike element, which may be analogous to formation of a
spool or winding drum.
30, Cutlery, subclass 127 for a twine guide combined with a
specified cutter.
33, Geometrical Instruments, for instruments that may include
reeling apparatus as a component of a specifically claimed
geometrical instrument such as a measuring tape. Class 242
provides for a nominal recitation of elongated geometrical
instruments such as a tape, line, or typical display. Note
particularly subclass 393, 413+, 713+, 754, and 761+ for a
reeling device combined with a specific straight edge cord
(chalk line) or flexible distance measuring element (e.g.,
measuring tape).
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, subclass
117, 118, and 153, which may include a reeling device or
guide for handling strand or web subjected to a specified
Class 34 art process or apparatus.
38, Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing, particularly subclass
102.21 for a winding device using supply and take-up spools
between which cloth is stretched (e.g., to smooth fabric
quilting).
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, particularly subclass
116, 117, 347, 348, 385+, 470+, 483, 514+, 518+, and 529 for
an unwinding/rewinding or reeling device combined with a
specific register, file, or changing exhibitor. Specifying
either a detail of the exhibited medium, or a structure to
display or project the medium (e.g., light source, mirror,
etc.), justifies placement in Class 40; however, a specified
intended use will not bar placement in Class 242. Subclasses
341+ for a copyholder where the copy is advanced relative to
a static guide by manual force applied directly to the copy,
or to guide or advance material relative to a viewing locus;
or an indicator (e.g., line guide or pointer) relative to the
copy and a support therefor.
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, for a process
and apparatus particularly designed for capturing fish that
may involve a winding or guiding device as a component,
particularly subclasses: (a) 8, for net handling apparatus;
(b) 20, 21, 25, 26.1, 42.28+, and 57.3, for a reeling device
combined with specified apparatus useful in capturing fish
(e.g., an angling rod, "downrigger", or "trotline" hook
holder); and (c) 24, for a line guide mounted on a specified
angling rod. Placement in Class 43 generally requires that
the winding, tensioning, or guiding device be specifically
limited to fishing, trapping, etc. For example, a
"downrigger" (trolling depth device) can be properly
considered a reeling apparatus with a guide boom to position
the line until line-carried equipment, a boat mounting, bait
positioning, measuring, or sampling equipment is specified in
a claim.
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), particularly
subclass 108 for a device for unwinding strand, web, or
connected sections specified as a building component
material. However, Class 242 can accept either: (a) winding
or unwinding material used in preliminary fabrication of a
building component where the material is defined as a typical
elongated material, or (b) prestressing a pipe or vessel by
simply wrapping a tensioned cable around a body to reinforce
same.
53, Package Making, particularly subclass 430 and 118+ for
winding package contents, and subclasses 409, 587, 588, and
203+ for forming or covering a package that may include
winding.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, particularly
subclasses: (a) 58.67+, 71, 78, 92, 98, 99, 303, 305, and 313
for a helical winding/unwinding device that additionally
provides a twisting or related function, and (b) 3 through 18
for wrapping elongated material onto an indefinite-length
core by equipment and/or a process similar to lathe-type
winding of a short article found in Class 242. The
fundamental distinction between Class 57 and Class 242 in
covering or winding articles is that Class 57 provides for
winding an article (core) of indefinite length or any length
with twisting, whereas Class 242 winding is limited to an
article or core of definite (relatively short) length (i.e.,
with distinct, spaced ends).
65, Glass Manufacturing, subclass 10.1 for winding combined
with a specified glass-making operation or subclasses 182.1+
for a fluid support means for an article or preform.
66, Textiles: Knitting, particularly subclass 126, 130, 146,
151, and 158 for a strand control device (e.g., a guide or
tensioner), in a specified knitting process or apparatus.
68, Textiles: Fluid Treating Apparatus, subclass 198 for a
hollow coil holder associated with fluid treatment means.
72, Metal Deforming, appropriate subclasses, particularly
135+, 146+, 183, 288, and 289 for coiling elongated metallic
material that additionally bends the metal beyond its elastic
limit. With respect to winding, Class 242 and Class 72
contain patents where a material being worked is disclosed as
being held to a mandrel or core and wound thereon due to the
interaction of (a) a force rotating the core and (b) a force
restraining the material to movement along a course
substantially tangential to the surface of the core or the
wound product. A patent disclosing such a force applied to
metal and claiming use of a deflector closely adjacent to the
core will be placed originally in Class 72 unless the
specification clearly teaches that the metal is not deformed
beyond its elastic limit. Patents disclosing such forces
applied to metal, wherein the restraining force is claimed as
means, remote from the core for retarding movement of the
work (tensioning) will be placed originally in Class 242
unless the disclosure positively stresses deformation of the
metal. With respect to unwinding, a patent wherein metal is
unwound from a coil will be placed originally in Class 72
only if a claimed disclosure positively teaches deformation
or stress beyond the elastic limit, as by the use of a
deflector or tensioning means.
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly subclasses:
(a) 22+ for mechanical movements of general application that
may be appropriate to or a subcombination of a
winding/unwinding machine or reeling device (e.g., for
distributing material being wound); (b) 543+ for a general
purpose handle; and (c) 575+ for a pawl and ratchet device of
general use. Generally, Class 74 provides for a generic
gearing arrangement or mechanical movement subcombination
that can include a component of a winding or reeling device,
such as a means to index a core or guide of a winding or
reeling device so long as the actual winding output is not
specifically required. However, an exception exists for
handles and one-way devices expressly provided for in Class
242.
76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making, subclass 81.4 for a
spring-biased strop retractor in a specified tool/implement
making machine or process.
82, Turning, particularly subclass 169 for an expandable
mandrel for a turning lathe that may grip a workpiece in a
manner similar to a winding machine supporting a take-up
mandrel.
83, Cutting, particularly 78, 102+, 302, 426+, 909, 920+,
937, 949, and 950 for cutting material unwound from a coiled
supply as well as cutting in general. (See Lines to Other
Classes and Within This Class for the lines between Classes
83, 225, and 242.)
84, Music, particularly 122, 132, 133, and 150 for a
winding/unwinding device combined with specific music
technology (e.g., particular sheet structure or tracking
board).
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making, subclass
31 and 59 for a winding device or tensioning means combined
with specific Class 87 technology.
100, Presses, particularly subclass 12, 13+, 76, and 79 for a
specified press that may include either: (a) applying a
binder or covering subject to be wrapped, tensioned, or
guided, or (b) utilizing a binder or cover from a supply that
can be coiled.
101, Printing, for convolute winding or unwinding combined
with structure peculiar to printing (e.g., a printer head or
antismut device).
111, Planting, subclass 44 and 45 for a reeling device used
with a special line adapted to actuate a planting drill
seeder at selected intervals.
112, Sewing, for winding, tensioning, or guiding combined
with a specified sewing process or apparatus; particularly
136 for a work manipulating guide, subclasses 254+ for
thread tensioning, subclasses 261 for a guard, subclasses 279
for bobbin winding, or subclasses 302 for a thread guiding or
handling means.
114, Ships, subclass 254 for a line storage reel for a
towing cable in ship structure.
116, Signals and Indicators, particularly subclass 305 for a
specific alarm or indicator without specified detail of a
winding, unwinding, tensioning, or guiding structure.
118, Coating Apparatus, subclass 33 for tensioning, and
subclasses 229 and 235 for winding/unwinding combined with a
specified coating means.
119, Animal Husbandry, subclass 794 and 796 for a reeling
device for a specific animal tethering line, collar, harness,
or the like.
137, Fluid Handling, particularly 355.16 for a hose reel
combined with a specified connection between a fluid supply
and a hose.
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, appropriate subclasses for
details of pipe structure that may bear upon a winding method
or apparatus by which the pipe was made.
139, Textiles: Weaving, for a cloth-weaving process or
apparatus, particularly subclasses: (a) 200, 201, and 212+
for a tension-regulating means to control the weft (filling
or transverse yarn of a woven fabric, and (b) 304+ for a
fabric take-up that may include winding.
140, Wireworking, for a process or apparatus for operating on
wire usually involving by disclosure bending the wire beyond
its elastic limit, particularly subclass 71.5, 92.1, 92.2,
and 124 for winding material, usually wire, disclosed as
being wound on an intermediate form for subsequent removal as
a convolution or bundle of convolutions to form an article
(e.g., stator, armature, or light filament). However, when
winding into a storage coil from which the wire is to be
subsequently unwound it is necessary that a claim specify
that the wire is bent beyond its elastic limit or subject to
some other wireworking action.
144, Woodworking, subclass 14 for apparatus for making a
spool from wood or similar material, and subclass 268 for a
coiling former for wood bending.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
for: (a) winding an article such as a ball or pipe claimed in
combination with the use of a bonding agent, and (b) bonding
the ends of material together to provide a continuous
material that may be used in a winding or unwinding process
in general. However, Class 242 provides for: (a) winding
similar articles even those disclosed with bonding so long as
the bonding is unclaimed, and (b) joining ends of unwinding
material together including joining by bonding when such
joining is claimed in combination with manipulation of an
expiring or fresh supply coil. Note particularly, subclasses:
(a) 51+ for a process of covering an electrical conductor;
(b) 143 for a process of helically winding and bonding a
wire to reinforce a flexible tube; (c) subclasses 169+ for a
process of winding and bonding a stressed web into a laminae;
(d) subclasses 180+ for a process of winding and bonding a
filamentary material to form an article; (e) subclasses 184+
for a process of winding and bonding a web or sheet; (f)
subclasses 405.1+ for apparatus for bonding combined with
feeding; (g) subclass 422 for apparatus for winding tire
bead; (h) subclasses 425+ for apparatus for progressive
helical winding material combined with bonding; (i)
subclasses 443+ for winding or wrapping apparatus used to
wind and bond material to articles (e.g., balls); and (j)
subclasses 504+ for apparatus for end-to-end splicing of web
materials.
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
particularly subclass 55, 120+, 170+, and 238+, especially
subclasses 252, 263, 266, 307, 309, 313+, 319+, and 383+ for
winding and unwinding to position specified retractable
closure structure or related panels.
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, 118 and 283+ for a
process using interfelted fibers in a liquid suspension to
form a web wound or wrapped upon itself.
178, Telegraphy, subclass 42 for guide or feeding structure
combined with a specified recorder or printer of a telegraph
system.
180, Motor Vehicles, subclass 7.5 for a vehicle-mounted
towing winch, and subclasses 268+ for a reeling device for a
seatbelt or harness combined with a controller that is a
component of a motor vehicle (e.g., an ignition switch).
182, Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, particularly 73, 231+,
and 237 for a reeling device for positioning a specified body
harness or supple escape device (e.g., a rope ladder), for
use as a fire escape frequently combined with an unwinding
control or brake. (See Lines With Other Classes and Within
This Class for the line between Class 182 and Class 254.)
185, Motors: Spring, Weight, and Animal Powered, 27 for a
weight motor and subclasses 37+ for a spring motor as a
subcombination or of general use.
187, Elevator, Industrial Lift Truck, or Stationary Lift for
Vehicle, 254 for a winding or traction drum in combination
with elevator structure.
188, Brakes, for details of a brake, per se, or in
generalized combinations, particularly 65.1 for a brake
specifically adapted to completely halt the movement of a
strand, and 82.1+ for a one-way brake.
191, Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles, 12 and 91 for a
reeling device combined with a windable conductor and means
providing electrical connection through the conductor to a
vehicle.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, for a detail of a
power-stop, clutch-brake combination, or clutch, per se, or
in general use.
198, Conveyors: Power-Driven, 813 for an endless belt
conveyor tensioner.
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, particularly
subclasses: (a) 61.13+ for a specific switch designed for
operation in response to a condition in either a running
length of material or a spool or guide associated with the
material, and (b) 61.58 for a switch designed to be
associated with a seatbelt.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, particularly 387.1 and
389+ for a packaged coil of wound material in which the
disclosure indicates that winding, or more frequently
unwinding, occurs with either: (a) the coil disassociated
from a particular receptacle or package (e.g., box, storage
tube, bag, or binder), or (b) a cover, wrapper, band, or
other packaging material where a pay-out aperture seal is
destroyed (irreversibly modified) as a prerequisite to
winding or unwinding. A coiled material enclosed in a box or
covering sheath can be provided for in Class 206 (e.g.,
subclasses 389+), if the disclosure indicates that either:
(a) the coil is separated from the receptacle or package for
winding or unwinding, or (b) the sheath about the coil is
punctured to permit unwinding. (See Lines With Other Classes
and Within This Class for discussion of the line between
Class 206 and Class 242.)
211, Supports: Racks, particularly subclasses: (a) 1.52+ for
a power-operated article support adapted to be repositioned
relative to a loading station; (b) 44 for a rack for a bolt
or card of wound material that may be removed for unwinding;
and (c) 119.15 for a line tightener. See Lines With Other
Classes and Within This Class for a discussion of the line
between Class 211 and Class 242.
220, Receptacles, for a receptacle detail that may be
analogous to a tape or film cartridge provided for in Class
242.
223, Apparel Apparatus, 106 for a stand, rack, or other
holder particularly designed to hold a sewing accessory that
may include a thread spool.
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 162 for a
support constructed to be borne by a living being. See Lines
With Other Classes and Within This Class, for the line
between Class 224 and Class 242.
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, for unwinding with
subsequent severing, Class 225 severing being limited to
tearing or breaking. Class 242 provides the reverse, namely,
severing with subsequent winding. Note particularly subclass
10, 23+, 34+, 51, 53, 56+, 63+, 76, 88, and 106 of Class
225.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.), 168 for orbitally traveling
material-engaging surface(s), subclass 195 for means to
retard material movement or subclass 196.1 for a passive
guide combined with a material feeder. (See Lines With Other
Classes and Within This Class for a discussion of the line
between Class 226 and Class 242.)
235, Registers, particularly subclass 5 and 475+ for an
unwinding coil (e.g., tape), combined with register
structure.
239, Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, particularly
subclass 34, 52, 195+, 736, and 745 for a reeling device
combined with a specified fluid coupling to a fluid
distribution system.
244, Aeronautics, subclass 122 for a reeling device for a
seatbelt combined with specified aeronautic construction, and
subclass 155 for a kite with a tether line reel.
248, Supports, particularly subclass 75, 266, 329, 330.1, and
492 for a reeling device combined with certain specified
supports (e.g., a support for a hose, shade rod, cord spool,
or picture or mirror).
249, Static Molds, 178 and 184+ for expandable cores in a
molding process or apparatus.
250, Radiant Energy, for details of items and components used
in radiant energy apparatus such as a photocell or photocell
circuit that may be useful in winding, unwinding, or tension
controls.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly 264 for a hoist or winch provided with a
control, motor, transmission, brake, clutch, or the like to
haul or elevate a disconnectable load, and subclasses 389+
for a guide for a load bearing cable.
267, Spring Devices, for details of a spring, per se, and of
general use.
271, Sheet Feeding or Delivering, for details of feeding or
aligning material that may be appropriate to winding,
unwinding or guiding.
273, Amusement Devices: Games, Dig. 21 for a reeling device
used, for example, in combination with a tethered ball.
279, Chucks or Sockets, particularly 2.01 for an expandable
work grasping device that may be rotatable for purposes other
than winding material for storage.
280, Land Vehicles, particularly 47.131 for details of
wheelbarrow or hand truck structure of general use that may
be appropriate to supporting reeling structure or servicing
winding or unwinding equipment, subclass 480.1 for a reeling
device to retract a tow line into a specified vehicle
structure, and subclasses 290 and 807 for a reeling device to
retract seatbelt or harness combined with specified land
vehicle structure.
289, Knots and Knot Tying, particularly subclasses 13-15
for a cord holder or guide combined with knot tying
apparatus.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, particularly
137 for details of an article carrier of general use adapted
to be gripped and carried by hand.
297, Chairs and Seats, particularly 221 for a cover
dispenser peculiar to a chair, and 475+ for a reeling device
for a seatbelt or other restraint incorporated with specified
seat structure.
303, Fluid-Pressure and Analogous Brake Systems, for details
of brakes and speed regulating means of general use.
307, Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems, for
details of electrical control systems.
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, particularly
179, 254+, and 261+ for details of a wound motor or generator
component.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, particularly subclass 34.6
and 34.8+ for particular cabinet structure designed for
rolled material. A cabinet which includes specific housing
construction details and is adaptable to general use support
or containment as well as winding can be classified as an
original in Class 312.
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, particularly
subclass 6 and 7 for a tension-maintaining system in general
use, and subclasses 362+ for an electrically controlled brake
of general use.
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, for details of a
measuring system using an electrical property that impacts a
detector, stop control of a winding, unwinding, or tensioning
process or apparatus, particularly subclasses: (a) 207.11+
for length of material measurement; (b) 209 for stress in
material measurement; (c) 546 through 549 for a certain
electrical article fault detector; and (d) 600+ for impedance
and related measurement.
334, Tuners, particularly subclass 38 for a tuner that
includes winding/unwinding means, and subclasses 71 and 75
for a tuner detail that may impact the process or apparatus
used to originally make the tuner by winding.
335, Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets,
and Electromagnets, particularly 209 for details of a
magnetic article frequently made by winding that may impact
the process or apparatus by which the article was wound.
336, Inductor Devices, for details of an inductive article
frequently made by winding that may impact the process or
apparatus by which the article is made, particularly
subclasses: (a) 15, which may include winding or unwinding,
and (b) 192, 199+, 213, 225+, and 234 for coil structure.
338, Electrical Resistors, for details of an electrical
article frequently made by winding that may impact the
process or apparatus by which the article is made,
particularly subclasses: (a) 79 for a mechanically variable
resistor that includes winding or unwinding, and (b) 296+
for a helical or wound resistor element.
340, Communications: Electrical, for details of a signal,
alarm, or other indicator that may be responsive to a
condition significant to winding/unwinding or tension,
particularly subclasses: (a) 665+ for a stress or force
actuated indicator, and (b) 675 and 677 for an indicator
actuated in response to web or strand movement.
343, Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, especially
subclass 877 and 903 for a particularly specified antenna
wound onto a reeling device.
346, Recorders, particularly subclass 24 and 136 for a
winding or reeling device in combination with a particularly
specified recorder (e.g., a wound scale moved past a recorder
inking pen).
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, for winding and unwinding in
combination with particularly specified optical or motion
picture structure. Class 242 is established to collect
technology centered on refinements of winding, unwinding,
tensioning, and guiding to discourage parallel development of
winding/unwinding technology in each of several special
technologies based on a nominal work station. Accordingly,
Class 242 provides for inventions in winding and unwinding
for motion picture apparatus where an element such as a lens,
gate, shutter or equivalent motion picture structure is named
as a part of the winding or reeling path. However, a
recitation in a claim of either: (a) details of a single
motion picture element (e.g., a multilens focus station), or
(b) a plurality of motion picture elements recited that would
establish an optical or mechanical cooperation between the
plurality of elements (e.g., a feed claw fore and aft of a
lens) or structure completely remote from the film winding
path (e.g., a humidifier) will bar original placement in
Class 242. Search this class, particularly subclasses: (a) 72
through 78 for a film cartridge with specified projector
related construction; (b) subclass 124, 128, and 156 for
winding/unwinding structure with particular projector
structure; (c) subclasses 173 through 175 for film feed
structure in a projector; (d) subclass 224 for a film guide
of a projector; and (e) subclass 243 for a film support in a
projector.
355, Photocopying, for material unwinding, feeding or guiding
in combination with specified photocopy apparatus.
356, Optics: Measuring and Testing, particularly 238.1 for
a detector or stop combined with optical measuring or
inspection.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval, for
winding or guiding of a magnetic medium in combination with
claimed magnetic recording or reproducing apparatus (i.e.,
transducing head details or closely related structure that
impact the transducing function unique to this art). (See
Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class for the line
between Class 360 and Class 242.)
362, Illumination, particularly subclass 258, 387, and 407
for a reeling device for an electrical conductor combined
with a light source.
378, X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices, 182 for a sheet
film cassette combined with a specified X-ray or gamma ray
device.
384, Bearings, various subclasses for a specified bearing for
structure that may include a positively claimed winding,
unwinding, tensioning, or guiding element up to a detail
where the element is positively, structurally limited to a
winding device distinct from a generalized spindle, roller or
the like.
385, Optical Waveguides, 100 for a particular filament
construction of an optical waveguide cable.
396, Photography, for particular camera structure and film
treating apparatus that may include a film support, guide,
feed, or wind/unwind device. Class 242 provides for such
structure in which a camera structure or fluid treatment
component is nominally recited (e.g., any one of a film
winding/rewinding means, feeder, guide rails, supply/take-up
stations, or container), but does not provide for multiple,
dissimilar camera structures or components or a single,
specific component. Search this class, subclasses: (a) 284+
and 387+ for film winding or feeding in specified camera
structure; (b) 511+ for a detachable or removable filmholder
for particular camera structure; and (c) 585, 599+, 612+,
642+, 645, and 649 for winding related structure combined
with film treating apparatus.
399, Electrophotography, subclass 165 for alignment or
tensioning a photoconductive belt and subclasses 361+ for
document handling (e.g., feeding, delivering, or guiding
originals or copies within an electrophotos:graphic device),
particularly subclasses 375 and 384 for continuous roll or
fanfold.
400, Typewriting Machines, for the combination of a
typewriter and winding/unwinding, tensioning, or guiding
component, particularly subclasses: (a) 242, 512, 609+, and
613+ for mounting means for a spool or roll; (b) 248, for a
ribbon guide combined with specified typewriter structure;
and (c) 578+ for a web feeding mechanism combined with
specified typewriter structure.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, for winding,
tensioning, or guiding combined with specified coating means
(e.g., subclass 13 for a paper dispenser combined with a
specific writing implement).
402, Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of
Sheet, subclass 10 for a reeling device for applying tension
to a pliant sheet retainer (e.g., a strap).
414, Material or Article Handling, subclass 24.6 for a hay
bale unrolling device, and subclasses 910 through 912 for
details of material handling apparatus that may be
appropriate to core and coil loading.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating:
Apparatus, for forming an article by molding, particularly
subclass 802 for cable or tube splicing and Dig. 7 for coil
forming.
427, Coating Processes, particularly subclass 116 for a
process for coating a coil or winding and subclasses 171+ for
coating combined with stretching or tensioning.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, for materials
suitable for numerous winding, tensioning, and guiding
applications. In a situation where a guide structure is
defined basically in terms of the material from which it is
composed, the guide should be originally classified in the
appropriate material class. Note subclass 694 and 695 for
specific recording media and Cross-Reference Art Collection
906 relating to a roll or coil.
433, Dentistry, subclass 78 for a retractable hose in a
specified dental storage cabinet.
434, Education and Demonstration, subclass 412 for a
reel-mounted sheet having an erasable surface.
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, 23 for a reeling
device used to tether a specified buoy.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, particularly 30 for a
tethered aircraft that may include a reeling device.
451, Abrading, subclass 183 for a reeling apparatus used to
draw a workpiece to a specified associated abrading station.
462, Books, Strip, and Leaves for Manifolding, for strip
material joining or separating that may be combined with
winding, unwinding, tensioning, or guiding.
464, Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible
Couplings for Rotary Shafts, 160 for a slip coupling in
general use, and numerous subclasses directed to a rotary
shaft, support, and connection of general use that may be
analogous to a winding spindle.
473, Games Using Tangible Projectile, 139 for a reeling
device used in combination with a tethered golf ball,
subclasses 423+ for a practice or training device involving a
tethered projectile which may include a reeling device, and
subclasses 575+ for a tethered projectile which may include a
reeling device.
474, Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components,
47 for a pulley having expansible rim means or pulleys
having alternately useable, nestable rims; subclasses 101+
for means for adjusting belt tension or for shifting belt,
pulley, or guide roll; subclass 140 for a belt guide having a
surface in sliding contact with belt; or subclasses 166+ for
a friction drive pulley or guide roll.
492, Roll or Roller, particularly subclass 4, 5, 21, and 22+
for a roll or roller guide of general use.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other
Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, particularly 297, 299+,
and 303+ for winding or wrapping of a specified sheet or web
to manufacture a container or tube.
700, Data Processing: Generic Control Systems or Specific
Applications, particularly subclass 126 and subclasses
213-244 for article handling and distribution that may
include winding.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
118
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Miscellaneous bobbins, cop tubes, or other cores upon which
silk, thread, cord, twine, wire, or other cordage may be
wound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
159 for a wound strand package including a core.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
68, Textiles: Fluid Treating Apparatus, particularly
subclass 189 and 198 for wound package holders permitting
axial fluid access.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 389.
335, Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets,
and Electromagnets, 220, appropriate subclasses, among these
include spools usually of magnetic material to support coils
for electromagnets of the lifting, traction and related
types.
336, Inductor Devices, subclass 185 and 208 for coil
supports for plural coil and single coil windings
respectively, for inductive devices. In addition,
appropriate subclasses of Class 336 include supports of
magnetic material for inductive devices.
338, Electrical Resistors, subclass 321 for resistance
element cores and frames.
400, Typewriting Machines, subclass 583.4 for typewriter
ribbon spools.
492, Roll or Roller, for a roll, per se, not elsewhere
provided for, and see the notes thereunder.
Subclass:
118.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Cop-tubes in
which the periphery of the tube is perforated or is otherwise
provided with substantial open areas in the tube
circumference along its length.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing: Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, subclass 117 for other
perforated tubes.
68, Textiles: Fluid Treating Apparatus, subclass 198 for
other perforated tubes.
Subclass:
118.11
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118.1. Devices in
which the periphery is also yieldable whereby the tube may be
circumferentially compressed.
Subclass:
118.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Cop-tubes in
which the periphery of the tube is yieldable whereby the tube
may be circumferentially compressed.
Subclass:
118.3
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Winding cores
including a tubular stem, shell or the like, adapted to be
supported on a spindle or other holder and on which cops or
masses of thread are wound.
(1) Note. Included in this and indented subclasses are
stems having no flanges and stems having one flange.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.4 for tubes having two flanges.
Subclass:
118.31
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118.3. Winding
cores including means to strengthen the tube structurally.
Subclass:
118.32
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118.3. Winding
cores including claimed recitation of the material or
substance of which the core or head is manufactured.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.7 for material of which two-headed spools are made.
Subclass:
118.4
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Winding cores
including two flanges or rims, one such flange at each end of
the tube.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.3 for single-headed tubes.
Subclass:
118.41
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118.4. Winding
cores including at least two flanged spools secured together
flange-to-flange or end-to-end for common rotation about the
axis of the joined spool.
Subclass:
118.5
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118.4. Devices
which are in the form of warp beams having heads or flanges,
one at each end of said beam, and including means to
adjustably position at least one of said flanges
longitudinally along the beam.
Subclass:
118.6
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118.4. Devices in
which the heads or flanges are secured to the tube.
(1) Note. Included herein are devices in which the securing
means include threaded bolts.
Subclass:
118.61
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118.6. Devices in
which each flange includes at least one axial projection
having a diameter equal to or less than the internal diameter
of the tube, wherein the flange projection is thrust into the
end of the tube.
(1) Note. The axial projection may be integral with or
secured to the flange.
Subclass:
118.62
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118.61. Devices in
which the flange projection and the end of the cop-tube are
provided with complementary screw threads.
Subclass:
118.7
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118.4. Devices
including claimed recitation of the material or substance of
which the core or heads is manufactured.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.32 for material of which cop-tubes are made.
Subclass:
118.8
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Devices under 118.7 in which the core and/or heads are
manufactured using thin or sheet-like material.
Subclass:
125
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Bobbins or spools provided with devices for holding or
securing the end of the thread or for guiding it during
unwinding and not otherwise classifiable.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
579 for devices adapted to hold the inner ends of webs to
winding cores, drums, or reels.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 389.
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, 63 for spools having a
thread cutter attachment which also acts to clamp the
thread.
Subclass:
125.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Devices
including means to fasten the end of a strand to the spool.
Subclass:
125.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 125.1. Devices in
which the end fastened is the outer end of the wound strand.
Subclass:
125.3
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This subclass is indented under subclass 125.2. Devices
which are attached to a spool and include a guide to permit
unwinding of the strand.
Subclass:
127
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Devices for holding skeins. Usually a plurality of rolls or
bobbins or equivalent devices that hold the skein in
longitudinally extended or skein form.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 388 for a
nonspooled filamentary package.
Subclass:
128
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Devices having revoluble guides or fliers rotated by pulling
on the thread, cord, rope, etc., thereby unwinding it from
the spool, bobbin, or reel, which is usually stationary or
non-revoluble.
Subclass:
129
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Devices or forms other than reels, bobbins, spool structures,
or twine-holders for holding a coil upon which the material
may be wound or from which it may be unwound.
Subclass:
129.1
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices which retract a free end of a strand or web, so as to
present the free end in position for use.
Subclass:
129.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129.1. Devices in
which the strand or web is guided for retraction of its free
end by an element, which element is connected to a swingable
arm.
Subclass:
129.3
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129.1. Devices in
which the strand or web is unwound from a spool or reel
rotating in an unwinding direction, and including means to
reverse the direction of rotation of the spool or reel.
(1) Note. Included herein are devices in which the strand
or web material is wound around a roller auxiliary to the
supply spool, which roller is located intermediate the supply
spool and the free end of said material and rotates in one
direction as said material is taken from the supply spool,
and including means for reversing the direction of said
roller.
Subclass:
129.4
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129.1. Devices in
which the strand or web is threaded through a guide means,
and including a weight connected to move said guide.
Subclass:
129.5
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices for supporting or holding a strand package of any
type.
Subclass:
129.51
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129.5. Devices in
which a spool is supported at its ends by axially aligned,
opposite stub shafts separated from each other and connected
to arms secured to a base.
(1) Note. Included herein are devices in which the stub
shafts are connected to a rod which rod extends through the
spool.
Subclass:
129.53
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129.51. Devices
which include a guide means for the strand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125 129.62 and 129.72, for other strand guides.
Subclass:
129.6
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129.5. Devices in
which a spool is rotatable on or with a shaft, which shaft is
secured or journaled at both ends in a base.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
129.7 for other spindles with flanges thereon.
Subclass:
129.62
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129.6. Devices
which include a guide means for the strand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125 129.53 and 129.72, for other strand guides.
Subclass:
129.7
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129.5. Devices in
which a bobbin is supported on a spindle-shaft, and including
means connected to the shaft for holding the bobbin against
shifting axially of the shaft.
(1) Note. Included herein are devices which are mounted on
a shaft but are movable relatively to said shaft.
Subclass:
129.71
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129.7. Devices in
which a spool is supported on a spindle shaft, which shaft is
deformed or otherwise inherently capable of inhibiting axial
shift of said spool along said shaft.
Subclass:
129.72
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129.7. Devices
which include strand guiding means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125 129.53 and 129.62, for other strand guides.
Subclass:
129.8
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129.5. Devices
including means for retarding rotation of a spool or means
acting on a strand retarding lengthwise movement of a
strand.
Subclass:
130
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Miscellaneous devices for holding bobbins and spools, usually
elements of or attachments for machines, but excluding those
particularly adapted to sewing-machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
112, Sewing, subclass 231 and 232 for shuttle-bobbin
holders.
Subclass:
130.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Devices in
which a bobbin is formed as the frustum of a cone and said
bobbin is connected to a shaft by connecting means carried by
said shaft complementary to the conical shape of said
bobbin.
Subclass:
130.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Devices in
which a bobbin is supported by means located above the
bobbin, and including a vertical axle fixed to a portion of a
machine in which the bobbin is used, a bobbin holder
depending from, concentric with and rotatable on said axle,
and means on said bobbin holder securing said bobbin to said
holder.
Subclass:
130.3
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This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Devices
including a support with a plurality of spaced, parallel
projections affixed to said support, said projections serving
as stationary storage spindles for a plurality of bobbins.
Subclass:
130.4
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This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Devices
including a bobbin spindle which is long axially and thin
radially.
Subclass:
131
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Devices for holding a plurality of bobbin structures in
suitable arrangement or position to enable the threads to be
drawn off without interference.
Subclass:
131.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Devices for
holding a plurality of bobbins in a manner particularly
adapted for unwinding strand material from a bobbin to a warp
beam.
Subclass:
132
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Holders for bobbins forming troughs, cradles, or similar
receptacles affording a protection to the bobbin and thread.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
112, Sewing, subclass 231 and 232 for spool and bobbin
holders specific to sewing-machines.
139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 198.
Subclass:
134
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Devices not otherwise classifiable for holding bobbins or
spools and adapted for general use, particularly domestic, or
in connection with apparel apparatus and excluding such as
are more particularly adapted for use with machines for
making textiles or for spinning.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
130 for bobbin-holders specially adapted for use in textile
machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclasses 106-109 for
spool-holders combined with other sewing-implement holders.
Subclass:
136
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Spool-holders provided with clamps, hooks, pins, or other
devices by which they may be attached to the person or other
support.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclasses 106-109 for holders for
a plurality of sewing implements provided with carrier
attachments.
Subclass:
137
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Spool-holders comprising a box or other form of receptacle
specially adapted to receive spools to permit unwinding the
thread.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclasses 106-109.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 45 and 72+.
Subclass:
137.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Devices in
which a spool of strand material is enclosed in a case,
including a perforation in said case through which the strand
material is led for unwinding of the strand.
Subclass:
138
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Receptacles for holding a single spool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
112, Sewing, subclass 231 and 232.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 63.3 for
antiseptic ligatures and subclasses 389+ for a receptacle for
wound material or a package of wound material.
Subclass:
139
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Spool-holders comprising a base, pedestal, or equivalent
provided with pins, spindles, or other devices for supporting
spools.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclasses 106-109 for spool and
implement stands.
Subclass:
140
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Devices with or without thread guides, such as caps or disks,
for preventing the thread from running above or below the
heads or ends of the spool, thereby avoiding the winding of
the thread around the spool spindle or its entanglement
therewith. Includes guides particularly adapted to spool or
twine holders.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
157 for guides, per se.
Subclass:
141
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Miscellaneous devices not otherwise classifiable for holding
a ball or mass of twine or cordage material to facilitate
unwinding, prevent snarling, and present the twine end in
position for handling.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, 50 and 59.1.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 50.
Subclass:
146
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Twine-holders comprising a casing, box, cage, or other type
of receptacle to confine the twine ball or within which the
ball is rotatably or loosely mounted or held.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 for receptacle-mounted spool holders.
Subclass:
147
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Miscellaneous tension devices for winding apparatus not
otherwise classifiable and miscellaneous tension devices of
general application to cordage material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
128
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
56, Harvesters, subclass 450.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, 106.
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 146.
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making, 56 and
61.
111, Planting, subclass 49.
112, Sewing, subclass 254.
139, Textiles: Weaving, 212.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclass 195
for devices for placing tension on material of indeterminate
length.
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, 6 for electrical
motive power systems which are effective to control the
tension on running material solely by appropriate control of
an electric motor.
474, Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components,
particularly 101 for a tension adjuster used in an endless
belt power transmission.
Subclass:
148
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Alarm or indicator mechanism combined with or specially
adapted for use with tension devices.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
340, Communications: Electrical, subclass 668 for
electrical automatic tension responsive indicating systems.
Subclass:
149
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Tension devices in which a member thereof is held in
frictional engagement with the cordage material employed, as
thread, to regulate the tension of the same. Generally two
cooperating members are provided, between which the material
to be tensioned is passed.
Subclass:
150
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Tension clamps comprising a pair of rotary disks between
which the material passes.
Subclass:
151
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Includes friction-clamps in which one or both clamp members
are provided with a rotary roller to engage and tension the
material.
Subclass:
152
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Roller clamps having a roller provided with surface
corrugations or flutes parallel with the axis of the roller.
These flutes may form teeth to cooperate with those of a
similarly formed roller, thus providing a tortuous course for
the material.
Subclass:
152.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Devices in
which a ball clamps the strand against a socket.
Subclass:
153
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Tension devices in which the material is forced to move over
a deflected path, the extent of which produces the tension.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
152 for fluted roller tension clamps producing a tortuous
course.
155 for wheel tensions producing a tortuous course.
Subclass:
154
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Tortuous-course tension devices in which the path of the
material may be varied to change or adjust the tension.
Subclass:
155
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Tension devices in which a rotary pulley, wheel, or disk is
employed and around which the cordage or other material is
passed. The contact face or groove of the wheel may be
provided with means for producing a sinuous or deflected path
for the material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
474, Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components,
particularly 101 for tension adjusters for an endless power
transmission belt wherein the tension adjusters may comprise
an idler pulley or guide roll.
492, Roll or Roller, for a roll, per se, not elsewhere
provided for, and see the notes thereunder.
Subclass:
156
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Tension devices comprising friction brakes, shoes, springs,
or adjustable bearing devices for regulating the rotation of
the reel or bobbin, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
132 for tension-brake devices in combination with bobbin
supporters.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
56, Harvesters, subclass 450.
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making, subclass
61.
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, 291
for brakes and stops applied to rollers for flexible and
portable panels, particularly subclasses 298+ for friction
type.
188, Brakes, subclasses 68-85.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, 15.
Subclass:
156.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Devices in
which the brake is applied to the periphery of the material.
Subclass:
156.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Devices which
include braking means responsive to speed, tension, package
size, etc., and applied to a disc other than the spool.
Subclass:
157
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Devices not otherwise classifiable for directing the material
to be wound to the reel drum or bobbin or miscellaneous
guides for winding machines, excepting guides and guards for
fabrics or webs and spool-holders.
(.5) Note. Where the device or guide is claimed with no
significant guide structure but merely in terms of the
composition or material of which it is composed, it will be
classified in the appropriate composition or material class
even though there is no claim to the composition, per se. In
this connection the following classes should be considered:
(a) Class 75, Specialized Metallurgical Processes,
Compositions for use Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder
Compositions, and Loose Metal Particulate Mixtures, for
articles defined solely by their metal or alloy composition;
(b) Class 106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic. Note
particularly the class definition for the type of composition
within the scope of Class 106 and for compositions elsewhere
classified; (c) Class 428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous
Articles, subclasses 544+ for stock materials, e.g., of
indefinite length, which are all metal or have adjacent metal
components; and (d) Class 520, Synthetic Resins or Natural
Rubbers, appropriate subclasses for synthetic resins or
natural rubber and compositions thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
140 for guides employed with spool-holders.
615 for material guards and guides.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, 2.1 for fixed guides in the
nature of a bell mouth opening.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, 232 for stripping guides used
to clear running lengths of thread.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, 106 for yarn
and thread guides, protectors, or separators.
112, Sewing, 136 for a work manipulating guide combined with
a specified sewing process or apparatus, or subclass 302 for
a thread guiding or handling means combined with a specified
sewing process or apparatus.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.), subclass 196.1 for a passive
guide combined with a material feeder.
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate
subclasses for synthetic resins and compositions thereof.
Subclass:
157.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Devices in
which the directing means is movable along the axis of a
rotatable reel drum, and said directing means is free from
connection to or responsiveness to drum rotating means.
Subclass:
159
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WOUND STORAGE PACKAGE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Product comprising a length of elongated material (e.g.,
strand, twine, web, tape, or wire) arranged in convolutions
around a common center or axis for subsequent unwinding.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses provide for a
storage coil made by winding with nominal cutting or
application of a wetting agent or similar material to hold
the material in place on the package to facilitate orderly
unwinding; however, a wound article or article component such
as a filter, sport ball, ball core, or electrical device is
found in a class specifically provided for such articles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 389 for a package for a
roll or reel.
Subclass:
160.1
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Convolute coil (e.g., wound web):
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Subject matter
wherein elongated material is wound one convolution
substantially radially upon the next preceding convolution.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclass 244.2 for
coiled rolled toilet seat covers.
Subclass:
160.2
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Plural coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 160.1. Subject
matter wherein the elongated material is wound to form
multiple distinct convolution groups.
Subclass:
160.3
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Axial retainer (e.g., flange):
This subclass is indented under subclass 160.1. Subject
matter wherein the elongated material is wound onto a spool
having a winding surface and a material containment formation
radially projecting beyond the winding surface.
Subclass:
160.4
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For particular coiled material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 160.1. Subject
matter wherein special significance is attributed to a
physical or chemical characteristic of the elongated material
in determining the construction of the package (e.g.,
protection or arrangement of sensitive, irregular, or
difficult-to-coil material).
Subclass:
163
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Interconvolutionary strand delivery:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Package in
which the inner end portion of the strand extends between
convolutions of the winding to the outside of the winding, or
which includes an opening between convolutions for passage of
the strand inner end portion.
Subclass:
164
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Strand end feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Package in
which a terminal portion of the strand comprises a separate
and distinct minor winding; or has an additional element
applied to it; or is so disposed in other than its normal
adjacency to other convolutions in the main winding as to
make it readily available and/or usable for a specified
purpose.
Subclass:
165
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Strand end forms winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Package
wherein the terminal portion comprises a minor group of
convolutions distinguishable, as a body, from the main
winding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
167 for windings connected in tandem, but none of which is a
mere terminal portion of any other.
475.7 for a helical winding device having means to position
the end of a material in a particular manner on a wound
material package.
Subclass:
166
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Plural windings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Package
comprising (a) at least two distinct strands, or (b) a single
strand formed into a plurality of separate bulk windings
connected by an intermediate portion of the strand.
Subclass:
167
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Serially connected:
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Package which
includes the construction described in (b) in the definition
of subclass 166 above, and the tail end of one winding is
connected to the lead end of another.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
165 for plural windings one of which comprises a mere
terminal portion of the strand of another and is of minor
nature.
Subclass:
168
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Distorted winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Product having
a wound strand arrangement deformed as a mass, as by
compacting or stretching, after its convolutions have been
laid to form the initial package.
Subclass:
169
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Spooled:
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Product in
which the original package comprises a strand arrangement
laid on an axial core, and having an applied pair of heads
abutted and pressed axially against its ends.
Subclass:
170
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Housing or outer peripheral support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Package
enclosed within a receptacle, or having its winding engaged
at its outside edge portion by holding means.
(1) Note. Where the receptacle or holding means comprises a
container, wrapper or cover which must be destroyed or
mutilated to use the package, see the Search Class note above
under subclass 159.
Subclass:
171
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With strand guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Product
including structure (other than the wound material itself)
for keeping the strand in a desired path during unwinding
thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125 for a bobbin or spool having a strand guide.
128 for apparatus with a wound strand package support and
revoluble strand guide.
163 for a housed strand package with strand guide by means
of which the strand is delivered through the mass.
Subclass:
172
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Strand restraining or snarl preventing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Package
provided with an element or portion (as distinguished from
the mere disposition of the filamentary material) for
preventing or controlling slipping, dropping or loosening of
convolutions during operational unwinding.
Subclass:
173
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Adhesive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Package in
which the said element or portion is an agglutinant.
(1) Note. Autogenous adhesion is included.
Subclass:
174
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Particular winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Package in
which the wound strand mass has its convolutions laid in a
particularly specified arrangement as claimed.
(1) Note. Patents directed to specifically designated known
windings, such as "helical-cross-, universal-wound", etc.,
are found in this subclass if no feature peculiar to one of
the superior subclasses in this schedule is claimed.
Subclass:
175
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Cone wind:
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Package in
which the strand is laid in conical layers progressing from
one end of the wound mass to its other end.
Subclass:
176
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On core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Package which
includes an axial support upon which the winding is laid.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
175 for a cone wound package including a core.
470 for a helical winding device including a device for
winding material onto a core.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
139, Textiles: Weaving, 206 for an axially supported wound
thread carried in a loom shuttle.
Subclass:
177
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Plain cone core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Package
wherein the support is unheaded and the winding carrying
portion of its surface is a uniformly tapered cone or frustum
thereof.
Subclass:
178
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Plain cylinder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Package
wherein the support is unheaded and the winding carrying
portion of its surface is a circular cylinder.
Subclass:
222
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CARD, BOARD, OR FORM:
A generally flat panel or framelike member, per se, upon
which web, bank or strand material may be wound.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 389 for a roll or reel
package and see notes thereunder.
Subclass:
223
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Fishing rod reel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
comprising a portable reel adapted for use with a fishing rod
and generally including a frame and drive device for causing
a line to be wound by a line take-up member in the form of
(a) a rotated spool, or (b) a line guide rotated about a
normally nonrotated spool; fishing reel components not
provided for elsewhere, or attachments designed for direct
association with a fishing reel.
(1) Note. The frame may include a mounting bracket
releasably connectable to a fishing rod, or it may be an
integral part of a nominally recited fishing rod.
(2) Note. To avoid diffusion of the art, a reel used on a
fishing rod, but whose drive mechanism is replaced by hand
wrapping are also classified in this and the indented
subclasses.
(3) Note. This subclass is the locus for a specific fishing
reel in combination with a measuring and calculating or
indicating device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, subclass 720 and 734+ for
specific measuring device in a reel.
702, Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or Treating,
158 for linear distance or length measurement system.
Subclass:
224
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Axial unwinding (i.e., spinning reel):
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter
in which the line unwinds by spinning over a discharge end of
a stationary spool.
(1) Note. Included in this and the indented subclasses are
line winding and distributing mechanisms and brakes
specifically designed for spinning reels. However, drive
mechanisms including clutches, yieldable couplings and
handles; frames, frame components and, unwinding limiters,
etc., which are recited as subcombinations of nominally
recited spinning reels are classified as subcombinations, per
se, in subclasses 249+.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
249 for a drive mechanism, per se
305 for an unwinding indicator
309 for an unwinding limiter
311 for a frame or frame component
322 for a spool or spool shaft feature, per se.
Subclass:
225
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Motor driven:
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter
in which the drive device of the reel includes a device for
converting potential energy into kinetic energy, i.e., a
motor, to cause the line to be wound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
250 for a motor driven, tangentially unwinding fishing
reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 21
for a motor driven fishing reel incorporated in a specified
fishing rod.
Subclass:
226
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Spring motor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Subject matter
wherein the motor is powered by energy stored in a resilient
member, i.e., a spring.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
251 for a spring motor driven, tangentially unwinding
fishing reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
185, Motors: Spring, Weight, or Animal Powered, 37 for a
spring motor.
267, Spring Devices, 166 for details of a spring device, per
se.
Subclass:
227
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Spool rotatable to wind:
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter
in which the spool is rotated to take up the line.
Subclass:
228
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With guide shiftable between wind and unwind positions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter
including a line guide mounted for movement between (a) a
winding position where the line is disposed in a path for
tangential winding, and (b) an unwinding position where the
line is disposed in a path for discharge over an end of the
spool.
Subclass:
229
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Spool pivotal between wind and unwind positions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter
having a support mounting the spool for arcuate movement of
substantially 90 deg. between (a) a tangential winding
position, and (b) an axially unwinding position in which the
line is discharged over an end the spool.
Subclass:
230
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With winding guide on rotor rearward of spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter
including a rotatably driven winding member, i.e., rotor,
located at the end of the spool opposite the line discharge
end and having a guide engageable with the line to wrap the
line onto the spool.
Subclass:
231
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Guide shiftable on rotor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Subject matter
including a guide mounted on the rotor for movement between a
position in engagement with the line for wrapping it onto the
spool and a position free of the line to permit the line to
spin over the end of the spool.
Subclass:
232
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Guide shifted to wind position by rotor drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 231. Subject matter
including an actuator for causing the guide to move from an
unwinding position to a winding position in response to
rotation of the rotor by the drive device.
Subclass:
233
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Guide shifted to unwind position by discrete manual
operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Subject matter
having hand manipulated means connected to the guide for
swinging the guide from winding to unwinding position.
(1) Note. The manual operator may be a separate mechanism
connected by linkage to the guide or a distinct appendage
connected directly to the guide for finger manipulation.
Subclass:
234
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With winding guide on rotor forward of spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter
having a rotatably driven winding member, i.e., rotor,
located at the line discharge end of the spool and carrying a
guide engageable with the line to wrap the line onto the
spool.
Subclass:
235
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Rotor drive shifts guide to unwind and wind positions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 234. Subject matter
in which the drive device includes linkage for shifting the
guide or a part thereof between a line engaged position for
winding the line and a disengaged position freeing the line
for unwinding.
Subclass:
236
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With manual actuator to shift guide to unwind position:
This subclass is indented under subclass 234. Subject matter
having a manually actuated button or lever, i.e., actuator,
for moving the line guide to a position freeing the line for
unwinding.
Subclass:
237
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Actuator forward of rotor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
wherein the actuated means or a significant portion thereof
is located at the line discharge end of both the spool and
rotor and is manipulated from the line discharge end of the
reel.
Subclass:
238
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With line snubber shifted by remote actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
wherein the manual actuator, in addition to shifting the
guide, also moves a line engaging brake i.e., snubber, to
force the line toward a frame component to control unwinding
of the line.
Subclass:
239
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Rotor and snubber shiftable axially:
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Subject matter
wherein the manual actuator shifts both the rotor and line
snubber axially along the axis of winding.
Subclass:
240
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Guide shifted radially:
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Subject matter
wherein axial movement of the rotor and line snubber occurs
simultaneously with movement of the line guide radially
inward to the unwinding position.
Subclass:
241
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With level-winding mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter
having structure for systematically distributing the line
along the length of the spool.
(1) Note. This subclass receives patents which distributing
the line by shifting the guide or rotor, or by shifting the
spool by means other than by an eccentric cam.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
273 for a level winding device in other fishing reels.
476.7 for a device for distributing elongated material on
the take-up of a helical winding apparatus.
Subclass:
242
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Eccentric cam reciprocates spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter
wherein the line distributing mechanism includes a rotatable
member with a surface eccentric to the axis of rotation for
imparting reversible, substantially linear motion to the
spool for evenly distributing line being wound.
Subclass:
243
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With brake:
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter
having a device for retarding or selectively preventing
rotation of a reel part, e.g., the spool.
(1) Note. Excluded from this and the indented subclasses
are devices that serve as torque transmitting couplings
(clutches) when power flows in one direction and as brakes
when the power is reversed, even though such devices may be
called a brake.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
156 for a brake in other winding devices.
285 for brakes in other fishing reels.
396 for brakes in a general purpose reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, particularly 71.1, 74+, and 83 for a brake in
general use.
Subclass:
244
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Continuously applied:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter
wherein the brake is continuously applied to prevent spool
rotation below a predetermined torque on the spool.
(1) Note. This is the locus for friction brakes applied
directly between the spool and frame.
Subclass:
245
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Between spool shaft and frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Subject matter
in which the brake is continuously applied between a
rotatable spindle supporting the spool and the frame.
Subclass:
246
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Between spool and spool shaft:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Subject matter
wherein the brake is applied between the spool and a
nonrotatable spindle on which the spool is carried.
Subclass:
247
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Positive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter
wherein the brake prevents rotation of the reel part in at
least one direction.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
297 for positive brakes in other types of fishing reels.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, subclasses 575-578 for a
ratchet device.
188, Brakes, subclasses 82.1-82.9 for a general purpose,
positive brake.
Subclass:
248
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Defines home position of reel part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Subject matter
wherein a one-way brake device stops the winding mechanism at
a predetermined rotary position.
Subclass:
249
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With drive mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter
wherein the drive device includes a force input means, e.g.,
crank, motor, or externally driven shaft, and connecting
means to apply or regulate the transfer of force, i.e.,
torque, to the take-up member.
(1) Note. This subclass is the locus for drive mechanisms
employing shock absorbers, and spool drive mechanism
providing irregular line take-up rates.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
317 for a reel whose drive device is an element, e.g., a
knob, fixed directly to the spool or a sleeve of the spool.
Subclass:
250
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Motor driven:
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter
wherein at least one input of the drive mechanism includes a
device for converting potential energy into kinetic energy,
i.e., a motor.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
225 for a motor driven spinning reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 21
for a motor driven fishing reel incorporated in a specified
fishing rod.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclasses 360-362 for a haulage device employing a
particular motor.
Subclass:
251
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Spring motor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Subject matter
wherein the motor is powered by energy stored in a resilient
element.
(1) Note. Springs used in fishing reels for purposes other
than winding, e.g., as shock absorbers, are classified in
subclasses 223, 249 or elsewhere depending on other specific
subcombinations.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
226 and 371+, for a spring motor used in a spinning reel and
a nonfishing reel, respectively.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
185, Motors: Spring, Weight, or Animal Powered, 37 for a
spring motor.
267, Spring Devices, 166 for details of a spring device, per
se.
Subclass:
252
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Motor actuated in response to pull on line:
This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Subject matter
having a latch that releases the energy stored in the spring
in response to a tension on the fishing line.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
385.1 for a releasable lock acting against the bias of a
spring motor in a nonfishing reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 15
and 16 for an automatic hooking device.
Subclass:
253
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With independent manual drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Subject matter
having selectively useable spring motor and manually operated
crank to drive the same take-up member.
Subclass:
254
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With spring charger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Subject matter
having a selectively operable device to store energy in the
spring motor independent of spool rotation.
Subclass:
255
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Multiple drive ratio:
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes structure for
selectively varying the speed ratio between the force input
means and the take-up member.
(1) Note. Reels having different speed ratios resulting
from diverse drive sources, e.g., a hand crank and electric
motor, are classified on the basis of the drive sources.
Subclass:
256
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Ratchet-type drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes an oscillated or
reciprocated mechanical input, e.g., a lever, pull cord,
etc., acting through a unidirectional device, e.g., a pawl
and ratchet, to cause winding.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 25 and 812 for details of
a related mechanical movement.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, 217 and 352+ for a haulage drum driven by a ratchet
wheel and driving pawl.
Subclass:
257
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With disengageable positive drive components (e.g., a
clutch):
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes a drive element
shiftable from a position for positively transferring torque
between the force input and the line take-up member, to a
second position completely interrupting the positive torque
transfer.
(1) Note. This subclass is the locus for reels having
nongear, positive drive couplings shiftable relative to an
axis of rotation in a radial or oblique direction.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
250 253 and 255, for a fishing reel having shiftable,
positive drive components for altering the power path or
drive ratio.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, for a shiftable clutch
and operator in diverse technologies.
Subclass:
258
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With alternative yieldable mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter
having a friction device, e.g., coupling or brake, associated
with the shiftable drive element to provide a selectively
either (a) positive driving rotation, or (b) frictional
driving or braking.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, 12 for a clutch and
brake combination in various devices.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 347 and 366 for a haulage reel employed in a
clutch linked to a friction brake.
Subclass:
259
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Axially engaged:
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter
wherein the shiftable drive element moves in a direction
along or parallel to an axis of rotation of the drive
element.
Subclass:
260
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Coaxial of spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Subject matter
wherein the drive element and line take-up member are
disposed on the same axis of rotation.
Subclass:
261
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Reengageable responsive to drive rotation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 260. Subject matter
wherein the drive element is shifted from the torque
interrupting position to positive torque transfer position in
response to operation of the force input means.
Subclass:
262
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Reengageable responsive to drive rotation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter
wherein the drive element is radially shifted from the torque
interrupting position to the torque transfer position in
response to movement of the force input means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
259 and 261, for an axially applied drive component shifted
in response to drive rotation.
Subclass:
263
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Gear pair:
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes a pair of engageable
torque transmitting element, at least one of which is the
drive element shiftable in a radial direction to interrupt
the positive torque transfer.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 298 and 345 for a haulage reel having gears
shiftable into and out of intermeshing engagement.
Subclass:
264
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With yieldable drive coupling (e.g., friction or fluid
clutch):
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject
matter wherein the drive mechanism includes a drive element
adjustable to provide slippage for limiting the torque which
can be transmitted between the power input and line take-up
member.
(1) Note. The drive input of a fishing reel normally
rotates a line take-up as an output for winding. Thus, a
yieldable coupling serves a clutching function between
driving and driven parts. Frequently the flow of power is
reversed, resulting in a braking action between the driven
element and the now stationary or overpowered input. To
avoid diffusion of the art, any fishing reel with a
significant yieldable coupling that can transmit power is
placed here despite the use of terms such as brake, drag,
etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, 12 for a combined
clutch and brake.
464, Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible
Couplings for Rotary Shafts, 40 for an overload release
drive coupling.
Subclass:
265
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Variable by crank manipulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Subject matter
wherein at least one form of the torque limit adjustment is
achieved by selectively shifting a crank acting as the force
input, e.g., shifting the crank in opposite directions to
alternately increase or decrease the adjustment.
Subclass:
266
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Variable within distinct range(s):
This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Subject matter
wherein the drive element adjustment includes means to limit
the adjustment to one or more ranges of torque transfer
having predetermined minimum and maximum values.
Subclass:
267
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Between drive shaft and crank:
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Subject matter
wherein the adjustable drive element of the drive mechanism
acts directly between a crank-type power input element and a
drive spindle supporting the input element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
269 for a fishing reel whose adjustable coupling acts
directly between a crank shaft and line take-up.
Subclass:
268
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Between drive shaft and gear:
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Subject matter
wherein the adjustable drive element of the drive mechanism
acts directly between a shaft of the drive mechanism and a
gear on the shaft at a point spaced from the take-up member.
(1) Note. A reel with an adjustable drive element directly
between a shaft and gear that is additionally coaxial of the
spool is included here.
Subclass:
269
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Coaxial with line take-up:
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Subject matter
wherein the adjustable drive element rotates coaxial of the
line take-up member, usually a spool.
Subclass:
270
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Axially applied:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Subject matter
having an actuator for shifting the adjustable drive element
axially along the axis of rotation of the line take-up
member.
Subclass:
271
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By center pin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Subject matter
wherein the actuator includes a shaft or pin-like element
coaxial with the line take-up and operates to draw the
take-up toward the force input to increase the torque
transmittable between the input and line take-up.
Subclass:
272
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With feed roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes at least one roller
driven by the force input and cooperating with a pressure
element to engage and feed the line to a separate take-up
member.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclass 168
and 181+ for details of a feeding element.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, 264 for a haulage device that may include a line
feeder.
Subclass:
273
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With level winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter
having structure for systematically distributing a line along
the length of a take-up spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
241 and 242, for a spinning-type fishing reel with a level
winding mechanism.
476.7 for a device for distributing elongated material on
the take-up of a helical winding apparatus.
Subclass:
274
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Line shifts along rotatable cam bar:
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Subject matter
wherein the line distributing device includes a rotatable bar
substantially parallel to the axis of the spool and wherein
the bar has an undulatory, generally spiral surface that
engages the line being wound to distribute the line evenly
onto the spool.
Subclass:
275
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Line traction guide wheel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Subject matter
wherein a line distributing device includes a wheel mounted
on a shaft and engaged by the line being wound to cause the
wheel to rotate and including structure on the wheel and
shaft to convert rotation of the wheel to a back and forth
movement substantially parallel to the spool.
Subclass:
276
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Manually shifted guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Subject matter
wherein the line distributing device includes a portion
specifically contoured for direct engagement by the user for
shifting a line guide or shifting a line along the length of
the spool to evenly distribute the line.
Subclass:
277
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Drive mechanism oscillates guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Subject matter
wherein the line distributing device includes a pivotally
mounted line guide and linkage connected to the drive
mechanism to shift the guide in opposite directions along a
curved path.
Subclass:
278
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Drive mechanism reciprocates guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Subject matter
wherein the line distributing device includes a line guide
and linkage connected to the drive mechanism to shift the
guide in opposite directions along a substantially linear
path parallel to the spool.
(1) Note. The linear path may include proportionately small
curves, e.g., an elliptical path with an extremely long major
axis and a short minor axis as would the locus of a point
traveling with an elongated chain trained over a pair of
small sprockets.
Subclass:
279
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Reversely threaded screw:
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism linkage includes at least one
shaft and right and left hand helical grooves merged together
at each end to receive a follower connected to the guide so
that rotation of the shaft by the drive mechanism imparts
reciprocating motion to the guide.
Subclass:
280
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Guide shiftable between wind and unwind positions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter
having means to shift the line guide with respect to the
linear path of reciprocation, to reduce or eliminate contact
between the guide and line during unwinding.
Subclass:
281
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Guide has line removal opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter
wherein the reciprocated line guide has a passage through
which the line is laterally removable.
Subclass:
282
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Alternative right or left side drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes a mounting device for
selectively relocating the force input on the frame.
Subclass:
283
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Hand crank feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to a drive
handle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, subclass 545 for a general
purpose handle.
Subclass:
284
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Collapsible or extensible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 283. Subject matter
wherein the hand crank has means to (a) vary its effective
length, or (b) reposition the hand crank between operating
and storage positions.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, subclass 546 and 547 for
an extensible or collapsible hand crank in general use.
Subclass:
285
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With brake:
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter
having means to retard or selectively prevent line-unwinding
rotation of the spool.
(1) Note. If an element serves a coupling function in at
least one mode of use, even though it may serve as a
connection between dynamic and static elements in another
mode of use, it should normally be placed with yieldable
drive couplings in subclass 264.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
156 for a brake used in a winding machine.
243 for a brake in a spinning-type fishing reel.
410 for a brake in a general use reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, for general purpose brake.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, 375 for a brake in a haulage device, e.g., winch.
Subclass:
286
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Unwinding speed regulator (e.g., anti-backlash brake):
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter
wherein the brake acts to variably regulate unwinding of line
in response to conditions in the line or reel during the
casting of a weighted line.
(1) Note. Due to factors such as spool inertia, an
unwinding spool may accelerate too rapidly or continue to
rotate in the unwinding direction after the line ceases to be
pulled from the spool resulting in loosened turns of line
"backlash". Brakes provided for in this and the indented
subclasses coordinate spool rotation with the acceleration,
deceleration and termination phases of line demand during
casting without requiring concurrent user adjustment.
Subclass:
287
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Line tension responsive actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Subject matter
wherein the brake is associated with a line engaging member
shiftable in response to changes in the tension of the
unwinding line to regulate braking.
Subclass:
288
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Magnetic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Subject matter
wherein the brake includes (a) a device for producing lines
of magnetic flux, and (b) an electrically conductive device
disposed to cut the flux lines, one of the devices being
stationary and the other rotatable with the spool to
establish a braking force opposing rotation of the spool in
the unwinding direction.
(1) Note. The use of a magnetic device solely to regulate
the position of a friction brake would be classified
elsewhere, e.g., subclasses 301 and 302.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
155 for a magnetic line tensioning device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, subclass 267 for a similar brake in general
use.
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, subclass 93
and 105+ for a hysteresis or eddy current device.
Subclass:
289
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Centrifugal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Subject matter
wherein the brake includes at least one element having mass
rotatable with, but shiftable relative to, the spool when
subjected to the centrifugal force of rapid rotation to shift
the mass element(s) into a position to retard rotation of the
spool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
182, Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, 191, 234, and 239 for
a centrifugal brake retarding unwinding in a fire escape
reel.
188, Brakes, subclasses 184-186 for a speed regulating
brake used in various fields.
Subclass:
290
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Spool bearing brake:
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter
wherein the brake applies a relatively light retarding force
to a bearing that supports the spool or to the end of a spool
shaft to dampen free rotation of the spool.
(1) Note. For placement in this subclass, the bearing
should be disclosed as having a special retarding element or
surface distinct from a typical thrust bearing that might be
found in subclass 321.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, for a general purpose brake adjustment device.
384, Bearings, for a bearing used in various fields.
Subclass:
291
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Manual pressure control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter
wherein either (a) the brake includes an actuator disposed
for facilitating manual engagement to selectively apply a
spool retarding force in direct proportion to the manual
force instantaneously exerted, or (b) special access is
provided for the user's thumb or finger to directly apply a
retarding force to the spool.
Subclass:
292
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Radially applied:
This subclass is indented under subclass 291. Subject matter
wherein the brake is applied to a rotatable element in a
direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation
of the rotatable element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
301 for a fishing reel with a radially engaged brake set by
a position sustaining adjustment.
Subclass:
293
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Rolling contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Subject matter
wherein the retarding force is applied to the spool by a
brake having a rotatable shoe engageable with the spool or
element rotatable with the spool.
Subclass:
294
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Separable attachment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Subject matter
wherein the brake is readily attachable and removable without
substantial structural modification of a conventional fishing
reel.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
323 for a nonbraking, fishing reel attachment.
Subclass:
295
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Connected to spool by one-way clutch:
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter
wherein the brake is connected to the spool through an
overrunning clutch that acts to drivingly connect the spool
to the brake only in the unwinding direction of the spool.
Subclass:
296
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Adjustable pressure pawl (e.g., braking clicker):
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter
wherein the brake is an elongated, pawl-like member, commonly
termed a clicker, and a device to adjust the pressure with
which the pawl-like member bears against a toothed sprocket
or gear.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
306 for a clicker that produces braking incidental to
providing an audible signal.
Subclass:
297
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Positive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter
wherein the brake device is intended, in at least one
position, to prevent rotation of the spool or drive mechanism
in both the winding and unwinding direction.
(1) Note. In addition to usual locking bars, friction
brakes designed for application of retarding force to a
degree to preclude rotation of the spool at any anticipated
force are placed here.
Subclass:
298
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One-way:
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Subject matter
wherein the brake device, in one position, prevents rotation
in only one direction.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, subclasses 575-578 for a
ratchet device.
188, Brakes, subclasses 82.1-82.9 for a general purpose
one-way brake.
Subclass:
299
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With disabler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Subject matter
having an actuator to shift the one-way brake device to a
nonoperating position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, subclasses 82.3-82.34 for a general purpose
one-way brake with a disabler.
Subclass:
300
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Rotation responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 299. Subject matter
wherein the actuator shifts the one-way brake device to
nonoperating position in response to rotation of the drive
mechanism.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, subclass 576 for a
noiseless pawl and ratchet.
188, Brakes, subclass 82.4 for a one-way positive brake with
a hold out device.
Subclass:
301
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Radially engaged:
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter
wherein the brake is in a direction radial of the axis of the
spool.
Subclass:
302
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Axially engaged:
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter
wherein the brake is applied in a direction parallel to the
axis of the spool.
Subclass:
303
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Coaxial with spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter
wherein the brake is applied along an axis of application
which is also the axis of rotation of the spool.
Subclass:
304
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On adjustable lever:
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter
wherein the brake is mounted on a lever movable in a
direction parallel to the spool axis.
Subclass:
305
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With unwinding indicator (e.g., bell or flashing light):
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter
having means to signal spool rotation or resistance to
rotation.
(1) Note. Devices appropriate for original placement in
this and the indented subclasses should themselves produce no
more than nominal coupling or braking effect. A patent for a
face clutch whose teeth emit a chattering sound upon relative
slippage, or an adjustable force pawl providing significant
retarding effect would be classified in subclasses 264 and
296, respectively.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
116, Signals and Indicators, appropriate subclasses for
details of an indicator or alarm, per se.
Subclass:
306
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Clicking indicator (e.g., flexible pawl and toothed member):
This subclass is indented under subclass 305. Subject matter
wherein the signal means includes a flexible spring-like
member engageable with a serrated member, the members being
relatively rotatable with respect to each other to provide an
audible signal.
Subclass:
307
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Spring biased pawl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 305. Subject matter
wherein the signal device includes a toothed member urged by
a separate resilient means into engagement with a serrated
member, the members being relatively rotatable with respect
to each other to provide the audible signal.
Subclass:
308
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Plural spring sections:
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Subject matter
wherein the resilient means comprise either separate elements
or a single element with distinct sections urging the toothed
member into engagement with the serrated member.
Subclass:
309
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With line unwinding limiter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter
having means to selectively limit the length of line that can
be unwound from the spool.
Subclass:
310
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Frame or static component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to the frame or
a frame component.
(1) Note. The nominal appearance of spool or drive
mechanism does not bar placement here if the frame or frame
component is significant.
Subclass:
311
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Spinning reel frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Subject matter
wherein the frame supports the spool for axial unwinding.
Subclass:
312
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Frame disassembly feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Subject matter
wherein the reel frame is provided with at least one of: (a)
quick release fastening means, (b) special disassembly access
to parts, and (c) special support of parts during disassembly
that facilitate reassembly.
(1) Note. While a frame connected by a series of usual
threaded fasteners fails to fit the above "quick release"
criteria, frame components retained by a single threaded end
cap would fit this and the indented subclasses.
Subclass:
313
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Hinged frame section:
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Subject matter
wherein the reel frame includes major frame components
connected together by a pivotal connection.
Subclass:
314
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Rotated joint:
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Subject matter
wherein the reel frame supports a spool between a pair of end
plates, at least one of which is connected to the frame by a
joint (e.g., bayonet or keyhole), releasable upon rotation of
the end plate about its axis.
Subclass:
315
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Threaded:
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Subject matter
wherein the joint is a spiral thread-like coupling.
Subclass:
316
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Reel support (e.g., reel foot):
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Subject matter
wherein the reel frame has a specific bracket for mounting
the reel on a fishing rod.
Subclass:
317
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Stub shaft support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Subject matter
wherein the reel frame includes a shaft supported at only one
end and on which the spool is freely rotatable.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
251 for a spring motor driven spool which is supported on a
stub shaft.
Subclass:
318
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With spool retainer feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter
wherein significance is attributed to a latch which
releasably retains the spool on its shaft.
Subclass:
319
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With line or water shield:
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Subject matter
wherein the frame or other reel component includes a
gasket-like obstruction, seal or structure providing a
tortuose course to block the intrusion of foreign matter,
e.g., water, line, grit, etc., into the interior of the
reel.
Subclass:
320
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With lubrication feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Subject matter
including a device for facilitating the application of
lubricant to a movable part of the reel.
Subclass:
321
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With bearing feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attribute to a specified
bearing structure which is interposed between the frame and
the drive mechanism or line take-up.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
384, Bearings, appropriate subclasses for a bearing, per se.
Subclass:
322
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Spool or spool shaft feature:
Subject matter under subclasses 223 wherein particular
significance is attributed to a specific spool feature or
material in combination with additional fishing reel
structure (e.g., a support, adaptor, gear, etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.4 for a spool, per se.
Subclass:
323
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Reel attachment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter
including a device ancillary to winding which is releasably
connected to a conventional fishing reel or rod.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
294 for a manual brake attachment for a fishing reel which
is removable.
Subclass:
324
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UNWINDING AND REWINDING A MACHINE CONVERTIBLE INFORMATION
CARRIER (E.G., MAGNETIC TAPE OR PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM):
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or corresponding method for handling elongated
material, specifically, information-bearing carrier having a
signal or coating thereon which is transformable into a
useful form, which apparatus or method involves the following
cycle: (a) uncoiling the elongated material from a supply
coil, (b) directing the material along a path past a work
station (e.g., a transducer head, lens, or shutter), of a
utilization device, and (c) recoiling the material on a
take-up coil.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses provide for a
winding system of a magnetic tape or wire player/recorder,
photos:graphic projector, camera, or similar special machine.
These subclasses take an original patent claiming a winding
apparatus or method that may include a nominally recited work
station or component of such a machine (e.g., a transducer
head, lens, film gate, shutter, etc.). However, the
recitation of either: (a) multiple work station components
(e.g., a transducer plus an erase head or a lens plus a film
feed claw), or (b) a specific work station (e.g., a
transducer with spaced tracking areas or a lens with
adjustable focusing means) that establish a particular
cooperative relationship between the winding means and
special machine bars classification in this class.
(2) Note. In these subclasses, the term coil is used to
include either: (a) a wound coil of material, per se, or (b)
a rotatable coil support that includes a hub with or without
flanges, which coil may simultaneously or sequentially
perform both supply and take-up functions.
(3) Note. The term information-bearing carrier denotes
elongated material for transporting data or images converted
by the utilization device distinct from control data that may
be on the elongated material to be used as signals, etc.,
such as machine control indicia.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, for details relating to a radiant energy
device or component (e.g., a photocell control circuit)
usable in a slack loop control, stop or reverse control, coil
diameter sensor, etc., and particularly 200 and 559.01.
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, appropriate subclasses,
particularly 72, 173+, 224+, 243, and 244+ for a projector or
a projector component adapted to wind, tension, or guide
film.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
subclasses 69-74.7, 83 through 96.6, 132, and 134 for winding
control and carrier support structure combined with structure
peculiar to the transducing of a magnetic information
signal.
396, Photography, appropriate subclasses and particularly 387
for a camera structure with winding, feeding, or tensioning
film and subclasses 612+ for photos:graphic medium feed in a
fluid treating apparatus.
400, Typewriting Machines, appropriate subclasses,
particularly subclass 242, 248, 512, 578+, 609+, and 613+ for
unwinding and rewinding a typewriter tape past a keystrike
work station, and a guide or tensioner component of such a
machine.
Subclass:
324.1
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Carrier helically or randomly wound (e.g., magnetic wire,
edge wound film, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
in which the information-bearing carrier is wound into a coil
having convolutions either: (a) displaced in a direction
parallel to the axis of the coil, or (b) allowed to meander
without regard for direction.
Subclass:
324.2
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Cartridge storage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 324.1. Subject
matter comprising structure mounting the supply and take-up
coils as a single unit to be readily combined with or removed
from the utilization device, which structure typically
encloses the coils and associated carrier guide means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
326 and 335+, for cartridge structure mounting a convolutely
wound coil.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, subclasses 72-78 for a
magazine in a motion picture projector.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
subclasses 92-96.6 and 132 for a magnetic tape cassette.
Subclass:
324.3
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Carrier distributor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 324.1. Subject
matter comprising a traversing mechanism (e.g., shiftable
guide or spool) to evenly place consecutive convolutions of
the information-bearing carrier during winding.
Subclass:
325
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Endless coiled carrier (i.e., closed loop):
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
wherein the information-bearing carrier has ends connected
together to form a closed band wound into a plurality of
convolutely arranged layers.
(1) Note. The carrier is usually unwound from the center of
a coil while it winds the outer convolution. Thus, the coil
serves as a supply coil portion and a take-up coil portion.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
364.1 for the winding and unwinding in the same direction of
a more generalized elongated material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, particularly subclass
347, 385+, 470+, 514, and 529 for a winding device combined
with a specific register, file, or changing exhibitor.
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, subclass 124 and 128 for
endless film winding in a projector.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
appropriate subclasses for winding an endless magnetic tape
in a tape recorder/player or similar device.
Subclass:
325.1
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Wound into superposed coil pair:
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Subject matter
wherein the endless information carrier is alternately wound
in opposite directions between two spools provided with means
to grip a middle portion of the carrier and simultaneously
wind and unwind outward portions to form (or deplete) a
double spiral winding.
(1) Note. Initially a first spool normally supports the
carrier wound into a double spiral winding with an exterior
work loop having, (a) a functioning leg extending past a work
station, and (b) an idling leg passing directly to a second
spool, so that both legs are simultaneously unwound from the
first spool and wound onto the second spool. The first leg is
moved past the work station and is thus utilized while the
second leg is idly wound directly onto the second spool.
Next, the drive direction is reversed to feed the second
(previously idle) leg past the work station to utilize the
remainder of the carrier, while the first (previously
utilized) leg now directly winds back to the first spool. The
whole coil has passed through the work station and is ready
for replay without rewinding.
Subclass:
325.2
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Having carrier responsive control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Subject matter
wherein the winding apparatus includes a mechanism (e.g., a
speed controller) influenced by a detector sensitive to a
change in a condition in the information-bearing carrier
(e.g., slackness) to regulate or interrupt winding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
333 and 334+, for a control of an information bearing
carrier having ends.
Subclass:
325.3
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Reversible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Subject matter
comprising a drive mechanism for moving the
information-bearing carrier in one direction for winding and
unwinding, which mechanism is operable to move the carrier in
an opposite direction.
Subclass:
326
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Cartridge storage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Subject matter
comprising structure mounting the coiled carrier as a single
unit to be readily united with or removed from the
utilization device, and frequently enclosing the carrier.
(1) Note. Typically, the cartridge encloses the coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
324.2 and 335+, for cartridges for helically wound and
convolutely wound coils, respectively.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, for receptacle construction that may be
appropriate for a tape or film cartridge.
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, subclasses 72-78 for a
magazine in a motion picture projector.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
subclasses 92-96.6 and 132 for a magnetic tape cassette.
Subclass:
326.1
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Insertion responsive component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter
comprising means actuated by the cartridge or the utilization
device for movement between operating and nonoperating
positions by operative association of the cartridge with the
utilization device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.58 for a
switch specially designed to be responsive to article
insertion in an environment that may be analogous to a tape
cartridge.
Subclass:
326.2
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Particular cartridge structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to the formation
or layout of the mounting structure.
Subclass:
326.3
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Coil support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 326.2. Subject
matter wherein particular significance is attributed to
structure for rotatably supporting a coil of
information-bearing carrier within the cartridge (e.g., a
spool or hub bearing).
Subclass:
326.4
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Carrier guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 326.2. Subject
matter wherein particular significance is attributed to
structure spaced from the coil to define a path of movement
for the carrier.
Subclass:
327
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Particular coil support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to structure
mounting a carrier coil for rotation (e.g., a spool or hub
bearing).
Subclass:
327.1
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To accommodate convolution speed variations:
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter
wherein the structure for mounting includes components (e.g.,
concentric rings or radiating tapered rollers) that
collectively support edges of coil convolutions in a manner
to reduce abrasion between convolutions of the coil resulting
from variations in the angular velocities that develop
between convolutions of a coil of material when the material
is fed longitudinally while being coiled.
(1) Note. An endless convolutely wound coil whose material
is fed axially subjects each of the convolutions to move
longitudinally requiring each convolution to move at a
greater angular velocity than the adjacent outer convolution.
Patents provided for here reduce the friction caused by the
convolutions rubbing against each other by a tendency to
drive each convolution or groups of convolutions at
appropriately different speeds.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
327.4 for spaced coil supporting pulleys that may reduce the
adverse effect of convolution speed variation.
Subclass:
327.2
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Radial roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter
wherein the coil mounting structure includes a rotary member
radiating from an axis for receiving an end of the coil.
Subclass:
327.3
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Multiple pulleys or hub rollers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter
wherein the mounting means is formed as rotatable wheels
collectively supporting an inner peripheral portion of the
coil.
Subclass:
327.4
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Cooperating pulley pair:
This subclass is indented under subclass 327.3. Subject
matter wherein two rotatable wheels or pulleys form a coil
support.
Subclass:
328
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Unwinding from coil center:
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
wherein the information-bearing carrier is formed into a
supply coil with inner and outer convolutions, and means is
provided for directing the information-bearing carrier from
the inner convolution.
Subclass:
328.1
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Radially shiftable hub component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Subject matter
wherein either the supply or a take-up coil is provided with
structure engaging the inner or outer coil periphery, which
structure is either; (a) readily removable from the spool, or
(b) movable transversely of the coil, to accommodate
conditions prevalent in a coil during center withdrawal of
material (e.g., a removable spacing element or yieldable
peripheral retainer).
Subclass:
328.2
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Driven supply coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Subject matter
wherein the means for directing the carrier includes a
mechanism separate from the carrier for rotating the supply
coil.
Subclass:
329
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Winding into coil center:
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
wherein the information-bearing carrier is progressively
wound into the inner convolution of the take-up coil to
provide a leading end of the carrier on the outer convolution
available for subsequent use.
Subclass:
329.1
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Having coil hub expander:
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Subject matter
wherein the take-up coil is mounted on a support having a
radially adjustable coil supporting component means to
accommodate a build up of convolutions as they are wound.
Subclass:
330
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Simultaneously driven carriers (e.g., separate optic and
sound webs):
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
comprising separate information-bearing carriers and a drive
mechanism for unwinding, directing, and rewinding at least
two carriers at the same time.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
530 for simultaneous, convolute winding of elongated
material.
Subclass:
331
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Intermediate storage (e.g., low inertia bin):
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
comprising a buffer zone specifically provided for
temporarily storing a length of information-bearing carrier
between the supply coil and take-up coil, which length is
significantly greater than the distance taken along a normal
carrier path.
(1) Note. A buffer zone accommodates a low inertia reserve
length of a carrier during periods of rapid carrier
acceleration to avoid excessive carrier stress, or at times
when driven components may not be in precise harmony.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
417 for a reserve loop former used to control tension in a
more generalized elongated material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclass 125 for a
general use control stop responsive to length of material.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.); subclass 97.2 for fluid current
material moving means and means to store a web or subclasses
118.1+ for intermediate storage means between plural
material-moving means.
Subclass:
331.1
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Vacuum column:
This subclass is indented under subclass 331. Subject matter
comprising means to create a negative pressure in a portion
of the buffer zone to draw a length of material toward the
zone.
Subclass:
331.2
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Carrier responsive control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 331.1. Subject
matter comprising a regulator sensitive to a condition of the
carrier for determining the amount of the carrier in the
buffer zone.
Subclass:
331.3
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Pneumatic pressure controller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 331.2. Subject
matter wherein the regulator comprises a device sensitive to
the air pressure or its flow to regulate the amount of
carrier in the buffer zone.
Subclass:
331.4
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Photoelectric controller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 331.2. Subject
matter wherein the regulator comprises a radiation source
(e.g., a light beam) and an electron emission receiving
device for generating a signal proportionate to the length of
carrier in the buffer zone.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, for a detail of a photoelectric device,
per se, or in combination with generalized structure,
particularly 200 and 559.01.
Subclass:
331.5
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Having spool or carrier brake control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 331. Subject matter
comprising a retarding device acting on either a running
length of coiled carrier to create or regulate the length of
carrier in the buffer zone.
Subclass:
332
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Including threading:
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
comprising a system to facilitate advancement of a leading
end of the information-bearing carrier from the supply coil,
along an entrance path of the work station to the take-up
coil.
(1) Note. The entrance path indicates a predetermined
course that the carrier should take as it is operated by the
utilization device, typically along a guide system to
properly relate the carrier to a transducer or optic device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
396, Photography, appropriate subclasses and particularly 387
for a camera structure with winding, feeding, or tensioning
film and subclasses 612+ for photos:graphic medium feed in a
fluid treating apparatus.
Subclass:
332.1
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Having particular automated control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to a regulating
means of the threading device operable in response to
associating the supply coil with the utilization device or a
similar operation, which means is designed to function
without further user intervention.
Subclass:
332.2
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Actuated by lead end sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332.1. Subject
matter wherein operation of the regulating means is initiated
by detection of a forward portion of the carrier.
Subclass:
332.3
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Having pneumatic assist:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter
wherein the threading system includes a mechanism for
directing positively or negatively pressurized air in
proximity to the carrier to influence progression of the
carrier along the path.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.), 97.1 for fluid current means to
advance the material.
Subclass:
332.4
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Having leader gripper or coupling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter
comprising a length of special material connected to the
leading end of the carrier that is adapted to be grasped or
joined to a carrier advancing means.
(1) Note. The leader is typically a strip somewhat stiffer
than the carrier and it may have special configuration or
width to aid in progression along the threaded path.
Subclass:
332.5
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Having rotary extractor (e.g., stripper):
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter
wherein the threading system includes an orbited device
adapted to engage and withdraw the outermost convolution of
carrier from the supply coil.
Subclass:
332.6
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Endless belt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332.5. Subject
matter wherein the orbited device is in the form of a closed,
flexible loop driver to impart movement to the carrier.
Subclass:
332.7
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Having carrier to spool attachment means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter
wherein the threading system includes a gripper for
connecting the leading end of the carrier to a take-up
station, usually a spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
532 for a winding machine with particular means for
retaining an end of material to be wound.
579 for a coil holder with particular means for retaining an
end of material to be wound.
Subclass:
332.8
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Slotted spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332.7. Subject
matter wherein the take-up coil is wound on a coil support,
typically a spool or similar device, having an elongated slit
into which the carrier is received and held.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
532.6 and 587+, for an apertured take-up to facilitate a
connection between the take-up and a material to be wound
thereon.
Subclass:
333
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Automated stop or reverse:
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
comprising a drive mechanism operative to advance the
information-bearing carrier in one direction during winding
and a controller to either: (a) halt operation of the drive
mechanism, or (b) cause the carrier to move in a second,
opposite direction, without user intervention.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
410 for a sensor adapted to respond to various conditions
for regulating tension in a running length of material.
534 and 563+, for a detector or stop in a winding or
unwinding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclass 125 for a
material control stop, per se, of general use.
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.13 for a
circuit maker/breaker specially designed for operation by a
running web or strand, spool, or guide.
250, Radiant Energy, for a detail of a photoelectric device,
per se, or in combination with generalized structure,
particularly 200 and 559.01.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
subclasses 69-74.7, and 83 through 96.6 for winding control
and carrier support structure combined with structure
peculiar to the transducing of a magnetic information
signal.
Subclass:
333.1
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Diverse control signal inputs:
This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Subject matter
wherein the controller is responsive to information generated
from dissimilar sources.
(1) Note. One of the information sources may include a
preprogrammed reference signal used for comparison to a
second signal generated as a consequence of winding.
Subclass:
333.2
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Carrier supported signal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Subject matter
wherein the carrier bears an indicant used to generate a
signal to the controller.
Subclass:
333.3
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Carrier engaging tension sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Subject matter
wherein the controller includes a carrier guide shiftable in
response to stress variation in the carrier.
Subclass:
333.4
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Electrical control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 333.3. Subject
matter wherein particular significance is attributed to a
portion of the controller that converts a shift of the guide
into an electronic signal.
Subclass:
333.5
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Coil diameter sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Subject matter
wherein the controller includes an operator actuated by the
changing radial dimension of carrier wound on either the
supply or take-up coil.
Subclass:
333.6
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Coil rotation sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Subject matter
wherein the controller includes an input device actuated in
response to rotation of either: (a) the supply or take-up
coil, or (b) structure (e.g., a drive element) rotatable with
one of the coils.
Subclass:
333.7
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Electrical control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 333.6. Subject
matter wherein particular significance is attributed to a
portion of the controller that converts a signal from the
input device into an electronic signal.
Subclass:
334
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Carrier speed or tension control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
wherein a drive mechanism for winding the information-bearing
carrier includes regulating means for insuring either, (a)
carrier movement at a desired rate, or (b) a desired level of
longitudinal stress in the carrier.
(1) Note. Movement of the carrier past a utilization
station normally is kept at a constant predetermined speed
often maintained by regulating tension in the carrier as
conditions vary.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.13 for a
circuit maker/breaker specially designed for operation by a
running web or strand, spool, or guide.
250, Radiant Energy, for a detail of a photoelectric device,
per se, or in combination with generalized structure,
particularly 200 and 559.01.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
particularly subclasses 69-74.7 for winding control and
carrier support structure combined with structure peculiar to
the transducing of a magnetic information signal.
Subclass:
334.1
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Plural speeds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter
wherein the regulating means comprises a selector for
establishing alternative carrier movement rates.
Subclass:
334.2
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Diverse signal inputs:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter
wherein the regulating means includes a mechanism responsive
to multiple control inputs from dissimilar sources for
regulating the rate of movement of the carrier.
Subclass:
334.3
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Tachometer-type signal device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334.2. Subject
matter wherein one of the control input sources counts turns
of a rotatable element adapted to turn in proportion to a
rate of movement of the carrier.
Subclass:
334.4
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Tachometer-type signal device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter
wherein the regulating means includes a mechanism responsive
to an input signal that counts turns of a rotatable element
whose speed is proportional to the rate of movement of the
carrier.
Subclass:
334.5
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Coil diameter or weight responsive sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter
wherein the regulating means includes a mechanism responsive
to an input signal representative of either the diametrical
extent or gravitational force acting on a wound portion of
the carrier.
Subclass:
334.6
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Carrier tension responsive signal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter
wherein the regulating means includes an input device
sensitive to longitudinal stress in the carrier.
Subclass:
335
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Cartridge system (i.e., cartridge work station or
cartridge):
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
comprising (a) a coil of information-bearing carrier mounted
on or within a housing, tray, or similar support to form a
unit removable and repositionable with respect to the work
station, (b) a work station structure particularly designed
to receive and relate such unit to the work station, or (c) a
combination of such a unit and a utilization structure.
(1) Note. Cartridge system is used to denote either a coil
support unit (cassette or magazine), a cartridge utilization
device (e.g., a player, projector, or camera), or the
combination of the two.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
324.2 and 326+, for cartridge structure for helically or
randomly wound carrier and endless carrier, respectively.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 385 and 486+ for
wound material that may include cartridge storage used in an
exhibit or sign.
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, subclasses 72-78 for a
magazine in a motion picture projector.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
particularly subclasses 83-85, 89 through 96.6, 132, and 134
for carrier support structure combined with structure
peculiar to the transducing of a magnetic information
signal.
378, X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices, 182 for a sheet
film cassette combined with a specified X-ray or gamma ray
device.
396, Photography, 511 for a detachable or removable film
holder in a camera.
Subclass:
336
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Adaptive or convertible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Subject matter
wherein the work station or cartridge is designed for
convenient modification to operate more than one style of
cartridge (e.g., a work station with an adjustable drive
spindle or a cartridge carrier adapted to receive a second
cartridge to enable the second cartridge to conform with a
particular work station).
Subclass:
337
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Plural (i.e., multiple cartridges per work station):
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Subject matter
wherein multiple units or cartridges are arranged for
selective movement into an operative association with a work
station (e.g., a magnetic transducer or film projector
lens).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
324.2 and 326+, for cassette structure for magnetic wire and
endless tape, respectively.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, subclasses 72-78 for a
magazine in a motion picture projector.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
subclasses 92-96.6 for a magnetic tape cassette.
Subclass:
337.1
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Coil to coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 337. Subject matter
wherein each unit or cartridge encloses a carrier wound into
a supply coil and a separate take-up coil.
Subclass:
338
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With insertion responsive component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Subject matter
wherein the utilization device or cartridge includes control
structure actuated in response to shifting of the cartridge
into an operative relationship with the utilization device to
influence winding or unwinding.
(1) Note. Insertion of the cartridge is used here to denote
juxtaposing the cartridge in a working relationship to the
utilization device (i.e., on or within the utilization
device).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
326.1 for insertion responsive cartridge with an endless
tape or film.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.58 for a
switch specially designed to be responsive to article
insertion in an environment that may be analogous to a tape
cartridge.
Subclass:
338.1
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Releasable brake:
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Subject matter
wherein the control structure comprises means engageable with
the carrier, coil, or a spool supporting the carrier to
retard or prevent carrier movement until the means is shifted
to a disengaged position upon insertion of the cartridge into
the utilization device.
Subclass:
338.2
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With shiftable cover actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 338.1. Subject
matter wherein the cartridge includes a lid shifted in
response to insertion of the cartridge into a utilization
device to reposition the engageable means for free movement
of the carrier.
Subclass:
338.3
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Acting on plural coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 338.1. Subject
matter wherein the retarding member is adapted to operate
within a cartridge containing separate supply and take-up
coils.
Subclass:
338.4
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Cartridge positioner:
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Subject matter
wherein the control structure precisely locates the cartridge
with respect to components of the utilization device for
proper interaction of the carrier and work station.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
subclass 92 and 93+ for a cartridge device claimed with a
particular transducing structure.
Subclass:
339
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Cartridge ejector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Subject matter
wherein the utilization device and/or cartridge include a
mechanism for disassociating the carrier from the work
station, typically ejecting the cartridge away from the work
station.
Subclass:
340
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With particular drive mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to a coil or
capstan power transmission means specifically to receive a
removable cartridge.
Subclass:
341
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Coil-to-coil cartridge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Subject matter
wherein the housed coil unit (cartridge) has separate supply
and take-up coils.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, subclass 806 for assembly apparatus for
film or tape cartridge components.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 385 and 518+ for
wound material that may include cartridge storage used in an
exhibit or sign.
220, Receptacles, for receptacle construction that may be
appropriate for a tape or film cartridge.
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, subclasses 72-78 for a
magazine in a motion picture projector.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
particularly subclasses 83-85, 89 through 96.6, 132, and 134
for carrier support structure combined with structure
peculiar to the transducing of a magnetic information
signal.
396, Photography, 511 for a detachable or removable film
holder in a camera.
Subclass:
342
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With particular drive coupling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to a mechanism
associated with a coil or a drive capstan within the
cartridge to apply force to the elongated material to cause
winding or unwinding.
Subclass:
343
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With brake or lock:
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter
wherein the cartridge includes means to retard or prevent
unwanted rotation of the carrier or carrier coil in at least
one direction.
Subclass:
343.1
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Yieldable brake:
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Subject matter
wherein the cartridge is provided with means for retarding:
(a) rotation of a spool, or (b) longitudinal movement of the
carrier.
(1) Note. The means for retarding must allow slippage
between itself and the spool or carrier on which it acts as
contrasted with a positive brake.
Subclass:
343.2
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Spool or coil engaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 343.1. Subject
matter wherein the means for retarding is adapted to engage
the coil support or material wound on the support.
Subclass:
344
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With indicator or detector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter
wherein the cartridge includes a device for either: (a)
measuring the length or other physical condition of the
carrier, or (b) sensing a physical condition (e.g.,
completion of a winding or unwinding cycle or a particular
type of cartridge).
(1) Note. The measuring is not limited to a specific linear
indicia, but may indicate a portion of material to be
wound/unwound or time required to wind/unwind.
Subclass:
345
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With particular coil support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to structure
mounting the carrier coil for rotation.
(1) Note. It is common to mount the carrier coil on a
rotatable hub having one or two coil supporting flanges, or
no flange at all with the coil resting on static surface or
liner of the cartridge.
Subclass:
345.1
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Coaxial coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Subject matter
wherein the mounting structure relates two or more coils on
the same axis of rotation.
Subclass:
345.2
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Spring pressed coil or spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Subject matter
wherein the mounting structure includes resilient means
active in at least one mode to restrain free movement of a
coil or convolution of a coil, typically to reduce or
distribute drag in a rotating coil or prevent unwanted upward
convolution migration.
Subclass:
345.3
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Coil on liner:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Subject matter
wherein the mounting structure includes means to cover or
coat at least a portion of an area of contact between the
mounting structure and coil, typically to regulate frictional
drag or static electrical charges.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 23.9, 62.21, 495.01+, 574.3, and
908.1+ for a receptacle lining that may be appropriate for a
cartridge.
Subclass:
346
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With particular guide or guard:
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to either (a)
guide means for engaging and directing movement of the
carrier, or (b) guard means to confine the carrier to a
desired path, during winding or unwinding.
Subclass:
346.1
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Shiftably mounted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 346. Subject matter
comprising structure supporting the guide or guard means for
movement between distinct positions (e.g., operating and
storage positions) or positions varied with changes in the
diameter of a carrier coil.
Subclass:
346.2
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Rotatable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 346. Subject matter
comprising structure supporting the guide or guard means for
unlimited arcuate movement about an axis.
Subclass:
347
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With particular housing construction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to a housing
configuration or material from which the housing is
constructed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, particularly 600, 639+, and 660+ for
receptacle construction that may be appropriate to a
cartridge.
Subclass:
347.1
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Shiftable closure (e.g., door):
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter
wherein the housing structure forms an enclosure provided
with an opening selectively closed by a movable panel or
door.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
338 and 338.2, for a latch for a closure that is released
due to interaction between the cartridge and the utilization
device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 200 for receptacle closure construction
that may be appropriate for a cartridge.
Subclass:
347.2
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Separable or hinged sections:
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter
wherein the enclosure structure of the cartridge includes two
major enclosure portions (e.g., a receptacle with a removable
cover, detachable end halves, etc.) capable of relative
movement between open and closed or assembled positions.
(1) Note. For placement here, the major enclosure portions
must be separable or shiftable to open enough to permit
transfer of a normal carrier coil in contrast to opening a
carrier guide aperture, window, or door.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 334 for hinged receptacle structure that
may be appropriate for a cartridge.
Subclass:
348
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Single coil cartridge (e.g., film magazine):
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Subject matter
wherein the cartridge is adapted to retain but a single coil,
typically a coil of film adapted to be fed to a lens or
controlled aperture.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, subclass 806 for assembly apparatus for
film or tape cartridge components.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 385 and 514+ for
wound material that may include cartridge storage used in an
exhibit or sign.
220, Receptacles, for receptacle construction that may be
appropriate for a tape or film cartridge.
396, Photography, 511 for a detachable or removable film
holder in a camera.
Subclass:
348.1
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With carrier inner end collector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Subject matter
wherein the cartridge includes structure particularly adapted
to capture a leading portion of the carrier being introduced
into the cartridge and direct this portion in a manner to
enhance orderly winding.
Subclass:
348.2
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With carrier outer end retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Subject matter
wherein the cartridge includes means for releasably grasping
a radially accessible end portion of the carrier or a carrier
borne fitting (block) to provide convenient access to the
carrier end.
Subclass:
348.3
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With means to facilitate unwinding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Subject matter
wherein the cartridge includes structure to promote movement
of the elongated material, particularly its leading end, from
the cartridge.
Subclass:
348.4
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Light occludent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Subject matter
wherein the cartridge is constructed in a particular manner
to exclude unwanted light into the cartridge interior,
typically to avoid light exposure on photosensitive film.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
588.5 for light occludent structure in a coil holder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
396, Photography, particularly 511 and 589+ for light
occludent structure in a camera or fluid treatment
environment.
Subclass:
349
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With particular drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to a mechanism for
causing the information-bearing carrier to be unwound or
rewound, which mechanism may include one or more specific (a)
energy source, (b) energy converter, (c) transmission, (d)
coupling, (e) brake or stop, or (f) controller.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
540 and 564+, for a particular drive in a winding or
unwinding machine of elongated material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, for a transmission,
mechanical movement, or component of general use.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, for a drive mechanism
controller.
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, for a detail of a drive means
peculiar to a motion picture projector.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
particularly subclasses 83-85, 89 through 96.6, 132, and 134
for carrier support structure combined with structure
peculiar to the transducing of a magnetic information
signal.
396, Photography, appropriate subclasses and particularly 387
for a camera structure with winding, feeding, or tensioning
film and subclasses 612+ for photos:graphic medium feed in a
fluid treating apparatus.
Subclass:
350
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Manual:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes a torque input element
adapted to be powered by the user.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
282 through 284, for a particular crank in a fishing reel.
395 for a particular manual drive in a reeling device.
546.1 for a manual drive in a winding machine.
564.2 for a manual drive in an unwinding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 594.1 for a detail of a
crank of general use.
Subclass:
351
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Nonelectrical motor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes an energy converter
(motor) deriving force from an expanding spring, falling
weight, dynamic fluid, or other nonelectrical source to cause
winding or unwinding, which converter may be charged by an
electric motor.
Subclass:
352
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Simultaneous drive to supply and take-up coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes a drive input acting on
both the supply and take-up spools at the same time (e.g., a
single motor acting through a divergent transmission to each
spool).
(1) Note. The drive input may tend to rotate the coils in
the same or opposite directions.
Subclass:
352.1
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Each drive a motor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter
wherein the input includes a separate energy converter
(motor) for each of the supply and take-up coils.
Subclass:
352.2
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With additional linear feed drive motor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.1. Subject
matter wherein an additional motor powers a carrier advancing
means (e.g., a capstan, sprocket, or feed claw) adapted to
engage and move the carrier at a point spaced from the supply
and take-up coils.
Subclass:
352.3
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Coil engaging drive:
Subject matter under 352 wherein the drive mechanism includes
a carrier advancing means (e.g., a drive roller or belt)
adapted to contact a surface of the wound carrier to impart
winding or unwinding rotation to the coil.
Subclass:
352.4
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Endless belt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.3. Subject
matter wherein the carrier advancing means includes a
flexible, closed loop member adapted to engage the supply or
the take-up coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
541.3 for an endless belt drive in a convolute winding
device.
Subclass:
352.5
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Multiple carrier speeds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes means providing a
plurality of selectable carrier drive rates, which rates may
occur in the same or opposite directions of carrier
movement.
Subclass:
353
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With yieldable loop former:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism is associated with means (e.g., a
biased guide) adapted to contact the carrier to create or
maintain a desired level of longitudinal stress in the
carrier during unwinding or rewinding.
(1) Note. This subclass excludes brakes or speed control
mechanism acting on the carrier provided for elsewhere in
this schedule.
Subclass:
354
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Particular linear feeder (e.g., capstan or sprocket):
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes advancing means
engageable with the carrier at a point spaced from the supply
or take-up coil for moving the carrier at a uniform rate, and
special significance is attributed to this feeder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.); 52 having means to engage
longitudinally spaced modifications in material; subclasses
120+ for an intermittent (interrupted) material-mover; or
subclasses 168+ having orbitally traveling material-engaging
surface(s).
400, Typewriting Machines, 578 and 902 for a feeding device
in a typewriter.
Subclass:
354.1
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Plural:
This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes multiple carrier
advancing means.
Subclass:
354.2
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With particular manual controller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to an actuator
under the control of a user for regulating the linear feeder
(e.g., to engage or disengage the feeder with the carrier).
Subclass:
355
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With brake or stop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism is associated with a device for
(a) retarding or (b) terminating winding or unwinding of the
carrier.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, appropriate subclasses for brakes, their
operators, and similar components as subcombinations and in
generalized use.
Subclass:
355.1
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Radially applied:
This subclass is indented under subclass 355. Subject matter
wherein the means for retarding or terminating winding or
unwinding is applied to a spool or an element rotated with
spool in a direction substantially transverse to the axis of
coil rotation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, 74 for radially applied brakes, per se, and in
general use.
Subclass:
355.2
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By manual operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 355.1. Subject
matter wherein the device for retarding or terminating
winding or unwinding is shifted in response to user pressure
applied directly through associated linkage.
Subclass:
356
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Alternately or differently driven coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism acts on the supply and take-up
coils at different times or in a different manner.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 385 and 446+ for a
spool drive in a winding device for a sign or similar
exhibit.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, appropriate subclasses
for clutches, clutch-brakes, and power-stop controls as a
subcombination or in general use.
396, Photography, appropriate subclasses and particularly 387
for a camera structure with winding, feeding, or tensioning
film and subclasses 612+ for photos:graphic medium feed in a
fluid treating apparatus.
Subclass:
356.1
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Coaxial coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Subject matter
wherein the supply and take-up coils are supported for
rotation about a common axis.
Subclass:
356.2
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Step-driven coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes means for rotating the
coils in predetermined increments, usually by an oscillated
or reciprocated pawl or rack.
Subclass:
356.3
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Multiple carrier speeds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes transmission means
providing plural winding or unwinding rates.
Subclass:
356.4
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With particular manual controller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 356.3. Subject
matter wherein the transmission means includes a significant
manual operator for selecting a desired rate or direction of
winding or unwinding.
Subclass:
356.5
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By friction drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes a driving element
relying on cohesive force for rotating a driven element
connected to rotate the take-up spool.
Subclass:
356.6
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With one-way clutch:
This subclass is indented under subclass 356.5. Subject
matter wherein the drive mechanism additionally includes a
device for transmitting rotation in one direction and
allowing slippage in the opposite direction.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, 41 for a one-way
clutch, per se, or in general use.
Subclass:
356.7
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Radially acting wheel, disk, or belt:
Subject matter under 356.5 wherein the frictional driving
element transfers torque to the driven element by pressure
applied in a plane transverse to an axis of rotation of the
driving element.
Subclass:
357
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With detector or indicator (e.g., length scale):
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
comprising a device to apprise the user of a value
representing a status of the information-bearing carrier or
physical condition of the apparatus for handling the
carrier.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
410 for a sensor adapted to respond to various conditions
for regulating tension in a running length of material.
534 and 563+, for a detector or stop in a winding or
unwinding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.13 for a
circuit maker/breaker specially designed for operation by a
running web or strand, spool, or guide.
250, Radiant Energy, for a detail of a photoelectric device,
per se, or in combination with generalized structure,
particularly 200 and 559.01.
Subclass:
358
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Particular frame or frame attachment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to structure
establishing a fundamental arrangement between the take-up
coil, supply coil, work station, or a carrier guide path or a
component of such support structure (e.g., an extensible
frame arm, cabinet structure, static coil storage magazine,
or arrangement of guides).
Subclass:
358.1
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Including spool support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 358. Subject matter
wherein specific means is provided to directly bear either
the take-up or supply coil.
Subclass:
360
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LOOP FORMING (E.G., WINDING A BUNDLE OF WIRE COILS):
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or method for either, (a) progressively winding an
elongated material into convolutions (loops) to provide a
coreless storage package tending to maintain its shape as a
consequence of winding, or (b) ancillary means intimately
associated with such winding apparatus for transferring
successive convolutions (loops) or convolution groups
(bundles) from the winding apparatus.
(1) Note. Apparatus or method for specifically bending
material beyond its elastic limit is excluded from this
class.
(2) Note. To be placed in this or indented subclasses the
winding device must be of the type in which the loops of
material are transferred individually or in unbound groups
from one support to another with no substantial change in
their looped shape. e.g., the loops may be formed by winding
upon a cylindrical form rotating about a vertical axis and
subsequently fall axially over the lower end of the form onto
and over a stationary core or into a container, the shape of
the loops remaining substantially unchanged during this
transfer process. Apparatus and methods for making coreless
wound packages, packages of coils supported internally to
maintain their shape, or packages that undergo substantial
changes in shape after formation are provided for elsewhere.
See the search notes below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
364 for a capstan-type device for winding and unwinding
material in a single direction.
430 for permanently winding material including wire onto a
core to make a composite article.
470 for helical or random winding of material, particularly
subclass 472.5 for winding of material to form a coreless
package.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclass 159 as
appropriate for coiling a sliver into a can and can
replacement.
72, Metal Deforming, 66 and 135+ for the coiling of metal
purposely bent beyond its elastic limit.
140, Wireworking, subclass 71, 92.1, 92.2, and 124 for the
coiling of wire beyond its elastic limit.
Subclass:
361
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By orbital guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 360. Subject matter
wherein the winding apparatus includes a driven material
dispenser (flyer or coiling head) movable about a path to
establish a loop about a winding axis.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclass 159 for orbital
guide used to coil a sliver (strand of loose, untwisted
fibers) into a can.
Subclass:
361.1
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Simultaneous or successive winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter
wherein the winding apparatus comprises either, (a) multiple
orbital material guides for concurrently winding loops, or
(b) discrete loop receiving forms sequentially introduced to
an orbital dispenser.
Subclass:
361.2
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About internal loop form:
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter
comprising a body, typically a cylindrical stationary block,
around which the elongated material is placed by the orbital
guide.
Subclass:
361.3
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With loop discharge device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 361.2. Subject
matter comprising specific means for expelling or directing
one loop from the form as a new loop is dispensed.
Subclass:
361.4
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With loop collector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter
comprising a specific receptacle, spindle, or other support
for gathering loops into a group (bundle).
Subclass:
361.5
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With loop bundle unloader:
This subclass is indented under subclass 361.4. Subject
matter comprising a device for collectively removing or
releasing a group of loops (bundle) from the loop collector.
Subclass:
362
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By rotatably driven loop collector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 360. Subject matter
wherein the winding apparatus includes a power input means
for rotating a take-up member (e.g., spindle, mandrel,
capstan, or receptacle) to cause the elongated material to be
temporarily coiled on or in the take-up.
Subclass:
362.1
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Simultaneous or successive winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter
wherein the winding apparatus comprises either, (a) multiple
rotatably driven take-ups for concurrently winding loops, or
(b) discrete take-ups sequentially rotated to form loops.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
439.4 and 443.1+, for simultaneously winding material from
plural sources onto a core to form an article.
440 and 445+, for sequentially winding material onto one or
more cores to form one or more articles.
470 for simultaneously winding wires onto storage spools.
474.3 for alternate or successive winding of thread onto a
spool.
530 for simultaneously winding convolute coils.
531 for sequential convolute coil winding stations.
Subclass:
362.2
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With loop bundle unloader:
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter
comprising a device for removing or releasing a collection of
loops (bundle) from the rotatably driven take-up.
Subclass:
362.3
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Stripper plate or arm:
This subclass is indented under subclass 362.2. Subject
matter wherein the device for removing the loop bundle
includes an ejecting member adapted to either, (a) push the
loop bundle from the take-up, or (b) withdraw the collector
axially from the bundle.
Subclass:
363
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With particular loop or coil transfer mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 360. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to structure for
causing or facilitating either, (a) the displacement of
successive loops of material to or from a form or collector,
or (b) a conveyance for a bundle of loops from a form or
collector.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, particularly
104 for a device to advance loops of elongated material.
Subclass:
364
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UNIDIRECTIONAL WINDING AND UNWINDING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or method for winding an indefinite length material
onto a support in one rotary direction and simultaneously
permitting the material to unwind in the same rotary
direction.
(1) Note. The coil may have a single actual axis or a
theoretical composite axis formed by a series of pulleys,
rollers, or spools.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
325 for unidirectional winding of information-bearing
carrier.
364 for an apparatus for simultaneously winding and
unwinding material onto and from a storage support.
602.1 for a spool with convolution separator that may
facilitate unidirectional winding.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.); subclass 97.2 for fluid current
material moving means and means to store a web; subclasses
118.1+ for intermediate storage means between plural material
moving means; or subclasses 168+ having orbitally traveling
material-engaging surface(s).
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 373 for a cable-winding capstan
of a winch.
Subclass:
364.1
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Convolute coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter
wherein each convolution is placed upon a previous
convolution.
Subclass:
364.11
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Partial wrap around plural rotatable supports:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter
in which the support comprises an assemblage of elements
rotatable relative to one another that collectively form a
surface on which the material is wound and are arranged such
that at least one single loop of material encloses and
contacts each of the elements.
(1) Note. One or more (but not all) of the elements may be
stationary. There must be a relative rotation between the
elements of at least 360 degrees. A support consisting of
two rotatable elements having slightly spaced axes of
rotation and having equal numbers of axially extending bars
that interdigitate do not rotate significantly relative to
each other, but substantially only translate relative to each
other and, therefore, is not placed in this subclass.
Subclass:
364.12
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Shifting material axially:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364.11. Subject
matter in which the material wound on the support is moved
axially on and relative to the support during operation.
(1) Note. The material need not slide on the surface of one
of the rotary supports to meet the requirements of this
definition. The material may be acted upon between rotary
supports to cause it to engage the next support at a location
axially spaced from the last one.
(2) Note. For placement in this subclass, there must be
structure specifically designed to shift the material.
Forcing of wound material axially by mere engagement with
newly introduced material is not sufficient in absence of
structure to force the new material axially.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
366.2 for axial material shifting means having general
application to unidirectional winding and unwinding devices.
Subclass:
364.2
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Distinct supporting surface on a support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter
in which each element is constructed so as to positively
confine each contacting portion of material to a limited
region of the element.
(1) Note. The coil may be created as a single run of
elongated material being sequentially trained as a single
pass over a substantial number of spaced apart guide
elements.
Subclass:
364.3
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With radial spacing regulator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364.2. Subject
matter wherein at least one of the supporting elements is
mounted for movement with respect to another element (e.g.,
to regulate the tension in a length of the elongated
material).
Subclass:
364.4
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Threading:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter
in which the initial end of the material is automatically
introduced onto the support or moved over the support to
initiate a winding operation.
Subclass:
364.5
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Convertible between variable and fixed number of windings on
material support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter
in which the device can be operated either in a mode in which
the number of turns or loops of material on the support is
constant during operation or in a mode in which the number of
turns is variable with only minor adjustment.
Subclass:
364.6
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Variable number of windings on support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter
in which number of turns or loops of material on the support
is caused or permitted to vary during operation, i.e., the
rates of winding and unwinding onto the support may be
unequal.
(1) Note. For placement in this subclass, a patent must
recite an element, such as a flyer that places material onto
the material support or a guide that removes material over an
end of the support, that enables material to be supplied to
or removed from the support at a rate independent of the rate
at which it is removed or supplied.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
139, Textiles: Weaving, for weaving apparatus having
unidirectional winding devices for storing a variable number
of turns of yarn for supplying weft yarn at high speed to the
weaving apparatus.
Subclass:
364.7
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Having material accumulation sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364.6. Subject
matter including a device that detects the number of turns of
material on the support or the presence of a certain number
of turns on the support and provides an indication to an
operator or controls the winding operation based on the
detected condition.
Subclass:
364.8
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Senses without material contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364.7. Subject
matter in which the sensor does not require material contact
in order to generate the signal indicating the number of
turns present.
Subclass:
364.9
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Rotating winding surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364.6. Subject
matter in which the material support rotates about an axis.
Subclass:
365
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Movable material displacement means (e.g., wobble plate):
This subclass is indented under subclass 364.9. Subject
matter in which a structure contacting the material on the
support and moving relative to it causes or assists in the
advancement of material axially (i.e., substantially parallel
to the axis of rotation) along the support.
Subclass:
365.1
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Material removed axially from winding surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364.9. Subject
matter in which the material is removed from the support by
passing it over an end of the support (i.e., such that the
center line of the material removed must lie on the axis of
rotation of the support or cross it during unwinding).
(1) Note. The manner of removal of material is such that
the material may be removed even if the support were not
rotating.
Subclass:
365.2
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Single material strand simultaneously wound into or unwound
from plural coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364.9. Subject
matter in which a single continuous piece of material is
wound onto and unwound from plural distinct coils the same
time.
(1) Note. The coils may or may not be located on the same
support.
Subclass:
365.3
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Stationary winding surface (e.g., with flyer):
This subclass is indented under subclass 364.6. Subject
matter in which the material support is stationary during
winding and unwinding of material.
Subclass:
365.4
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Brake providing resistance to removal of material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 365.3. Subject
matter including a device separate from the support or a
specially constructed support tending to retain the material
on the support, i.e., increasing the tension required to
remove material from the support.
Subclass:
365.5
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Adjustable drum surface (e.g., variable diameter):
This subclass is indented under subclass 365.3. Subject
matter in which the shape or size of the material contacting
portion of the support may be changed so that the support may
have different shapes during operation.
(1) Note. The capability of changing the shape or size of
the support during operation is not required.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
366.1 for a variable diameter winding drum in a
unidirectional winding and unwinding device in which the
number of windings on the drum is fixed during operation.
Subclass:
365.6
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Fixed number of windings on winding surface (e.g., positive
feeder):
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter
constructed so that the number of turns of material on the
support cannot vary during normal operation.
(1) Note. For placement in this subclass there must be
structure or corresponding method steps present for
maintaining the material in a path on the support such that
there is no substantial change in the number of turns on the
support. The structure may be a guide. The recitation of a
positive material feeder with disclosure of a guide for
maintaining the material path is sufficient to warrant
placement of the original in this subclass.
(2) Note. Changes in the number of turns of material on the
support during the initial introduction of material onto the
support or on removal of material (e.g., after depletion of a
material supply) are disregarded.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, for positive yarn feed devices in
knitting machines.
Subclass:
365.7
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Automatic control or regulation of speed of winding surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 365.6. Subject
matter in which the speed at which material is wound onto the
support is maintained or varied by controls responsive to
winding conditions without operator intervention.
(1) Note. Variation in speed during starting or stopping of
the winding operation is disregarded even if the starting or
stopping is automatically initiated.
Subclass:
365.8
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Manually adjustable winding surface speed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 365.6. Subject
matter in which the speed at which material is wound and
unwound is adjustable by a human operator.
Subclass:
365.9
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Manual drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 365.6. Subject
matter in which the power for winding and unwinding is
supplied by a human operator.
Subclass:
366
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Winding drum details:
This subclass is indented under subclass 365.6. Subject
matter including details of the structure of the support for
the material.
Subclass:
366.1
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Variable diameter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter
in which the support can be adjusted to change its diameter.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
365.5 for an adjustable winding drum in a unidirectional
winding and unwinding device in which the number of loops of
material on the drum is variable during operation.
Subclass:
366.2
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Shifting material axially on support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter
in which the material wound on the support is moved axially
relative to the support during operation while remaining on
the support.
(1) Note. Changing the winding point (where the material
being wound meets the support or body of wound material) is a
different operation than the one provided for in this
subclass. See the search notes below.
(2) Note. For placement in this subclass, there must be
structure specifically designed to shift the material.
Forcing of wound material axially by mere engagement with
newly introduced material is not sufficient in absence of
structure to force the new material axially.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
366.3 for a unidirectional winding and unwinding device in
which the winding point is systematically changed during
winding, (i.e., the material is traversed on the support).
365 for a unidirectional winding and unwinding device having
a rotatable support onto which the number of turns of
material wound is variable during operation in which material
on the support is shifted along the support.
Subclass:
366.3
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Distributing material along the support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter
including a device or steps for systematically moving the
point (i.e., winding point) at which the portion of the
material being wound meets the support or body of wound
material along the support.
(1) Note. The movement of the winding point must be in a
direction that has a substantial component parallel to the
axis about which the material is being wound.
Subclass:
366.4
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Particular drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter
including details of structure or process for supplying or
controlling the supply of power for causing the relative
rotation of the support and material required for winding the
material onto and unwinding the material from the support.
(1) Note. This subclass takes documents directed to the
structure of controls for operating or the drive train for
driving a material support (e.g., winding drum) or other
material winding mechanism (e.g., orbital winding flyer).
The mere recitation of a motor, drive means, or control means
is not sufficient to warrant placement here. Sensor details
alone are sufficient only when not provided for above. See
the search notes below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
364.7 for a sensor forming part of a winding drive control
system in a unidirectional winding and unwinding device.
366.2 for a unidirectional winding and unwinding device
including a drive for a drum constructed to shift material
axially during operation.
Subclass:
370
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REELING DEVICE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or method capable of repeatedly winding and
unwinding an elongated material on a spool or similar support
mounted on a frame, usually by power applied by a drive
mechanism, to either rotate a spool or orbit a guide about a
stationary spool.
(1) Note. The terms reeling device or reel are used here to
denote a device typically including a frame, a spool, and a
drive mechanism to cause elongated material to be alternately
wound and unwound, not to be confused with reel commonly used
to denote the material holder or spool, per se.
(2) Note. An inclusive exception is made for a disclosure
of: (a) a particular spool provided with a distinct hand grip
that replaces a distinct frame; (b) a frame-supported,
stationary spool on which the same material is to be hand
wrapped replacing the typical drive mechanism; or (c) a drive
mechanism mounted on a frame for winding and unwinding a
material in which the inner convolution (e.g., a metal tape)
serves in lieu of a distinct spool.
(3) Note. Excluded from this section is a coil holder to
which a previously wound coil is introduced for dispensing
even though a manual drive may be provided with a drive
mechanism such as a crank to rewind a temporary excess of
dispensed material.
(4) Note. Reeling apparatus normally provide convenient
storage for material in contrast to a winch or hoist that
moves or lifts a load attached to the material. However,
practical similarities justify an exception wherein
convenient storage of material is dominant over accommodation
of a possible load as in fishing and seatbelt reels.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclass 502 for a
reeling device for positioning a specified pool cover.
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, 151 for a reeling
device for positioning material with respect to a specified
treatment apparatus.
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 256.5 for a
reeling device combined with a brush or similar structure for
cleaning running material as it is wound or unwound.
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 3 for an article holder
that may include a reeling component (e.g., to wind and
unwind an article tether).
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, subclass
117, 118, and 153 for a reeling device for handling strand or
web subjected to a Class 34 art process or apparatus.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, particularly subclass
347, 348, 385+, 470+, 483, 514, 518, and 529 for a reeling
device combined with a specific register, file, or changing
exhibitor.
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 8, 20,
21, 25, 26.1, 42.28+, and 57.3 for a reeling device combined
with apparatus particularly useful in the capture of fish.
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, 120,
170+, and 238+ for a reeling device for positioning a
specified closure member or similar panel.
239, Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, particularly
subclass 34, 52, 195+, 736, and 745 for a reeling device
combined with a specified fluid coupling to a hose or other
conduit.
248, Supports, particularly subclass 75, 266, 329, 330.1, and
492 for a reeling device with a particular supporting
structure.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly 264 for reeling structure specially
constructed or used to haul or hoist a disconnectable load.
362, Illumination, particularly subclass 258, 388, and 407
for a reeling device for an electrical conductor combined
with an electrical connector.
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, 23 for a reeling
device used to tether a specified buoy.
451, Abrading, subclass 176 for a reeling device used to
position a work piece relative to an abrading station.
Subclass:
371
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With spring motor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes a resilient member
(spring) adapted to store energy that is selectively released
to cause winding or unwinding of the elongated material to or
from a coil.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses provide for a
reeling device having a spring motor (e.g., a coiled spring
or twisted rubber band) serving as the source of power, but
not a spring device exclusively used to absorb movement or
couple elements.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
226 and 251 through 254, for a spring-powered drive in a
fishing reel.
351 for a nonelectrical motor drive for rewinding and
unwinding a machine convertible carrier.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 3 for an article holder
that may include a spring-retracted tether.
33, Geometrical Instruments, particularly subclass 413, 414,
754, and 761+ for a reeling device combined with a specific
straight edge cord (chalk line) or flexible distance
measuring element (e.g., measuring tape).
76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making, subclass 81.4 for a
spring-biased strop retractor in a tool or implement making
apparatus or process.
119, Animal Husbandry, subclass 794 and 796 for a reeling
device for a specific animal tethering structure (e.g., a dog
leash).
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclass 245 and 301 through 308 for a spring-powered roller
associated with a shiftable closure.
180, Motor Vehicles, subclass 268 and 271+ for a spring
reeling device with a safety belt or harness associated with
vehicle structure.
182, Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclass 232 and 237
for a reeling device having a spring motor to rewind a
specified body harness cable or rope ladder of a fire
escape.
185, Motors: Spring, Weight, or Animal Powered, subclass 37,
40, and 43 through 45 for a spring motor of general utility.
244, Aeronautics, 122 for a spring-powered reeling device
combined with a safety belt or harness in aircraft
structure.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 364 for a spring motor combined with a winch
or hoist drum.
267, Spring Devices, 166 for spring structure detail.
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 290 and 801.1+ for a safety
belt or harness reeling device combined with vehicle
structure.
297, Chairs and Seats, subclasses 475-486 for a restraint
belt or harness reeling device combined with seat structure.
362, Illumination, subclass 402 for a lamp support that may
be coiled on a spring powered spool.
433, Dentistry, subclass 78 for a retractable hose in a
specified dental storage cabinet.
Subclass:
372
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Plural springs:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
wherein the spring motor includes two or more resilient
members.
Subclass:
373
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Spring exhibits special torque characteristic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
in which particular significance is attributed to the nature
of the spring providing the spring motor with either, (a) a
predetermined variable torque, or (b) constant torque over a
selected operating range.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
267, Spring Devices, particularly subclasses 151-181 for a
detail of a spring, per se, or of general use.
Subclass:
374
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With auxiliary force rewinding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
including an alternative or supplemental power source (e.g.,
an explosive charge) to cause forced winding of the
material.
Subclass:
375
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Spring attachment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to either (a) a
support for the spring, or (b) a connection of the spring to
the spool, elongated material, or frame.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
185, Motors: Spring, Weight, or Animal Powered, subclass 45
for a mounting feature of a spring motor of general use.
Subclass:
375.1
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Spring force adjustment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Subject matter
including particular means for presetting the amount of
torque exerted by the spring motor prior to winding or
unwinding.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
267, Spring Devices, particularly subclass 89 for a detail
of a spring adjustment of a spring, per se, or in general
use.
Subclass:
375.2
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Pretensioned spring attachment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Subject matter
in which stress is applied to the spring prior to connecting
the spring to the elongated material or the spool for the
material.
Subclass:
375.3
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With transmission:
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Subject matter
wherein the spring is connected to the spool, elongated
material, or frame through rotary force converting means
(e.g., gears, belts, chains).
Subclass:
376
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Particular spool structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to the spool that
stores the coiled material.
Subclass:
376.1
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Particular bearing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Subject matter
wherein the spool includes an especially significant element
mounting the spool for rotation.
Subclass:
377
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Particular guide structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to structure for
directing the elongated material along a selected path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
157 through 157.1, for a guide for longitudinally moving
strand.
397 through 397.5, for a guide associated with a reeling
device of general utility.
615 through 615.4, for a longitudinally moving material
guide.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.), subclass 196.1 for a passive
guide combined with a material feeder.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, 389 for a cable guide.
Subclass:
378
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Multiple windings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
wherein distinct coils of elongated material are wound or
unwound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
388 and 388.6 through 388.8, for multiple windings on a
reeling device of general use.
530 and 531+, for a winding machine accommodating multiple
windings.
603 for a spool with multiple winding surfaces.
Subclass:
378.1
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Of centrally gripped material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 378. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material is grasped near its
longitudinal midpoint by the spool to form plural sections of
material that are simultaneously wound or unwound.
(1) Note. A reel found in this and the indented subclasses
winds or unwinds two convolutions of material per spool
revolution.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
388.1 through 388.4, for centrally gripped material in a
general purpose reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
362, Illumination, particularly subclass 258 and 407 for a
reeling device for an electrical conductor combined with an
electrical connector.
Subclass:
378.2
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End segment anchored:
This subclass is indented under subclass 378.1. Subject
matter wherein an end of one of the sections of material
remote from the spool is fixed.
(1) Note. A reel found in this subclass typically moves
toward an anchored end of the material during winding and has
utility as a yieldable slack take-up device (e.g., for an
electrical cord or leash).
Subclass:
378.3
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Material supported spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 378.2. Subject
matter wherein the spool is borne by the anchored material.
Subclass:
378.4
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On independent spools:
This subclass is indented under subclass 378. Subject matter
wherein separately rotatable drums are provided for
supporting the plurality of distinct coils.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
388.6 through 388.8, for plural spools in a general use
reel.
Subclass:
379
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Particular frame or frame carrier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to either (a) a
housing for the spool, or (b) a structure for supporting a
spool housing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
310 through 321, for a frame for a fishing reel.
398 for a frame or frame-mounting feature of a general use
reel.
Subclass:
379.1
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Energy or stress absorption structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein the frame or carrier is specifically constructed to
transfer force in the elongated material to the frame with
minimized distortion of associated components.
Subclass:
379.2
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Frame carrier feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to support
structure for carrying the frame.
Subclass:
380
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Material irregularity (e.g., knot) engageable with stop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material is provided with an
enlargement, knot, or other modification that is adapted to
engage a stationary portion of the frame (e.g., a guide) to
limit winding or unwinding.
Subclass:
381
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Yieldable brake (e.g., friction or fluid):
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
including a device to significantly retard rotation of the
spool or material during winding or unwinding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
285 for a fishing reel brake.
396 396.5, and 396.9, for a brake of a general purpose reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, particularly subclass 413, 414,
754, and 761+ for a reeling device combined with a specific
straight edge cord (chalk line) or flexible distance
measuring element (e.g., measuring tape).
188, Brakes, appropriate subclasses for brakes, their
operators, and similar component in general use.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 375, 377, and 378 for a brake for a winch
drum.
Subclass:
381.1
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Material engaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 381. Subject matter
wherein the brake includes a portion engageable with the
elongated material (e.g., along an uncoiled length of the
material) for retarding winding or unwinding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
396.5 for a material engaging brake in a general purpose
reel.
Subclass:
381.2
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Engages wound material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 381.1. Subject
matter wherein the material engaging brake portion is
engageable with the coiled material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
292 through 294, for a fishing reel brake.
396.6 for a spool or coil engaging brake in a general
purpose reeling device.
422.5 for a coil engaging brake in general winding or
unwinding use.
Subclass:
381.3
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Manually operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 381.1. Subject
matter wherein the brake includes an actuator portion
actuated by pressure exerted by a user for applying a
retarding force on the material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
291 through 294, for a manually applied fishing reel brake.
396.5 for a manually applied brake in a general utility
reel.
Subclass:
381.4
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Tension responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 381.1. Subject
matter comprising a device for sensing a degree of slackness
in the elongated material, which device actuates the brake.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
287 for a tension responsive, fishing reel brake.
419.1 421.8, and 421.9, for a material tension sensitive
brake of general utility.
Subclass:
381.5
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Centrifugal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 381. Subject matter
wherein the brake is responsive to a radial force generated
as the result of rotation of the spool about an axis.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
289 for a centrifugal fishing reel brake.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 267 for a speed control for a
hoist drum.
Subclass:
381.6
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Manually operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 381. Subject matter
in which the brake includes an actuator adapted to be
directly engaged by a user.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
291 through 294, for a manually applied fishing reel brake.
396.5 396.7+, and 396.9, for a user-applied brake in a
general purpose reel.
Subclass:
382
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Lock against spool unwinding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
including a positive brake (lock) adapted to prevent rotation
of the spool in at least an unwinding direction.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
297 through 300, for a positive brake in a fishing reel.
396.1 through 396.4, for a positive brake in a general
purpose reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 575 for pawl and ratchet
structure in general use.
180, Motor Vehicles, 268 for a reeling device for a seatbelt
or occupant harness under the control of a motor vehicle part
(e.g., an ignition switch).
188, Brakes, 82.1 for a one-way brake of general use.
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.45 and
61.58 for a seatbelt responsive maker/breaker.
244, Aeronautics, subclass 122 for a reeling device for a
seatbelt of a specified aeronautic device.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying a Pushing or
Pulling Force, subclass 310, 357, and 376 for a positive
one-way brake for a winch or hoist drum.
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 290 and 801.1+ for a reeling
device to store a seat well or body harness in combination
with specified land vehicle structure.
297, Chairs and Seats, particularly 475 for a reeling device
for a seatbelt or other restraint incorporated with specified
seat structure.
Subclass:
382.1
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Material responsive (e.g., automatic lock):
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter
in which the unwinding lock includes an actuator operated in
response to the completion of a predetermined cycle of
material unwinding, which cycle may be a set time period, a
length of unwound material, change in direction of spool
movement, termination of unwinding, or similar condition, but
excludes actuation responsive to unwinding speed or
acceleration, per se.
(1) Note. Typically these devices permit initial unwinding
(e.g., for seatbelt placement) that completes the unwinding
cycle and actuates the unwinding lock.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
286 through 289, for a fishing reel brake responsive to
unwinding line, and 413+,418.1+, 419+, and 421.1+, for a
material-responsive tension control in a winding or unwinding
apparatus.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclasses 270-276 for a hoist drum
control actuated in response to a cable or cable associated
structure.
Subclass:
382.2
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Convertible to emergency locking:
This subclass is indented under subclass 382.1. Subject
matter wherein the unwinding lock further includes an
alternate actuator operable in response to an extreme,
usually hazardous condition.
Subclass:
382.3
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Time delay:
This subclass is indented under subclass 382.1. Subject
matter wherein the predetermined cycle is established by
means providing a set interval of disablement of the
unwinding lock, which means may be a conventional elapsed
timer, counter, or other device that repetitively operates
over a short, constant time span.
Subclass:
382.4
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Predetermined length of material unwound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 382.1. Subject
matter in which the predetermined cycle is established by
means disabling the unwinding lock until a set length of
material is unwound.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 276 for a hoist drum having a
control actuated in response to a number of drum rotations.
Subclass:
382.5
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Alternately engaged locking pawls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter
in which the positive brake includes plural blocking lugs
(pawls), one or the other of which can be actuated to prevent
unwinding.
Subclass:
382.6
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Shiftable spool body:
Subject matter under 382 comprising structure mounting the
spool for displacement to effect locking.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 268 for a hoist control
responsive to shifting of the cable drum.
Subclass:
383
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Material speed responsive (e.g., belt sensitive):
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter
in which the unwinding lock is associated with an actuator
responsive to an undesired change in velocity of the material
(e.g., seatbelt) being unwound from the spool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.45 for a
circuit maker/breaker specially designed to be responsive to
acceleration, inertia, tilting, or the like.
Subclass:
383.1
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With lock prevention or sensitivity reduction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Subject matter
including means for either (a) temporarily disabling, or (b)
reducing the responsiveness of the unwinding lock.
Subclass:
383.2
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Inertia operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Subject matter
wherein the actuator for the unwinding lock includes a mass
adapted to provide particular sensitivity to acceleration,
which mass actuates the unwinding lock in response to
undesired changes in the unwinding velocity of the material.
Subclass:
383.3
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Axially movable lock:
This subclass is indented under subclass 383.2. Subject
matter in which the unwinding lock includes a braking member
(e.g., a slidable pawl) shiftable in a direction
substantially parallel to the axis of the spool to prevent
unwinding.
Subclass:
383.4
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Frame mounted locking pawl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 383.2. wherein the
unwinding lock includes a blocking lug or dog adapted to
cooperate with structure movable with the spool to prevent or
limit unwinding.
Subclass:
383.5
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Opposed pawls on spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 383.2. Subject
matter wherein the unwinding lock includes lugs (pawls)
supported at arcuately spaced points on the spool.
Subclass:
384
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Frame movement responsive (e.g., vehicle sensitive):
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter
wherein the unwinding lock includes an actuator that senses a
condition of the frame (e.g., orientation or movement) for
applying the unwinding lock.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.45 for a
circuit maker/breaker specially designed to be responsive to
acceleration, inertia, tilting, or the like.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 286 for a hoist drum having a
control actuated in response to relative movement between
hoist components.
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 290 and 801.1+ for a safety
belt or harness reeling device associated with particular
vehicle structure.
Subclass:
384.1
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With lock prevention or sensitivity reduction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Subject matter
including means for either (a) temporarily disabling, or (b)
reducing the responsiveness of the unwinding lock.
Subclass:
384.2
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With pilot pawl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Subject matter
wherein the unwinding lock includes a shiftable positioning
link (pawl) for guiding the unwinding lock into a locking
position.
Subclass:
384.3
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Axially movable lock member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Subject matter
wherein a portion of the unwinding lock is mounted for
movement in a direction parallel to the axis of the spool
during movement of the unwinding lock from an unlocked
position to the spool locking position.
Subclass:
384.4
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Multiply positionable operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Subject matter
including means for selectively varying the orientation of
the unwinding lock actuator.
Subclass:
384.5
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Pendulum operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Subject matter
wherein the actuator of the unwinding lock is a mass
eccentrically mounted with respect to its center of gravity
to be extremely sensitive to the orientation or acceleration
of the frame for applying the unwinding lock.
Subclass:
384.6
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Ball operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Subject matter
wherein the actuator includes a spherical member adapted to
roll in response to a change in orientation or speed of the
frame to apply the unwinding lock.
Subclass:
384.7
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Manually operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter
wherein the unwinding lock includes an actuator adapted to be
directly engaged by a user.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
291 through 294, for a manually applied fishing reel brake.
396.5 and 396.7 through 396.8, for a user-applied brake in a
general purpose reel.
Subclass:
385
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Lock against spool winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
including a positive brake (lock) adapted to selectively
prevent rotation of the spool in the winding direction.
(1) Note. A winding lock is usually applied after a desired
length of the elongated material is unwound to prevent
premature rewinding.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, 82.1, for one-way brakes of general use.
Subclass:
385.1
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Material movement responsive (e.g., window shade type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter
wherein the winding lock includes an actuator operated in
response to either (a) movement of the material, or (b)
rotation of the spool, to shift the winding lock between
active and inactive positions.
Subclass:
385.2
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With additional lock release:
This subclass is indented under subclass 385.1. Subject
matter comprising a supplemental actuator for shifting the
winding lock to an inactive position.
Subclass:
385.3
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Movable locking pawl on frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 385.1. Subject
matter wherein the winding lock includes a blocking lug or
dog mounted on the frame and releasably engageable with
structure movable with the spool to prevent or limit
winding.
Subclass:
385.4
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Manually operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter
in which the winding lock includes an actuator adapted to be
directly engaged by a user.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, particularly subclass 413, 414,
754, and 761+ for a reeling device combined with a specific
straight edge cord (chalk line) or flexible distance
measuring element (e.g., measuring tape).
Subclass:
386
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With orbital wrapping guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism rotates a material directing
member about the spool to coil the elongated material onto or
into a normally stationary spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
224 for a fishing reel that frequently employs an orbital
wrapping guide.
405.1 and 405.2, for a hand-held, hand-wrapped reel.
Subclass:
387
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Axial unwinding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material is uncoiled over an end of the
spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
128 for axial unwinding from a spool.
224 through 248, for axial unwinding in a fishing reel.
593 for axial unwinding from a spool holder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, for axial
unwinding for applying a twist to strand.
Subclass:
388
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Multiple windings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
wherein discrete elongated materials or distinct segments of
a single elongated material are wound onto one or more spools
commonly supported on the frame.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
378 for a spring reel for multiple windings.
Subclass:
388.1
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Of centrally gripped material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 388. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material is grasped near its
longitudinal midpoint by the spool to form plural segments of
material that are simultaneously wound or unwound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
378 for multiple winding segments wound onto a spool powered
by a spring motor.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
137, Fluid Handling, subclass 355.16 for a reeling device
for a hose combined with a specified connection between a
fluid supply and a hose.
362, Illumination, subclass 258 and 407 for a reeling device
for an electrical conductor combined with means providing an
electrical connection.
Subclass:
388.2
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With material snagging lock (e.g., midline tightener):
This subclass is indented under subclass 388.1. Subject
matter wherein the reeling device includes a stationary catch
to grasp the elongated material to prevent uncoiling.
(1) Note. A midline tightener typically uses a spool
positioned over a center portion on wire whose ends are fixed
so that rotation of the spool winds from the center toward
fixed ends to tension the wire for removing sag, which
tightener requires means (e.g., a wire engaging hook or
bridge) to prevent backward rotation of the entire device and
thereby loss of tension.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 119.15 for a clothesline
tightener associated with a clothesline pole.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, 213 for a rotated drum used in a stretching tool
disengageable from the material being stretched.
Subclass:
388.3
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With unidirectional brake:
This subclass is indented under subclass 388.2. Subject
matter wherein the reeling device includes a one-way
mechanism (e.g., a pawl and ratchet) permitting winding
rotation of the spool while preventing reverse rotation of
the spool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 575 for a pawl and ratchet
of general use.
188, Brakes, 82.1 for a one-way brake of general use.
Subclass:
388.4
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With integrated crank:
This subclass is indented under subclass 388.2. Subject
matter wherein the reeling device includes an elongated
handle member permanently joined to the spool for rotating
the spool.
Subclass:
388.5
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With mounting frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 388.1. Subject
matter wherein the spool is carried by a stationary
fundamental support toward which ends of the elongated
material are drawn during winding.
Subclass:
388.6
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Plural spools or spool portions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 388. Subject matter
wherein the reeling device includes multiple spools or
distinct spool sections, each for receiving a separate
elongated material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
378.4 for multiple take-ups in a spring-powered reeling
device.
530 for multiple take-ups on a convolute winding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly 278 for a hoist with multiple winding
drums or drum sections.
Subclass:
388.7
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Alternatively driven:
This subclass is indented under subclass 388.6. Subject
matter wherein the drive mechanism is capable of rotating a
single one of the plurality of spools or spool sections at a
time.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
531 for alternately driven take-ups in a convolute winding
machine.
Subclass:
388.8
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Single power source (e.g., clutched spools):
This subclass is indented under subclass 388.7. Subject
matter wherein the drive mechanism includes a single power
source selectively connectable to an individual spool or
spool section by a torque transmitting coupling.
Subclass:
388.9
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Material stored in loops or variable-size coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
in which the material is stored in the form of one or more
coils or loops whose size is variable to dispense from
storage or retract the material back into storage.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
364.11 for a winding apparatus or method in which material
is simultaneously wrapped and unwrapped from plural
supports.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclass 119
for a device for advancing indeterminate length material and
directing it into loops of varying size for temporary
storage.
Subclass:
388.91
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Plural coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 388.9. Subject
matter in which the form in which the material is stored is a
plurality of loops of material in which the material turns
through 360 degrees and the beginning and ending points of
the loops are in close proximity.
Subclass:
389
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With particular drive (e.g., ratchet drive, motor driven):
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to the drive
mechanism for causing the elongated material to be wound or
unwound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
249 for a drive mechanism in a fishing reel.
349 540, and 564, for a particular drive in other winding or
unwinding devices.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 386 and 518+
for a particular drive for a reeling device combined with a
specific register or changing exhibitor.
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, for a transmission detail
of general use.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, for a detail of a
clutch or stop control in a transmission of general use.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, for a particular drive in a winch or hoist.
Subclass:
390
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Motor powered:
This subclass is indented under subclass 389. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes means to convert
potential energy into kinetic energy (motor).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
225 and 250, for a motor-powered fishing reel.
540 for a winding machine with a particular drive that may
include a motor.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 470 for a
motor-operated reeling device combined with a specific
register or changing exhibitor.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, 266, particularly subclasses 339 through 373 for a
motor-driven drum of a winch or hoist.
343, Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclass 877 and
903 for a particular antenna adapted to be wound.
Subclass:
390.1
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With material length stop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 390. Subject matter
comprising motor control means sensitive to the amount of
material wound on or unwound from the spool to interrupt
winding or unwinding.
(1) Note. The control means may include either a direct
length measuring device or an indirect measuring device such
as a turn counter or object carried by the elongated
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
534.2 for a length-responsive stop in a winding machine.
563.2 for an unwinding machine with a length-responsive
detector or stop.
564.1 for an unwinding machine with a limited interval
drive.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, 713, 734, 754, and 761+, for a
sounding device or a flexible measuring tape reel.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclass 125 for a
material control stop, per se, or in general use.
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.13 for a
circuit maker/breaker specially designed for operation by a
running web or strand, spool, or guide.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 269 and 276 for a brake or drive control
device responsive to the length of wound or unwound line of a
winch.
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, 207.11 for length
of material measurement, per se, or in other combinations.
Subclass:
390.2
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For unwinding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 390. Subject matter
wherein the motor can be actuated to cause uncoiling of the
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
564 for an unwinding machine with a drive means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
343, Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclass 877 and
903 for a particular wound antenna.
Subclass:
390.3
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With coil constrainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 390.2. Subject
matter wherein the spool includes or is associated with means
to restrain wound convolutions of the elongated material from
shifting away from the spool.
(1) Note. A coil constrainer typically retains convolutions
of material tightly against a spool that might otherwise
spring away from the spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
547 for a pressure element engaged with a coil of convolute
material during winding.
580 and 580.1, for a coil holder with means to retain the
outer end of wound, elongated material.
Subclass:
390.4
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Weight:
This subclass is indented under subclass 390. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes significant mass
associated with or made a part of the spool to assist in
winding the elongated material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
185, Motors: Spring, Weight, or Animal Powered, 27 for a
detail of a weight motor, per se, or in general use.
Subclass:
390.5
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Fluid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 390. Subject matter
wherein the motor uses either hydraulic or pneumatic pressure
to rotate the spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
351 for a nonelectric drive for winding or unwinding a
machine-convertible carrier.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 291 and 361 for a fluid motor drive for the
drum of a winch.
Subclass:
390.6
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With speed or torque control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 390.5. Subject
matter wherein particular significance is attributed to a
means for regulating the rate of winding or unwinding or
power produced by the fluid motor.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 267, 274, and 275 for a speed or
torque regulator in a winch of hoist drive.
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, for a motor control
of general use.
Subclass:
390.7
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Vehicle motor (e.g., power take-off):
This subclass is indented under subclass 390. Subject matter
wherein a land, air, or water conveyance derives its
locomotive power from a motor that also rotates the spool or
orbits a wrapping guide either directly or via a power
take-off transmission.
(1) Note. This subclass excludes vehicle supported reeling
devices in which either: (a) the spool is driven by traction
(e.g., ground-driven or a ground-driven wheel), or (b) the
spool is related to the vehicle solely by being fixed to a
vehicle supporting wheel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly subclasses
13-15 for a wheel-powered take-off device of general use.
180, Motor Vehicles, subclass 7.5 for a vehicle-mounted
winch on a tow truck.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 282 and 328 for a hoist drum
mounted on a vehicle and rotated by the motor of the
vehicle.
Subclass:
390.8
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Electric:
This subclass is indented under subclass 390. Subject matter
wherein the motor is powered by electrodynamic force.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
250 for an electric motor used to drive a fishing reel
spool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 292 and 362 for an electric motor used to
drive the drum of a winch.
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, for electrical
motor structure of general use.
Subclass:
390.9
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With speed or torque control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 390.8. Subject
matter wherein particular significance is attributed to a
means for (a) regulating the rate of winding or unwinding or
(b) power produced by the electric motor.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, for an electric
motor control of general use.
Subclass:
391
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Traction driven spool (e.g., ground engaging):
This subclass is indented under subclass 389. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes force transmitting
structure (e.g., a flange connected to the spool) engageable
with a generally planar surface, including a floor, ground,
wall, rail, or water, for inducing rotation of the spool as a
result of locomotion of the reeling device along the
surface.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
111, Planting, subclass 44 and 45 for a reeling device used
to actuate a planting drill seeder at selected intervals.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly 279 and 323+ for a drum drive in a hoist
or winch.
Subclass:
391.1
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Spool shiftable clear of traction surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Subject matter
wherein the spool is movable from a position of driving
engagement with the surface to a position disengaged from the
surface (e.g., to permit unwinding).
Subclass:
391.2
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With spool drive transmission:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Subject matter
wherein the force transmitting structure includes a mechanism
for converting rotation of a traction input into rotation of
the spool that is modified as to speed, direction, or axis.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
349 for a particular drive in a winding machine.
564 for a particular drive in an unwinding machine.
Subclass:
391.3
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Belt or chain:
This subclass is indented under subclass 391.2. Subject
matter wherein the mechanism converting rotation includes an
flexible, endless force transferring element to rotate the
spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
352.4 and 356.7, for a belt drive in a machine-convertible
system.
541.3 for a belt drive in a winding machine.
Subclass:
392
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Spool on vehicle wheel or axle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 389. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes means for attaching the
spool for rotation with an axle, hub, tire, or tire support
of a conveyance typically to aid in extracting the conveyance
from an undesired location.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly subclasses
13-15 for a wheel power take-off device of general use.
Subclass:
393
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Peripherally driven spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 389. Subject matter
wherein the spool or material wound onto the spool provides
an outer circumferential surface to which torque is applied
by the force transmitting structure to rotate the spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
541 for a surface-driven coil in a winding machine.
564.5 for a coil-engaging drive in an unwinding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
111, Planting, subclass 44 and 45 for a peripherally driven
reeling device adapted to actuate a seeder (i.e., a check row
planter).
Subclass:
394
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Releasable spool drive (e.g., clutched spool):
This subclass is indented under subclass 389. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes an input means
selectively connectable to the spool by a torque transmitting
coupling.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
257 for a clutched fishing reel drive.
545 for a clutched winding machine drive.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 519, 521, and
523 for a clutched drive in a reeling device for a particular
changing exhibitor.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, appropriate subclasses
for clutches, clutch-brakes, and power-stop controls as a
subcombination or in general use.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 345, 346+, 355+, and 365+ for a
clutched drive for the drum of a winch or hoist.
Subclass:
394.1
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Limited torque (e.g., slip coupling):
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Subject matter
wherein the torque transmitting coupling transfers rotation
to the spool by a friction connection that can yield when
encountering resistance to rotation beyond a predetermined
amount.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
264 for a slip drive in a fishing reel.
356.5 for a friction drive in a machine-convertible
information system.
545.1 for a slip drive in a winding machine drive.
Subclass:
395
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Manually rotatable crank or wheel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 389. Subject matter
wherein the force transmitting structure includes an input
element adapted to be engaged and rotated by a user's hand or
finger.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
282 through 284, for a particular crank in a fishing reel.
350 for a manual drive in an machine convertible information
system.
546.1 for a manual drive in a winding machine.
564.2 for a manual drive in an unwinding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 543 for a handle in a
generalized combination and subcombination.
Subclass:
395.1
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Foldable spool drive crank:
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Subject matter
wherein the input element includes an elongated member with
an offset manual grip, which member includes a hinged or
similarly formed portion pivotally mounting the input element
for movement from a operating position to a retracted,
storage position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
284 for a collapsible handle in a fishing reel.
Subclass:
396
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With brake:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
comprising a retarding device for arresting or preventing
rotation of the spool or winding member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
156 for a brake associated with a strand winding device.
422.1 for a brake for a winding or unwinding device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
182, Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, 73 and 231+ for a
reeling device with a brake designed to retard unwinding of a
specified body harness or rope ladder.
188, Brakes, appropriate subclasses for a brake, brake
operator, or similar component as a subcombination and of
generalized use.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly 375 for a brake in a load hoist or winch
device.
Subclass:
396.1
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Positive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 396. Subject matter
wherein the retarding device prevents rotation of the spool
or winding member in at least one direction.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
297 for a positive brake in a fishing reel.
382 and 385+, for a positive brake in a spring powered
reel.
395.1 for a spool lock in the form of a handle rotatable
with the spool and foldable to intersect a stationary frame
part.
410 for a positive brake for a winding or unwinding
machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 575 for pawl and ratchet
structure as a subcombination and in combination with
generalized structure.
188, Brakes, 82.1 for a one-way brake of general use.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 356 and 376 for a brake for a
hoist or winch drum.
Subclass:
396.2
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One-way:
This subclass is indented under subclass 396.1. Subject
matter wherein the retarding device prevents rotation of the
spool or winding member in one direction while permitting
rotation thereof in the opposite direction.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
298 for a one-way brake in a fishing reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
402, Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of
Sheet, subclass 10 for a reeling device for applying tension
to a pliant sheet retainer (e.g., a strap).
Subclass:
396.3
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Reversible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 396.2. Subject
matter wherein the retarding device is shiftable to an
alternate position to permit rotation in the first named
direction and prevent rotation in the second direction.
Subclass:
396.4
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Ratchet and radial pawl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 396.2. Subject
matter wherein the retarding device comprises a blocking
element and a toothed element, one fixed to the frame and the
other being rotatable with the drive mechanism, which
elements are of a dimension and shape to permit the elements
to pass each other when the drive is rotated in one direction
but which abut in a manner to prevent rotation in the
opposite direction.
Subclass:
396.5
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Friction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 396. Subject matter
wherein the retarding device is adapted to contact and rub
against an element induced to move as a consequence of
unwinding of the elongated material, which element may be the
spool, winding member, the elongated material, or structure
movable with these elements.
(1) Note. This subclass serves to collect friction brakes
applied to a running material, rotatable wrapping guide, or
transmission structure remote from a spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
243 and 285+, for a brake in a fishing reel.
381 for a yieldable brake in a spring-powered reeling
device.
421 for a brake used in a winding or unwinding machine or to
tension running material.
Subclass:
396.6
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Applied to coil or spool (e.g., radial):
This subclass is indented under subclass 396.5. Subject
matter wherein the retarding device includes a retarding
member adapted to be applied to: (a) wound material, (b)
structure directly supporting the wound material, or (c)
structure closely associated with and directly rotating
coaxially with the wound material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, particularly subclass 413, 414,
754, and 761+ for a reeling device combined with a specific
straight edge cord (chalk line) or flexible distance
measuring element (e.g., measuring tape).
Subclass:
396.7
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User pressure application:
This subclass is indented under subclass 396.6. Subject
matter wherein the retarding device includes an actuator
shifted by force applied by an operator of the reeling device
at any given instant to increase the resistance to unwinding
rotation as long as the force is applied.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
291 through 294, for a manually applied brake in a fishing
reel.
381.6 for a manually applied brake in a spring-powered
reel.
Subclass:
396.8
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Radially applied:
This subclass is indented under subclass 396.7. Subject
matter wherein the retarding device is applied in a direction
at a substantial angle (e.g., 45 deg. to 135 deg.) from the
axis about which the material is wound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
301 for a radially applied brake in a fishing reel.
422.4 for a radially applied, yieldable brake in a winding
or unwinding machine.
Subclass:
396.9
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Axially applied:
This subclass is indented under subclass 396.6. Subject
matter wherein the retarding device is applied in a direction
substantially parallel (i.e., from 0 deg. to 44 deg.) to the
axis about which the material is wound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
302 for an axially applied brake in a fishing reel.
423 for an axially applied brake in a winding or unwinding
machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, 71.1 for an axially applied brake, per se, or
in general use.
Subclass:
397
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With particular guide or guard:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
wherein the reeling device includes a means for directing,
confining, or moving the elongated material along a desired
path to or from the spool.
(1) Note. A guide directs the elongated material by
normally maintaining continued contact or influence (e.g.,
magnetic or fluid reaction) on the elongated material while a
guard may limit movement of errant material without normally
contacting the material.
(2) Note. A guide designed to provide significant
resistance to material movement is treated as a tensioner or
brake.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
157 for a guide for strand material.
548 for a guide or guard combined with a winding machine.
566 for a guide or guard combined with an unwinding
machine.
615 for a guide or guard for running material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly 389 for a guide adapted to direct a line
of a load hoist or winch.
492, Roll or Rollers, for a guide of general use.
Subclass:
397.1
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Guide boom or tube:
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Subject matter
wherein the means for directing the material includes an
elongated unit to direct the material for a substantial
length.
(1) Note. This subclass provides for an elongated guide
commonly in the form of a tube or a plurality of guides
commonly mounted and jointly defining an elongated path, but
excludes a collection of plural, independent guides.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 26.1
for a reeling device with a tubular guide combined with
apparatus for directing a separate fishing line (e.g., a
downrigger).
Subclass:
397.2
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Shiftably mounted guide (e.g., material distributor):
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Subject matter
wherein the means for directing material includes a guide
movable on the frame between discrete positions.
(1) Note. This subclass collects guides for either evenly
distributing material or simply shiftable between two
discrete positions (e.g., operative and storage modes).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
476.7 for a device for distributing material during
winding.
Subclass:
397.3
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Driven shifting device (e.g., cam, crank, or screw):
This subclass is indented under subclass 397.2. Subject
matter wherein the drive mechanism is connected with means
for moving the guide to distribute the elongated material as
the drive mechanism causes the material to be wound onto the
spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
241 for a spinning-type fishing reel with a line
distributing device.
273 and 277 through 281, for a fishing reel with a
mechanically operated guide to distribute material onto a
rotating spool.
476.7 for a device for distributing elongated material on
the take-up of a helical winding apparatus.
Subclass:
397.4
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Manually operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 397.2. Subject
matter wherein the means for directing the material includes
a portion providing direct engagement by a hand or finger of
the user for shifting of the guide during winding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
241 and 276, for a manually shifted line guide for a fishing
reel.
Subclass:
397.5
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Rotary guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Subject matter
wherein the means for directing the material is mounted to
revolve about an axis.
Subclass:
398
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With particular frame or frame carrier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to either: (a)
the frame of the reeling device or, (b) a structure (carrier)
for mounting the reeling device on a support.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, for a reeling device
for positioning a pool cover.
114, Ships, subclass 254 for a line storage reel for a
towing cable in ship structure.
119, Animal Husbandry, subclass 794 and 796 for a reel
device combined with a specific animal tethering structure
(e.g., dog leash).
137, Fluid Handling, subclass 355.16 for a hose reel
combined with a specified connection between a fluid supply
and a hose.
Subclass:
399
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Plural spool positions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Subject matter
wherein the frame includes structure for either: (a)
supporting the spool in alternative positions within the
frame, or (b) for supporting the frame for movement from one
to another position on the carrier.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
391.1 for a spool shiftable between traction drive and
nondrive positions (e.g., between ground-engaging and
elevated positions).
591 for a coil holder adapted for use in plural positions.
Subclass:
399.1
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With discrete actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 399. Subject matter
comprising a distinct operating device for shifting the spool
relative to the spool frame or carrier (e.g., to regulate
distribution of the material being wound, or to align the
spool with a desired winding path, etc.).
Subclass:
399.2
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Arcuately displaced positions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 399. Subject matter
wherein the structure supporting the frame accommodates the
frame or spool in any of a plurality of positions displaced
from each other substantially along a curve (e.g., to permit
the spool to align itself in different planes of winding or
unwinding).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
591 and 592, for a repositionable coil holder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
119, Animal Husbandry, subclass 794 and 796 for a reeling
device for positioning a specified animal tether.
Subclass:
400
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Combined with nonreel device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Subject matter
wherein the reeling device is either: (a) an ancillary
component supported on an article of manufacture to store an
elongated wound member associated with the article of
manufacture (e.g., an electric or fluid conductor of a
portable appliance or tool), or (b) consolidated with an
ancillary article of manufacture (e.g., a storage facility
incorporated in the frame).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
905 for a storage chamber with a winding, unwinding, or
reeling device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclass 502 for a
reeling device for a pool cover.
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 8, 20,
21, 25, 26.1, 42.28+, and 57.3 for a reeling device possibly
combined with various fishing implements.
60, Power Plants, subclass 905 for a power plant with an
ancillary winding or reeling device.
137, Fluid Handling, subclass 355.16 for a hose spool with a
fluid coupling for the hose.
191, Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles, subclass 12.2
for a spool having an electrically conductive connection with
a wound conductor.
239, Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, subclass 195
for a fluid coupling between a reeling device and fluid
conductor.
362, Illumination, particularly subclass 258, 387, and 407
for a reeling device for an electrical conductor combined
with a light source.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, particularly
subclass 13 for a specific writing implement combined with a
paper dispenser.
433, Dentistry, subclass 78 for a retractable hose in a
specified dental storage cabinet.
Subclass:
400.1
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Hand wrapped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material is adapted to be grasped by
the user to be wound or unwound by orbiting the user's hand
about a stationary spool.
Subclass:
401
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Collapsible or knockdown:
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Subject matter
wherein components of the frame or carrier are connected
together by means for either: (a) shiftably mounting, or (b)
separably connecting the components with respect to each
other for readily reducing at least one spatial dimension of
the reeling device.
Subclass:
402
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With material segment retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Subject matter
wherein the frame includes significant structure to grip or
otherwise retain: (a) a portion of the elongated material,
or (b) an object carried by the elongated material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 57.3
for a reel combined with a trotline (long line carrying
depending drop lines, each with a fish hook at its free
end).
Subclass:
403
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Mobile carrier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Subject matter
wherein the carrier includes means (e.g., wheels or skids)
for facilitating arbitrary movement of the reeling device
from one location to another.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
390.7 and 391 through 391.3, for a vehicle-mounted reel with
either motor or traction drive for the spool or winder.
557 for a mobile unwinding station.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, particularly 47.131 for details of a
hand truck or wheelbarrow of general use.
Subclass:
403.1
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Single primary axle (e.g., hand cart):
This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Subject matter
wherein the carrier has one or more wheels or runners offset
toward one end of the frame so that the frame may be tilted
upward to otherwise clear the frame from static surface
contact for locomotion by a human or draft animal (e.g., a
wheelbarrow, hand truck, or pony cart).
Subclass:
404
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Releasable mounting (e.g., separable fastener):
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Subject matter
wherein the frame is readily removable from the carrier by
the provision of retainer means formed as either, (a) a
special coupling formation (e.g., a bayonet, keyhole, or
threaded joint), or (b) a special connector (e.g., a threaded
fastener or band).
Subclass:
404.1
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Flexible strap or harness:
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter
wherein the retaining means is either (a) a flaccid band,
cord, or similar element, or (b) an assembly of these
elements for releasably retaining the frame on its carrier,
which carrier may be the user.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 162 for a
carrier of an article that may be a spool.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, 137 for a
hand carrier of general use.
Subclass:
404.2
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Clamp (e.g., C-clamp):
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter
wherein the retaining means includes shiftably related parts
forming a disengageable pressure fit between the frame and
its carrier.
Subclass:
404.3
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Hook, ring, or hanger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter
wherein the retaining means includes a connector (e.g., a
crook, clasp, safety pin, hasp, or grommet) formed with a
curvilinear or offset portion by which the frame is
releasably suspended from the carrier.
Subclass:
405
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Hand carried:
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Subject matter
wherein the reeling device is portable, and either: (a)
sized to fit in the user's hand, or (b) provided with a
special manual grip or handle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
588.1 for a hand- or body-carried coil holder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, particularly subclass 413, 414,
754, and 761+ for a reeling device used in combination with a
specific straight line or distance determination (e.g., a
reel for a chalk line or measuring tape).
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly 543 for a
handle of general use.
119, Animal Husbandry, subclass 794 and 796 for a reeling
device for a specified animal tether.
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 162 for an
article carrier of general use adapted to be manually
supported.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, particularly
137 for a hand-held article carrier.
Subclass:
405.1
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Hand wrapped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material is wound about the spool by
the user grasping the material and orbiting the material and
spool relative to each other.
Subclass:
405.2
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With distinct handle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.1. Subject
matter wherein the frame is provided with a portion
particularly configured to provide a convenient point for the
user to grasp and support the reeling device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 543 for a handle in
generalized combination or subcombination.
Subclass:
405.3
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With distinct handle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Subject matter
wherein the frame is provided with a portion particularly
configured to provide a convenient point for the user to
grasp and support the reeling device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
588.2 for a coil holder with a hand grip.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 543 for a handle in
generalized combination or subcombination.
Subclass:
406
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With special base or mounting member (e.g., attachment socket
or stake):
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Subject matter
wherein the frame includes a special supporting foundation,
bracing, or staking for at least semi-permanently positioning
the reeling device on a carrier surface (e.g., a floor,
ground, wall, rail).
(1) Note. Typically found here are bases that rely on
gravity or a mounting fastener such a nailed bracket or a
ground stake.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, particularly subclass 34.6
and 34.8 for a cabinet adapted for use with rolled
material.
Subclass:
407
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With particular spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to the line holder
(spool) of the reeling device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118 for a strand spool.
322 for a particular spool in a fishing reel.
600 for a spool, per se, or in general use.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
84, Music, 122, 133, and 150 for a music roll spool combined
with a drive or tracking board peculiar to a musical
instrument or subcombination.
114, Ships, subclass 254 for a line storage reeling device
of a specified ship.
187, Elevator, Industrial Lift Truck, or Stationary Lift for
Vehicle, 254 for a winding or traction drum in combination
with elevator structure.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 374 for an irregularly shaped
drum for a hoist or winch.
Subclass:
407.1
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Collapsible or knockdown:
This subclass is indented under subclass 407. Subject matter
wherein components of the spool are connected together by
means for either: (a) shiftably mounting, or (b) separably
connecting the components with respect to each other, for
readily reducing at least one spatial dimension of the
spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
127 for a skein holder that may be collapsible.
529 for a winding device having means to contract or expand
a spool or other coil holder during winding.
571 for a device adapting a coil holder including a spool to
be collapsed or expanded.
607 for a spool with a releasable joint that may permit
convenient disassembly.
Subclass:
410
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TENSION CONTROL OR BRAKE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or corresponding method for either: (a) regulating
the longitudinal stress (tension) in an indefinite length of
running material, or (b) retarding or selectively stopping
rotation of a coiled material.
(1) Note. Stress regulation includes longitudinal tension
added or subtracted by: (a) retardation or drag added to a
supply, (b) adjusting supply and take-up rates to maintain
tension within desired limits, or (c) temporarily storing
material in a reserve formation during an abundance of supply
or shortage of demand.
(2) Note. Stress regulation as used here excludes: (a)
incidental tensioning created by contact of moving material
with a static element such as a guide unless the element is
explicitly provided to create tension (e.g., by special
surface, tortuous course, etc.), (b) braking incidental to a
specified manufacturing or materials handling operation such
as splicing, cutting, stamping, reciprocal feeding, etc., (c)
a brake applied to the material for the purpose of completely
halting movement, or (d) a device to create appreciable
lasting tension in an article (e.g., prestressed concrete,
pressure vessel, etc.).
(3) Note. This subclass is the locus for a positive brake
applied to a spool or other coil holder of a winding or
unwinding device not specifically provided for earlier in
this schedule.
(4) Note. Where a tensioner is claimed with no significant
structure but merely in terms of the composition of material
of which it is composed, the tensioner will be classified as
a brake subcombination or in the appropriate composition or
material class.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 194 for tensioning
threads being wound onto a warp beam (elongated take-up).
29, Metal Working, subclass 452 for tensioning material in a
manufacturing operation.
66, Textiles: Knitting, particularly subclass 126, 130, 146,
151, and 158 for a strand tensioner in a specified knitting
process or apparatus.
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 575 for pawl and ratchet
structure as a subcombination or in combination with
generalized structure.
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making, subclass
61 for a tension device combined with a braiding or related
machine.
112, Sewing, subclass 254 and 255 for a tensioner combined
with a specific sewing process or apparatus.
118, Coating Apparatus, subclass 33 for a tensioner combined
with material coating means.
139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 200, 201, and 212+ for a
tensioning means associated with a weft supply apparatus.
188, Brakes, appropriate subclasses for general purpose
braking, particularly subclasses 64-65.1 for strand brakes
capable of halting strand movement.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, for devices regulating
the transfer of drive power in various applications.
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.13 for a
circuit maker/breaker specially designed for operation by a
running web or strand, spool, or guide.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, particularly
37 and 195 for a tensioner combined with a feeder that may
include a nominal material coil.
250, Radiant Energy, for a detail of a photoelectric device,
per se, or in combination with generalized structure,
particularly 200 and 559.01.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclasses 267-277 for a tension
control in a winch or hoist.
303, Fluid-Pressure and Analogous Brake Systems, for general
purpose retarding devices associated with a fluid pressure
regulator.
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, appropriate
subclasses, especially subclass 6, 7, and 362+ for tensioning
and brakes of various uses.
Subclass:
411
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Cyclic material reserve (e.g., irregularly shaped take-up):
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter
comprising a mechanism to create and release a reserve length
of the elongated material during each: (a) rotation of a
winding member or take-up, or (b) material demand stroke of
an ancillary machine.
Subclass:
412
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Take-up coil drive control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter
comprising a tension regulating system acting on a winding
coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
331 333+, and 334+, for a drive control for an
information-bearing carrier.
Subclass:
412.1
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With supply control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter
wherein the tension regulating system acts on both the
winding coil and a delivery device (e.g., a supply coil).
Subclass:
412.2
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Plural condition sensors (e.g., slack loop sensors):
This subclass is indented under subclass 412.1. Subject
matter wherein the tension regulating system includes
multiple detecting elements.
Subclass:
412.3
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Diverse (e.g., slack loop and diameter sensors):
This subclass is indented under subclass 412.2. Subject
matter wherein the tension regulating system includes
dissimilar detecting elements.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
333.1 and 334.2, for diverse sensors for controlling an
information-bearing carrier.
Subclass:
413
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With material condition sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter
wherein the tension regulating system includes a detector
actuated in response to a physical state of the elongated
material.
Subclass:
413.1
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Plural sensors:
This subclass is indented under subclass 413. Subject matter
wherein the tension regulating system includes multiple
detectors.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
333.1 and 334.2+, for plural sensors that control an
information-bearing carrier.
Subclass:
413.2
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Coil diameter responsive sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 413. Subject matter
wherein the detector acts in response to a change in the
radial dimension of wound material as measured from an axis
of rotation of the winding coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
333.5 and 334.5, for a coil diameter sensor for a machine
convertible information carrier.
421.2 for a coil diameter sensor used in a supply coil brake
control.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, subclass
61.15 for a switch designed to be actuated in response to a
quantity of wound material.
Subclass:
413.3
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Slackness sensor (e.g., photocell or load cell):
This subclass is indented under subclass 413. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material is wound onto the roll and is
adapted to move along a desired path, and the detector
responds to undesired deviation of the material from that
path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
331.2 333.3+, and 334.6, for a material engaging sensor used
to control an information-bearing carrier.
418.1 419.1, 420.6, and 421.5+, for a slackness sensor in
various material supply devices.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly 272 for a cable-deflected control for
regulating winding in a winch or hoist.
Subclass:
413.4
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With power control circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 413.3. Subject
matter wherein the winding coil is driven by a prime mover at
a rate proportional to the energy supplied through a metering
network included in the stress regulating device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
390.6 for a power controller of a fluid motor in a reeling
device.
Subclass:
413.5
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Electrical:
This subclass is indented under subclass 413.4. Subject
matter wherein the metering network regulates electrodynamic
energy.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
390.9 for a power controller of an electric motor in a
reeling device.
Subclass:
413.6
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Switch actuated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 413.5. Subject
matter wherein the energy metering network includes current
contacts made conductive or nonconductive in response to the
detector.
Subclass:
413.7
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Transmission control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 413.3. Subject
matter wherein the winding coil is driven by a prime mover
acting through a mechanical motion transfer mechanism (e.g.,
drive chain or gearing), which mechanism is under the control
of the tension regulating system.
Subclass:
413.8
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Yieldable drive (e.g., clutch or slip coupling):
This subclass is indented under subclass 413.7. Subject
matter wherein the mechanical motion transfer mechanism
includes means to either (a) effectively separate (clutch),
or (b) alter torque transfer ability (coupling), of elements
of the motion transfer mechanism, which means is under the
control of the tension regulating system.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
264 for a yieldable drive for a fishing reel.
356.5 for a friction drive for winding a machine convertible
carrier.
394 for a clutch or coupling in the drive of a reeling
device.
Subclass:
413.9
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Speed of running material sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 413. Subject matter
wherein the detector measures the rate of movement of the
elongated material to be wound for regulating the winding
rate.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
334.4 for a tachometer-type sensor for control of the speed
or torque in a winding device for an information-convertible
carrier.
Subclass:
414
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Power control circuit (e.g., fluid regulating network):
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter
wherein the winding coil includes a prime mover operated at a
rate determined by the amount of energy supplied, and the
tension regulating system includes means to adjust the
supplied energy.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
334 for a speed or torque control in a winder of an
information-bearing carrier.
390.6 for a speed or torque control in a reeling device.
Subclass:
414.1
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Electrical circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Subject matter
wherein the adjusting means includes a system of electron
conductors to adjust the energy supplied to the prime mover.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
390.9 for a control for regulating electrical power to a
motor in a reeling device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, appropriate
subclasses, especially subclass 6, 7, and 362+ for tensioning
means or brake of general use.
Subclass:
415
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Transmission control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter
wherein the winding roll includes a prime mover connected to
the winding coil by a mechanical motion transfer mechanism
(e.g., drive chain or gearing), which mechanism is under the
control of the tension regulating system.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
334 for a speed or torque control for winding an
information-bearing carrier.
Subclass:
415.1
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Yieldable drive (e.g., clutch or slip coupling):
This subclass is indented under subclass 415. Subject matter
wherein the mechanical motion transfer mechanism includes a
means to either: (a) effectively separate, or (b) alter
torque transfer ability of elements of the motion transfer
mechanism.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
257 and 264+, for a releasable drive in a fishing reel.
356.5 for a friction drive in a drive for an
information-bearing carrier.
394 for a releasable spool drive in a reeling device.
Subclass:
416
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Supply controlled:
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus for regulating tension includes either
a tension control system or retarding device acting on an
elongated material source in the form of: (a) a delivery
coil, (b) a feeder associated with a coil, (c) fabricating
equipment, or (d) other generalized delivery means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
334 for a speed or tension control for winding an
information-bearing carrier.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclass 125 for a
material control stop, per se, or of general use.
Subclass:
417
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Reserve loop former:
This subclass is indented under subclass 416. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus includes a mechanism to create a low
inertia surplus of material available during short intervals
of above normal demand to avoid excessive stress in the
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
331 for an intermediate storage device for an
information-bearing carrier.
552 and 554+, for an intermediate storage device that may be
created as a temporary material source to compensate for
irregular supply rates accompanying a change of supply.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel-driving or
reel-stopping means, etc.); subclass 97.2 for fluid current
material moving means and means to store a web; subclasses
104+ for festooning apparatus; or subclasses 118.1+ for
intermediate storage means between plural material moving
means.
Subclass:
417.1
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Pneumatic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 417. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for creating a low inertia supply
utilizes positive or negative air pressure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
331.3 for a pneumatic control of a low inertia loop supply
of information-bearing carrier.
Subclass:
417.2
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Plural loops:
This subclass is indented under subclass 417. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for creating a low inertia supply
includes means for forming multiple reserve formations of
material.
Subclass:
417.3
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Yieldable loop former:
This subclass is indented under subclass 417. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for creating a low inertia supply
includes structure lightly biased in one direction against
the material to form a material surplus formation (loop), but
shiftable in an opposite direction to relinquish the surplus
as tension in the material increases.
Subclass:
418
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Feeder associated with coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 416. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material source includes a powered
material advancing means (feeder) associated with a coil,
which means is under control of the tension control system.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, appropriate
subclasses for a tensioner or brake associated with a
particular material feeding device.
Subclass:
418.1
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Slackness sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Subject matter
wherein the material is adapted to be advanced along a path
by the feeder at a rate to establish a desired level of
material tension that is reflected by a degree of
gravitational or similar sag of an unsupported portion of the
material, and the tension control system includes a detector
actuated in response to deviation of the material from an
acceptable degree of sag to adjust the rate of advancement by
the feeder to thereby reestablish the desired tension.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
413.3 for a slack sensor used in regulating a take-up coil
drive.
419.1 for a slack sensor used in regulating the drag
developed by a guide.
420.3 for a slack sensor used in regulating a peripheral
drive for a supply roll.
420.6 for a slack sensor used in regulating an electrical
control circuit of a supply coil drive.
421.5 for a slack sensor used in regulating a supply coil
brake.
Subclass:
419
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Drag on running material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 416. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus for regulating tension in the elongated
material includes mean to apply a retarding force against
linearly advancing material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
147 for a strand engaging tensioner.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, subclass 65.1 for a strand engaging brake
adapted to completely halt strand movement.
Subclass:
419.1
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Slackness sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material moves along a desired path
subject to a degree of gravitational or similar sag
proportional to the stress in the material, and the tension
control system includes means to apply a retarding force
against the running material in response to a detector
actuated in response to deviation of the material from the
desired path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
413.3 for a slack sensor used in regulating a take-up coil
drive.
418.1 for a slack sensor used in regulating the drag
developed by a feeder.
420.3 for a slack sensor used in regulating a peripheral
drive for a supply roll.
420.6 for a slack sensor used in regulating an electrical
control circuit of a supply coil drive.
421.5 for a slack sensor used in regulating a supply coil
brake.
Subclass:
419.2
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Coil diameter sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Subject matter
wherein the means to apply a retarding force against the
running material is regulated in response to a detector
actuated by a change in the radial dimension of a roll of
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
334.5 for a coil diameter sensor for regulating the speed or
tension in an information-bearing carrier.
413.2 for a take-up coil diameter sensor for regulating the
tension being wound onto the coil.
421.2 for a supply coil diameter sensor for regulating a
supply coil brake.
Subclass:
419.3
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Pneumatic or magnetic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus for regulating tension in the elongated
material utilizes either: (a) positive or negative air
pressure, or (b) magnetic flux.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
147 for an air pressure tensioning means for a strand.
150 for a magnetic operator for a disk brake acting against
a strand.
Subclass:
419.4
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Clamping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus for regulating tension in the elongated
material includes shiftably related parts between which the
running material is adapted to be squeezed to apply a
retarding force.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
149 for a clamp to apply tension to a strand.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 216 and 217 for a spring
clamp brake element engaging weft material moving to a
specified weaving station.
Subclass:
419.5
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Rotary (e.g., pinch pair rollers):
This subclass is indented under subclass 419.4. Subject
matter wherein at least one guide is a roller or ball.
Subclass:
419.6
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Successive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus for regulating tension in the elongated
material includes multiple directing elements or guides
acting on the running material at distinct points spaced
along the path of the material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
153 for tortuous course tensioning means for strand.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 214 and 215 for successive
brake elements engaging weft material on its way to a weaving
apparatus.
Subclass:
419.7
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Shiftable (e.g., variable tortuous course):
This subclass is indented under subclass 419.6. Subject
matter wherein one of the successive guides is shiftable to
vary the extent of contact between the running material and
guide to vary the retarding force against the running
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
154 for an adjustable tortuous course tensioning means for
strand.
Subclass:
419.8
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Rotary:
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus for regulating tension in the elongated
material includes a material directing element or guide
capable of turning about its axis.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
155 for a rotary wheel or pulley for tensioning strand.
Subclass:
419.9
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With brake or clutch:
This subclass is indented under subclass 419.8. Subject
matter wherein the material directing element or guide is
associated with a retarding device (brake) or releasable
coupling (clutch) by which an overall retarding force applied
to the running material can be controlled.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
156 for a brake for retarding strand.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, appropriate subclasses for a brake, per se, or
of general use.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, appropriate subclasses
for a clutch, clutch-brake, or power-stop control as a
subcombination or of general use.
Subclass:
420
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Supply coil drive control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 416. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material source is a delivery coil
adapted to be rotated by a mechanism at an adjustable rate
determined by the tension regulating system.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
331 and 334, for a tension or speed control for an
information carrier.
538.1 for a coordinated drive for a supply and take-up of a
convolute winding machine.
564 for a drive for unwinding from a supply coil.
Subclass:
420.1
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Peripheral drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Subject matter
wherein the delivery coil rotating mechanism includes means
engaging and rotating an outer perimeter of the delivery
coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
541 for a peripheral drive of a convolute winding machine.
Subclass:
420.2
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Belt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 420.1. Subject
matter wherein the delivery coil rotating mechanism includes
a flexible, closed loop drive member engageable with the
outer circumference of the delivery coil for rotating the
coil in an unwinding direction.
Subclass:
420.3
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Slackness sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 420.2. Subject
matter wherein the drive member is associated with a detector
responsive to the degree of gravitational or similar sag in
the material being unwound from the delivery coil, which
detector is a material stress information input component of
the tension regulating system.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
413.3 for a slack sensor used in regulating a take-up coil
drive.
418.1 for a slack sensor used in regulating the drag
developed by a feeder.
419.1 for a slack sensor used in regulating a drag on a
running length of material.
420.6 for a slack sensor used in regulating an electrical
control circuit of a supply coil drive.
421.5 for a slack sensor used in regulating a supply coil
brake.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly 272 for a cable-deflected control for
regulating winding in a winch or hoist.
Subclass:
420.4
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Clutch:
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for rotating the supply coil includes a
coupling disposed between a prime mover and the supply coil,
which coupling can interrupt or transfer rotation between the
prime mover and supply coil under control of the tension
regulating system.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
413.7 for a transmission control that may include a clutch
or coupling for controlling tension in a material being wound
onto a coil take-up.
Subclass:
420.5
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Electrical control circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Subject matter
wherein the supply coil is rotated by a prime mover at a rate
proportional to the amount of electrodynamic energy supplied
to the prime mover as determined by an energy regulating
network.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
414.1 for an electrical control circuit for regulating a
material take-up.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, appropriate
subclasses, especially subclass 6, 7, and 362+ for tensioning
and brakes of various uses.
Subclass:
420.6
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Slackness sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 420.5. Subject
matter wherein the energy regulating network is adjusted by a
detector responsive to the degree of sag or stress in the
elongated material being unwound from the supply coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
413.3 for a slack sensor used in regulating a take-up coil
drive.
418.1 for a slack sensor used in regulating the drag created
by a material feeder.
419.1 for a slack sensor used in regulating the drag
developed by a guide.
420.3 for a slack sensor used in regulating a peripheral
drive for a supply roll.
421.5 for a slack sensor used in regulating a supply coil
brake.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly 272 for a cable-deflected control for
regulating winding in a winch or hoist.
Subclass:
421
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Supply coil brake control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 416. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to a tension
regulating system for adjusting a retarding device applied to
a delivery coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
285 for a brake in a fishing reel.
331.5 for a brake for an information-bearing carrier.
396 for a brake in a reeling device.
419.9 for a brake acting on a rotary material guide for
regulating tension in the material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
139, Textiles: Weaving, 218 for friction means to retard
weft material moving toward a specified weaving station.
188, Brakes, appropriate subclasses for a brake, brake
operator, or similar component as a subcombination and of
generalized use.
Subclass:
421.1
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Plural sensors:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421. Subject matter
comprising multiple detectors serving as information input
components of the tension regulating system.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
333.1 and 334.2+, for plural sensors for controlling an
information-bearing carrier.
413.1 for plural sensors acting for controlling a material
take-up.
Subclass:
421.2
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Coil diameter sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421. Subject matter
comprising a detector responsive to changes in the radial
dimension of a coil, which detector serves as a material
condition information input component of the tension
regulating system.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
333.5 and 334.5, for a coil diameter sensor for regulating
an information-bearing carrier.
413.2 for a coil diameter sensor for regulating tension in a
take-up coil drive
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, subclass
61.15 for a switch designed to be actuated in response to a
quantity of wound material.
Subclass:
421.3
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Coil weight sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421. Subject matter
comprising a detector responsive to changes in the mass of a
coil, which detector serves as a material condition
information input component of the tension regulating
system.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
334.5 for a coil weight sensor for regulating an
information-bearing carrier.
Subclass:
421.4
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Speed, torque, or revolutions sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421. Subject matter
comprising a detector responsive to one of: (a) the rate of
movement of the material or coil, (b) the force exerted to
wind or unwind material, or (c) the number of turns of a roll
of material or rotatable indicator associated with the
material or roll, which detector serves as a material
condition input component of the tension regulating system.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
334 for means to control the speed or tension of an
information-bearing carrier.
413.9 for a material speed detector in a tension regulating
system for a take-up coil.
Subclass:
421.5
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Slackness sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421. Subject matter
wherein the tension regulating system includes a detector
responsive to changes in gravitational sag or similar
deviation of material from a desired path as the material
unwinds from the delivery coil, which detector serves as a
material stress information input component.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
413.3 for a slack sensor used in regulating a take-up coil
drive.
417.3 for a slack sensor used in regulating a drag on a
running length of material.
418.1 for a slack sensor used in regulating the drag
developed by a feeder.
420.3 for a slack sensor used in regulating tension in a
belt drive for a supply coil.
420.6 for a slack sensor used in regulating an electrical
control circuit of a supply coil drive.
Subclass:
421.6
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With power control circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421.5. Subject
matter wherein the retarding device is adjusted at a rate
proportional to energy supplied through a regulating network
under the influence of the slackness sensor.
Subclass:
421.7
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Electrical:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421.6. Subject
matter wherein the energy regulating network controls
electrodynamic energy supplied to the retarding device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, for a control device
for an electrical device including a motor or brake of
general use, particularly subclass 6, 7, and 362+.
Subclass:
421.8
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Mechanically applied brake:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421.5. Subject
matter wherein the tension regulating system includes machine
linkage to transfer motion from an input to the supply coil
retarding device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly 272 for a cable-deflected control for
regulating winding in a winch or hoist.
Subclass:
421.9
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Compound leverage mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421.8. Subject
matter wherein the machine linkage includes successive
pivoted linking elements providing mechanical or distance
advantage between the input and retarding device.
Subclass:
422
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Yieldable coil brake:
This subclass is indented under subclass 416. Subject matter
wherein the retarding device includes a particular braking
member shiftable into engagement with the delivery coil or
reactive structure rotatable with the coil for establishing a
desired resistance value to unwinding.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly 375 for a brake for the drum of winch or
hoist.
Subclass:
422.1
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Plural:
This subclass is indented under subclass 422. Subject matter
wherein multiple brake members are provided.
Subclass:
422.2
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Fluid or magnetic brake or operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 422. Subject matter
wherein the brake member or an associated actuator relies on
either: (a) liquid or gaseous pressure, or (b) a metallic
component subject to a magnetic flux, to retard rotation of
the delivery coil.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 377 for a fluid resistance
brake associated with the drum of a hoist or winch.
Subclass:
422.3
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Electrical operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 422. Subject matter
wherein the brake member is shifted by an actuator under the
influence of electrodynamic energy.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, 161 for an electrical brake operator of general
use.
Subclass:
422.4
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Radially applied:
This subclass is indented under subclass 422. Subject matter
wherein the brake member is adapted to be shifted in a
direction substantially perpendicular to a center axis of the
delivery coil.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, 74 for a radially applied brake, per se, or of
general use.
Subclass:
422.5
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Wound material engaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 422.4. Subject
matter wherein the brake member is adapted to contact the
elongated material wound on the supply coil.
Subclass:
422.6
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Strap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 422.5. Subject
matter wherein the brake member is an elongated member
exhibiting enough flexibility when applied to conform in part
to the outline of the material wound on the supply coil.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, 77 for a radially acting strap-type brake, per
se, or of general use.
Subclass:
422.7
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Accommodates roll transfer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 422.6. Subject
matter wherein the brake member is specifically designed to
accommodate relocation of the supply coil (e.g., during
replacement as a supply coil is transported to a position
against the brake strap).
Subclass:
422.8
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Strap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 422.4. Subject
matter wherein the brake member is an elongated member
exhibiting enough flexibility when applied to conform in part
to the outline of the reactive structure rotatable with the
coiled material (e.g. a spool flange or drum).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, 77 for a radially acting strap-type brake, per
se, or of general use.
Subclass:
422.9
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Opposed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 422.4. Subject
matter wherein the brake member includes retarding elements
adapted to engage oppositely facing sections of the reactive
structure (e.g., opposite ends of a spool, spool flange,
brake disc, or drum).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, subclass 75 and 76 for opposed brakes, per se,
or of general use.
Subclass:
423
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Axially applied:
This subclass is indented under subclass 422. Subject matter
wherein the brake member is adapted to be applied along a
path substantially parallel to a center axis of the delivery
coil.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
188, Brakes, 71.1 for an axially applied brake, per se, or
of general use.
Subclass:
423.1
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Coaxial with coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 423. Subject matter
wherein the brake member is adapted to be applied along a
path coincident with a center axis of the delivery coil.
Subclass:
423.2
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Opposed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Subject
matter comprising a pair of brake members disposed at
opposite ends of the spool or a spool connected component,
one of the members being shiftable toward and away from the
other to establish a desired resistance value.
Subclass:
430
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COMPOSITE ARTICLE WINDING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or method for either (a) winding an elongated
material directly onto a core to form a permanent product of
manufacture comprising a core and one or more permanently
retained coils or (b) one of a group of selected components
of such a winding apparatus or method not provided for
elsewhere and whose utility is peculiar to use in a winder as
defined in item (a), which component is limited to a work
holder, a material tensioner, guide or guard, a shuttle, or a
machine frame.
(1) Note. This subclass and the subclasses indented
hereunder provide for winding a product of manufacture in
which the elongated material is wound on and, by disclosure,
remains as a distinct coil in intimate contact with a core so
long as the core remains with the winding apparatus. Article
winding provided for here is distinct from (a) a storage
package winding whose material is to be subsequently unwound
or otherwise removed from the core, provided for elsewhere in
this class; (b) winding with additional component or product
modification (e.g., shaping, twisting, bonding, coating or
nonwinding assembly) provided for in other manufacturing
classes; or (c) wrapping components together or on an
indefinite length core to form a textile strand, wire rope,
or similar product provided in a textile class.
(2) Note. Guidelines for placement of an original patent
directed to a winder or winding method with features
appropriate to production of either an article or storage
package and certain subcombinations within Class 242 is as
follows: (a) a winder or subcombination appropriate to
winding a storage package as well as an article can be
properly placed as a storage package winder, which generally
provides a more comprehensive breakdown, if the specific
article is unclaimed and winding a storage package is
considered to be a clear alternative (e.g., a winder
distributing wire in layers on a core useful as a storage
coil as well as an inductance coil); (b) a claimed work
holder, material tensioner, guide or guard, or a frame
subcombination, is properly placed with the appropriate
article winder if the subcombination is peculiar to a
provided article winder (i.e., not readily used for a package
winder and not having general utility). Some examples proper
for article winders are: (i) a tensioner for stressing a
pipe, vessel, or other core rather than stressing the
material for proper winding; and (ii) a holder, guide, or
guard asymmetrically related to the coil to be wound in a
manner invariably related to winding a slotted article, such
as a ring or spheroid.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, subclass 33, 596+, 605, 618, 732+, and
779+ for winding an article that includes an additional
nonwinding operation (e.g., shaping, assembly, or
disassembly).
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, 3 for winding
to form a strand or wire rope, or winding with twisting or
untwisting.
72, Metal Deforming, particularly 49, 67+, and 127+ for
winding or forming an elongated material into a coil by use
of a bending device to stress the material beyond its elastic
limit.
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, subclasses 20-109 for a
mechanical movement of general application.
140, Wireworking, particularly subclass 34, 47, 71.5, 92.1,
92.2, and 124 for producing an article that includes winding
wire disclosed as being bent beyond its elastic limit, most
frequently evidenced by transfer of coiled wire relative to a
mandrel on which it is wound.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
particularly 51, 143+, 160+, 169+, 184+, 422, 425+, 443+, and
460 for winding combined with an adhesive bonding operation.
Subclass:
431
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Controlled by an electrical property of article:
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
comprising a winding mechanism having comparing means (e.g.,
a Wheatstone bridge) which compares an electrical value of an
article being wound to a reference value for the purpose of
issuing an alarm or terminating or otherwise regulating
winding when the article being wound exhibits either (a) a
desired electrical value or (b) a value out of acceptable
tolerance.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, particularly 76.11,
546 through 549, and 600+ for comparative test circuitry.
336, Inductor Devices, particularly subclass 15 for an
inductor adjustable by the winding or unwinding of the
inductor coil.
Subclass:
432
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On internally toothed core (e.g., motor stator):
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
wherein the core on which material is wound is provided with
a central opening into which at least one projection extends
to define a tooth or pole piece and comprising a winding
mechanism by which the elongated material is wound about the
projection for more than 360 degrees.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, particularly subclass 596 and 732+ for
motor stator winding combined with a nonwinding manufacturing
step or apparatus.
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, appropriate subclasses for
particular details of a mechanical movement used to control
the placement of a winding.
140, Wireworking, subclass 92.1 and 92.2 for winding a
stator coil on a form for subsequent transfer of either a
coil convolution or the entire coil to a core.
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, 254 for a
particular detail of a stator core, end turn support, or
particular inductance pattern expressed as steps of a method
appropriate to the act of winding by hand as well as machine
winding.
Subclass:
432.1
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By endless, flexible shuttle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 432. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism includes a loop-shaped, pliant,
winding member (e.g., a belt, wire, garter, or chain)
supported in the central opening of the core for rotation in
an orbital path about the projection so that elongated
material attached to the winding member is wrapped onto the
projection.
(1) Note. The flexible shuttle may be formed by simply
bonding a section of the elongated material upon itself to
form a closed loop which is driven to pull a further length
of the material about the projection.
Subclass:
432.2
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By compound movement mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 432. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism includes a material dispenser
(e.g., a nozzle) and a motion transmission means for causing
relative oscillation and reciprocation between the material
dispenser and the core for wrapping the elongated material
about the projection.
(1) Note. Typically the compound movement involves the
following four sequential motions to form a convolution: (a)
an axial movement of the dispenser through the core to
deposit material along a first side of the projection; (b) an
arcuate movement about an end face of the core to align the
elongated material with the second side of the projection;
(c) a reverse axial movement of the material to deposit the
material along the second side of the projection; and (d) a
final reverse arcuate movement about the opposite end face of
the core to position the elongated material at the initial
point ready to form a second convolution.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, subclasses 20-109,
particularly subclasses 25+ for a subcombination or a
mechanism of general utility for producing a compound
movement.
Subclass:
432.3
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Shuttle reciprocated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 432.2. Subject
matter wherein the motion transmission means moves the
material dispenser (shuttle) through the core in first and
second oppositely directed, substantially linear motions to
deposit material on opposite sides of the core projection.
Subclass:
432.4
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And oscillated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 432.3. Subject
matter wherein the motion transmission means additionally
moves the material dispenser in first and second oppositely
directed arcuate motions between the first and second
oppositely directed linear motions.
Subclass:
432.5
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With radially shifted guide component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 432.4. Subject
matter wherein the motion transmission means additionally
moves a material engaging portion of the winding mechanism
(e.g., a guide) radially with respect to the core to enhance
the placement of the convolution of material about the
projection.
(1) Note. Typically, the transmission means shifts a
material guide radially outward after it clears an end of the
core to force the material deeper toward the root of the
projection, thus permitting a more orderly placement of
material.
(2) Note. The material engaging portion subjected to radial
movement may be the material dispenser or an element discrete
from the dispenser.
Subclass:
432.6
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Having particular core holder or material guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 432. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to either (a) a
structure for supporting the core during winding or (b) a
device to direct the elongated material to a desired winding
point.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
433.4 for a workholder for an armature.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
269, Work Holders, for a core holder of general use.
279, Chucks or Sockets, for a core mounted in a general
purpose chuck or socket.
Subclass:
433
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On externally toothed core (e.g., motor armature):
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
wherein the core on which material is wound includes an outer
surface provided with at least one pair of elongated slots
which define between them a projection (tooth or pole piece)
and comprising a winding mechanism for winding material about
the projection for more than 360 degrees.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, particularly subclass 33, 598, and 732+
for motor armature winding combined with an additional
manufacturing step or apparatus.
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, appropriate subclasses for
particular detail of a mechanical movement as a
subcombination or of general use.
140, Wireworking, subclass 92.1 and 92.2 for winding an
armature coil on a form for subsequent transfer of either a
convolution or entire coil from the form.
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, 194 and 261+
for a detail of a rotor core, end turn support structure, or
a particular winding pattern expressed as steps of a method
for hand winding.
Subclass:
433.1
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By compound movement mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 433. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism comprises a material dispenser
(e.g., a nozzle) and a motion transmission means to cause
relative oscillation and reciprocation between the material
dispenser and the core for winding the elongated material
about the projection.
(1) Note. Typically the compound movement involves the
following four sequential motions to form a convolution: (a)
an axial movement of the material dispenser through one of
the slots to deposit material along one of the slots; (b) an
arcuate movement about an end face of the core to align the
material dispenser with a second slot; (c) a reverse axial
movement of the material dispenser through the second slot to
deposit the material along the second slot; and (d) a final
reverse arcuate movement about the opposite end face of the
core end to position the material dispenser at the initial
point ready to form a second convolution.
(2) Note. The arcuate movements referred to in this
subclass are for creating windings and should not be confused
with an indexing motion that may be used to determine a
particular placement of the windings.
Subclass:
433.2
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By rotating core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 433. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism includes a mechanism for
rotating the core about a winding axis to cause the elongated
material to be wound around the projection.
(1) Note. The rotating movement referred to in this
subclass is for creating windings and should not be confused
with an indexing motion that may be used to determine a
particular placement of the windings.
Subclass:
433.3
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By orbiting guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 433. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism includes a material supply in
the form of a spool or guide mounted to rotate about the
projection to cause the elongated material to be wound on the
projection.
(1) Note. The orbiting movement referred to in this
subclass is for creating windings and should not be confused
with an indexing motion that may be used to determine a
particular placement of the windings.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
224 for an orbital guide for wrapping strand onto the spool
of a fishing reel.
361 for an orbital guide for wrapping material (e.g., wire)
on a body to form loops.
386 for a reeling device with an orbital winding guide.
435 for an orbital guide for wrapping material on a
spherical core.
439 for an orbital guide for wrapping material on an
article.
Subclass:
433.4
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Having particular core holder or material guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 433. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to either (a)
structure for supporting the core during winding or (b) a
device to direct the elongated material to a desired winding
point.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
432.6 for a workholder for supporting a stator.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
269, Work Holders, for a core holder of general use.
279, Chucks or Sockets, for a core mounted in a general
purpose chuck or socket.
Subclass:
434
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Through opening in ring-shaped core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
wherein the core is formed as a closed or substantially
closed annulus defining a central aperture, and comprising a
winding mechanism adapted to repetitively direct the material
through the central aperture and radially around the core.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, particularly subclass 605, 618, and 729+
for similar winding combined with an additional manufacturing
operation such as assembling.
53, Package Making, subclass 204 for winding a covering
material for the purpose of providing an annular package.
100, Presses, subclass 12 for apparatus to apply a binder
through an annular arrangement of material.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
particularly subclass 172, 180, and 189 for a method of
winding combined with claimed adhesive bonding, and subclass
443 for a similar apparatus.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 303 for an annular
package.
336, Inductor Devices, particularly subclass 15, 213, and 229
for a detail of a wound electrical inductor.
Subclass:
434.1
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By supply coil linked with core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism comprises an annular shuttle or
spool having a circumference on which loops of elongated
material are wound in a manner to interconnect the loops of
elongated material with the core in the manner of two links
of a chain so that anchoring one end of the material relative
to the core followed by rotation of the shuttle or spool
withdraws material from the loops onto the core.
(1) Note. The shuttle or spool of this subclass may be
flexible and formed as an endless chain, belt, hoop, or the
like including a length of the material to be wound formed
into a loop.
Subclass:
434.2
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Supply coil on rigid spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434.1. Subject
matter wherein the shuttle or spool is normally inflexible.
Subclass:
434.3
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Having material guide slidable on spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434.2. Subject
matter wherein the spool includes a mounting surface movably
supporting a guide for directing the elongated material from
the loops to the core as the spool is rotated though the
central aperture in the ring-shaped core.
(1) Note. Typically, material is wound on the core by
rotating the spool in one direction while the guide acts as a
shuttle mounted on a rim of the spool to direct the elongated
material over the spool rim to the core. The guide normally
slides on the spool so that egress of material from the spool
is dependent on the rate of winding on the core rather than
the rotation of the supply spool.
Subclass:
434.4
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Having guide ring coaxial with spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434.2. Subject
matter wherein the shuttle or spool comprises a supply spool
and a distinct annular guide ring driven for rotation about
an axis collinear with the axis of the supply spool for
directing material from the spool to the core for winding.
Subclass:
434.5
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By supply coil cycling through opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism includes a wrapping member
carrying a length of elongated material formed into
convolutions defining a supply coil, with or without a spool,
which wrapping member with its supply coil are orbited
through the central aperture in the ring-shaped core to
unwind the material from the supply coil onto the core.
Subclass:
434.6
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Supply coil tangentially positioned on a winding shuttle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434.5. Subject
matter wherein the wrapping member is formed as a ring-shaped
shuttle having a circumference, and the supply coil is formed
with its axis substantially aligned with or parallel to that
circumference.
Subclass:
434.7
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By material end cycling through opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter
wherein a selected length of the elongated material provides
a terminus, and the winding mechanism includes means (e.g., a
feeder) for repeatedly propelling the terminus through the
central opening in the ring-shaped core and drawing the
material tightly about the core.
Subclass:
434.8
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Multistep cycle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434.7. Subject
matter wherein the means for repeatedly propelling the
material end through the core aperture to cause winding
includes structure to sequentially draw a length of material
through the core aperture, stop, reorient either or both the
material end and core, and return the material end to the
core aperture.
Subclass:
434.9
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Having particular core holder or indexing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to either (a) a
specific support for the ring-shaped core or (b) means to
relatively shift the core and winding mechanism to cause a
desired distribution of material as it is wound on the core.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly subclasses
20-109 for a detail of a mechanical movement to achieve a
specific motion.
269, Work Holders, particularly 55 for details of a general
purpose work support mounted for movement.
279, Chucks and Sockets, for a detail of a chuck or
receptacle-type work holder for various uses.
Subclass:
435
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On spherical core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
including a winding mechanism particularly adapted to wind
elongated material onto a ball-shaped core.
(1) Note. In this subclass, winding is typically caused by
driving an orbital guide, core support axle, or opposed core
grippers while indexing either the guide or core to
distribute the windings, which indexing may involve the use
of a separate peripheral core-engaging driver.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
particularly subclass 146, 170, and 186 for a method of
winding on a spherical mass or core claimed with bonding of
the elongated material to the article, and subclass 445 for
the corresponding apparatus.
220, Receptacles, 62.19 and 588+ for receptacles having a
wall that includes a layer of wound elongate material.
273, Amusement Devices: Games, various subclasses for a ball
article used in a sport or game.
Subclass:
435.1
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Core peripherally driven to wind:
This subclass is indented under subclass 435. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism includes core-rotating means
(e.g., a powered belt) adapted to bear against an outer
surface of the core.
Subclass:
435.2
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By roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 435.1. Subject
matter wherein the core-rotating means includes a driven
cylindrical, conical, or similarly shaped member engaging the
core to transmit rotation to the core.
Subclass:
436
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Modified spherical core or article:
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
including a winding mechanism particularly adapted to wind
the elongated material either (a) on a core having an
elliptical or partially spherical shape (e.g., a cylinder
with a dome-shaped end) or (b) in a particular pattern on a
core to create an elliptical or partially spherical shape.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
particularly subclass 172 and 189 for winding irregularly
shaped members claimed with adhesive bonding, and subclasses
425 and 446 for similar apparatus.
220, Receptacles, 62.19 and 588+ for receptacles having a
wall that includes a layer of wound elongate material.
Subclass:
437
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On irregularly shaped core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
comprising a winding mechanism that is driven in a manner
particularly adapted to accommodate a core having a complex
winding surface, particularly an adaptation to variable
winding rates due to (a) a noncircular winding surface
cross-sectional or lengthwise of a core or (b) special
distribution patterns appropriate for a core having
longitudinally curved, offset, or separated winding
surfaces.
(1) Note. These subclasses provide for winding onto an
irregularly shaped core significantly deviating from a right
circular cylinder due to an overall formation or
accommodation of a special projection or aperture other than
a common helical groove. However, creation of an irregular
winding having an atypical distribution pattern is provided
for elsewhere.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
particularly 166, 189, 425+, and 443+ for winding combined
with adhesive bonding.
Subclass:
437.1
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Having curvilinear or offset core portions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Subject matter
wherein the complex winding surface of a single core either
(a) is disposed about an elongated arcuate line, or (b)
includes two winding surface portions disposed about
angularly related or parallel axes.
(1) Note. Winding a "single article" is intended to include
L-shaped, C-shaped, U-shaped, and similarly shaped articles
that may include spaced winding surfaces with offset or
parallel axes of a unified article, but exclude pin boards
and similar devices where identical parallel pins, rows, or
columns are simply repetitively wound even though the pins
may be on a common support.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
434 for winding on a ring-shaped article.
Subclass:
437.2
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Diverse coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 437.1. Subject
matter wherein the winding mechanism forms plural distinct
bundles or coils differing from each other in size, shape,
winding pitch, or other physical characteristic.
Subclass:
437.3
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Noncircular core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Subject matter
wherein the complex winding surface has a cross-section
perpendicular to the axis of winding that deviates
significantly from a circle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
537 for a machine for convolutely winding on an irregularly
shaped core, and
613.2 for an irregularly shaped winding core, per se.
Subclass:
437.4
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Flattened core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 437.3. Subject
matter wherein the core has one dimension (width) materially
greater than a perpendicular dimension (thickness) to define
a card or planar winding surface (e.g. a width ten times
greater than a thickness).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
537 for a machine for convolutely winding on an irregularly
shaped core, and
613.3 for a flattened winding core.
Subclass:
438
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For prestressing core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
comprising a winding mechanism having means to develop
longitudinal tension in a portion of the elongated material
prior to winding, which tension is of such a magnitude as to
exert an appreciable compression force on the core after
winding.
(1) Note. Typically, the material is a relatively strong
metallic or plastic cable applied to a core (e.g., a
rotatable pipe or vessel or a stationary fluid reservoir) to
strengthen the resulting article against internal pressure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
410 for a tensioner in a winding device or of general use.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, 3 for winding
an indefinite length strandlike structure.
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, for a particular pipe
structure.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
particularly 166, 184+, 425+, and 443+ for winding material
claimed with bonding.
220, Receptacles, 62.19 and 588+ for receptacles having a
wall that includes a layer of wound elongate material.
Subclass:
438.1
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By orbiting material supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 438. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism includes a source of elongated
material rotated about the core to cause winding.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, subclass 10
and 13+ for winding on a rotatable, indefinite length
strandlike article.
220, Receptacles, 565 for a particular tank structure.
Subclass:
439
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By orbiting material supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
comprising a winding mechanism having a source of material
(e.g., a supply coil or material directing guide) adapted to
rotate about the article to cause material to be wrapped on
the article core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
128 for a strand unwinding device which may include an
orbital guide.
224 for an orbital guide for wrapping strand onto the spool
of a fishing reel.
361 for an orbital guide for wrapping material (e.g., wire)
on a body to form loops.
386 for a reeling device with an orbital winding guide.
433.3 for an orbital guide for wrapping wire or the like
onto an externally slotted core.
435 for an orbital guide for wrapping material on a ball.
438.1 for an orbital guide for wrapping prestressing
material onto a vessel.
472.6 for a helical winding device having a material supply
or guide that rotates about a take-up.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, particularly subclass 33 and 605 for wire
winding combined with an additional manufacturing function.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, subclass 10
and 13+ for a rotatable guide for wrapping an indefinite
length, strandlike structure.
140, Wireworking, subclass 92.1 and 124 for a device for
wrapping wire into a coil.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
166, 184+, 425+, and 443+ for winding which may include the
use of a rotatable guide combined with bonding wound material
to a core or the like.
Subclass:
439.1
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Material guide disposed about core tip (e.g., terminal
winder):
This subclass is indented under subclass 439. Subject matter
wherein the core is in the form of a stub, and the orbital
material supply is in the form of a guide rotatable about a
free end of the stub in a plane that intersects the stub.
Subclass:
439.2
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Motor powered:
This subclass is indented under subclass 439.1. Subject
matter comprising means for converting potential energy to
kinetic energy, which means is connected to the guide for
rotating the guide about the stub.
Subclass:
439.3
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Handheld:
This subclass is indented under subclass 439.2. Subject
matter wherein the winding mechanism includes a portion
specifically adapting the winding mechanism to be carried by
a human operator.
Subclass:
439.4
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Simultaneous winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 439. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism includes plural sources of
elongated material adapted to concurrently wrap a plurality
of materials about one or more article cores.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
388.6 for multiple spools in a reeling device.
443.1 for simultaneous winding onto a rotating core to form
an article.
474.3 for a device for helically winding alternate or
successive take-ups.
530 for simultaneously convolutely winding storage
packages.
Subclass:
439.5
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On single core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 439.4. Subject
matter wherein a plurality of materials are collectively
wound onto an individual article core.
Subclass:
439.6
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Supply coil coaxial with core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 439.5. Subject
matter wherein the elongated materials are unwound from
supply coils disposed on a common axis with the core.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, And Twining, subclass 10
and 16 though 18 for wrapping material onto a coaxial
strandlike structure of indefinite length.
Subclass:
440
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Sequential winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 439. Subject matter
wherein the source of material orbits the core to wind a
length of the elongated material into successive and distinct
convolution bundles (coils).
(1) Note. This subclass typically provides for winding a
coil bundle, not merely spaced convolutions, on each of a
succession of articles.
Subclass:
440.1
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On single core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 440. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism winds plural, distinct bundles
(coils) onto an individual core.
Subclass:
441
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Having mechanism to distribute convolutions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 439. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism includes means for positioning
individual turns of the elongated material in a predetermined
order or pattern as the material is wound on the article
core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
241 for a strand distributor associated with an orbital
guide in a fishing reel.
397.2 for a material distributor in a reeling device.
476.7 for a device for distributing elongated material on
the take-up of a helical winding apparatus.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly subclasses
20-109 for a detail of a mechanical movement to achieve a
specific motion which may be appropriate for winding material
distribution.
Subclass:
441.1
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Reciprocating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 441. Subject matter
wherein the means for positioning the elongated material
shifts the material in opposite directions substantially
parallel to the axis of winding.
Subclass:
441.2
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Single winding pass:
This subclass is indented under subclass 441. Subject matter
wherein the means for positioning the elongated material
shifts the material in only one direction substantially
parallel to the axis of winding.
Subclass:
441.3
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Core supports winder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 441.2. Subject
matter wherein the winding mechanism includes a shuttle with
a supply of elongated material and means mounting the shuttle
for engagement with the core so that the shuttle can both
rotate on the core for winding and move longitudinally along
the core for distributing material.
Subclass:
441.4
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Material supply coaxial with core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 441.2. Subject
matter comprising means to support the winding mechanism and
core about a common axis.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
439.6 for an orbital winder for simultaneously winding coils
on cores coaxial with the winder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, And Twining, subclass 10
and 16 through 18 for wrapping material onto a coaxial
strandlike structure of indefinite length.
Subclass:
442
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Handheld wrapping tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 439. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism is constructed in manner
particularly adapting it to be supported by a human operator
during winding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
439.3 for a handheld, orbital terminal winder.
916 for a hand tool useful in winding, tensioning, or
guiding.
Subclass:
443
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By rotating core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
including a winding mechanism having means mounting the core
for rotation to cause the elongated material to be wound on
the core.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, particularly subclass 33 and 605 for wire
winding combined with an additional manufacturing operation.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, subclass 11
and 13+ for a rotatable guide for winding an indefinite
length strandlike structure.
140, Wireworking, subclass 92.2 and 124 for a device for
winding wire into a coil.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
166, 184+, 425+, and 443+ for winding which may include the
use of a rotatable guide combined with bonding wound material
to a core or the like.
Subclass:
443.1
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Simultaneous winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism includes plural winding
supplies (supply spools or guides) adapted to concurrently
wind a plurality of materials about one or more cores.
Subclass:
444
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On single core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 443.1. Subject
matter wherein the plural winding supplies deliver separate
materials for winding on an individual core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
439.5 for winding separate materials on a single article
core by use of orbital material supplies.
Subclass:
444.1
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Dielectric and conductive layers (e.g., capacitor):
This subclass is indented under subclass 444. Subject matter
wherein the winding materials include alternate electrically
conductive and dielectric strips wound on the core in
superposed convolutions usually to form an electrical
capacitor (condenser).
(1) Note. Patents disclosing a capacitor winding machine or
method without details specific to conductor or dielectric
winding are classified as generic winding machines provided
for later in this class.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
522 for a cutting device in a convolute winding machine.
530.2 for generalized simultaneous winding of superposed
layers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, subclass 25.42 for winding a capacitor
and assembling leads or other manufacturing operation.
Subclass:
444.2
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Special web layering (e.g., offset edges):
This subclass is indented under subclass 444.1. Subject
matter comprising means for disposing margins of respective
strips in a predetermined manner, typically with a dielectric
strip even with or overlapping a conductive strip.
Subclass:
444.3
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Continuous or semicontinuous winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 444.1. Subject
matter comprising a mechanism for connecting strips to a core
for winding either: (a) without interruption, or (b) with
interruption materially reduced from that which would
normally occur in manually replacing a wound core with a
blank core.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
532 for a convolute winding machine with a lead end
attachment feature.
533 for a convolute winding machine with a coil removal
feature.
Subclass:
444.4
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Adjacent helical layers (e.g., strand on strand):
This subclass is indented under subclass 444.1. Subject
matter wherein the plural winding supplies deliver (a)
electrically conductive wire wound in convolutions to provide
a layer and (b) dielectric cord jointly wound in convolutions
to form an insulating layer over the conductive layer.
Subclass:
444.5
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Web layer wound between helical layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 444.1. Subject
matter wherein the plural winding supplies deliver (a) an
electrically conductive wire wound in convolutions to provide
a layer and (b) a dielectric web to be wound upon the
conductive layer.
Subclass:
445
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Sequential winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism is adapted to wind material to
create distinct coil groups by either (a) progressively
introducing the material to each of a succession of cores or
(b) successively winding distinct coils on different areas of
a single core.
(1) Note. The succession of cores denotes the provision of
a particular method of juxtaposing the material and
respective cores without interrupting the overall operation
of the winding mechanism (e.g., by indexing a turret carrying
respective cores to a winding station or relocating a
material supply to be captured and wound on a subsequent
core).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
440 for sequentially winding articles by orbiting a material
supply about an article core.
474.3 for a device for helically winding alternate or
successive take-ups.
531 for sequentially winding convolute coils to form storage
coils.
Subclass:
445.1
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On single core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism is adapted to successively
winding distinct coils on a single core.
(1) Note. The distinct coils can be successively wound from
(a) separate materials or (b) a continuous length of a single
material creating plural coils recognizably distinct by a
clear change in winding placement, orientation, shape, or
dimension. Merely reversing the direction of distributing
material is a typical method of winding a single coil,
however, winding a layer at a right angle to a previous layer
would be sequential winding due to the atypical
manipulation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
439.5 for sequentially winding articles by orbiting a
material supply about an article core.
Subclass:
446
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Having manual drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism is powered by a human operator,
typically through means of a crank or foot treadle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
249 for a fishing reel drive mechanism, particularly
subclasses 283+ for a particular handcrank.
350 for a manually operated drive for winding a machine
convertible information carrier.
395 for a manual drive in a reeling device.
546.1 for a manual drive in a convolute package winder.
Subclass:
447
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Having mechanism for distributing convolutions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Subject matter
wherein the winding mechanism includes means to direct the
material being wound in a predetermined pattern of placement
on the article core (e.g., by relatively shifting the supply
and core during winding).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
241 for a material distributing means in a fishing reel.
397.2 for a material distributing means in a reeling
device.
476.7 for a device for distributing elongated material on
the take-up of a helical winding apparatus.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly subclasses
20-109 for a detail of a mechanical movement to achieve a
specific motion which may be appropriate for winding material
distribution.
Subclass:
447.1
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By reciprocating guide or supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 447. Subject matter
wherein the means to direct the material includes a
mechanical movement for distributing the elongated material
in opposite directions substantially parallel to the axis of
winding.
Subclass:
447.2
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Threaded operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 447.1. Subject
matter wherein the means for directing the material includes
a helically grooved shaft engaged by a follower in a manner
that rotation of the shaft causes linear movement of the
follower connected to either a material supply or core to
effect the distribution of the material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
278 for a fishing reel with a reciprocated level winding
guide.
397.3 for a reeling device with a reciprocated level winding
guide.
482.4 for a material distributing mechanism in a helical
winding apparatus which may include a guide shifted by a
helically grooved shaft (a cam) and cooperating follower.
Subclass:
447.3
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Single winding pass:
This subclass is indented under subclass 447. Subject matter
wherein the means to direct the material distributes the
elongated material in only one direction substantially
parallel to the axis of winding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
441.2 for unidirectional material distribution in an article
winder using an orbital material supply.
Subclass:
448
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Having particular workpiece holder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to structure for
supporting the core during winding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
570 for a holder of a supply or takeup coil.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
269, Work Holders, particularly 55 for details of a general
purpose work holder that is shiftable relative to a
supporting base or is moveable between different work
stations.
279, Chucks and Sockets, for a detail of a chuck or
receptacle-type work holder for various uses.
Subclass:
448.1
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Core flexure inhibiter (e.g., for winding onto hose):
This subclass is indented under subclass 448. Subject matter
wherein the structure for supporting includes means to
prevent or limit longitudinal bending of the article core
during winding.
(1) Note. This subclass provides for a winder with a
workpiece support particularly designed to limit deflection
of the workpiece encountered when winding articles such as
long pipe, hose, musical and archery strings, or fishing
rods, typically by use of an intermediate core support or
biased core end holder.
Subclass:
470
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HELICAL OR RANDOM WINDING OF MATERIAL:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or method for creating a storage coil formed by
coiling an elongated material (e.g., textile strand, wire, or
narrow web) directly on the outer surface of a take-up member
adapted to be supported at a winding station while either
systematically distributing convolutions of the material
parallel to the axis or permitting convolutions of the coiled
material to be placed at indiscriminate points along the axis
in which the coiled material is removed from the winding
station (i.e., removed from the means for supporting it for
rotation) before unwinding the material.
(1) Note. This subclass includes winding or unwinding a
relatively small portion of the material on or from the
storage coil or a spool for the purpose of facilitating
future or continued winding or unwinding of the material
(e.g., for repositioning the outside end of the material).
(2) Note. The combination of a traverse guide for
controlling the distribution of material on a rotating
take-up with means for moving the guide is a subcombination
of a helical winding apparatus that is properly classified
here even if a take-up member is not present. A guide
without structure designed to move it in a manner to control
distribution of material on a take-up is classified in the
appropriate guide subclass elsewhere in this class even if it
is intended to be used in a traverse mechanism.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, particularly subclass 149
and 159 for coiling a sliver (an untwisted strand group) on a
form or in an open can.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, particularly
58.67, 71, 78, 92, 98, 99, 303, 305, and 313 for a helical
winding/unwinding device that additionally provides a
twisting or related function.
65, Glass Manufacturing, subclass 10.1 for winding combined
with glass making.
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making, subclass
31 and 59 for a winding device combined with a Class 87 art
device.
112, Sewing, subclass 279 for bobbin winding combined with a
specific sewing process or apparatus.
118, Coating Apparatus, subclass 235 for winding apparatus
combined with coating means.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other
Manufacturing From Sheet or Web, subclasses 299-302 for
winding or wrapping of a specified sheet or web to
manufacture a container or tube.
Subclass:
471
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For web material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
wherein the machine or process is particularly constructed to
wind and helically distribute a material having a width
appreciably greater than its thickness (e.g., a strip,
fabric, film, or tape).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 20, particularly subclass
22 for a mechanical movement of general use that may
appropriate for material distribution.
Subclass:
472
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On a hand tool (e.g., tatting shuttle or heddle needle):
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
wherein the take up is an implement intended to be manually
maneuvered after material is wound on it consisting of a
tatting shuttle, heddle needle, or seine needle.
Subclass:
472.1
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Untwisted fiber bundle (i.e., sliver):
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
intended for winding groups of substantially untwisted
fibers.
Subclass:
472.2
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Particular traverse of bundle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 472.1. Subject
matter in which particular significance is attributed to a
mechanism or process for distributing the material on the
take up.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
476.7 for a mechanism for distributing material along a
take-up having general application to helical winding
apparatus.
Subclass:
472.3
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Of twine mass or ball:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material is coiled by a winding
mechanism having: (1) a supply of elongated material or a
guide for elongated material, (2) structure supporting the
take-up, and (3) material distributing means to direct the
material in a predetermined fashion during winding, and
wherein the distributing means causes relative movement
between the supply or guide and take-up support to wind
convolutions tending to be at a great pitch to the axis of
the take-up to build up an elongated wound package resembling
a rounded bundle or sphere.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
435 for a device for winding a spherical article.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding And Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
particularly subclass 170, 186, 189, and 445 for winding a
sphere combined with bonding.
Subclass:
472.4
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By orbital flyer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 472.3. Subject
matter wherein the winding mechanism has a guide that is
rotated about the take-up to wind the elongated material on
it.
Subclass:
472.5
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To form coreless package:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
in which the storage coil is removed from the take-up in
coiled form after winding.
(1) Note. Typical of this subclass are skein and hank
winders.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
361.2 for loop forming devices and methods for creating
collections or packages of coiled material in which
individual coils are formed by wrapping material around a
temporary form that does not support the collection or
package.
472.3 for a winding device or method for making coreless
substantially spherical packages.
473.4 for an apparatus or method for removing a wound
package including a supporting take-up member (core) from a
winding machine.
Subclass:
472.6
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By orbital flyer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
including a guide for the elongated material that is rotated
about the take-up to cause the elongated material to be
wound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
361 for a loop forming orbital guide.
Subclass:
472.7
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On planar form (e.g., card, board):
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
wherein the take-up is a structure having two parallel
substantially planar external surfaces making up a
substantial portion of the surface of the take-up and being
closely spaced relative to their overall dimensions.
Subclass:
472.8
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Plural distinct strands onto single spool (e.g., doubling
machine):
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
in which the elongated material being wound consists of a
plurality of distinct material supplies and they are
simultaneously wound on a single take-up without any
significant twisting.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 190 for beaming
apparatus in which plural strands are wound onto a warp beam
for subsequent use for supplying warp threads in a weaving
loom.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, for twisting
plural strands together and winding them.
Subclass:
472.9
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Having material controlled stop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 472.8. Subject
matter in which a detector monitors a condition of the
material and a control responsive to the detector stops the
winding apparatus or process in response to sensing a
predetermined state of the material.
Subclass:
473
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Break or exhaust responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 472.9. Subject
matter in which the state of material that brings about
stoppage of the winding apparatus or process is breakage of
the material or depletion of the supply of the material.
Subclass:
473.1
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Separating wound package from driver engaging package
periphery:
This subclass is indented under subclass 473. Subject matter
in which the take-up is driven by engagement of a drive
member with its periphery and the take up is moved out of
engagement with the drive member in response to sensing the
predetermined state to discontinue winding.
Subclass:
473.2
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Coil diameter responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 472.9. Subject
matter in which the condition monitored is the diameter of
the material wound on the take-up and the apparatus or
process is stopped when the diameter reaches a predetermined
magnitude.
Subclass:
473.3
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Separating wound package from driver engaging package
periphery:
This subclass is indented under subclass 473.2. Subject
matter in which the take-up is driven by engagement of a
drive member with its periphery and the take up is moved out
of engagement with the drive member when the diameter reaches
the predetermined magnitude.
Subclass:
473.4
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Including wound package or empty spool handling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
including a tending device facilitating continued winding by
(1) removing a wound package and associated take-up member
from a winding support, (2) placing a fresh package of wound
material on an unwinding support, or (3) mounting or removing
an empty spool on or from a winding or unwinding support.
(1) Note. The winding support and unwinding support are the
structures mounting the package for winding or unwinding,
respectively. They may be movable from one position to
another (e.g., in a turret winder). The presence of a
movable support is not sufficient for placement in this
subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
533 for spool loading or coil removal in a convolute
winder.
559 for supply coil replenishment in an unwinding device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twinning, particularly
subclass 266 for spool loading or coil removal in a spinning
frame or similar filament spinning environment.
198, Conveyors: Power-Driven, for a conveyor which may
include a spool or wound package conveyance without a
specified means to load or remove a spool or wound package
with respect to a winding station.
414, Material or Article Handling, for various arrangements
for handling or transferring material which may include a
spool or wound package without a specified means to load or
remove a spool or package with respect to a winding station.
Subclass:
473.5
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Removing wound package from or loading empty spool onto a
winding station:
This subclass is indented under subclass 473.4. Subject
matter wherein the tending device includes a transfer
mechanism associated with the winding station for either: (a)
extracting a wound package from, or (b) placing an empty
spool in, the winding station.
Subclass:
473.6
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Carriage-mounted handling device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 473.5. Subject
matter comprising plural winding stations and wherein the
transfer mechanism includes a support mounted for movement
between winding stations.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twinning, subclass 268
for the use of a carriage for transferring spools or wound
packages associated with a spinning frame.
Subclass:
473.7
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Including additional material manipulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 473.6. Subject
matter wherein the transfer mechanism includes means used to
engage and act upon the elongated material to facilitate the
transfer of either the wound package or empty spool.
(1) Note. Typically, the material manipulation involves
grasping, cutting and positioning a strand for subsequent
winding.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, subclass 269
for loading or unloading spools or packages in a spinning
frame by use of a carriage that also includes means to
manipulate the material.
Subclass:
473.8
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Including additional material manipulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 473.5. Subject
matter wherein the transfer mechanism includes means used to
engage and act upon the elongated material to facilitate the
transfer of either the wound package or empty spool.
(1) Note. Typically, the material manipulation involves
grasping, cutting and positioning a strand for subsequent
winding.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, subclass 269
for loading or unloading spools or packages in a spinning
frame by use of a carriage that also includes means to
manipulate the material.
Subclass:
473.9
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By ejector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 473.5. Subject
matter wherein the transfer mechanism includes a device to a
least partially forcibly discharge the wound package from the
winding station.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, subclass 221
and 273 for loading or unloading spools using an ejector
associated with a spinning frame.
Subclass:
474
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Loading supply package on or removing empty spool from
unwinding station:
This subclass is indented under subclass 473.4. Subject
matter comprising a supply package support on the winding
machine and wherein the tending device is associated with the
supply support and includes a transfer mechanism for either:
(a) installing a fresh supply package of material (cop), or
(b) disposing of an exhausted supply spool.
Subclass:
474.1
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On a tray with vertical spool support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Subject matter
wherein the transfer mechanism includes a generally
horizontal carrier having upright package mounting means for
installing a fresh supply package or removing an exhausted
supply spool.
(1) Note. Typically, the tray is used to support strand
supply packages, termed cops, removed from a spinning frame
for transportation to a winding machine to serve as a supply,
after which the tray with empty spools is returned to the
spinning frame for reuse.
Subclass:
474.2
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Including additional material manipulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Subject matter
wherein the transfer mechanism includes means used to engage
and act upon the elongated material to facilitate the
transfer of either the fresh supply package or exhausted
supply spool.
(1) Note. Typically, the material manipulation involves
grasping, cutting and positioning a strand for subsequent
unwinding.
Subclass:
474.3
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Alternately or sequentially wound spools:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
comprising supporting means to associate a plurality of
take-up members in a manner to facilitate successive winding
on them.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
388 for simultaneously winding materials on a reeling
device.
440 and 445, for the sequential winding of materials on a
core to form an article.
531 for sequentially winding convolute storage coils.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, particularly
subclass 13 for winding plural strands on a take-up member
of indefinite length.
Subclass:
474.4
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Spools on parallel spindles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474.3. Subject
matter wherein the supporting means mounts the take-up
members so that their winding axes are parallel.
Subclass:
474.5
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Spindles on indexable turret:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474.4. Subject
matter wherein the supporting means mounts the take-up
members for stepwise arcuate movement between a position in
which the material is wound onto the take-up and another,
non-winding, position.
Subclass:
474.6
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Coil engaging drive (i.e., peripheral drive):
This subclass is indented under subclass 474.5. Subject
matter wherein each take-up member includes a winding surface
about which the elongated material is to be coiled and
further comprising a power transmitting element adapted to
contact the winding surface or material coiled thereon to
induce rotation of the take-up member to cause winding.
(1) Note. A drive engaging a flange of a spool on which
material is wound is not classified here.
Subclass:
474.7
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Including particular material snagger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474.4. Subject
matter wherein special significance is attributed to a
mechanism for capturing the elongated material to facilitate
a transfer of the material winding operation from one take-up
to a succeeding take-up member.
Subclass:
474.8
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Coaxial spools:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474.3. Subject
matter wherein the supporting means positions at least some
of the take-up members so that their axes lie on a common
line.
Subclass:
474.9
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On separately driven spindles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474.8. Subject
matter in which two of the coaxial take-up members have
supporting means rotated by distinct drive means.
(1) Note. The distinct drive means may include a single
power source acting on the supporting means through different
drive paths or multiple power sources.
Subclass:
475
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Including particular material snagger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474.9. Subject
matter wherein special significance is attributed to a
mechanism for capturing the elongated material to facilitate
a transfer of the material winding operation from one take-up
to a succeeding take-up member.
Subclass:
475.1
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Joining ends of material (e.g., knotting, splicing):
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
in which a trailing end of the material on the take-up is
attached to the leading end of a supply material.
Subclass:
475.2
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On carriage movable between plural winding stations:
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.1. Subject
matter in which there are plural take-ups (i.e., winding
stations) and a joining mechanism for attaching the end of
the take-up material to the supply material is movable
between and services the winding stations.
Subclass:
475.3
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Plural winding stations movable to fixed position joining
means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.1. Subject
matter in which there are plural take-ups (i.e., winding
stations) moveable to a single stationary joining mechanism
for attaching the take-up material to the supply material.
Subclass:
475.4
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Including particular joining structure or control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.1. Subject
matter in which particular significance is attributed to a
mechanism for performing or system for controlling the
attaching of the ends of the material.
Subclass:
475.5
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Including inspection or detection of material ends or of
joined ends:
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.1. Subject
matter including structure or process for determining a
condition or the presence of the ends of the material to be
attached or of the attached ends.
Subclass:
475.6
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Including particular material end transfer to joining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.1. Subject
matter in which particular significance is attributed to a
mechanism or process for associating the material ends with a
structure for attaching the ends.
Subclass:
475.7
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Including positioning of material outer end on wound
package:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
including means to situate a trailing portion of the
elongated material associated with a wound package at a
predetermined point particularly convenient for subsequent
unwinding.
Subclass:
475.8
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Including outer end removal and repositioning on package:
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.7. Subject
matter wherein the means to locate the trailing portion is
further adapted to place an end of the portion at a
predetermined point on the wound package.
Subclass:
475.9
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Inserting material end within package:
This subclass is indented under subclass 475.8. Subject
matter wherein the predetermined point of placement of the
material end is interior of the wound package.
Subclass:
476
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Material outer end removed from package:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
comprising means to accept a helically or randomly wound
package for locating and withdrawing a trailing portion of
the elongated material wound on the package.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass are apparatus and
processes for locating and separating an end portion of
material from a package when breakage of the material occurs
during winding of the package.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
475.5 for a material end joining apparatus having means to
detect the ends.
475.8 for locating and removing the end of a wound package
and relocating it on the package.
562 for an unwinding device or process in which the leading
end of material in a package is located and separated from
the package.
Subclass:
476.1
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Including particular material to spool connection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
including starter means associated with the winding station
to cause an initial end of the elongated material to be
joined with the take-up member as a requisite to winding the
material onto the take-up member.
Subclass:
476.2
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By separate preliminary wind:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.1. Subject
matter wherein the starter means is adapted to: (1) introduce
an end of the elongated material to the take-up member, and
(2) facilitate an initial winding of a comparatively short
length of material prior to winding a primary coil.
Subclass:
476.3
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Preliminary wind overwraps material end:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.2. Subject
matter wherein the starter means directs initial winding in a
manner to cover the end of the elongated material first
introduced to the take-up member.
Subclass:
476.4
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Prior to material introduction to traverse guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.2. Subject
matter wherein the starter means, in addition to introducing
the end of the material to the take-up and facilitating a
preliminary wind, subsequently directs the elongated material
to a guide which distributes the material in a predetermined
pattern during winding of the primary coil.
Subclass:
476.5
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Including particular material end gripper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.4. Subject
matter wherein special significance is attributed to a
component of the starter means that causes the initial end of
the elongated material to be captured by the take-up member.
Subclass:
476.6
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Including particular material end gripper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.1. Subject
matter wherein special significance is attributed to a
component of the starter means that causes the initial end of
the elongated material to be captured by the take-up member.
Subclass:
476.7
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Distributing material along the package:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
wherein the winding station includes material traversing
means for systematically shifting the point where the
material meets the take-up member (i.e., the winding point),
typically in reversely directed back and forth strokes
generally parallel to the axis of the take-up member, to
orderly accumulate convolutions of material on the take-up
member.
(1) Note. Material distribution is achieved by relatively
shifting either or both the material supply (e.g., a guide)
and the take-up member during winding to vary the point of
winding along the take-up member. By this shifting, the
winding point on the take-up member can be repeatedly
traversed in opposite, back and forth directions, typically
in a reciprocating or oscillating motion parallel to the
winding axis. A high ratio of traverse relative to rotation
creates widely spaced convolutions useful in axial unwinding
(e.g., for a weaving shuttle), whereas a low
traverse/rotation rate is useful to create adjacent
convolutions (e.g., for high volume, compact material
storage).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, for a mechanism for moving
a traverse guide.
Subclass:
476.8
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High frequency, low amplitude traverse superposed on low
frequency high amplitude traverse:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the movement of the point of intersection of
the material and the winding surface of the take-up is a
superposition of two axial motions: (1) a low amplitude,
relatively high frequency movement and (2) a high amplitude
(e.g., the full length of the take-up), low frequency
movement.
Subclass:
476.9
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Rotating take-up having radially movable guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the take-up rotates to wind material onto it
and the material is directed to the take-up by a guide that
moves radially outwardly of the take-up as it is filled with
material to accommodate the increasing diameter of the wound
material.
Subclass:
477
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Material guide pressed against wound package:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.9. Subject
matter in which the guide is pressed against the outer
surface of the material on the take-up and slides against or
is driven by contact with the take-up.
(1) Note. The inclusion of a grooved traverse and driving
roller in contact with the package is not sufficient to meet
this definition.
Subclass:
477.1
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Preventing package end ridge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter wherein the traversing means includes structure to
impose a variation in the back and forth strokes as the point
of winding nears the end of a stroke in order to prevent an
undesired and disproportionate build up of material near ends
of the take-up.
Subclass:
477.2
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By shifting the traversing stroke of guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.1. Subject
matter wherein the traversing means includes a material
directing member adapted to be reciprocated or oscillated
along a path to provide the back and forth material
distributing strokes, and in which the imposed variation to
the strokes to prevent an end ridge act to deviate the path
of movement of the material directing member when the member
is at or near the end of a stroke.
Subclass:
477.3
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By varying the traversing speed of guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.1. Subject
matter wherein the traversing means includes a material
directing member adapted to be reciprocated or oscillated
along a path at a rate of speed to provide the back and forth
material distributing strokes, and in which the imposed
variation to the strokes to prevent the windings from forming
an end ridge acts to change the speed of the material
directing member near the end of a stroke.
Subclass:
477.4
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Preventing superposed convolutions in successively wound
layers (i.e., ribbon breaker):
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter wherein the traversing means includes regulating
structure to distribute the material in the manner to
preclude convolutions in one layer from being distributed in
a pattern exactly duplicating the pattern of a closely
preceding layer.
Subclass:
477.5
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By control of guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.4. Subject
matter wherein the winding station includes a guide for
directing material to the take-up member and the regulating
structure acts upon the guide to preclude convolutions in one
layer from being distributed in a pattern exactly duplicating
the pattern of a closely preceding layer.
Subclass:
477.6
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Guide traverse speed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.5. Subject
matter wherein the regulating structure acts to control the
rate of movement of the guide.
Subclass:
477.7
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By control of take-up:
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.4. Subject
matter wherein the regulating structure acts on the package
to preclude convolutions in one layer from being distributed
in a pattern exactly duplicating the pattern of a closely
preceding layer.
Subclass:
477.8
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Take-up rotational speed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.7. Subject
matter wherein the regulating structure acts on the package
by regulating the rate at which the package turns.
Subclass:
477.9
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Traverse speed dependent on direction of motion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the speed of the traverse mechanism traveling
in one direction along the axis of the take-up is different
from its speed when traveling in the opposite direction.
Subclass:
478
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Forming symmetrical layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the motions of traverse mechanism and the
take-up are timed such that each layer of material is laid
immediately beside the material at the same axial point in
the last layer that was traversed in the same direction
(i.e., the next to the last layer).
Subclass:
478.1
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Stepwise (i.e., orthocyclic):
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the traverse mechanism places the material on
the take-up so that substantially the entire extent of each
convolution lies in a plane perpendicular to the axis of
rotation of the take-up and a small portion of each
convolution deviates from the plane to join the adjacent
convolution.
Subclass:
478.2
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With distribution monitor and correction or indication:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which improper distribution of material on the
take-up or a condition directly related to it (e.g., material
tension) is detected and (1) the movement of the traverse
mechanism is adjusted or (2) an indicating signal is
generated in response to the detection.
(1) Note. Sensing of tension in itself does not constitute
detecting improper distribution of material. The apparatus
must be configured so that the guiding of the material and
sensing of tension provide an indication of the material
distribution.
Subclass:
478.3
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By relatively reciprocating ring rail having an orbital
guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the traversing mechanism includes (1) a
circular trackway that reciprocates relative to the take-up
parallel to its axis and (2) a guide constrained to slide
along the trackway for engaging and causing the shifting of
the material along the take-up.
Subclass:
478.4
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Long traverse stroke (e.g., warp wind):
This subclass is indented under subclass 478.3. Subject
matter in which the stroke of circular trackway relative to
the take-up is substantially the length of the take-up.
Subclass:
478.5
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Guide stroke limit shifted along package:
This subclass is indented under subclass 478.4. Subject
matter in which a limit of the stroke of the circular
trackway is shifted axially relative to the take-up as the
material is wound.
Subclass:
478.6
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Short traverse stroke shifted along package (e.g., weft
wind):
This subclass is indented under subclass 478.3. Subject
matter in which the stroke of the traverse mechanism is
relatively short compared to the length of the take-up and
the limits of the stroke are shifted along the take-up as the
material is wound.
Subclass:
478.7
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Including forming an initial reserve coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 478.6. Subject
matter in which the traverse mechanism operates to initially
wind a reserve coil of material of relatively short length
onto the take-up before winding the rest of the material onto
the take-up.
Subclass:
478.8
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By control of traverse:
This subclass is indented under subclass 478.7. Subject
matter in which the traverse mechanism operates in one mode
to form the reserve coil and another mode to form the rest of
the package.
Subclass:
478.9
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By use of auxiliary cam:
This subclass is indented under subclass 478.8. Subject
matter in which the traverse mechanism includes a cam
mechanism for shifting the material to form the reserve coil
that is unused during operation of the traverse mechanism
during winding of the rest of the material on the take-up.
Subclass:
479
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Including varying rate of shifting of stroke limits:
This subclass is indented under subclass 478.8. Subject
matter in which the traverse mechanism includes means to vary
the operation of the portion of the mechanism that is
responsible for shifting the limits of the traverse stroke
along the take-up.
Subclass:
479.1
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Including varying of stroke length:
This subclass is indented under subclass 478.8. Subject
matter in which the length of the stroke of the traverse is
varied as the material subsequent to the reserve coil is
wound.
Subclass:
479.2
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By progressive shifting of constant traverse stroke:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the positions of the ends of the stroke of
the traverse mechanism are moved in one direction relative to
the take-up as the material is wound onto the take-up
substantially from the beginning of winding of a package to
completion while the length of the stroke remains constant.
Subclass:
479.3
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Long traverse stroke (e.g., bobbin tapered at both ends):
This subclass is indented under subclass 479.2. Subject
matter in which the length of the stroke of the traverse
mechanism is substantially equal to the length of the
finished package exclusive of any distinct (e.g., tapered)
end portions.
Subclass:
479.4
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On bobbin having cylindrical and frusto-conical portions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 479.3. Subject
matter in which the material-contacting surface of the
take-up has a portion that is a portion of a cone and a
portion that is a cylinder.
Subclass:
479.5
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Short traverse stroke:
This subclass is indented under subclass 479.2. Subject
matter in which the length of the stroke is relatively short
compared to the length of the take-up.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
484 for a take-up moveable to distribute material along the
take-up.
Subclass:
479.6
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Guide stroke moves progressively along axially stationary
package:
This subclass is indented under subclass 479.5. Subject
matter in which the position of the take-up in its axial
direction is fixed and the limits of the traverse stroke move
to create the relative movement between take-up and traverse
stroke limits as the material is wound.
Subclass:
479.7
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Having progression roller engaging package periphery:
This subclass is indented under subclass 479.6. Subject
matter in which the traverse limits are determined by the
position of a moveable roller and in which the roller (1) is
engageable with accumulating material on the take-up when the
radius of the material reaches a certain point and (2) is
shifted along the take-up due to contact with the
accumulating material thereby shifting the limits of the
traverse stroke.
(1) Note. The progression roller acts as a sensor of the
location of current end of the material package being formed.
Typically, the roller is threaded to a stationary threaded
shaft or fixed to a rotatable threaded shaft mounted in a
threaded support. The shaft is parallel to the axis of the
take-up. The roller is maintained at a fixed distance from
the axis of the take-up. When the package radius increases
to contact the roller, the roller rotates and shifts axially
of the take-up until it no longer contacts the package, thus
following the end of the finished portion of the package.
Subclass:
479.8
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Including formation of an initial reserve coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 479.5. Subject
matter in which the traverse mechanism operates to initially
wind a reserve coil of material of relatively short length
onto the take-up before winding the rest of the material.
Subclass:
479.9
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Including material controlled stop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 479.5. Subject
matter in which a condition of the material is detected and
the winding of the material is discontinued in response to
such detection.
(1) Note. The detected condition may be the presence of
imperfections in the material, excessive tension in the
material, material breakage or exhaustion, halting of
material motion, or completion of winding of a package.
Subclass:
480
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Break or exhaust responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 479.9. Subject
matter in which the condition detected is breakage,
exhaustion, or stoppage of the material supply or excessive
tension in the material.
Subclass:
480.1
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Wound material sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 479.9. Subject
matter in which the winding of the material is automatically
stopped when the package of material formed on the take-up
reaches a predetermined size.
Subclass:
480.2
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Forming plural wound packages:
This subclass is indented under subclass 479.5. Subject
matter in which winding is performed on a plurality of
take-ups simultaneously.
Subclass:
480.3
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Including particular presser or shaper for package as it is
wound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 479.5. Subject
matter including rollers for pressing and shaping the package
of material formed on the take-up.
Subclass:
480.4
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Progressive variation of guide stroke length (e.g., at least
one end of package tapered):
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the length of the stroke of the traverse
mechanism is varied as the material is wound on the take-up.
(1) Note. A package formed by apparatus or processes under
this definition typically has at least one tapered end or is
formed on a take-up having one or more tapered ends.
Subclass:
480.5
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By lever guided in inclined rail:
This subclass is indented under subclass 480.4. Subject
matter in which the traverse mechanism includes (1) a track
angularly adjustably mounted with respect to the axis of the
take-up, (2) a lever one point of which is constrained to
move along the track (3) a guide mounted on the lever spaced
from the track-guided point that engages the material to
cause the shifting of the material along the axis of the
take-up, and (4) a drive structure reciprocal parallel to the
rotational axis of the take-up to which the lever is
pivotally connected at a point spaced from the guide and the
track-guided point, adjustment of the track causing variation
in the limits of travel of the guide along the take-up.
Subclass:
480.6
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By lever having variable pivot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 480.4. Subject
matter in which the traverse mechanism includes (1) a lever,
(2) a stationary mounting structure adjustably connected to
the lever and allowing the lever to pivot about a fixed
point, (3) a guide mounted on the lever and engaging the
material to shift it along the take-up, (4) drive structure
connected to the lever to generate oscillation of the lever,
and (5) a mechanism for adjusting the point of connection
between the lever and the mounting structure; the guide,
mounting structure, and drive structure being connected to
the lever at different points.
Subclass:
480.7
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On double-headed spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 480.4. Subject
matter in which the take-up has flanges at opposite ends and
the material is placed on the take-up in layers in a manner
such that each layer is substantially in contact with both
flanges.
(1) Note. Typical of this subclass are spoolers.
Subclass:
480.8
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Manually adjustable traverse:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the traverse mechanism is constructed so that
a characteristic of it may be readily changed under the
control of an attendant or operator.
(1) Note. The characteristic of the traverse mechanism of a
winding device of this subclass may be changed by changing
gears in the device if it is specially designed for that
purpose.
Subclass:
480.9
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Servo-driven guide following moving pattern:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the guide is driven by a mechanism including
(1) a first body having a marking or feature representing a
curvilinear path along the first body, (2) a sensor sensing
the marking or feature and connected to the guide so as to
move in manner analogous to the guide, (3) a drive producing
relative motion between the first body and the sensor, and
(4) a servo mechanism controlled by output of the sensor that
drives the guide and the sensor and positions the sensor so
as to maintain it in a substantially constant relationship to
a portion of the marking.
(1) Note. The movements of the sensor and guide need only
be analogous, not exactly the same to meet this definition.
The movements of the sensor and guide must be constrained
such that the position of the sensor determines the position
of the guide.
Subclass:
481
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Using fluid (fluid motor or direct fluid action):
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the material is shifted along the take-up by
direct action of a fluid on it or by a guide that is either
directly or indirectly driven by a fluid.
(1) Note. The guide may be driven, for example, by direct
action of a fluid on a portion of the guide or by a fluid
operated piston and cylinder assembly.
Subclass:
481.1
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By pneumatic jet distributor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481. Subject matter
wherein the traverse means includes a source of pressurized
gas and means to direct a stream of the pressurized gas
against the material being wound in a manner to displace the
winding point along the take-up member to establish a desired
winding pattern.
Subclass:
481.2
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Using magnetic device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter wherein the traverse means includes a guide for
directing the elongated material to the take-up member and a
source of magnetic flux for positioning the guide by the
action of the magnetic flux on the guide or an element
integral with it to achieve a desired winding pattern.
(1) Note. The source of magnetic flux may be an electric
motor only if the guide is integral with the rotor of the
electric motor.
Subclass:
481.3
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Endless loop mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the traverse mechanism includes an endless
member (e.g., belt or chain) driven to move along the closed
path defined by the endless member and a guide for the
material either mounted on the endless member or driven by an
element that is caused to reciprocate or oscillate due to
contact or changing of contact with the endless member.
(1) Note. Any element integral with the endless member is
considered part of it.
Subclass:
481.4
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Single guide on endless loop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.3. Subject
matter in which there is only a single material-engaging
guide on the endless member and it is mounted on or integral
with the endless member.
Subclass:
481.5
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Guide strikes material from opposite sides:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.4. Subject
matter in which the guide engages the material alternately on
opposite sides depending upon the direction of motion of the
guide and material along the take-up.
Subclass:
481.6
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Counter moving guides (e.g., pins) striking material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.3. Subject
matter including a plurality of guides driven by one or more
endless members and adapted to perform the following steps:
(a) a first one of the guides strikes the material from one
side, (b) the first guide displaces the material lengthwise
of the take-up member in a first direction, (c) the first
guide disengages the material, (d) a second one of the guides
strikes the material from the other side, (e) the second
guide displaces the material lengthwise of the take-up member
in a direction opposite the first one, (f) the second guide
disengages the material, and (g) repeat steps a-f.
Subclass:
481.7
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Counter moving guides (e.g., pins) striking material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter wherein the traverse means includes plural relatively
moveable material guides adapted to perform the following
steps: (a) a first one of the guides strikes the material
from one side, (b) the first guide displaces the material
lengthwise of the take-up member in a first direction, (c)
the first guide disengages the material, (d) a second one of
the guides strikes the material from the other side, (e) the
second guide displaces the material lengthwise of the take-up
member in a direction opposite the first one, (f) the second
guide disengages the material, and (g) repeat steps a-f.
(1) Note. Typically, the traverse means provided for here
includes one or more guides projecting from counter rotating
wheels or drums.
Subclass:
481.8
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By cam engaging material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the material traversing mechanism includes a
rotating member having a material engaging surface configured
to cause movement of the winding point along the axis of the
take-up.
(1) Note. The rotating member may be integral with or a
part of the take-up.
Subclass:
481.9
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Cam is grooved material-receiving spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.8. Subject
matter in which the material engaging surface is in the form
of a groove on the take-up.
Subclass:
482
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Including auxiliary structure for guiding material across cam
groove intersection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.8. Subject
matter including a guide additional to the rotating member
for ensuring contact between the material and the rotating
member.
Subclass:
482.1
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Including auxiliary structure for preventing material from
moving beyond ends of grooved cam:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.8. Subject
matter in which the rotating member has a groove constructed
to receive and move the material and a structure is provided
for preventing movement past the ends of and out of contact
with the rotating member.
Subclass:
482.2
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Wear-resistant groove structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.8. Subject
matter in which the material engaging surface includes the
side surfaces of a groove formed in the rotating member and
the rotating member includes means to reduce wear of the
surface due to rubbing contact with the material.
Subclass:
482.3
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Split drum:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.8. Subject
matter in which the rotating member includes two coaxial
cylindrical members that rotate as a unit and have mutually
facing ends having surfaces that (1) deviate from a plane
perpendicular to the axis of rotation, (2) are complementary
in shape, and (3) are spaced along the rotational axis so as
to form a passage between the cylindrical members through
which the material passes as it travels from a supply to the
take-up, the surfaces of the ends of the cylindrical members
guiding the material in the axial direction of the take-up.
Subclass:
482.4
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Cam-operated guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter including (1) a guide for the material moveable along
the take-up and (2) a mechanism for generating the movement
of the guide parallel to the axis of rotation of the take-up
which mechanism includes two relatively moveable elements in
sliding contact with each other such that the region of
contact moves over the surface of at least one of the
elements and the relative motion and contact between the
elements compels the elements to move relative to each other
with a non-rotary component.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass, for example, are
mechanisms in which (1) the guide is moved by action of a
threaded shaft on a non-rotating follower connected to the
guide, (2) a rotary guide having a threaded hub is supported
by and moved axially along a complementarily threaded
stationary shaft, or (3) a non-rotating threaded shaft (cam)
is moved axially by a pawl or pin rotating about the axis of
the shaft and engaging the thread of the shaft.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
480.9 for a mechanism for moving a guide including a sensor
that follows a mark on a moving body in a manner analogous to
the operation of a cam and follower.
Subclass:
482.5
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Rotatable guide following stationary cam (e.g., guide on nut
on threaded shaft):
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.4. Subject
matter in which the material contacting guide is rotatable by
the material and is in contact with a cam and follows it so
as to move along the cam upon rotation of the guide.
Subclass:
482.6
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Driven by cam-contacting lever:
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.4. Subject
matter in which the traverse mechanism includes (1) a driven
rotary member (i.e., cam), (2) a lever mounted to pivot about
a fixed point, the lever engaging and sliding on a surface of
the rotary member, and (3) a guide driven by the lever and
engaging the material to shift it along the take-up, the
rotary member, lever, and guide being so constructed and
arranged that rotation of the rotary member causes the lever
to oscillate about its pivot point and the guide to move
along the take-up.
(1) Note. The phrase "the lever engaging and sliding on a
surface of the rotary member" is intended to include the
arrangement in which a roller whose axis of rotation is fixed
relative to the lever is in contact with (and may roll on)
the surface of the cam.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
478.3 for a ring rail reciprocated by a cam and lever
mechanism.
482.8 for a cam-operated guide driven by an oscillating
lever that is not in direct contact with the cam.
Subclass:
482.7
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Adjustable throw lever:
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.6. Subject
matter in which the pivot point of the lever is variable
during operation relative to the ends of the lever (e.g., to
vary the speed or distance traveled by the guide in each
cycle of oscillation of the lever).
(1) Note. The position of the pivot point may vary during
operation or between operating periods.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
480.8 for a winding distributing device having an adjustable
operating characteristic.
Subclass:
482.8
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Rotary cam and linearly shifted follower:
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.4. Subject
matter in which the second element (follower) moves along a
straight line as a result of rotation of the first element
(cam).
(1) Note. In this subclass, the take-up or spool may act as
the rotary member or cam.
(2) Note. To be a considered a cam and follower for this
subclass, (1) the follower must move along the surface of the
cam, i.e., the point of contact between the cam and follower
must change relative to the cam and (2) the change in
position of the follower must be causally related to this
change in the position of the point of contact. For example,
a pin rotating about an axis transverse to the length of the
pin and extending radially of a non-rotating,
longitudinally-shiftable threaded shaft and engaging with the
thread of the shaft is not a rotary cam and follower
arrangement, but a non-rotary cam and rotating follower
classifiable in the parent subclass.
Subclass:
482.9
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Threaded cam:
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.8. Subject
matter in which the surface of the rotary member engaged by
the follower is a portion of a continuous helical groove or
projection (i.e., thread) extending through an arc of at
least 360 degrees on the rotary member, the axis of the
groove or projection being oriented generally in the
direction of the axis of rotation of the rotary member.
Subclass:
483
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Grooved spool and follower:
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.9. Subject
matter in which the surface engaged by the follower is a
portion of a groove formed in the take-up.
Subclass:
483.1
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Threaded cams with split nut cam followers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.9. Subject
matter including an additional groove and an additional
follower, each follower having a thread mateable with one of
the grooves and operating the material guide, the threads and
followers being constructed and driven so that one follower
moves the guide in one direction when drivingly engaging one
of the grooves of the rotary member and the other follower
moves the guide in the opposite direction when drivingly
engaging the other groove of the rotary member, the followers
being alternately engaged with the respective grooves in
operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
483.5 for a traverse mechanism including a cam having two
threads of opposite pitch on it for alternately moving a
guide in opposite directions.
Subclass:
483.2
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Having electrical switching device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 483.1. Subject
matter in which an electrically operated mechanism moves the
followers alternately into engagement with the grooves at the
appropriate times.
Subclass:
483.3
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Having reversible cam drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.9. Subject
matter in which the direction of rotation of the rotary
member is periodically reversed to change the direction of
the guide.
Subclass:
483.4
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Alternately engageable drives (e.g., alternately operated
clutches):
This subclass is indented under subclass 483.3. Subject
matter including a drive system for the rotary member in
which power is transmitted alternately through each of two
different paths to the rotary member, the activation of a
different path corresponding to a reversal of the direction
of movement of the guide.
Subclass:
483.5
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Reversely threaded (i.e., cam having opposite threads):
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.9. Subject
matter in which the rotary member has an additional groove
whose pitch is opposite to that of the first mentioned groove
and that is engaged by the follower to move the guide along a
portion of its travel.
Subclass:
483.6
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Having irregularly threaded portion (e.g., forming tapered
package):
This subclass is indented under subclass 483.5. Subject
matter in which the groove of the rotary member includes
portions having different pitches.
Subclass:
483.7
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Details of follower:
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.8. Subject
matter including details of aspects of the follower that
relate to its cooperation with the cam or the generation of
its linear movement.
(1) Note. Details not related to the cooperation between
the cam and follower are not sufficient to warrant placement
of a document in this subclass. Examples are: the structure
of a guide mounted on the follower or a linkage connecting
the follower and guide.
Subclass:
483.8
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Guide driven by rotating crank or eccentric:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the guide is shifted to move the winding
point by a link having an end connected to a driven element
(e.g., crank) that rotates at least 360 degrees in a single
direction about a substantially fixed axis such that the
regions of contact between the link and drive element are
substantially unvarying during operation and the end of the
link orbits the rotational axis of the driven element. The
connection between the link and guide may be direct or
indirect.
Subclass:
483.9
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Guide on driven oscillating lever:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the shifting of the material along the
take-up is accomplished by driven support oscillatable about
a fixed point and a guide for the material mounted on the
support so as to move the guide along the take-up.
Subclass:
484
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By shifting spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the material traversing means moves the
take-up in the direction of its axis so as to shift the
winding point of the material on the take-up.
(1) Note. The take-up may or may not rotate, e.g., material
may be wound on the take-up by a flyer.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
478.3 for a ring rail material distributing device in which
a ring rail and take-up reciprocate relative to each other.
Subclass:
484.1
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Cam shifting mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484. Subject matter
in which the material traversing means includes a rotating or
oscillating cam cooperating with a follower so as to shift
the take-up along its axis.
Subclass:
484.2
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Self traversing (i.e., guide moved by material):
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the material is wound onto the take-up so
that convolutions of the material on the spool tend to cause
newly laid convolutions to lay next to existing ones and
moveable guide means for the material that is repositioned
solely by changes in the direction of a pull exerted upon it
by the material passing over or though it or by other action
of the winding or wound material on it to assist proper
laying of the material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
478.2 for a traverse mechanism that is controlled by a
system that detects the tendency of material to deviate from
proper distribution on a take-up. The system may detect this
tendency by sensing the position of a movable guide that
directs the material onto the take-up.
482.4 for a traverse mechanism having a cam-operated guide
for laying material on a take-up. The guide may be
material-driven and shifted by cooperation with a threaded
supporting shaft.
Subclass:
484.3
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Toggling guide bar:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.2. Subject
matter in which the guide is mounted on a lever mounted to
pivot.
Subclass:
484.4
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Follower engaging wound material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.2. Subject
matter including an element contacting wound material on the
take-up and joined to the guide to shift the guide as the
take-up is filled with material.
Subclass:
484.5
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Traverse drive motor mounted on guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476.7. Subject
matter in which the traversing means includes a guide for
shifting the material and means for moving the guide mounted
on and moveable with the guide.
Subclass:
484.6
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Including particular drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
including details of structure or process for supplying or
controlling the supply of power for causing relative rotation
of the take-up and the winding point.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
472.9 and 479.9, for winding-condition operated stops in
doubling machines or in a winder having a shiftable-limit
traverse guide.
590 and 611, for drive structure (e.g., pulley or gear)
incorporated into a spool, spindle, or its support.
Subclass:
484.7
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Associated with sewing machine drive for forming wound
package for sewing machine shuttle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.6. Subject
matter including in which the power for the take-up is
supplied by a sewing machine and the take-up is a spool
(commonly called a bobbin) constructed to be used to supply a
thread to the sewing machine.
Subclass:
484.8
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Having material controlled stop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.7. Subject
matter in which a condition of the material is detected and
the winding of the material is discontinued in response to
such detection.
(1) Note. The detected condition may be the presence of
imperfections in the material, excessive tension in the
material, material breakage or exhaustion, halting of
material motion, or completion of winding of a package.
Subclass:
484.9
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Having winding state-controlled stop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.6. Subject
matter in which a condition of the material or winding
operation is detected and the winding of the material is
discontinued in response to such detection.
(1) Note. The detected condition may be, for example, the
presence of imperfections in the material, excessive tension
in the material, material breakage or exhaustion, halting of
material motion, completion of winding of a package, or
winding of a particular length of material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclasses for a fiber
preparation apparatus having means for stopping the apparatus
upon detection of a fault in the feeding or processing of
material.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 185 for a textile
manufacturing device having condition responsive means for
controlling operation of the device.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, subclass 78
for condition controlled stopping mechanisms in spinning
machines.
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 157 for material controlled
mechanisms for stopping knitting machinery.
112, Sewing, subclass 271 for a sewing machine having a
condition responsive control for starting and stopping the
machine.
139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 336 for condition
responsive stopping means in a weaving apparatus.
Subclass:
485
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Running material sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.9. Subject
matter in which the condition of the material at a point
spaced from the take-up is detected.
Subclass:
485.1
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Having take-up package sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485. Subject matter
in which the condition of the material on the take-up is also
detected.
Subclass:
485.2
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Break or exhaust responsive (absence of material):
This subclass is indented under subclass 485. Subject matter
in which the detected condition is the presence or absence of
material and the winding is discontinued in response to
sensing that the material is absent.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
479.9 for a winding device having a traverse mechanism
having shiftable limits and a drive responsive to the state
of the winding operation.
Subclass:
485.3
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Separating wound package from peripheral drive drum or roll:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485.2. Subject
matter in which the take-up is driven by contact of a driven
roll with the periphery of the material wound on the take-up
and the winding is discontinued by moving the roll out of
contact with the take-up.
Subclass:
485.4
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Thickness variation responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485. Subject matter
in which the detected condition is the thickness or change in
thickness (at the point of detection) of the material.
Subclass:
485.5
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Material length responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485. Subject matter
in which the detected condition is the passage of a
predetermined length of material past a particular point.
Subclass:
485.6
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Wound material sensor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.9. Subject
matter in which the detected condition is the package of
wound material on the take-up attaining a predetermined
size.
Subclass:
485.7
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Coil (package) diameter responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485.6. Subject
matter in which the detected condition is the diameter of the
package.
Subclass:
485.8
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Separating wound package from peripheral drive drum or roll:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485.7. Subject
matter in which the take-up is driven by contact of a driven
roll with the periphery of the material wound on the take-up
and the winding is discontinued by moving the roll out of
contact with the take-up.
Subclass:
485.9
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Peripheral drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.6. Subject
matter in which the take-up is driven by contact of a driven
surface with the periphery of the material wound on the
take-up.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
485.3 for a material winder in which the take-up is driven
by peripheral contact with a drive roller having a mechanism
for moving the take-up out of contact with the drive roller
upon detection of material breakage.
Subclass:
486
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And driven spindle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485.9. Subject
matter in which (1) the take-up includes a support central to
the take-up and in driving relation with it and (2) the
support is also driven.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
486.8 for a spindle-engaging drive of general application to
helical winding devices.
Subclass:
486.1
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Including details of take-up-contacting drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485.9. Subject
matter including details of an element or elements forming
the driven surface that engages the wound material.
Subclass:
486.2
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Particular holder or support for spool or wound package:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485.9. Subject
matter including details of the structure of the take-up or
of structure supporting the take-up.
Subclass:
486.3
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Including speed control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485.9. Subject
matter including means to automatically vary the speed of the
driven surface during operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
486.7 for speed control of general application to helical
winding apparatus.
Subclass:
486.4
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Including drive pressure regulator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485.9. Subject
matter in which a portion of the force applied to the take-up
by the driven surface is generated by other than the weight
associated with the driven surface or take-up or a static
spring or weight acting on the driven surface or take-up.
(1) Note. A control that varies the pressure of the driven
roll on the take-up is placed in this subclass since, by
definition, it cannot involve only the use of a static spring
or weight.
Subclass:
486.5
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Manual:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485.9. Subject
matter in which the driven surface is powered by hand.
Subclass:
486.6
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Particular drive motor or motor structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.6. Subject
matter including details of a device for generating the
mechanical energy that produces the relative rotation between
the take-up and winding point.
Subclass:
486.7
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Including speed control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.6. Subject
matter in which the rotational speed of the take-up is
changed in a preset manner or the supply of power is
controlled in response to operating conditions to maintain
the rotational speed of the take-up within a desired range at
some point during operation.
(1) Note. The change of the rotational speed of the take-up
may take place during the winding of a single package on a
take-up, from one package to the next, or in any other
controlled manner.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
412 for a device in which tension is maintained in material
being wound onto a take-up by controlling the speed of the
take-up.
486.3 for a winder for controlling the speed of a take-up
rotated by a peripheral-engaging drive.
Subclass:
486.8
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Drive engages spindle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.6. Subject
matter in which the take-up is supported and rotated by a
driven shaft coaxial with the take-up.
(1) Note. The shaft that drives the take-up need not do so
by internal contact with the take-up. Power may be
transmitted from driven shaft to a spool by an element on the
shaft that is in frictional engagement with an end of the
spool. The same driven shaft must extend into the spool,
however.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
486 for a helical winding device having a driven spindle and
a drive surface engaging the periphery of the take-up.
597 for holders for supporting a bobbin or spindle by
contact with only one end of it and having a whirl or pulley
for driving the holder and bobbin.
Subclass:
486.9
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Manual:
This subclass is indented under subclass 486.8. Subject
matter in which the driven shaft is powered by hand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
487 for a manual drive of general application to helical
winding devices.
Subclass:
487
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Manual:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484.6. Subject
matter in which the take-up is powered by hand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
486.9 for a manually powered, spindle-engaging drive for a
rotating take-up.
Subclass:
487.1
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And severing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
including a significant severing means for cutting, breaking
or otherwise separating the elongated material coiled on the
take-up member from a material supply.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
521 and 522+, for material severing means combined with
convolute winding and subclass 911 for a cutter appropriate
for a winding, guiding or tensioning device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, appropriate subclasses for a detail of a cutter
blade, mounting, or actuator of general use.
83, Cutting, particularly subclass 78, 909, 924, 937, and 950
for cutting apparatus of general use including unwinding.
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, for apparatus to rip or
rend material including unwinding of the material.
Subclass:
487.2
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Tension variation responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 487.1. Subject
matter wherein the severing means includes an operator
actuated in reaction to a certain level of longitudinal
stress detected in the elongated material.
Subclass:
487.3
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Material defect responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 487.1. Subject
matter wherein the severing means includes an operator
actuated in reaction to a flaw detected in the elongated
material.
(1) Note. The defect or flaw may be detected directly as a
measurement, or indirectly as the detection of a condition
which is indicative of an actual or impending defect.
Subclass:
487.4
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Coil diameter responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 487.1. Subject
matter wherein the severing means includes an operator
actuated when the material coiled about the take-up member
reaches a predetermined radial dimension.
Subclass:
487.5
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Material length responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 487.1. Subject
matter wherein the severing means includes a detector for
determining the length material wound on the take-up member
and an actuator responsive to the detector for severing the
material when a predetermined length has been detected.
(1) Note. The length of material need not be directly
measured by a scale nor related directly to the take-up
member, but may be a turn counter, weight scale or the like
providing an indication from which wound length of material
is determinable.
Subclass:
487.6
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Severing proximate to spool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 487.1. Subject
matter wherein the severing means includes a cleaving device,
a portion of which is mounted on either: (a) the take-up
member (e.g., a spool), or (b) a mechanism for rotating the
take-up member, (e.g., a spool supporting chuck).
Subclass:
487.7
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Particular severing device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 487.1. Subject
matter wherein special significance is attributed to the
construction of the severing means.
Subclass:
487.8
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Bladeless:
This subclass is indented under subclass 487.7. Subject
matter wherein the severing means separates the elongated
material by breaking, burning, or similar process without
reliance on a cutting edge.
Subclass:
487.9
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Multiple blades:
This subclass is indented under subclass 487.7. Subject
matter wherein the severing means includes separate cutting
edges.
Subclass:
488
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Blade and coacting anvil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 487.7. Subject
matter wherein the severing means includes a cutting edge and
coacting non-cutting reaction surface between which the
elongated member is captured for severing.
Subclass:
520
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CONVOLUTE WINDING OF MATERIAL:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or method for receiving elongated material from a
supply and progressively coiling the material about an axis
of a take-up to create successive convolutions so that at
least the majority of convolutions lie upon their preceding
convolution.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, 151 for a winding
device for moving running material with respect to a chemical
treatment apparatus.
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, for a winding
device combined with a brush or similar device for cleaning
material as it is wound.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 176 for warp thread
sheet winding that may be analogous to convolute winding.
53, Package Making, subclass 204, 409, 587, and 588 for
forming or covering a package that may include winding.
72, Metal Deforming, appropriate subclasses, particularly
135+, 146+, and 183 for coiling elongated metallic material
that additionally bends the metal beyond its elastic limit.
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making, subclass
31 and 59 for a winding device combined with specific Class
87 technology.
100, Presses, subclass 76 and 79 for a process or apparatus
for winding combined with pressure application.
118, Coating Apparatus, subclass 229 and 235 for winding or
unwinding combined with a specified coating device
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
51, 162, 169+, 180+, and 184+ for a process and 405.1+ and
443+ for apparatus that wind with surface bonding to form
laminae.
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, 118 for a process of
winding or wrapping a web formed of interfelted fibers in
liquid suspension (e.g., to make a paperboard core).
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other
Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, particularly subclasses
303-307 for winding or wrapping of a specified sheet or web
to manufacture a container or tube.
Subclass:
521
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With tearing or breaking:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
comprising means adapted to cause sufficient stress in the
elongated material to separate the material into plural parts
at a predetermined point, after which at least one part is
wound onto the take-up.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, for tearing or breaking
unwound or nonwound material.
Subclass:
522
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With cutting, perforating, or notching:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
comprising an instrument (cutting device) to penetrate the
elongated material to divide, score, or provide a permanent
puncture in the material, after which at least part of the
original material is wound onto the take-up.
(1) Note. Patents proper for this and the indented
subclasses should claim a significant cutter and structure
for subsequently winding the cut material; however, nominal
cutting followed by significant winding is provided for later
in this class, whereas unwinding to cutting structure is
provided for in other classes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
528 for details of a convolute winding machine with a only a
named cutter or no cutter.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, particularly 78, 302, 909, 924, 937, 949, and
950 for details of a cutter for unwound or nonwound
material.
Subclass:
523
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Automated control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 522. Subject matter
comprising a mechanism to apply or regulate the cutting
device or elongated material at a selected point without
either: (a) user intervention, or (b) operation of a device
operating in a fixed cycle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, particularly 72, 76.1+, and 360+ for a control
for a cutter, per se, or a cutter in a combination provided
for in Class 83.
Subclass:
523.1
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For transverse cutting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device operates across or oblique to the
direction of elongation of the material.
Subclass:
524
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Sequential cutting stations:
This subclass is indented under subclass 522. Subject matter
wherein a single section of elongated material is subjected
to the action of either: (a) a plurality of cutting devices
spaced at longitudinally discrete locations along the path of
movement of the elongated material, or (b) a single cutting
device moved along the length of the material and applied in
succession at discrete locations.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, particularly 255 and 301 for sequential
cutters, per se, or combined as provided for in Class 83.
Subclass:
524.1
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Longitudinal and transverse severing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 524. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device(s) divides the elongated material
along the material length and severs the material in a
direction substantially across its length.
(1) Note. The material length is taken in the direction of
movement as the material progresses toward and around a
winding axis, whereas transverse is substantially across or
oblique to the material length.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, appropriate subclasses, particularly subclass
302 for transverse and slitter cutters, per se, or in
combination with certain other devices.
Subclass:
525
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Longitudinal cutting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 522. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device acts on the elongated material in
a direction substantially parallel to the material length.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, particularly 425, 469+, and 651+ for a
longitudinal cutter of general use.
Subclass:
525.1
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Positionally related slitter and winding surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device divides the elongated material
into plural strips and includes structure to maintain a
predetermined spaced relationship between the cutting device
and a take-up coil as the outer diameter of the coil
increases during winding successive convolutions.
Subclass:
525.2
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Slitter engages winding surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.1. Subject
matter wherein the cutting device acts against the material
as the material winds onto the take-up.
Subclass:
525.3
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Includes nonwound strip (e.g., trimming):
This subclass is indented under subclass 525. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device divides the elongated material
into plural strips, one of which is separated from a coiled
part and remains uncoiled (e.g., as a trimmed scrap
portion).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, particularly 102 for a cutter with means to
divert one product portion from another.
Subclass:
525.4
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Perforating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device is designed to puncture a
thickness of the elongated material to create discrete
apertures, typically to establish a predetermined tear line.
Subclass:
525.5
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With particular slitter adjustment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device includes a knife and specially
significant structure for regulating either (a) spacing
between the knife and elongated material, or (b) spacing of
the knife with respect to another knife.
Subclass:
525.6
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By rotary slitter disk:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device is formed as a substantially
round, planar knife mounted for rotation and engagable with
the elongated material for dividing the material into plural
strips.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, particularly 469 for a rotary cutter or carrier
of general use.
Subclass:
525.7
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With reactive material support surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.6. Subject
matter comprising particular structure to engage and brace
the elongated material against detrimental deflection in an
area where the knife engages the material.
Subclass:
526
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Transverse cutting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 522. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device penetrates the elongated material
in a path substantially across the material length.
(1) Note. The term transverse cutting includes making an
oblique or tapered cut as well as a cut made at a right angle
to the material length.
Subclass:
526.1
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Perforating or notching:
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device is designed to cut an aperture
through a thickness of the elongated material, which aperture
is either: (a) surrounded by material (perforated), or (b)
disposed at an edge of the material leaving portions of the
original edge intact (notched).
Subclass:
526.2
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With winding of flexible cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device includes an elongated flexible
cutter adapted to be drawn into a taut condition to sever the
elongated material, and then either: (a) be wound with the
elongated material on the take-up or (b) be collected on a
separate holder.
(1) Note. The flexible cutter is frequently a renewable
length of wire or similar material laid across the winding
path to be drawn taut (a) to sever the elongated material
when a first take-up is fully wound, and (b) to assist in
continuing the winding by binding the new web end to a
second, adjacent take-up by spirally winding over the new web
end as the web is convolutely wound.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, appropriate subclasses, particularly subclass
56, 542, 553, and 636.
Subclass:
526.3
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Special end forming (e.g., tapering):
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device transversely severs the elongated
material, and either itself or in combination with a
noncutting device creates a fresh material end formed to
facilitate a subsequent operation (e.g., a tapering or
crimped end cut for attachment to a take-up device).
Subclass:
527
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Knife shiftable to sever material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter
wherein the cutting device includes a knife to laterally
sever the elongated material.
Subclass:
527.1
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Within roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Subject matter
wherein the knife is disposed within a rotatable, generally
cylindrical or disklike member for periodic exposure for
severing the elongated material.
Subclass:
527.2
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Cut adjacent to new core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Subject matter
comprising means to support an unwound core adjacent to the
cutting device so that cutting device can be actuated in a
manner to facilitate a connection of a freshly cut material
end to the unwound core.
Subclass:
527.3
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Arcuately shiftable cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527.2. Subject
matter comprising means mounting the cutting device for
movement in a curved path.
Subclass:
527.4
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With anvil or cooperating cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527.3. Subject
matter wherein the cutting device includes either: (a) a
backing structure adapted to support the material in an area
where the knife severs the material, or (b) a second knife
adapted to cooperate with the first-named knife to grip the
material for severing.
Subclass:
527.5
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Edge-to-edge (e.g., scissor type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Subject matter
wherein the cutting knife engages one side of the elongated
material and progressively severs the material to the
opposite side.
Subclass:
527.6
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Rotary disk:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527.5. Subject
matter wherein the knife is formed as a rotatable,
substantially circular, planar member for severing the
elongated material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, 469 for a disk cutter, per se, or in certain
combinations.
Subclass:
527.7
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With reactive surface (e.g., anvil):
This subclass is indented under subclass 527.5. Subject
matter wherein the cutting device includes material support
structure adapted to support the material in an area where
the knife severs the material.
Subclass:
528
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Of discrete sheets or articles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein winding is accompanied by disposing plural, distinct
elements (e.g., cut lengths of material, newspapers, packets,
etc.) about the winding axis, usually trapped by a succeeding
wound layer.
(1) Note. The distinct elements may be discrete nominally
claimed articles carried by a length of the elongated
material only to the extent that the articles jointly conform
to a wound convolution and the length of material serves only
as a temporary conveyance or retainer, or elongated material
severed into individual lengths prior to winding, but not a
homogenous length of material divided in part only (e.g.,
perforated).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, particularly subclass 430 and 118 for
winding package contents, and subclasses 409, 204, 587, and
588 for forming or covering a package that may include
winding.
Subclass:
529
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Contracting or expanding spool during winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein the convolutions are coiled upon a circumferential
surface of the take-up, which surface is associated with
structure for causing the circumference of the surface to
increase or decrease during coiling.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
571 for a radial expansible or contractile mandrel for
receiving or dispensing elongated material.
Subclass:
530
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Simultaneous winding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein plural, distinct elongated materials are coiled at
the same time.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
330 for simultaneously wound information-bearing carriers.
378 for multiple windings on a spring-powered reeling
device.
388 for multiple windings on a reeling device of general
use.
439.4 and 443.1+, for simultaneously wound articles.
594 for simultaneously available supplies of elongated
material.
Subclass:
530.1
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Coaxial coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 530. Subject matter
wherein the elongated materials are simultaneously coiled
about a common center line.
Subclass:
530.2
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Superposed coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 530.1. Subject
matter wherein the elongated materials are simultaneously
coiled one upon the other.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
444.1 for superposed windings on an article (e.g., a
capacitor).
Subclass:
530.3
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Relatively rotatable coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 530.1. Subject
matter comprising means (e.g., a slip coupling or
differential gearing) to particularly facilitate rotation of
one take-up with respect to another take-up, typically for
accommodating material, spool, or drive rate variations.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
544 for a variable or clutched transmission in a winding
machine.
Subclass:
530.4
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Multiple coil groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 530.1. Subject
matter wherein plural distinct sets of coaxial take-ups are
provided for simultaneous winding.
Subclass:
531
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Sequential winding stations:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein the coiling apparatus includes discrete take-up sites
at which substantially complete coils are successively
wound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
388.6 for a multiple spool or spool portion reeling device.
440 and 445+, for sequentially winding articles.
474.3 for a device for helically winding alternate or
successive take-ups.
533 for shifting a take-up from a winding position to or
toward an unloading position where subsequent winding of a
short trailing end section may occur.
542 and 542.3+, for a particular drum drive where a driven
take-up coil may continuously shift during winding, at times
to a discrete ending position where the take-up can complete
winding of a short trailing end section.
Subclass:
531.1
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With transitional guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 531. Subject matter
comprising a material-contacting element shiftable between
plural locations to direct the material to the respective
take-up sites.
Subclass:
532
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With particular material connection to take-up:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus for coiling includes start-up means for
introducing or connecting a forward end of the elongated
material to a take-up member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125 and 579+, for particular structure adapted to make the
connection of elongated material to a spool.
332 for a threading device for introducing an
information-bearing tape or film to a take-up.
562.1 for a threading means for an unwinding device.
Subclass:
532.1
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To take-up leader:
This subclass is indented under subclass 532. Subject matter
wherein the start-up means includes structure adapted to
introduce the forward end of the elongated material to a
flexible element connected to the take-up member, which
element draws the elongated material to the take-up member as
winding begins.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
332.4 for a take-up leader connection means used for an
information-bearing tape or film.
582 for a take-up with a material attachment leader.
Subclass:
532.2
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Pneumatic assist:
This subclass is indented under subclass 532. Subject matter
wherein the start-up means includes a device for creating a
positive or negative air pressure to facilitate the
introduction or connection of the material to the take-up
member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
332.3 for a pneumatically assisted threading arrangement for
information-bearing tape or film.
Subclass:
532.3
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Bonded (e.g., adhesive or water):
This subclass is indented under subclass 532. Subject matter
wherein the forward end of the elongated material or take-up
member relies on a substance adapted to cause the forward end
of the elongated material to adhere to the take-up member,
which substance may include water, glue, or binding tape.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
173 for adhesive adapted to retain the positions of strand
convolutions in a package.
583 for adhesive or hook pile fabric used to facilitate the
connection between an elongated material and take-up.
Subclass:
532.4
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Material pierced by take-up component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 532. Subject matter
wherein the take-up member includes a projection adapted to
penetrate the elongated material either through an existing
aperture or by puncturing the material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
332.7 for means on a take-up to facilitate a connection
between the take-up and a material to be wound thereon.
584 for means on take-up to penetrate a material to be
wound.
Subclass:
532.5
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Clamp on take-up:
This subclass is indented under subclass 532. Subject matter
comprising a clip on the take-up member arranged to grip and
hold the forward end of the elongated material to the take-up
member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.1 for means to attach an end of a strand to a spool.
332.7 for means to facilitate the attachment between the
forward end of an information carrier and take-up.
586 for a clamp on a take-up to grip the forward end of an
elongated material to be wound.
Subclass:
532.6
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Slotted take-up:
This subclass is indented under subclass 532. Subject matter
wherein the take-up member includes structure defining a slit
adapted to receive and retain the forward end of the
elongated material during winding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
332.8 for a slotted take-up member for receiving the forward
end of an information-bearing carrier.
587 for an apertured take-up to facilitate a connection
between the take-up member and a material to be wound
thereon.
Subclass:
532.7
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With particular threading facility:
This subclass is indented under subclass 532. Subject matter
wherein the start-up means is constructed to expedite passage
of the forward end of the elongated material to the take-up
member (e.g., providing a distinctively efficient
introductory path, access, or advancement mode).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
332 for means to facilitate threading of an
information-bearing carrier to a take-up member.
562.1 for means to facilitate threading of an unwinding
material.
Subclass:
533
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With spool loading or coil removal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein the coiling apparatus includes a take-up station and
tending mechanism particularly designed to either: (a)
furnish an empty spool to the take-up station, or (b) remove
a filled spool from the take-up station.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
473.5 for removing full and supplying empty bobbins to a
strand winding station.
558 for supply coil replenishment at an unwinding station.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, subclass 159 for apparatus
for repositioning take-up cans relative to a sliver coiling
station.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, 266 for
loading (donning) or unloading (doffing) an empty core or
wound package in a spinning machine.
118, Coating Apparatus, subclass 229 for stripping a yarn
spool for a spindle of a coating apparatus.
211, Supports: Racks, 1.52 for article transfer means
associated with a generalized support or rack.
414, Material or Article Handling, subclass 911 for details
of material handling apparatus that may be appropriate to a
core and coil loading.
Subclass:
533.1
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With particular spool supply hopper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Subject matter
wherein the tending mechanism includes structure for
temporarily storing empty spools and sequentially releasing a
spool to the take-up station.
Subclass:
533.2
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Pivotal transfer device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Subject matter
wherein the tending mechanism includes a transport member
arcuately movable about an axis to convey a spool between the
take-up station and either: (a) an empty spool supply
station, or (b) a coil deposit station.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
542.3 for means to steer a coil during winding.
559.1 for means to arcuately transfer a supply coil relative
to an unwinding station.
Subclass:
533.3
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Peripheral coil support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 533.2. Subject
matter wherein the arcuately movable transport member of the
tending mechanism is designed to bear the outer circumference
of the coil.
Subclass:
533.4
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Turret:
This subclass is indented under subclass 533.2. Subject
matter wherein the arcuately movable transport member
comprises a rotary carrier having multiple spool support
portions incrementally shiftable between the take-up station
and either the supply or deposit station.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
474.5 for a turret in a strand-winding machine.
559.2 for an indexed turret for conveying a supply coil
relative to an unwinding station.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
82, Turning, subclass 159 for a rotatable turret for
selectively moving lathe tools to an operating position.
Subclass:
533.5
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With particular turret indexer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 533.4. Subject
matter wherein special significance is attributed to means
for causing or controlling the incremental shifting of the
rotary carrier.
Subclass:
533.6
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With particular winding drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 533.4. Subject
matter wherein special significance is attributed to
apparatus for causing or controlling coiling of material on a
spool at the take-up station.
Subclass:
533.7
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Axially shifted transfer device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Subject matter
wherein the tending mechanism includes a transport member
linearly movable in a direction parallel to or coaxial with
the coiling axis to convey a spool between the take-up
station and either: (a) an empty spool supply station, or
(b) a coil deposit station.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
559 559.3, and 559.4, for means to shift a supply with
respect to an unwinding station.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, subclass 244 for a general apparatus
employing force-applying means to assemble or disassemble
elements in a telescoping relationship in a manner that may
be analogous to loading or unloading spools from a mandrel.
Subclass:
533.8
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Mobile carrier (e.g., wheeled vehicle):
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Subject matter
wherein the tending mechanism includes a spool conveyance
adapted to transport a spool or wound coil along a random
path between the take-up station and a location remote from
the take-up station.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
403 for a mobile carrier for a reeling device.
557 for a mobile carrier adapted to convey a coil with
respect to an unwinding station.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, 106 for a rack, stand, or similar
carrier adapted to hold sewing articles that may include a
spool.
414, Material or Article Handling, subclass 911 for details
of material handling apparatus that may be appropriate to
core and coil loading.
Subclass:
534
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Detector, control, or material responsive stop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus includes a device to monitor a
condition of the coiling operation for issuing a regulating,
alarm, indication, or halt signal.
(1) Note. A quantitative control as well as an alarm or
stop is found here unless provided for earlier (e.g., as a
tensioning or cutting control); however, a tension-triggered
mechanism to simply halt winding (e.g., during a material jam
or supply exhaust) is placed here.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
333 for a device for detecting a need and causing a halt of
winding or a reversal of the winding direction of a magnetic
tape or photos:graphic film winding or unwinding device.
334 for a device for detecting and controlling the speed of
a magnetic tape or photos:graphic film.
410 for a detector combined with a control for tensioning.
523 for a detector in a control for a cutter in a convolute
winding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, for a detail of a photoelectric device,
per se, or in combination with generalized structure,
particularly 200 and 559.01+.
271, Sheet Feeding or Delivering, 226 and 256+ for alignment
and stopping sheet feeding that may be analogous to a
corresponding operation in winding.
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, for a control device
for an electrical device including a motor or brake of
general use, particularly subclass 6, 7, and 362+.
356, Optics: Measuring and Testing, particularly 238.1 for
a detector or stop combined with optical measuring or
inspection.
700, Data Processing: Generic Control Systems or Specific
Applications, particularly subclass 126 and subclasses
213-244 for article handling and distribution control that
may include winding.
Subclass:
534.1
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Responsive to material path:
This subclass is indented under subclass 534. Subject matter
wherein the monitoring device is actuated in response to
deviation of the material from a desired course.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
563.1 for a detector responsive to the unwinding path of a
material.
Subclass:
534.2
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Responsive to material length:
This subclass is indented under subclass 534. Subject matter
wherein the monitoring device senses the amount of material
either: (a) retained by the supply, or (b) wound on the
take-up.
(1) Note. The length determination may be determined as a
factor of other physical characteristics (e.g., weight or
diameter).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
390.1 for a material length stop in a motor-driven reeling
device.
564.1 for a detector responsive to length in an unwinding
machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclass 125 for a
material control stop, per se, or general use.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 276 for a drive mechanism under the control
of a turn counter of a hoist or winch drum.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclasses
34.13-34.21 for a particular cabinet structure designed to
support a rolled material under the control of means to limit
or stop winding or unwinding.
Subclass:
535
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With feeder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein the coiling apparatus includes a mechanism to react
against and longitudinally advance successive segments of the
elongated material along a path toward a winding station.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
272 for a feeder in a fishing reel.
352.2 and 354+, for a feeder for winding an
information-bearing carrier.
418 for a feeder used to control tension in an elongated
material.
564.3 for a feeder in an unwinding device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, particularly 385 and
446+ for advancing means of exhibit medium.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
422 for feeding apparatus combined with surface bonding.
178, Telegraphy, subclass 42 for a feeder combined with a
specified recorder or printer of a telegraph system.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, for a feeder
subcombination or in general combinations.
235, Registers, 475 for a feed mechanism combined with
register construction.
271, Sheet Feeding or Delivering, 8.1 for details of feeding
sheets.
396, Photography, particularly 387 for film-feeding with
winding in camera.
400, Typewriting Machines, particularly 578 for a
web-feeding mechanism combined with specified typewriter
structure.
462, Books, Strips, and Leaves for Manifolding, for advancing
a strip combined with joining or separating strips.
Subclass:
535.1
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Deflecting material into coil (e.g., coreless coiling):
This subclass is indented under subclass 535. Subject matter
wherein the material advancing mechanism acts further to
either: (a) simultaneously bend the material about a coiling
axis as the material is being advanced, or (b) advance the
elongated material toward an associated device that so bends
the material.
(1) Note. This subclass collects documents that curl the
elongated material into a coil rather than draw the material
tightly about a spindle by turning the spindle or orbital
wrapping guide.
Subclass:
535.2
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Variable or intermittent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 535. Subject matter
wherein the material advancing mechanism includes a regulator
for either: (a) providing different rates of material
advancement, or (b) controlling an operating cycle that
includes periods of advancement with a selected dwell
period.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
331 for an intermediate storage arrangement for an
information-bearing carrier that may include an intermittent
feeder to regulate storage.
417 for a reserve loop former that may include an
intermittent feeder to regulate the loop.
Subclass:
535.3
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Driven with take-up or supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 535. Subject matter
wherein the material advancing mechanism includes means
coupled to a take-up or supply coil driver.
Subclass:
535.4
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Endless belt or chain:
This subclass is indented under subclass 535. Subject matter
wherein the material advancing mechanism includes an
elongated, closed loop element for engaging and advancing the
elongated material.
Subclass:
535.5
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Special surface (e.g., toothed):
This subclass is indented under subclass 535. Subject matter
wherein the material advancing mechanism includes a material
engaging component to which particular significance is
attributed.
Subclass:
536
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Winding spaced-apart convolutions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein the coiling apparatus winds the elongated material in
such a way as to maintain clearance between successive turns
(e.g., by inserting spacers between turns during winding, or
by winding on a take-up with radial steps or other similar
spacer structure).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
602 for a spool with a convolution separator.
Subclass:
537
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Irregularly shaped take-up:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein the coiling apparatus is particularly adapted for
winding onto a body having a shape materially varying from
either: (a) a right cylindrical, longitudinal form, and (b)
a circular or squared lateral form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
437 for apparatus for forming an article by winding material
on an irregularly-shaped core.
472.5 for a device for winding material onto a take-up from
which is subsequently removed as a wound package, the take-up
typically consisting of a pair of parallel, spaced rods or
pins, and the resulting package being elongated.
472.7 for strand winding on a card, board, or form that is
frequently flattened.
Subclass:
538
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With coiled supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein the supply is an unwinding coil adapted to furnish
material to a winding take-up coil.
(1) Note. While significant spacing between distinct supply
and take-up coils is typical, the coils may be closely
concentric, as in a coil tightener where relatively loose
convolutions of a supply coil are constricted to an inner
take-up coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
324 for information convertible carrier winding and
unwinding that typically include both supply and take-up
coils.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
38, Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing, subclass 102.21 for
winding and unwinding spools with an intermediate stretching
station.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 385 and 446+ for
unwinding from a coiled supply.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclass 34.6
and 34.11+ for particular cabinet structure designed to
support a supply and a take-up roll for toweling and the
like.
396, Photography, appropriate subclasses and particularly 387
for a camera structure with winding, feeding, or tensioning
film from a coiled supply in a camera.
400, Typewriting Machines, particularly subclass 242, 512,
609+, and 613+ for mounting means for a spool or roll, and
subclasses 578+ for a web-feeding mechanism combined with
specified typewriter structure.
Subclass:
538.1
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Coordinated drive of supply and take-up coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 538. Subject matter
comprising a mechanism to correlate rotation of the supply
and take-up coils.
Subclass:
538.2
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With intermediate access station:
This subclass is indented under subclass 538. Subject matter
comprising means to support the supply and take-up coils in a
spaced relation with a portion of the elongated material
extending between the coils.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclass provide for
winding plus unwinding in combination with a general utility
guide path where the material may be exposed with or without
contact to a utilization area. However, extreme care should
be used to avoid reliance on this area to provide for
original placement of any of the following: (a) claimed
modification of the elongated material (e.g., dyeing, sewing,
deforming, laminating, etc.), (b) acting on the material
(e.g., cleaning, stretching, marking, printing, etc.), or (c)
combining the guide path with apparatus or a method step
provided for elsewhere (e.g., light control, photos:graphic
reproduction, display optics, measuring, or testing).
Subclass:
538.3
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Enclosed housing for coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 538.2. Subject
matter comprising an enclosure or coupled enclosure sections
for covering both the supply and take-up coils.
Subclass:
538.4
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Light occludent construction (e.g., light sensitive film
holder):
This subclass is indented under subclass 538. Subject matter
comprising an enclosure for each or both of the supply and
take-up coils specifically fabricated to block out
detrimental light rays.
Subclass:
539
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With particular frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to means for
supporting, enclosing, or shielding the take-up or elongated
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
310 for a particular frame for a fishing reel.
358 for a particular frame for an information convertible
winding/unwinding device (e.g., tape player/recorder or film
projector).
379 for a particular frame in a spring reel.
398 for a particular frame for a reeling device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclass 34.6
and 34.8+ for a particular cabinet structure designed to
support rolled toweling and the like.
Subclass:
540
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With particular drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to a mechanism for
transmitting torque from a power input to the take-up to
cause winding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
249 for a particular drive in a fishing reel.
349 for a particular drive in a winding/unwinding machine
for a machine-convertible information carrier.
389 for a particular drive in a reeling device.
564 for a particular drive in an unwinding device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, for details of a
transmission of general use.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, for details of a clutch
arrangement or control stop of general use.
Subclass:
541
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Driver engages coil periphery:
This subclass is indented under subclass 540. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for transmitting torque has as its
output a member to engage and rotate the outer perimeter of
the take-up to cause winding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
352.3 for a peripheral drive for a machine convertible
information carrier winding device.
393 for a peripheral drive for a reeling device.
420.1 for a peripheral drive in a tension control device.
564.5 for a peripheral drive in an unwinding machine.
Subclass:
541.1
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With spindle driver:
This subclass is indented under subclass 541. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for transmitting torque also includes a
center shaft for imparting a rotary motion to the take-up.
Subclass:
541.2
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Coreless:
This subclass is indented under subclass 541. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for transmitting torque, in addition to
rotating the take-up, supports the material being wound free
of center supporting or retaining structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
535.1 for feeding means for pushing material into a coreless
coil.
Subclass:
541.3
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Endless belt driver:
This subclass is indented under subclass 541. Subject matter
wherein the output member includes a closed loop belt adapted
to engage and rotate the take-up.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
352.4 for an endless belt, peripheral drive used in a tape
recorder or similar winding/unwinding system.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
474, Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components,
for details of a belt drive of general use.
Subclass:
541.4
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With drive pressure regulator (e.g., nip pressure control):
This subclass is indented under subclass 541. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for transmitting torque includes means
to adjust the force with which the take-up and output member
engage each other.
Subclass:
541.5
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Coil engaging pressure element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 541.4. Subject
matter wherein the means to adjust the force of engagement
between the take-up and output member is adapted to shift the
output member with respect to the take-up.
Subclass:
541.6
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Fluid actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 541.5. Subject
matter wherein the means for shifting the output member is
actuated by a hydraulic or pneumatic pressure operator.
Subclass:
541.7
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Fluid actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 541.4. Subject
matter wherein the means to adjust the force of engagement
between the take-up and output member is actuated by a
hydraulic or pneumatic actuator.
Subclass:
542
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Plural drums:
This subclass is indented under subclass 541. Subject matter
wherein the motion transmitting mechanism includes multiple
take-up rotating members formed as rollers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, for details of a roller of general use.
Subclass:
542.1
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Driven at different speeds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 542. Subject matter
wherein the motion-transmitting mechanism is adapted to
establish a drive rate differential between the take-up
members.
Subclass:
542.2
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Shiftable drum:
This subclass is indented under subclass 542. Subject matter
wherein one of the rotating take-up members is movable from
one position to a spaced position (e.g., to accommodate
buildup of the take-up during winding or facilitate removal
of a completed take-up coil).
Subclass:
542.3
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With core steering means (e.g., pivotal mounting or guide
rail):
This subclass is indented under subclass 541. Subject matter
comprising a structure for directing movement of a take-up
spool with respect to the transmission mechanism, typically
for one of the following reasons: (a) to accommodate an
increasing take-up diameter as layers of material are wound,
(b) to shift the take-up to a spaced winding position
permitting a second take-up to be engaged with the
transmission mechanism while the preceding take-up is being
completed, or (c) to shift the take-up toward a spaced
winding position for convenient unloading when the winding is
completed.
(1) Note. The steering means may actively move or passively
direct movement of the take-up from one position to another.
Subclass:
542.4
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Particular drum:
This subclass is indented under subclass 541. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for transmitting torque includes a
drive roller and special significance is attributed to the
construction or mounting of the roller.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, for details of a roller of general use.
Subclass:
543
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Intermittent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 540. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for transmitting torque is adapted to
perform a cycle of operation that includes: (a) rotating the
take-up to wind a length of material, (b) coming to a stop or
dwell period during which no winding takes place, and (c)
restarting to wind an additional length of material.
Subclass:
544
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Variable speed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 540. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for transmitting torque is adapted to
rotate the take-up at different angular velocities (e.g., by
altering a drive input rate or drive transmission ratio)
either before or during winding.
Subclass:
545
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With clutch or releasable coupling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 540. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for transmitting torque includes a
distinctive component that provides either an interruption or
a limitation of torque supplied to the take-up.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
257 for a disengagable clutch in a fishing reel.
394 for a releasable drive in a general utility reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, appropriate subclasses
for a clutch, clutch-brake, or power-stop control as a
subcombination or of general use.
Subclass:
545.1
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Limited torque:
This subclass is indented under subclass 545. Subject matter
wherein the mechanism for transmitting torque includes a
distinct component (e.g., a slip coupling) for limiting
transfer of torque to the take-up.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
262 for a yieldable drive coupling in a fishing reel.
356.5 for a friction coupling in a tape or film drive.
394.1 for a slip drive in a general utility reeling device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
464, Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible
Couplings for Rotary Shafts, particularly 30 for an overload
release coupling in rotary shafting.
Subclass:
546
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With particular drive input:
This subclass is indented under subclass 540. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to the power input
of the mechanism for transmitting torque (e.g., a motor with
a distinctive structure or torque characteristic).
Subclass:
546.1
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Manual:
This subclass is indented under subclass 546. Subject matter
wherein the power input of the mechanism for transmitting
torque includes an initial element (e.g., a hand crank,
lever, or wheel) particularly fashioned to be operated by a
user.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 543 for a handle in a
generalized combination or subcombination.
Subclass:
547
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Pressure element against coil (e.g., nip pressure member):
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
comprising means bearing against the material wound on the
take-up for exerting a radial force against the wound
material toward the coiling axis (e.g., to provide a
compactly wound coil).
Subclass:
548
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With particular material guide or guard:
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to means for
either: (a) directing the elongated material to the take-up
along a desired path, or (b) confining the elongated material
within limited variations of such a path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
326.4 and 346+, for a guide in a cartridge carrying a
machine convertible information carrier.
377 for a particular guide in a spring reel.
397 for a particular guide or guard in a reeling device.
566 for a particular guide or guard in an unwinding device.
615 for a particular guide or guard for running material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
178, Telegraphy, subclass 42 for a guide combined with the
recorder or printer of a telegraph system.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel-driving or
reel-stopping means, etc.); 168 for orbitally traveling
material engaging surface(s) or subclass 196.1 for a passive
guide combined with a material feeder.
Subclass:
548.1
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Distributing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter
wherein the guide acts to vary placement of the elongated
material in a direction substantially parallel to the coiling
axis as the material is coiled.
(1) Note. Variation of material placement proper for this
subclass occurs continuously or at predetermined intervals
during the winding of a single coil, and not solely for
realignment, accommodation for various width materials, or
stepping a guide between multiple winding stations.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
157.1 241+, and 476.7+, for a device for distributing
material as it is wound onto a take-up.
241 and 273, for strand distribution in a fishing reel by
shifting either a guide or the take-up.
397.2 for a shiftable guide in a reel of general use.
441 and 447+, for article winding apparatus having means to
distribute the material onto a receiving core..
542.4 for drive roller structure that may affect the
material placement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 22 for motion transfer
structure in generalized combinations and as a
subcombination.
Subclass:
548.2
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Edge of running web:
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter
wherein the guide or guard directs a strip material having a
significant width and negligible side surface (edge), which
side surface is contacted or confined by the guide or guard.
Subclass:
548.3
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Proximate coil end:
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter
wherein the guide or guard is positioned to act on the
elongated material adjacent to the take-up and near one edge
of the material to typically establish a desired alignment of
convolutions of material.
Subclass:
548.4
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Noncontacting (e.g., magnetic or air):
This subclass is indented under subclass 548.3. Subject
matter wherein the guide or guard exerts force or influence
on the elongated material while remaining substantially free
of contact with the material, typically by positive or
negative air pressure or magnetomotive force against the
material.
(1) Note. This subclass accepts a guide using a
noncontacting force to cause alignment of material against a
solid element (e.g., a spool flange).
Subclass:
550
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UNWINDING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or method comprising an uncoiling mechanism having
a support station for a supply coil of elongated material
combined with one of the following: (a) attachment means to
join materials from successive supply coils (e.g., to provide
a continuous, uninterrupted supply of elongated material),
(b) supply coil replenishing device for shifting a full
supply coil or used spool relative to an unwinding station,
(c) support structure for an associated backup supply coil,
or (d) apparatus to separate, detect, or regulate material
unwound from the supply coil.
(1) Note. A patent directed to an unwinding support
station, per se, or such a support combined with a simple
guide are combined with similar winding supports, spindles
and spools under the heading of coil holder provided lower in
this schedule.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
410 for an unwinding device combined with a specified brake
or other device to create or regulate tension.
531 for reserve winding spool supports.
532.3 532.4, and 532.7, for lead end attachment in a winding
machine.
533 for coil handling in a winding machine.
534 for a material detector and stop in a winding machine.
570 for a simple unwinding device such as a dispenser,
spindle, or spool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), particularly
subclass 108 for a device for unwinding strand, web, or
connected sections of a building component material.
83, Cutting, appropriate subclasses, particularly 78, 302,
909, and 924 for details of a cutter for unwound or nonwound
material.
118, Coating Apparatus, subclass 229 and 235 for winding or
unwinding combined with a specified coating device.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially 34.8 for a
particular cabinet structure designed to support rolled
toweling and the like.
Subclass:
551
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With attachment to preceding material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 550. Subject matter
comprising a mechanism for splicing an expiring portion of
the elongated material unwinding from the supply coil to the
elongated material of a replacement coil.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
26, Textiles: Cloth Finishing, 71 for a cloth finishing
disclosure combined with a material splicer.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 141 for a textile
fabric splicer for warp yarns.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
504 for a significant collection of apparatus for splicing
web ends together to form a continuous web.
Subclass:
552
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With accumulator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 551. Subject matter
wherein the splicing mechanism includes a storage device for
receiving a reserve length of the elongated material to later
serve as a temporary supply while normal unwinding is halted
or slowed for splicing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
331 for intermediate storage between a supply and take-up
coil of a machine convertible information carrier.
364 for a unidirectional wind/rewind arrangement which may
serve as an accumulator.
417 for a reserve loop former for accumulating slack
material.
Subclass:
553
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With lead end modification (e.g., trimming):
This subclass is indented under subclass 551. Subject matter
wherein the splicing mechanism includes structure for
forming, shaping, or cutting a forward end of the elongated
material unwound from the replacement coil.
Subclass:
554
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With automated control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 551. Subject matter
wherein the splicing mechanism includes means for completing
a major portion of the splicing operation in response to
instantaneous conditions and without intervention of a human
operator.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.13 for a
circuit maker/breaker specially designed for operation by a
running web or strand, spool or guide.
Subclass:
554.1
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Material registration:
This subclass is indented under subclass 554. Subject matter
wherein the automated control juxtaposes the respective
elongated materials in a predetermined relationship in
preparation for the splicing operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
534.1 for material alignment in a winding machine.
Subclass:
554.2
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Cutting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 554. Subject matter
wherein the automated control severs one of the elongated
materials.
Subclass:
554.3
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Turret indexing control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 554. Subject matter
comprising a rotatable coil carrier for successively moving
each supply coil to a position for unwinding, and wherein the
automated control actuates the coil carrier in a
predetermined relationship to expiration of the unwinding
material from a preceding supply coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
474 for apparatus for supplying full and removing empty
supply packages holding material to be rewound onto a take-up
in a helical winding device.
474.5 for a turret associated with a strand winding
machine.
533.4 for a turret associated with a convolute winding
machine.
555.5 for a turret for spliced materials being unwound.
Subclass:
554.4
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Differentiated material portion (e.g., material end, tear, or
signal):
This subclass is indented under subclass 554. Subject matter
wherein the automated control is adapted to detect a
particular characteristic or condition in the elongated
material and initiate the splicing operation in response to
the characteristic or condition.
(1) Note. The characteristic can be a control signal, a
tear or other intentional or accidental imperfection in the
material, while the condition can be a highly tensioned
segment of material, a break, expiration of the material, or
other prevailing condition, any of which initiate the start
of the splice including simply stopping the unwinding so that
the splice can be performed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
534 for a detector or stop in a winding machine.
Subclass:
554.5
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Drive or brake control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 554. Subject matter
wherein the support station for the supply coil includes
motion transmission apparatus or retarding means, and the
automated control regulates the transmission apparatus or
retarding means as a part of the splicing operation (e.g.,
temporarily increasing, decreasing, or interrupting
unwinding).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, appropriate subclasses
for a clutch, clutch-brake, or power-stop control as a
subcombination or of general use.
Subclass:
554.6
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Speed matching (e.g., new roll to running material):
This subclass is indented under subclass 554.5. Subject
matter wherein the automated control induces unwinding of a
replacement coil or material at a rate compatible with the
unwinding rate of an expiring coil or material.
Subclass:
555
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Splicing running material (i.e., flying splice):
This subclass is indented under subclass 551. Subject matter
wherein the splicing mechanism joins the elongated materials
as the expiring material continues to move.
Subclass:
555.1
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Shift new material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 555. Subject matter
wherein the elongated material unwound from the replacement
coil is moved to a location proximate to the expiring
material for joining of the materials.
Subclass:
555.2
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Longitudinal shift:
This subclass is indented under subclass 555.1. Subject
matter wherein the elongated material unwound from the
replacement coil is moved in a direction generally parallel
to the path of movement of the expiring material.
Subclass:
555.3
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Between new roll and expiring material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 555. Subject matter
wherein the expiring material and material of the replacement
coil are juxtaposed for splicing by relative movement between
the expiring material and the replacement coil.
Subclass:
555.4
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Stationary roll positions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 555.3. Subject
matter comprising distinct, spaced apart coil supporting
devices disposed in a constant relationship with respect to
each other.
Subclass:
555.5
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Turret support for new roll:
This subclass is indented under subclass 555.3. Subject
matter comprising a rotary indexing coil carrier for
supporting plural coils sequentially made available for
splicing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
474 for apparatus for supplying full and removing empty
supply packages holding material to be rewound onto a take-up
in a helical winding device.
474.5 for a turret associated with a strand winding
machine.
533.4 for a turret associated with a convolute winding
machine.
554.3 for an automatic control for indexing a turret during
a splicing operation.
Subclass:
555.6
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With particular splicer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 555.5. Subject
matter wherein special significance is attributed to the
splicing mechanism.
Subclass:
555.7
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With peripheral drive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 555.5. Subject
matter comprising powered means acting on the outer
circumference of a coil to rotate the coil in an unwinding
direction.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
352.3 for a peripheral drive for a machine convertible
information carrier winding device.
393 for a peripheral drive for a reeling device.
420.1 for a peripheral drive in a tension control device.
564.5 for a peripheral drive in an unwinding machine.
Subclass:
556
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With particular splice means (e.g., glue or pressure):
This subclass is indented under subclass 551. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to structure of
the mechanism for splicing the elongated materials.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
555.6 for details of a splicing mechanism combined with a
turret support for new coils.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
504 for apparatus for end-to-end splicing of web material.
Subclass:
556.1
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Adhesive tape:
This subclass is indented under subclass 556. Subject matter
wherein the splicing mechanism includes a means to apply a
separate tacky strip to join the elongated materials
together.
Subclass:
557
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Mobile unwinding station (e.g., wheeled conveyance):
This subclass is indented under subclass 550. Subject matter
wherein the support station includes means facilitating
arbitrary movement of the support station from one location
to another location (e.g., skids or a conveyance hook-up
assembly).
(1) Note. This subclass is limited to a supply coil support
that is either itself independently mobile or particularly
adapted for attachment to a conveyance, in contrast to, (a) a
movable supply coil loading structure such as a turret for
repetitively acting as a component of an unwinding device, or
(b) a randomly oriented coil holder, both of which are
separately provided for hereafter.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
403 for a mobile carrier for a reeling device.
533.8 for a mobile carrier for wound coils.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, 106 for a rack, stand, or similar
carrier adapted to hold sewing articles that may include a
spool.
414, Material or Article Handling, subclass 911 for details
of material handling apparatus that may be appropriate to a
core and coil loading.
Subclass:
558
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With supply coil replenishment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 550. Subject matter
wherein the uncoiling mechanism includes as a component, a
replenishing device facilitating continued uncoiling by
either, (a) withdrawing a used supply spool from the support
station, or (b) providing a replacement coil to the support
station.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
474 for replenishing a core in a strand winding machine.
596 597+, and 598+, for details of the various classes of
coil holders that may include structure for simply releasing
or dropping a used spool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, 1.52 for means to transfer articles
from a generalized support or rack.
414, Material or Article Handling, subclass 911 for details
of material handling apparatus that may be appropriate to a
core and coil loading.
Subclass:
559
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Supply coil transfer apparatus:
This subclass is indented under subclass 558. Subject matter
wherein the replenishing device includes a transfer mechanism
for shifting a replacement coil to the support station.
Subclass:
559.1
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Arcuate transfer path:
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Subject matter
wherein the transfer mechanism includes structure radiating
from a center and movable along an arcuate path about the
center to shift the replacement coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
533.4 for a similar transfer device used in a winding
machine.
Subclass:
559.2
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By indexed turret:
This subclass is indented under subclass 559.1. Subject
matter wherein the radiating structure is adapted to carry
multiple supply coils for stepwise movement about the center
to successively introduce replacement coils to the support
station.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
474 for apparatus for supplying full and removing empty
supply packages holding material to be rewound onto a take-up
in a helical winding device.
474.5 for a turret associated with a strand winding
machine.
533.4 for a turret associated with a convolute winding
machine.
555.5 for a turret for spliced materials being unwound.
Subclass:
559.3
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Sequential coil shifting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Subject matter
wherein the transfer mechanism includes means for moving the
replacement coil between distinct loading, transitional, and
uncoiling positions (e.g., a plunger to thrust a first coil
against an intermediate coil to move a separate coil to the
support station).
Subclass:
559.4
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Coil vertically positioned:
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Subject matter
wherein the transfer mechanism is adapted to raise or lower
the replacement coil to the support station.
Subclass:
560
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Reserve coil storage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 558. Subject matter
wherein the support station includes means for supporting a
back-up coil made available for unwinding upon depletion of a
previous supply coil (e.g., by exposing the back-up coil at a
new unwinding station).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, 106 for a rack, stand, or similar
carrier adapted to hold sewing articles that may include a
spool.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclass 34.22
for a particular cabinet structure designed to support a
reserve roll of elongated material.
Subclass:
560.1
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With feeder from subsequent supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 560. Subject matter
wherein the means for supporting the back-up coil is
associated with a material advancing device to present
material for convenient use upon depletion of the preceding
coil.
Subclass:
560.2
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Manually shifted reserve coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 560. Subject matter
comprising coil directing structure (e.g., a guide, chute, or
channel) to provide the user with means to shift the
replacement coil from a reserve position to the support
station.
Subclass:
560.3
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Radially shifted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 560.2. Subject
matter wherein the coil directing structure is arranged to
direct movement of the replacement coil in a direction
generally perpendicular to the axis about which unwinding
takes place.
Subclass:
561
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Static ramp or track:
This subclass is indented under subclass 558. Subject matter
wherein the uncoiling mechanism is associated with a guide
way to facilitate movement of a used spool or replacement
coil relative to the support station.
Subclass:
562
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With material end separator (e.g., doctor blade or jet):
This subclass is indented under subclass 550. Subject matter
wherein the support station for a supply coil is combined
with means positioned adjacent to the outer periphery of the
supply coil, usually at the point where the unwinding
material diverges from the coil, to expressly part unwinding
material from the coil.
Subclass:
562.1
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With threading along unwinding path:
Subject matter under 562 comprising guide means to facilitate
advancement of a leading end of the elongated material from
the supply coil along a desired course.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
332 for threading means to direct the movement of an
information-bearing carrier from a supply coil.
532.7 for threading means to direct an elongated material
along a winding path.
Subclass:
563
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With detector, indicator, or control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 550. Subject matter
wherein the unwinding mechanism includes means for monitoring
an unwinding condition and issuing an alarm, stop, or
corrective signal.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
410 for control of tension in an unwinding or winding
device.
534 for a detector or stop combined with a winding device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.13 for a
circuit maker/breaker specially designed for operation by a
running web or strand, spool or guide.
250, Radiant Energy, for a detail of a photoelectric device,
per se, or in combination with generalized structure,
particularly 200 and 559.01+.
271, Sheet Feeding or Delivering, 226 and 256+ for alignment
and stopping sheet feeding that may be analogous to a
corresponding operation in unwinding.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclasses
34.13-34.21 for a particular cabinet structure designed to
support a rolled material under the control of means to limit
or stop winding or unwinding.
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, for a control device
for an electrical device including a motor or brake of
general use, particularly subclass 6, 7, and 362+.
356, Optics: Measuring and Testing, particularly 238.1 for
a detector or stop combined with optical measuring or
inspection.
462, Books, Strips, and Leaves for Manifolding, for
controlling strips being joined or separated in a manifolding
operation.
Subclass:
563.1
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Unwinding path (e.g., material alignment):
This subclass is indented under subclass 563. Subject matter
wherein the monitoring means is responsive to deviation of
the unwinding material from a desired course.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
399.2 for an arcuately adjustable mounting for a reeling
device.
534.1 for a detector responsive to an unwinding path of a
winding machine.
592 for a coil holder capable of selfalignment.
Subclass:
563.2
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Material length:
This subclass is indented under subclass 563. Subject matter
wherein the monitoring means is responsive to the extent of
unwinding.
(1) Note. Measuring here need not be continuous, nor
indicative of a precise length, but can be simply a
determination of a physical characteristic (e.g., weight,
diameter, etc.) from which length could be derived.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
309 for means to limit unwinding of a fishing reel.
333 for means to stop or reverse unwinding or an
information-bearing carrier (e.g., a tape player).
534.2 for a detector responsive to material length in a
winding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclass 125 for a
material control stop, per se, or general use.
Subclass:
564
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With drive mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 550. Subject matter
wherein the support station for a supply coil includes with a
mechanism to drive either: (a) the supply coil, or (b)
material advancing means associated with the coil, to cause
material to be unwound.
(1) Note. The drive mechanism may include either a motor or
manually actuated device that is a part of the unwinding
machine and that acts directly on the coil or feeds the
material extending from the coil, however, the drive
mechanism does not include unwinding due solely to a pulling
action on the web by (a) hand, (b) a separate, ancillary
machine, or (c) random movement of the supply with a free end
of the material anchored.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
249 for a particular drive for a fishing reel.
349 for a particular drive for winding and unwinding an
information-bearing carrier.
390.2 for a particular motor drive for rotating a reeling
device in the unwinding direction.
420 for a supply coil drive control for regulating tension.
540 for a particular drive in a winding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, for a transmission detail
of general use.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 34.11-34.17
for a special cabinet particularly designed for rolled
material adapted to be unwound in a controlled manner.
Subclass:
564.1
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Limited interval:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes means for terminating
uncoiling after either: (a) a predetermined increment of
time, or (b) a period sufficient to unwind a predetermined
length of material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
333 for an automated control for the drive for an
information-bearing carrier.
390.1 for a length responsive stop in a motor driven reeling
device.
534.2 for a length responsive detector or stop in a
convolute winding machine.
563.2 for a length responsive detector or stop in an
unwinding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclass 125 for a
general use power stop responsive to length of material.
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.13 for a
switch responsive to a condition in running material, spool,
or guide.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 276 for a drive mechanism under the control
of a turn counter of a hoist or winch drum.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclasses
34.13-34.21 for a particular cabinet structure designed to
support a rolled material under the control of means to limit
or stop winding or unwinding.
Subclass:
564.2
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Manual crank or lever:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564.1. Subject
matter wherein the drive mechanism includes a user powered,
rotatable or pivotable mechanical input element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
282 through 284, for a particular crank in a fishing reel.
350 for a manual drive in a machine convertible information
system.
395 for a particular manual drive in a reeling device.
546.1 for a manual drive in a winding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 594.1 for a crank in
general use.
235, Registers, subclass 5 for a manual unwinding device for
tape or the like combined with register structure.
271, Sheet Feeding or Delivering, 8.1 for sheet feeding that
may be analogous to a corresponding operation in unwinding.
Subclass:
564.3
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Feeder spaced from coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes an output element
engaging a portion of the elongated material extending from
the supply coil to induce movement of the material in an
unwinding direction.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
272 for a feeder in a fishing reel.
352.2 and 354+, for a feeder for winding an
information-bearing carrier.
418 for a feeder used to control tension in an elongated
material.
535 for a feeder in a winding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, particularly 385 and
446+ for advancing means of exhibit medium.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
422 for feeding apparatus combined with surface bonding.
178, Telegraphy, subclass 42 for a feeder combined with a
specified recorder or printer of a telegraph system.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, for a feeder
subcombination or in general combinations.
235, Registers, 475 for a feed mechanism combined with
register construction.
271, Sheet Feeding or Delivering, 8.1 for details of feeding
sheets.
396, Photography, particularly 387 for film-feeding with
winding in camera.
400, Typewriting Machines, particularly 578 for a
web-feeding mechanism combined with specified typewriter
structure.
462, Books, Strips, and Leaves for Manifolding, for advancing
a strip combined with joining or separating strips.
Subclass:
564.4
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Roller or sprocket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564.3. Subject
matter wherein the output element is formed as a wheellike
element (e.g., a friction or toothed drum or disk).
Subclass:
564.5
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Coil-engaging driver:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
wherein the drive mechanism includes means contacting an
outer surface of the supply coil to rotate the coil in the
unwinding direction.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
352.3 for a peripheral drive for a machine convertible
information carrier winding device.
393 for a peripheral drive for a reeling device.
420.1 for a peripheral drive in a tension control device.
541 for a peripheral drive in an winding machine.
Subclass:
565
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With unwinding limit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 550. Subject matter
wherein the supply station includes means to halt uncoiling
of the material after a predetermined length of material has
been dispensed, typically by creating significant resistance
to cause the material to separate along its length.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
390.1 for a material length stop in a reeling device.
534.2 for a length responsive stop in a winding machine.
564.1 for an unwinding machine with a limited interval
drive.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, 713, 734, 754, and 761+, for a
sounding device or a flexible measuring tape reel.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclass 125 for a
material control stop, per se, or in general use.
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 61.13 for a
circuit maker/breaker specially designed for operation by a
running web or strand, spool, or guide.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 269 and 276 for a brake or drive control
device responsive to the length of wound or unwound line of a
winch.
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, 207.11 for length
of material measurement, per se, or in other combinations.
Subclass:
566
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With particular guide or guard:
This subclass is indented under subclass 550. Subject matter
wherein the uncoiling mechanism is associated with apparatus
to either: (a) direct the elongated material from the supply
coil along a desired path, or (b) confine the material to
such a path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
157 for a strand guide.
326.4 and 346+, for a guide in a cartridge carrying a
machine convertible information carrier.
377 for a guide in a spring reel.
397 for a guide or guard in a reeling device.
548 for a guide or guard in a convolute winding device.
615 for a guide or guard for running material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
112, Sewing, 136 for a work manipulating guide combined with
a specified sewing process or apparatus, or subclass 302 for
a thread guiding or handling means combined with a specified
sewing process or apparatus.
178, Telegraphy, subclass 42 for a guide combined with the
recorder or printer of a telegraph system.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.); 168 for orbitally traveling
material engaging surface(s) or subclass 196.1 for a passive
guide combined with a material feeder.
289, Knots and Knot Tying, subclass 15 for a cord guide in a
knot tying apparatus.
Subclass:
570
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COIL HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., SPINDLE, DISPENSER, OR SPOOL):
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or method wherein particular significance is
attributed to structure for supporting a coil of elongated
material, which structure may include: (a) a permanent
component of a winding, unwinding or reeling device about
which running material is adapted to be wound or unwound, (b)
an article of manufacture for temporarily carrying a coil of
elongated material, or (c) a mounting structure carrying a
spindle, spool, or coil.
(1) Note. Subject matter proper for this subclass includes
a coil holder: (a) usable as a permanent or semipermanent
component of a winding or unwinding machine (e.g., an
expansible mandrel, spindle, or arbor), (b) usable as a
permanent part of a reeling device (e.g., tape recorder,
reel, winch, etc.), (c) combined with a mounting structure
(e.g., dispenser, winding machine subcombination) or (d) an
article of manufacture (e.g., spool, bobbin, core, card,
etc.) on which an elongated material is directly wound.
(2) Note. Subject matter proper for original placement in
this subclass must be at least disclosed as: (a) being
progressively wound rather than repetitively fed as in the
case of a drive belt pulley, capstan, or other motion
transmission or conversion mechanism, (b) having utility for
storing coiled material on its structure for more than 360
deg. distinct from a banded member (e.g., a labeled can), (c)
storing the elongated material, albeit shortly, distinct from
being permanently coiled as a permanent part of a wound
article, such as a ball, inductance device, etc., and (d)
having the capability of being removed in the same general
physical form as prior to coiling, which precludes bending a
material beyond its elastic limit to form shaped coils.
(3) Note. The claiming of structure either as a component
or whole electrical article (e.g., a terminal pin, pole
piece, inductance, resistance, etc.) is provided for in the
appropriate electrical article class.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
322 for a spool or spool shaft feature in a fishing reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, particularly subclass
483, 514+, and 518+ for a coil holder with exhibiting
apparatus.
82, Turning, 158 for a work holder in a lathe-type
environment.
396, Photography, particularly 511, 597, 601, or 623 for a
coil support in a camera or fluid treating apparatus.
Subclass:
571
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Radially expansible or contractile:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the coil supporting structure includes a spindle or
spool having shiftable means to vary an effective
circumferential dimension of the supporting structure in a
radial direction with respect to the coil axis, for
selectively gripping or releasing an internal surface of the
coiled material or spool on which the coiled material is
wound while the structure remains assembled.
(1) Note. The shiftable means may be a part of a spindle,
spool, or mounted spindle that alternately expands and
contracts radially to retain and release a coil or spool, and
generally provides an appreciable internal grip, although
some may be no more than a shiftable retainer forcefully
depressed radially upon insertion of the spool or relatively
movable spindle cones shifted to grip the interior of a spool
or coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
407.1 for an expansible or contractile spool in a reeling
device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, subclass 478 for an adjustable or
collapsible core in coiling apparatus for deforming metal.
82, Turning, subclass 169 for an expandable mandrel for a
turning lathe.
144, Woodworking, subclass 268 for a coiling device in which
wood or a wood product is bent.
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclass 263 for a flexible or portable panel having an
adjustable dimension roll.
249, Static Molds, 178 for an expansible or contractile core
acting as an internal mold component.
269, Work Holders, 48.1 for an expandable holder insertable
into a work piece aperture.
279, Chucks or Sockets, particularly 2.01 for an expandable
chuck appropriate for general use.
411, Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or
Locked-Threaded Fastener, 15 for an expanding anchor or
holding device.
474, Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components,
particularly 47 for a pulley with expansible rim means.
Subclass:
571.1
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Inflatable bladder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein the shiftable means includes a flexible wall
compartment for receiving pressurized fluid to vary a
circumferential dimension of the spindle.
(1) Note. Although the shiftable means of this and the
indented subclass may be partially confined or act through an
intermediate structure to grip a core of wound material, it
should be capable of substantial expansion (e.g., a tube,
ring, or sack) as opposed to a flexible gasket disposed
around a piston movable in a rigid cylinder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, subclass 4 and 5 for a roll or roller
with an expandable chamber.
Subclass:
571.2
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Plural:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571.1. Subject
matter wherein multiple flexible wall compartments are
provided, which compartments may be independently or commonly
pressured.
Subclass:
571.3
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Spool loading responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein the shiftable means includes a portion directly
operated as a result of insertion of a spool or coil onto the
spindle to vary a circumferential dimension of the spindle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
597.1 for a free end spindle with a releasable coil
retainer.
Subclass:
571.4
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Compressible or deflectable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571.3. Subject
matter wherein the shiftable means includes a spindle surface
formation adapted to yield in response to insertion of a
spool or coil and thereby provide a contracted surface
adapted to radially contact a spool or coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
597.1 for a free end spindle with a shiftable coil
retainer.
Subclass:
571.5
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Longitudinal rib:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571.4. Subject
matter wherein the surface formation includes an elongated
member projecting from the spindle, which member is yieldably
depressed by engagement with a spool or core inserted on the
spindle.
Subclass:
571.6
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Rotation responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein the shiftable means is actuated in response to
turning of the coil support structure about a center axis of
the coil.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, 74 for an interior
expanding clutch of general use.
Subclass:
571.7
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Wedging roller or ball:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571.6. Subject
matter wherein the shiftable means includes a member
pivotally or rotatably shiftable in response to rotation of
the spindle to create a binding action between the outer
periphery of the spindle and the inner periphery of a spool
or coil carried by the support structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, subclass 21 for a wedge-type roll
expander.
Subclass:
571.8
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Axially compressed elastic mass:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein the shiftable means includes a plug or ring of
elastomeric material expanded in a radial direction with
respect to a center axis of the coil when squeezed by an
actuator acting parallel to the coil axis.
Subclass:
572
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Longitudinally shiftable operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein the coil supporting structure includes a spindle and
the shiftable means includes an actuator movable in an axial
direction (i.e., on or substantially parallel to a center
axis of the coil) to vary a circumferential dimension of the
spindle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, subclass 21 for a wedge-type roll
expander.
Subclass:
573
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Cam and follower:
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter
wherein the axially movable actuator includes either a
wedgelike or lobed member or an element coactive with the
member.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly 567 for a
detail of a cam in general use.
Subclass:
573.1
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Surface wedge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 573. Subject matter
wherein the wedgelike or lobed member includes a
longitudinally movable cam located on or very near the outer
periphery of the spindle adapted to spread adjacent portions
of the spindle surface and thereby vary a circumferential
dimension of the spindle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, subclass 21 for a wedge-type roll
expander.
Subclass:
573.2
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Longitudinally spaced cams:
This subclass is indented under subclass 573. Subject matter
wherein the axially movable actuator includes plural
wedgelike or lobed members or coactive elements disposed at
axially separated points on the movable actuator so that the
member or element is shiftable in an axial direction.
Subclass:
573.3
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Opposed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 573.2. Subject
matter wherein adjacent faces of a cooperating pair of
wedgelike or lobed members are inclined in opposite
directions to urge an intermediate coactive element radially
when one of the members is shifted toward the other.
Subclass:
573.4
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Separable (i.e., opposed stubs):
This subclass is indented under subclass 573.3. Subject
matter wherein the cooperating pair of wedgelike or lobed
members are each mounted on a support, at least one of the
supports being capable of movement in opposite axial
directions a distance sufficient to permit the coiled
material to be loaded or removed in a radial direction from
between the wedgelike or lobed members.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
533.7 for an axially shifted spindle in a convolute winding
machine.
596.1 and 596.4+, for a retractable, opposed stub shaft for
supporting a coil.
Subclass:
573.5
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Threaded operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 573.3. Subject
matter wherein the cooperating pair of wedgelike or lobed
members are drawn toward each other by relative rotation
between female and male operating elements connected by a
spiral land (e.g., a nut and bolt).
Subclass:
573.6
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Reverse thread helices:
This subclass is indented under subclass 573.5. Subject
matter wherein the spiral land includes segments of reverse
pitch (i.e., right and left hand threads).
Subclass:
573.7
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Free end spindle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 573.2. Subject
matter wherein the spindle is supported at one end with an
opposite end clear to facilitate insertion or removal of a
spool or coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
597 for a free spindle coil support (e.g., a dispenser).
Subclass:
573.8
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Radial wedge separates mandrel segments:
This subclass is indented under subclass 573.2. Subject
matter wherein the axially movable actuator shifts a follower
moved radially to spread apart associated portions of the
spindle to increase its circumferential dimension.
Subclass:
573.9
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Free end spindle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 573. Subject matter
wherein the spindle is supported at one end with an opposite
end clear to facilitate insertion or removal of a spool or
coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
597 for a free spindle coil support (e.g., a dispenser).
Subclass:
574
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Shiftable linkage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter
wherein the shiftable means includes an axially movable input
member and elongated coupling means adapted to transfer the
axial movement of the input member to radial movement of a
spindle surface element by which a circumferential dimension
of the spindle is varied.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 469 for a control lever or
linkage system of general use.
Subclass:
574.1
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Parallelogram:
This subclass is indented under subclass 574. Subject matter
wherein the elongated coupling means comprises a pair of
links, both of which have opposite ends pivotally connected
between parallel base and output elements to establish a
quadrilateral so that axial movement of the input element
shifts one of the links, base or output elements causing the
links to pivot in a radial plane thereby shifting the output
element radially while maintaining parallelism between the
base and output elements.
Subclass:
574.2
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Mutually pivoted (e.g., lazy tong type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 574. Subject matter
wherein the elongated coupling means includes a pair of
levers mutually, rotatably joined together near their
midportions and separately joined near their ends to either;
(a) the movable input member, or (b) another lever so that
axial movement of the input member causes arcuate shifting of
the levers in a radial direction to vary a circumferential
dimension of the spindle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, subclass 521 for a lazy
tong lever or linkage element in general use.
Subclass:
574.3
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Trapezoidal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 574. Subject matter
wherein the elongated coupling means includes a pair of links
inclined toward each other, each of which is pivotally
connected at one end to an intermediate link and at an
opposite end to a spindle component to form a quadrilateral
so that movement of the input element causes the intermediate
link to move radially.
Subclass:
574.4
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Center actuated, pivoted linkage (e.g., umbrella type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 574. Subject matter
wherein the elongated coupling means includes plural output
levers pivoted at one end to a spindle component and having a
free end shifted radially upon axial movement of the input
member acting on a midportion of the output levers.
Subclass:
575
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Transversely shiftable operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein the shiftable means comprises an input member movable
in a direction either: (a) perpendicular to or (b) about the
coil axis, to vary a circumferential dimension of the
spindle.
Subclass:
575.1
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Split band spreader:
This subclass is indented under subclass 575. Subject matter
wherein the spindle comprises a circumferentially extending,
resilient surface member disposed substantially around the
coil axis except for a narrow slit formed with facing edges
adapted to be shifted apart by the input member.
Subclass:
575.2
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Geared segment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 575. Subject matter
wherein the movable input member includes a toothed portion
operatively connected to a cooperating toothed element for
varying a circumferential dimension of the spindle.
Subclass:
575.3
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Rotatable cam or cam follower:
This subclass is indented under subclass 575. Subject matter
wherein the movable input member includes either: (a) a
lobed or spiral element (i.e., a cam) arcuately movable to
react against a follower, or (b) a follower shiftable along a
lobed or spiral element to vary a circumferential dimension
of the spindle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly 567 for a
detail of a cam in general use.
Subclass:
575.4
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Hinged mandrel segment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 575.3. Subject
matter wherein the follower is movable (e.g., radially) to
shift a portion of the spindle about a pivotal axis,
substantially parallel to the coil axis.
Subclass:
575.5
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Shiftable linkage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 575. Subject matter
wherein the shiftable means includes an arcuately movable
input member adapted to act through an elongated element to
vary the circumferential dimension of the spindle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 469 for a control lever or
linkage system of general use.
Subclass:
576
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With particular actuator or contractor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to either: (a) an
operating mechanism for motivating the shiftable means that
varies the circumferential dimension of the spindle, or (b)
means to normalize the circumferential dimension of the
spindle after the shiftable means has been retracted.
Subclass:
576.1
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Fluid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 576. Subject matter
wherein the operating mechanism utilizes a pressurized,
flowable medium.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
279, Chucks or Sockets, 2.06 for fluid actuated, expandable
chuck appropriate for general use.
Subclass:
577
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Individually adjustable segment or spoke:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein the coil supporting structure includes plural coil
bearing portions that collectively define a coil support
structure of a given circumference, at least one of which
portions is shiftable to vary a circumferential dimension of
the support structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
472.5 for a take-up on which material is helically and
subsequently removed as a wound package, which take-up may
have shiftable coil bearing portions for facilitating removal
of the package.
Subclass:
577.1
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Yieldable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 577. Subject matter
wherein at least one coil supporting portion is resilient for
selective, direct manual deflection or compressible to vary a
circumferential dimension of the support to thereby permit
insertion or removal of a coil or spool.
Subclass:
577.2
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Variable spoke alignments:
This subclass is indented under subclass 577. Subject matter
wherein the plural coil bearing portions are spaced apart and
formed as elongated outwardly projecting elements for
collectively supporting coiled material at an appreciable
distance from the winding axis, at least one of the portions
being circumferentially shiftable about the coil axis toward
another of the portions to decrease a circumferential
dimension of the support structure.
Subclass:
577.3
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Bodily retractable spoke:
This subclass is indented under subclass 577. Subject matter
wherein the plural portions are spaced apart and formed as
elongated outwardly projecting elements for collectively
supporting coiled material an appreciable distance from the
winding axis, at least one of the portions being inwardly
movable in its entirety to decrease a circumferential
dimension of the support structure.
Subclass:
577.4
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Linearly shiftable winding surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 577. Subject matter
wherein the plural portions are spaced apart and formed as
elongated outwardly projecting devices for collectively
supporting coiled material an appreciable distance from the
winding axis, at least one of the portions having a coil
bearing section shiftably mounted along a substantially
straight path to vary a circumferential dimension of the
support structure.
Subclass:
578
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Axially adjustable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the coil supporting structure includes means readily
shiftable to accommodate a coil or spool of varying axial
length.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.5 for a spool with a head adjustable along a spool
axis.
Subclass:
578.1
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Threaded operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 578. Subject matter
wherein the shiftable means includes a helical land (screw
thread or cam) to either directly act on the shiftable means
or serve as a variable stop toward which the shiftable means
is urged.
Subclass:
578.2
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Discrete adjustment positions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 578. Subject matter
wherein the shiftable means is associated with stops defining
distinct locations for the shiftable means.
Subclass:
578.3
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Yieldable coil support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 578. Subject matter
wherein the shiftable means is mounted for movement in
response to coil variations (e.g., to accommodate expansion
due to moisture absorption or thermal variation).
Subclass:
579
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With material end retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the coil holder includes means to grip the elongated
material at either: (a) the outer material end to
temporarily prevent unwinding of the wound material, or (b)
the inner material end to insure winding when the coil holder
is rotated.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses provide for a
spindle or spool having a significant material end retainer.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
332.7 for an end retainer combined with winding and
unwinding machine for a convertible information carrier
(e.g., tape recorder or film projector).
532.4 and 532.6, for an end retainer combined with convolute
winding machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, 22 for a roll or roller with a sheet
edge holder.
Subclass:
580
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Outer end:
This subclass is indented under subclass 579. Subject matter
wherein the means to grip includes structure to hold a
portion of the elongated material significantly trailing the
leading end, typically the outer convolution of a coil.
Subclass:
580.1
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Edge grip or barrier pair for strip material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 580. Subject matter
wherein the coil holder is adapted to support web material
having a width greater than its thickness, and the means to
grip acts on the web material to either: (a) engage and
apply a pinching force to the width of the elongated
material, or (b) overlie an edge of the material to block
free unwinding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
602.3 for a spool with spiral grooves to separate coil
convolutions, which grooves have walls that incidentally
retain the outer coil convolution.
Subclass:
581
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With attractor (e.g., magnet or vacuum):
This subclass is indented under subclass 579. Subject matter
wherein the means to grip includes structure to draw the
elongated material toward the coil holder, which structure
typically relies on magnetic, molecular, pneumatic, or
hydraulic force.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
332.3 for an end retainer combined with a pneumatically
assisted material threading device.
532.2 for an end retainer combined with a winding machine.
Subclass:
582
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Preattached flexible leader:
This subclass is indented under subclass 579. Subject matter
wherein the means to grip includes an elongated flaccid link
having a first end anchored to the coil holder and a second
end adapted to receive the elongated material so that the
link and elongated material can be wound onto the coil
holder.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
332.4 332.7, and 332.8, for an end retainer combined with
winding and unwinding machine for machine convertible
information-bearing material.
532.1 532.4, and 532.6, for an end retainer combined with a
winding machine.
Subclass:
583
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Adhesive or hook-and-pile fabric:
This subclass is indented under subclass 579. Subject matter
wherein the means to grip includes material adapted to
enhance temporary bonding or cohesive connection between the
coil holder and elongated material, which material includes
fabrics and substances exhibiting great friction or pile
adapted to interlock and grip other such material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclass 306 and 31 for
hook-and-barb fabric used in a fastener of general use.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 100
for a hook-and-barb fastener material of general use.
Subclass:
584
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Material penetrating (e.g., piercing):
This subclass is indented under subclass 579. Subject matter
wherein the means to grip includes a male member adapted to
transversely project through the thickness of the elongated
material or a fitting (e.g., a ring) carried by the
material.
Subclass:
584.1
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Projection for preformed material opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 584. Subject matter
wherein the male member is formed to pass through an existing
opening in the elongated material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
84, Music, 122, 133, and 150 for spools peculiar to music or
in combination with specific musical structure.
Subclass:
585
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Edge grip pair for strip material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 579. Subject matter
wherein the means to grip includes structure adapted to grasp
the opposite width sides of an elongated material having a
considerably greater width from side-to-side than thickness
from face-to-face.
Subclass:
586
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Clamp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 579. Subject matter
wherein the means to grip includes a shiftable grasping
member adapted to releasable apply a squeezing force against
the elongated material.
Subclass:
586.1
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Threaded or cam operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 586. Subject matter
wherein the grasping member is shiftable by a spirally
grooved or lobed operator.
Subclass:
586.2
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Separable from coil holder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 586. Subject matter
wherein the means to grip includes structure removable from
the coil support to grasp or release the elongated member.
Subclass:
586.3
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Bodily displaced:
This subclass is indented under subclass 586. Subject matter
wherein the means to grip is bodily shiftable from one
location on the spool to a second location.
Subclass:
586.4
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Pivoted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 586. Subject matter
wherein the means to grip is a component arcuately shiftable
between material gripping and releasing positions.
Subclass:
586.5
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About winding or parallel axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 586.4. Subject
matter wherein the means to grip is arcuately shiftable about
an axis extending in the same direction as the axis of the
coil holder.
Subclass:
586.6
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Resilient:
This subclass is indented under subclass 586.5. Subject
matter wherein the means to grip is flexible or shifted by
flexible structure (e.g., a spring).
Subclass:
587
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Apertured:
This subclass is indented under subclass 579. Subject matter
wherein the means to grip includes a coil holder surface
defining an opening (e.g., a groove, cutout, hole, etc.),
which surface retains the elongated material.
Subclass:
587.1
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Coacting with material fitting or modification:
This subclass is indented under subclass 587. Subject matter
wherein the surface defining the aperture is particularly
constructed to grip a distinct element carried by the
elongated material.
Subclass:
587.2
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Slot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 587. Subject matter
wherein the opening is formed as a narrow, elongated slit,
typically parallel to the coil axis.
Subclass:
587.3
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With special access:
This subclass is indented under subclass 587.2. Subject
matter wherein the coil holder is designed to expose the
material retention slot for gripping for convenient use
(e.g., a finger opening in a spool flange adjacent to the
slot).
Subclass:
588
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Randomly oriented coil holder (e.g., portable):
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the coil supporting structure is constructed to be:
(a) conveniently transported from one location to another,
and (b) free of means orienting or mounting the supporting
structure as a fixture other than a handle, carrying strap,
harness, or similar means by which the structure may be
specially adapted to be carried by a human or animal.
(1) Note. The disclosure of a specific, substantial base,
wheels, skids, etc., or mounting structure that connects the
coil support to an associated carrier, stationary or
portable, is provided for as a mounted coil support.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, particularly 389 for a
container adapted to either: (a) hold a coil removed from
the container for unwinding, or (b) have a portion of the
container destroyed to provide for unwinding egress of the
material.
223, Apparel Apparatus, 106 for a rack, stand, or similar
carrier adapted to hold sewing articles that may include a
spool.
Subclass:
588.1
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With hand or body attachment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 588. Subject matter
wherein the supporting structure includes means (e.g., a belt
or pocket clip), adapting the coil to be carried by a human
or animal.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
404 for a hand or body reel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 162 for a
support constructed to be borne by a living being.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, 137 for a
hand-held article carrier.
Subclass:
588.2
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With distinct hand grip:
This subclass is indented under subclass 588. Subject matter
wherein the supporting structure includes a portion
specifically designed to provide a convenient handle by which
the coil holder is borne.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
405.2 and 405.3, for a hand or body reel.
Subclass:
588.3
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Dispensing container:
This subclass is indented under subclass 588. Subject matter
wherein the supporting structure includes a portion
substantially enclosing the coil while permitting unwinding
of elongated material.
Subclass:
588.4
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Unitary folded blank:
This subclass is indented under subclass 588.3. Subject
matter wherein the supporting structure is a substantially
planar form designed to be bent along predetermined lines to
provide a completed enclosure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, particularly subclass 395
and 396 for a folded blank forming a container for a roll or
spool.
Subclass:
588.5
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Light occludent construction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 588.3. Subject
matter wherein the coil supporting structure is enclosed
forming an interior coil supporting space specially designed
to exclude unwanted light into the interior.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
348.4 for a light occludent, single coil cartridge adapted
to bear machine convertible information (e.g., image film).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
396, Photography, particularly 511, 597, 601, or 623 for a
coil support in a camera or fluid treating apparatus.
Subclass:
588.6
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With coil-supporting hub:
This subclass is indented under subclass 588.3. Subject
matter wherein the supporting structure includes means
disposed near the center of the coil to limit radial
displacement of the coil.
Subclass:
590
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Mounted coil holder or spindle (e.g., dispenser or mandrel):
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the structure for supporting elongated material
includes either: (a) apparatus for carrying or mounting a
support for coiled material in a particular manner, or (b) a
particular coil supporting mandrel, per se.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses provide for
apparatus that, (a) supports a coil for unwinding, (b)
supports a rotatable spindle adapted to receive material by
winding, or (c) a spindle, arbor, mandrel, and the like for
either a winding or unwinding device, which apparatus relates
to how elongated material is borne or directed as opposed to
a support ancillary to a paramount drive, control, detector,
stop, or manipulating apparatus provided for earlier as
reeling devices, winding and unwinding machines.
(2) Note. Coil-holding spools, having no continuing
relationship with a particular winding, unwinding, or reeling
device, and serving as a storage member for wound material
until the material is utilized are subsequently provided.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclass 300.1 for
a dispenser of toilet tissue combined with a specified flush
closet.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, particularly subclass
483, 514+, and 518+ for a coil holder with exhibiting
apparatus.
84, Music, particularly 122, 133, and 150 for a coil holder
with specific musical apparatus.
223, Apparel Apparatus, 106 for a rack, stand, or similar
carrier adapted to hold sewing articles that may include a
spool.
289, Knots and Knot Tying, subclass 13 and 14 for a cord
holder of a knot-tying apparatus.
297, Chairs and Seats, particularly 221 for a cover
dispenser peculiar to a chair.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclass 34.6
and 34.8+ for a cabinet particularly adapted to support
rolled toweling and the like.
396, Photography, particularly 511, 597, 601, or 623 for a
coil support in a camera or fluid treating apparatus.
400, Typewriting Machines, subclass 512, 609, and 613+ for a
spool or roll mounting device in combination with typewriter
structure.
Subclass:
591
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Discrete coil positions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter
wherein the coil supporting structure includes a specific
formation providing either, (a) alternative, distinct coil
locations within a frame, or (b) alternative frame mountings
presenting the coil at different attitudes, each location or
mounting being operative for winding or unwinding.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
229 for a fishing reel having a spool repositionable between
winding and unwinding positions.
399 for a reeling device providing for plural spool
positions.
Subclass:
592
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Infinitely variable coil positions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter
wherein the coil supporting structure is adapted to mount the
coil in displaced winding or unwinding positions, which
positions may occur at any location between extreme limits.
Subclass:
593
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Axial material delivery:
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter
wherein either the supporting structure or a guide associated
with the supporting structure provides for unwinding of the
elongated material in a direction parallel to the coil axis.
Subclass:
594
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Simultaneously available supplies:
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter
wherein coil supporting apparatus is adapted to carry plural
supply coils of elongated material, at least two of which are
available for winding or unwinding at a given time.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
330 for simultaneously wound and unwound machine convertible
information carriers.
388 for simultaneous winding/unwinding in a reeling device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 44 for a rack adapted to
support a bolt or card.
Subclass:
594.1
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Peripherally supported coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 594. Subject matter
wherein the coil supporting apparatus includes a bearing
portion for supporting an outer circumferential surface of at
least one supply coil or spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
352.3 for a peripheral drive for a machine convertible
information carrier winding device.
393 for a peripheral drive for a reeling device.
420.1 for a peripheral drive in a tension control device.
541 for a peripheral drive in an winding machine.
595 for a peripheral coil support.
Subclass:
594.2
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Coaxial:
This subclass is indented under subclass 594.1. Subject
matter wherein the bearing portion mounts plural supply coils
along a substantially common center line.
Subclass:
594.3
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Coaxial coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 594. Subject matter
wherein the supporting apparatus mounts coils along a
substantially common center line.
Subclass:
594.4
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Plural rows or array:
This subclass is indented under subclass 594.3. Subject
matter wherein the supporting apparatus carries substantially
axially aligned coils on multiple axes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
594.6 for a support for individual coils in plural rows.
Subclass:
594.5
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Row:
This subclass is indented under subclass 594. Subject matter
wherein the supporting apparatus carries plural coils on
substantially side-by-side parallel axes.
Subclass:
594.6
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Plural rows or array:
This subclass is indented under subclass 594.5. Subject
matter wherein the supporting apparatus carries plural coils
on substantially side-by-side parallel axes arranged in
either (a) columns, or (b) a grouping of at least three axes
disposed about a center line.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
594.4 for a support for plural rows of coaxial coils.
Subclass:
595
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Peripheral coil support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter
wherein the mounting apparatus supports the outer
circumferential surface of either a spool flange or material
wound on the spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
352.3 for a peripheral drive for a machine convertible
information carrier winding device.
393 for a peripheral drive for a reeling device.
420.1 for a peripheral drive in a tension control device.
541 for a peripheral drive in a winding machine.
594.1 for a peripheral support for plural supply coils.
Subclass:
595.1
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Roller or endless belt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 595. Subject matter
wherein the mounting apparatus supports the spool on a
rotatable wheel, cylinder, disk, or closed loop band, usually
to reduce resistance to spool rotation.
Subclass:
596
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Opposed stub spindles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus for mounting includes a pair of
cooperating truncated journals (spindles) and frame means
disposing the journals in spaced, facing relation for
reception of the ends of a coil, spindle, or spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
573.3 for opposed spindles that are expansible or
contractile.
Subclass:
596.1
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Spindle on retractable frame arm:
This subclass is indented under subclass 596. Subject matter
wherein frame means includes a member for supporting a
journal for movement with respect to the remainder of the
frame means to increase the spacing between the journals
sufficiently to permit coil or spool replacement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
598.1 for a shiftable frame arm in a holder supporting
opposite ends of a spindle.
Subclass:
596.2
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With latch connecting spindles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 596.1. Subject
matter comprising coupling means forming a releasable joint
between the journals for maintaining journal spacing but
permitting joint separation for replacement of the coil,
spindle, or spool.
Subclass:
596.3
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Pivoted or deflected frame arm:
This subclass is indented under subclass 596.1. Subject
matter wherein one of the support portions is either, (a)
connected to the remainder of the frame means by a hinge, or
(b) constructed of readily bendable material, to permit
journal spacing to be varied.
Subclass:
596.4
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Retractable spindle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 596. Subject matter
wherein either the mounting apparatus or journal itself is
constructed in a manner permitting one journal to be readily
shifted with respect to a cooperating journal (e.g., by being
yieldably biased or inherently flexible) to permit coil or
spool replacement.
Subclass:
596.5
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With actuator to retract spindle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 596.4. Subject
matter wherein the mounting apparatus includes an distinct
operator through which force is applied for shifting a
journal relative to its cooperating journal.
Subclass:
596.6
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Helical cam or threaded actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 596.5. Subject
matter wherein the operator includes cooperating male and
female elements connected by a land (bolt and screw) that
converts rotary movement of the operator into longitudinal
movement of the member or journal.
Subclass:
596.7
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Particular spindle formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 596. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to the
configuration, material, or mounting of a journal.
Subclass:
596.8
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Particular frame formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 596. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to the
configuration, material or mounting of a housing or housing
component that supports a journal.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
597.8 for a particular frame formation for a free end
spindle.
598.5 for a particular frame formation for a spindle
supported at each end.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclass 34.6
and 34.8+ for a cabinet particularly adapted to support
rolled toweling and the like.
Subclass:
597
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Free end spindle support (e.g., cantilever):
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter
wherein the structure for supporting the elongated material
includes, (a) a mandrel having a supported end, (b) an end
clear of support, and (c) an intermediate coil supporting
section.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclass are the locus for
a winding or unwinding shaft (spindle, mandrel, arbor, etc.)
having a supported end and an opposite free end and adapted
to support a coil of elongated material either directly or
through an intermediate carrier (spool, core, drum, etc.).
Subclass:
597.1
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With releasable coil retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 597. Subject matter
comprising a latch detachably maintaining a coil or spool on
the mandrel, usually to provide for convenient replacement of
the coil or spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
571.3 a contractile or expansible mandrel actuated in
response to insertion of an article to retain the article.
Subclass:
597.2
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Spool forms retainer part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 597.1. Subject
matter wherein the supporting section of the mandrel mounts a
spool provided with a specific formation (exclusive of a
usual center bore, single key way, or end face) adapted to
cooperate with the latch for removably mounting the spool on
the mandrel.
Subclass:
597.3
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Radially deflectable retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 597.1. Subject
matter wherein the latch includes a coil retainer portion
longitudinally extending in a direction parallel to the axis
of the coil, which portion is adapted to be inwardly bent or
pivoted between retain and release positions.
Subclass:
597.4
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Removable retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 597.1. Subject
matter wherein the latch or a significant portion thereof the
latch is separable from the mandrel to permit coil or spool
replacement.
Subclass:
597.5
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Particular spindle formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 597. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to a
characteristic of the mandrel.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
596.7 for a spindle arrangement employing a pair of facing
supports collectively supporting a coil.
599 for a spindle adapted to carry a coil or spool between
supported spindle end portions.
Subclass:
597.6
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Spindle-to-spool bearing or coupling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 597.5. Subject
matter wherein the mandrel includes a particular formation by
which the mandrel supports or is drivingly connected to a
coil or intermediate member adapted to carry a coil.
Subclass:
597.7
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Vertical:
This subclass is indented under subclass 597. Subject matter
wherein the structure for supporting the mandrel mounts the
mandrel substantially perpendicular to the horizon.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
400, Typewriting Machines, subclass 242, 512, 609+, and 613
for a vertical stub shaft for supporting a spool in a
typewriter.
Subclass:
597.8
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Particular frame formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 597. Subject matter
wherein the structure for supporting the mandrel includes
means to enclose, position, or direct the elongated material
and special significance is attributed to this means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
596.8 for a particular frame formation for opposed stub
spindles.
598.5 for a particular frame formation for a spindle
supported at each end.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclass 34.6
and 34.8+ for a cabinet particularly adapted to support
rolled toweling and the like.
Subclass:
598
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Spindle disposed between supports:
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter
wherein the structure for supporting elongated material
includes either, (a) mounting apparatus for supporting
opposite end portions of an elongated mandrel, or (b) an
elongated mandrel having opposite end portions by which the
mandrel is adapted to be supported.
Subclass:
598.1
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Frame with shiftable arm:
This subclass is indented under subclass 598. Subject matter
wherein the mounting apparatus includes a base having a pair
of cooperating arm portions for supporting opposite ends of
the mandrel, at least one of the arm portions being movable
away from the other arm portion to provide for removal or
replacement of a coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
596.1 for a retractable arm to permit coil removal or
replacement between opposed journals.
Subclass:
598.2
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Frame with pivoted spindle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 598. Subject matter
wherein the mounting apparatus includes a base having means
for articulating the mandrel for movement from a coil
supporting position to a coil loading or unloading position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
229 for a spool shaft pivoted between wind and unwind
positions in a fishing reel.
596.3 for a pivoted spindle of an opposed spindle pair.
Subclass:
598.3
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Frame with removable spindle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 598. Subject matter
wherein the mounting apparatus includes a base having means
mounting the mandrel for convenient separation from the base
for coil loading or unloading.
Subclass:
598.4
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Shiftable spindle retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 598.3. Subject
matter wherein the means for removably mounting the mandrel
includes a keeper movable from a latching position to a
second position permitting the mandrel to be removed for coil
loading or unloading.
Subclass:
598.5
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Particular frame formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 598. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to the
configuration of the mounting apparatus or a component
thereof spaced from the journal (e.g., a cover, guide or
frame mounting structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
596.8 for a particular frame formation for opposed stub
spindles.
597.8 for a particular frame formation for a spindle
supported at only one end.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclass 34.6
and 34.8+ for a cabinet particularly adapted to support
rolled toweling and the like.
Subclass:
598.6
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Coil enclosure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 598.5. Subject
matter wherein the mounting apparatus substantially surrounds
a material portion of a coil mounting in the supports.
Subclass:
599
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Spindle feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 598. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to a
characteristic of a mandrel (spindle) having a coil
supporting surface intermediate opposite ends portions
adapted to be supported by a base structure.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses serve as the
location for a winding or unwinding mandrel (spindle, shaft,
arbor, etc.) having opposite end support portions and an
intermediate portion adapted to receive wound material
directly or through a supporting spool or core, which mandrel
can bear a close similarity to a spool but usually is
detectable as a permanent or reusable component of a winding
or unwinding device bearing a distinct relationship to that
device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
596.7 for a spindle arrangement employing a pair of facing
supports collectively supporting a coil.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, for details of a roll or roller that may
be analogous to a coil spindle.
Subclass:
599.1
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Telescoping or meshing surfaces:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Subject matter
wherein the mandrel includes plural, distinct portions, one
of which is partially positionable within or intermeshed with
another, usually to permit variation of the length of the
mandrel parallel to the winding axis (e.g., for removal or
accommodation of differently proportioned frames).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
578 for a mandrel with an axially adjustable winding
surface.
Subclass:
599.2
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Spaced coil retaining or supporting portions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Subject matter
wherein the mandrel includes portions separated along a
length of the mandrel, which portions either axially retain
or radially support the coil at axially spaced locations.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
578 for an axially adjustable coil support.
Subclass:
599.3
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Spindle-to-frame bearing or coupling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to the mandrel
distinguished by either: (a) the manner in which the spindle
is borne by a supporting structure, or (b) means by which the
spindle is connected to a drive or retarding member.
Subclass:
599.4
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Spindle-to-spool bearing or coupling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Subject matter
wherein the mandrel includes a particular formation by which
the mandrel supports or is drivingly connected to a coil or
intermediate member adapted to carry a coil.
Subclass:
600
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Spool or core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the structure for supporting wound material is a
portable article of manufacture or component thereof for
directly bearing coiled material, usually by winding, and for
temporarily storing the material until it is removed, usually
by unwinding.
(1) Note. Here the term spool is used in a generic sense to
include a holder for temporarily storing a coil including a
bobbin, card, cop, core (flangeless spool), drum, skein
holder, etc., but excludes wound inductances, resistors,
filters, etc. where the spool becomes a permanent component
of a composite article, or where the spool acts as a form for
deforming an elongated material removed from the spool as a
completed coil.
(2) Note. Some difficulty may arise in distinguishing a
spool from a reeling device or spindle. The reeling device
usually has both a supporting structure and drive, although
in its simplest form, a nonrotatable hand reeling device may
be distinguished only by having an additional support such as
a hand grip. The spindle usually has more elaborate bearing
or drive coupling than a spool, and frequently has a spool
supporting surface, but generally lacks fixed axial material
containment structure such as an end flange.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118 for a strand spool, per se.
322 for a particular spool in a fishing reel.
326.3 for a particular spool in endless tape or film
cartridge;
328.1 and 329.1, for a spool with removable or expandable
hub;
345 for a particular spool in tape and film cartridges;
376 for a particular spool of a spring powered reeling
device;
393 for a peripherally driven spool of a reeling device;
407 for a a particular spool in a reeling device of general
use.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
84, Music, 122, 133, and 150 for a music roll spool combined
with a drive or tracking board peculiar to a musical
instrument or subcombination.
492, Roll or Roller, for a roll detail that may be analogous
to a spool.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other
Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, subclass 954 for
manufacturing a spool from paperlike material.
Subclass:
601
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With cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
comprising structure for enclosing a significant portion of
the spool (e.g., a protective band along the periphery of the
spool or wound material).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, particularly 389 that
are adapted to enclose a roll or reel.
220, Receptacles, for receptacle construction that may be
appropriate to a spool covering.
Subclass:
602
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With convolution or layer separator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
wherein the spool is formed with means to maintain spacing
between either: (a) adjacent convolutions, or (b) successive
layers, of wound material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
536 for a convolute winding machine for winding spaced apart
convolutions.
Subclass:
602.1
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Helical pattern:
This subclass is indented under subclass 602. Subject matter
wherein the means to maintain spacing includes a generally
continuous ridge disposed about a winding axis of the spool
with an axial offset or pitch for axially separating
adjacent, congruent convolutions (e.g., by defining a helical
groove for progressively storing elongated strand).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
187, Elevator, Industrial Lift Truck, or Stationary Lift for
Vehicle, 254 for a winding or traction drum in combination
with elevator structure.
Subclass:
602.2
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With particular lead-in or crossover structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 602.1. Subject
matter wherein the means to maintain spacing includes a
special portion to facilitate disposition of the elongated
material into the helical groove formed by the ridge, usually
at the beginning of winding a layer of material.
Subclass:
602.3
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Spiral groove (e.g., convolute divider):
This subclass is indented under subclass 602. Subject matter
wherein the spacing means defines a groove whose locus
increases radially from a central winding axis, usually for
maintaining radial spacing between convolutions of a web
material wound on a spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
327 for a convolution separator that may at times be used to
maintain spacing between convolutions of an endless web.
Subclass:
603
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With multiple coiling areas:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
comprising a barrier dividing a unitary spool into separate
areas, each area being adapted to store plural material
convolutions or layers.
Subclass:
604
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Openwork:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
wherein the spool is provided with significant surface voids
between structural portions.
(1) Note. The voids may be created in the surface of a
spool hub or flange by skeletal or grid construction of rods,
wire, dowels, slats, lath, netting, or perforated material
provided with significant openings or spacing frequently used
to facilitate fluid flow about wound material for washing,
drying, dyeing, etc., or to create a large, lightweight
spool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.1 and 118.11, for an openwork strand spool.
407.1 for a spool used with a drive to form a reel.
577 for a spoke-type skein holder.
602 for a spool with convolution separators or a spoke-type
spool.
Subclass:
604.1
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Wire hub and flange:
This subclass is indented under subclass 604. Subject matter
wherein the spool is formed with a hub and radial rim formed
of wire for retaining wound material.
Subclass:
605
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Stackable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
wherein a spool or spool component is particularly
constructed to accommodate joining or juxtaposing with a
similar spool or component (e.g., coupled spools or nested
flanges).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.41 for axially connected strand spools.
Subclass:
606
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With single or dominant flange:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
wherein the spool includes a core having either: (a) only
one radial material confining rim, or (b) an end rim of
significantly greater radial extent than any other radial
rim.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.3 for a flangeless or single flanged strand spool.
Subclass:
607
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Particular component connection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to means for
joining components of the spool either permanently or
releasably.
Subclass:
607.1
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Hinged or slidable for collapsing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 607. Subject matter
wherein components of the spool are coupled by a pivotal
joint or shiftably linked elements providing for dimensional
contraction of the spool from an operative to a storage
position while the spool remains assembled.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
574 for a linkage system in a contractile coil holder.
577 for individual adjustable segments of a contractile coil
holder.
Subclass:
607.2
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Convertible assembly:
This subclass is indented under subclass 607. Subject matter
wherein components of the spool are constructed to readily
permit the spool to be reassembled from one configuration to
a materially different configuration.
(1) Note. A spool must designed to undergo more than a
quantitative reduction in hub dimension for loading and
unloading coils or knockdown disassembly for placement in
this subclass, but may include a flange arrangeable for
accommodating different windings or providing a cover.
Subclass:
608
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Flange to hub or another flange:
This subclass is indented under subclass 607. Subject matter
wherein the joining means connects a spool rim to either:
(a) a separate coil storage drum (hub), or (b) another rim.
(1) Note. Flange or rim is used here to denote any
significant protective or confining barrier protruding
radially from the winding surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.6 for a flange connection in a strand spool.
Subclass:
608.1
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Flange rotatable on hub:
This subclass is indented under subclass 608. Subject matter
wherein the joining means connects the rim to the coil
storage drum (hub) in a manner to permit arcuate movement
between the rim and drum.
Subclass:
608.2
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Mechanical joint or fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 608. Subject matter
wherein the joining means connecting the rim to winding drum
(hub) or other rim includes compound interlocking surfaces
formed on at least one of the components.
(1) Note. For placement in this and the indented
subclasses, the joint should include a retaining surface
transverse or oblique to the direction in which the
components are introduced for assembly. Thus, a simple
tapered or resilient joint relying solely on friction or
compression would be classified above.
Subclass:
608.3
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Discrete fastener (e.g., rivet or staple):
This subclass is indented under subclass 608.2. Subject
matter wherein the joining means between the flange and
winding surface or other flange is maintained in assembled
relation by a separate, independent anchoring element (e.g. a
clamp, cotter pin, dowel, nail, rivet, or staple).
Subclass:
608.4
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Threaded (e.g., bolt or screw):
This subclass is indented under subclass 608.3. Subject
matter wherein the anchoring element is formed with spiral
grooves.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.62 for a screw connection between components of a strand
spool.
609.2 for threaded spool components.
Subclass:
608.5
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Rotatable joint (e.g., threaded or bayonet fit):
This subclass is indented under subclass 608.2. Subject
matter wherein the joining means connecting the flange and
winding surface or other flange includes a portion formed on
the flange or spool adapted to be releasably connected to
another component of the spool by relative arcuate movement
between the portion and component.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.61 for an inserted flange joint in a strand spool.
Subclass:
608.6
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Snap fit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 608.2. Subject
matter wherein the joining means connecting the rim to a
winding surface or another rim includes an element on one of
the spool components adapted to be compressed during an
initial stage of assembly until the joint is nearly completed
whereupon the compression is released, often with an audible
sound.
(1) Note. This type of joint may be temporary or permanent
and is usually formed as a deflected tongue or biased ball
detent having a surface transverse to the direction of
assembly of the components, which surface induces stress
until the transverse surface is accommodated.
Subclass:
608.7
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Bendable tab or crimp:
This subclass is indented under subclass 608.2. Subject
matter wherein the joining means connecting the rim to a
separate winding surface or another rim includes a
deflectable appendage or rim on one spool component
deformable over a cooperating surface of another spool
component.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
610.3 for crimping technique applied to a spool for purposes
other than connecting the components (e.g., strengthening).
Subclass:
608.8
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Bonded (e.g., welded or cemented):
This subclass is indented under subclass 608. Subject matter
wherein the joining means between the rim and winding surface
or another rim includes fusible, adhesive, or similar
constituents.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
609.4 for bonding components of a spool hub.
Subclass:
609
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Hub components:
This subclass is indented under subclass 607. Subject matter
wherein the particular joining means connects elements of a
winding or bearing surface of the spool, for example, (a) a
complementary winding surface section with or without a
flange, (b) a winding surface portion and an inner portion
such as a spool bearing, or (c) multiple interior portions
such as bearings.
Subclass:
609.1
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Mechanical joint or fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 609. Subject matter
wherein the joining means connecting the hub components
includes compound interlocking surfaces formed on at least
one of the components.
(1) Note. For placement in this and the indented
subclasses, the joint should include a retaining surface
transverse or oblique to the direction in which the
components are introduced for assembly.
Subclass:
609.2
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Threaded fastener (e.g., bolt or screw):
This subclass is indented under subclass 609.1. Subject
matter wherein the joining means between the hub components
is releasably maintained by a removable helically grooved
fastener.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.62 for a similar fastener for components of a strand
spool.
608.4 for a similar fastener for flange portions of a
spool.
Subclass:
609.3
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Rotatable joint (e.g., threaded or bayonet fit):
This subclass is indented under subclass 609.1. Subject
matter wherein the joining means between components of the
hub includes a coupling portion formed on a hub component
that is releasably connected to a separate hub component by
relative arcuate movement between the components.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.61 for a similar joint for components of a strand
spool.
609.3 for a similar joint for flange-to-hub spool
components.
Subclass:
609.4
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Bonded (e.g., welded or cemented):
This subclass is indented under subclass 609. Subject matter
wherein the joining means between the hub components includes
fusible, adhesive, or similar constituents.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
608.8 for bonding a spool flange to a hub or another
flange.
Subclass:
610
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Particular material or material treatment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to either: (a)
the process by which a spool is made, or (b) the construction
of the spool as exhibited by the manner or material from
which the spool is formed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.7 for a featured spool material in a strand spool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, for material
in general use.
Subclass:
610.1
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Sheet stock:
This subclass is indented under subclass 610. Subject matter
wherein the spool is constructed of an original,
substantially planar material adapted to be folded, crimped,
stamped, or forged into a desired shape for a spool or spool
component.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.8 for a strand spool constructed of sheet stock.
Subclass:
610.2
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Foldable unitary blank:
This subclass is indented under subclass 610.1. Subject
matter wherein a single piece of planar stock is bent to
constitute the spool.
(1) Note. The addition of a nominal element such as a
label, binder, material end fastener or the like does not bar
placement in this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
588.4 for a unitary blank used to form a coil-dispensing
container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, particularly 395 for a
foldable blank for an enclosure for a removable coil.
Subclass:
610.3
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Crimped or hemmed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 610.1. Subject
matter wherein the sheet stock is strengthened by a reverse
fold, bend, or corrugation.
Subclass:
610.4
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Diverse materials:
This subclass is indented under subclass 610. Subject matter
wherein the spool includes a component made of a material
significantly different from that of another component, that
is, either (a) different material categories (e.g., metal,
wood, glass, plastic, paper, textile, etc.), or (b) materials
within the same category but with significantly different
chemical composition or physical property (e.g., steel and
copper metals or cast and fibrous glass).
Subclass:
610.5
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Metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 610. Subject matter
wherein the spool is constructed of a material generally
exhibiting the properties of being ductile, malleable,
fusible, opaque, and a good conductor of heat and
electricity, known as a metal (e.g., ferrite, aluminum,
copper, zinc, etc.).
Subclass:
610.6
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Plastic, rubber, or ceramic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 610. Subject matter
wherein the spool is constructed of a material from a natural
or synthetic, nonmetallic, organic material capable of being
readily moldable.
Subclass:
611
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With brake or drive formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to a structure
on the spool provided for transmitting torque from a drive
source (clutch or coupling) or to a stationary structure
(brake).
Subclass:
611.1
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Circular rim (e.g., drum, sprocket, or ratchet):
This subclass is indented under subclass 611. Subject matter
wherein the brake or drive formation includes a toroidal
projection on an end face of the spool.
Subclass:
611.2
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Noncircular bore (e.g., spline):
This subclass is indented under subclass 611. Subject matter
wherein the particular spool formation includes an
irregularly shaped aperture or notch for receiving a drive
key, dog, or other projection to cause the spool to rotate
with another member usually a rotatably powered spindle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
464, Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible
Couplings for Rotary Shafts, for a particular drive
connection of general use.
Subclass:
612
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With particular bearing formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to structure by
which the spool is supported.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
321 for a particular bearing in a fishing reel.
599.3 for a spindle bearing in a coil holder adapted to
support opposite ends of the spindle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
384, Bearings, for a bearing of general use.
Subclass:
613
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Particular hub or core formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to the winding
surface of the spool.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses serve as the
locus for developments of specific winding surfaces without
regard to the presence or absence of a flange.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
602 for a hub with convolution separating structure.
Subclass:
613.1
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Irregularly shaped (e.g., tapered):
This subclass is indented under subclass 613. Subject matter
wherein the hub includes a winding surface with significant
variation from the surface of a right cylinder, which
variation may occur in a direction parallel or transverse to
the winding axis.
(1) Note. Irregularities to space convolutions of material
or provide multiple winding surfaces are collected earlier.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, particularly subclass 374 for an irregularly shaped
cable drum of a hoist or winch.
Subclass:
613.2
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Cross sectionally:
This subclass is indented under subclass 613.1. Subject
matter wherein the hub defines a winding surface with
significant variation transverse to the winding axis.
Subclass:
613.3
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Flattened (e.g., card):
This subclass is indented under subclass 613.2. Subject
matter wherein the hub is substantially planar (i.e.,
extremely thin with respect to width and length dimensions).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
472.7 for a card or other flattened form for strand
winding.
Subclass:
613.4
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Reinforcement feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 613. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to a structural
or material component added to strengthen the hub.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.31 for a reinforcement feature in a cop-type spool.
610.3 for spool fabrication details involving crimping or
folding matter that usually strengthens a spool.
Subclass:
613.5
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Flangeless core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 613.4. Subject
matter wherein the reinforcement is applied to a hub free of
a radially projecting rim.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.32 for tube material feature in a cop-type spool.
Subclass:
614
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Flange feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to a rim
projecting radially from a central material bearing portion
of the spool to restrain or protect the wound material.
(1) Note. Flange features designed for axial adjustment of
the winding surface, to receive and retain an end of the
wound material, or to separate individual coil layers or
winding surfaces are provided for earlier.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
578 for an adjustable spool that may involve a significant
flange.
602.3 for a grooved spool flange for receiving web
material.
608 for a flange connection feature in a spool.
Subclass:
614.1
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Reinforcement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 614. Subject matter
wherein particular significance is attributed to a structural
or material component added to strengthen the rim.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118.31 for a reinforcement feature in a cop-type spool.
610.3 for spool fabrication details involving crimping or
folding matter that usually strengthens a spool.
Subclass:
615
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MATERIAL GUIDE OR GUARD:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or corresponding method for directing longitudinal
movement of a flexible material of indeterminate length by
either: (a) engaging the material to change the direction of
movement of the material, or (b) confining movement of the
material within limited variation with respect to a desired
path.
(1) Note. Where a guide or guard is claimed with no
significant guide structure but merely in terms of the
composition of material or treatment, the guide or guard will
be will be classified in the appropriate composition or
treatment class.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
157 for a strand guide.
326.4 for a particular guide in an endless tape cartridge.
346 for a particular guide in a coil-to-coil cartridge.
377 for a particular guide in a spring wound reeling
device.
397 for a particular guide or guard in a general use reeling
device.
548 for a particular guide or guard in a convolute winding
machine.
566 for a particular guide or guard in an unwinding
machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, 2 for a brushing or lining
thimble for an opening or socket; or subclasses 108+ for a
ferrule, ring, or thimble applied to the exterior opening of
a rod, pipe, conduit, strand, or other device.
26, Textiles: Cloth Finishing, 71 for cloth finishing that
may involve specific guide structure as a component.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, 232 for a stripping guide used
to clear running lengths of thread.
30, Cutlery, subclass 127 for a twine guide combined with
cutlery.
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, subclass
117, 118, and 153 for a guide for directing strand or web
subjected to a Class 34 art process or apparatus.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 341 for a copyholder
where the copy is advanced relative to a static guide by
manual force applied directly to the copy, or to guide or
advance material relative to a viewing locus; or an indicator
(e.g., line guide or pointer) relative to the copy and a
support therefor.
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 24
for a line guide or tip for a fishing rod.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, 115 for a
strand guiding device used in the twisting of strands.
66, Textiles: Knitting, particularly subclass 126, 130, 146,
151, and 158 for a strand guide in a specified knitting
process or apparatus.
83, Cutting, 438 for passive guide means in a cutting
device.
112, Sewing, 136 for a work manipulating guide combined with
a specified sewing process or apparatus, or subclass 302 for
a thread guiding or handling means combined with a specified
sewing process or apparatus.
139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 22 l+ for apparatus to
facilitate threading of a specified weaving apparatus.
178, Telegraphy, subclass 42 for a guide combined with the
recorder or printer of a telegraph system.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.), subclass 196.1 for a passive
guide combined with a material feeder.
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, subclass 150 for a
guide to move a workpiece relative to the
elongated-member-driving apparatus.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, 389 for a guide used for a load bearing line of a
winch or hoist.
289, Knots and Knot Tying, subclass 15 for a cord guide in a
knot-tying apparatus.
396, Photography, subclass 646 for a film guide for a fluid
treating apparatus.
400, Typewriting Machines, subclass 248 for a guide combined
with typewriter structure.
474, Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components,
subclass 140 for a belt guide having a surface in sliding
contact with belt.
492, Metal Working, particularly subclass 4, 5, 21, and 22+
for roller structure of general application.
Subclass:
615.1
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Variable guide path:
This subclass is indented under subclass 615. Subject matter
wherein the guide device is mounted to accommodate changing
conditions of the material to either: (a) direct the
material along different paths, or (b) reorient itself to
maintain substantially the same guide path.
(1) Note. The reorient limitation is not intended to
include a guide combined with means to shift the guide for a
particular material distribution.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
157.1 for an oscillatable or reciprocable guide for a
strand.
Subclass:
615.11
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Fluid suspension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 615. Subject matter
wherein the guide uses liquid or gas to float the material
above the guide.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, 640 for a
fluid support or guide for a running length of a flexible
sheet, web or strand of treated material contacted by gas or
vapor circulation apparatus.
65, Glass Manufacturing, 182.1 for a fluid support means for
an article or preform.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.), 97.1 for fluid current means to
advance the material.
261, Gas and Liquid Contact Apparatus, subclass 80 for a
contact device for a traveling strip.
406, Conveyors: Fluid Current, for apparatus and methods
conveying solid material or articles which are guided or
supported to travel along a path by means of or with
assistance of a fluid current.
Subclass:
615.12
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Turning guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 615.11. Subject
matter wherein the guide changes the direction of the
movement of the material.
Subclass:
615.2
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Rotatable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 615. Subject matter
wherein the guide device is mounted for rolling contact with
the elongated material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, may include
a nominal recitation of a supply or take-up coil (e.g., less
than a support for such a coil or a cooperative relationship
between a tension or exhaust detector and reel driving or
reel stopping means, etc.), 168 for orbitally traveling
material engaging surface(s).
Subclass:
615.21
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Angled turning guide for a web:
This subclass is indented under subclass 615. Subject matter
wherein the guide has a change of direction axis inclined to
a fabric, screening, or strip material's lateral width.
Subclass:
615.3
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With material confining portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 615. Subject matter
wherein the guide device includes structure to retain guide
path control of the material in plural directions (e.g., a
guide engaging a flat side and edge of a strip or surrounding
a moving cord).
Subclass:
615.4
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With particular guide surface formation or treatment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 615. Subject matter
wherein special significance is attributed to the shape or
finish of the material contacting surface of the guide
device.
Subclass:
899
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MISCELLANEOUS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or method not provided for in any of the preceding
subclasses.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
Subclass:
900
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PARTICULAR APPARATUS MATERIAL:
Apparatus and method for winding or unwinding, and including
components or a wound workpiece wherein significance is
attributed to a particular material, e.g., composition,
physical property, manner of incorporation, etc.
Subclass:
901
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FIGURE EIGHT WINDING:
Apparatus or corresponding method for winding an elongated
member along a path traced in one direction (e.g., clockwise)
about a first axis and about a second axis in the opposite
direction (e.g., counterclockwise) to produce each
convolution.
Subclass:
902
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LINE LOADER FOR FISHING REEL:
Apparatus or corresponding method specifically adapted to
transfer a length of fishing line from a supply coil to a
fishing reel or similar take-up.
Subclass:
903
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DRUM FOR A WINCH OR HOIST:
A spoollike member for storing convolutions of a wound line
(cable, chain, etc.), which member is adapted to serve as a
component of a mechanism for moving a disconnectable load.
(1) Note. The spoollike member may either accumulate or
feed material and is known in various environments by
numerous names such as cathead, hawser, windlass, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, for the combination of a drum or capstan adapted to
wind or unwind a disconnectable load.
Subclass:
904
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WATER SKI REEL:
Apparatus or corresponding method particularly adapted to
store a elongated material used to pull a water skier or
similar load behind a boat.
Subclass:
905
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WINDER WITH STORAGE CHAMBER (E.G., FOR DEODORANT, PAPER,
ETC.):
Apparatus or method in which: (a) a winding or unwinding
device is provided with a space particularly designed to
store an ancillary, nonwound article (e.g., a deodorant
container in a paper dispenser, clothespin receptacle in a
clothesline reel, etc.), or (b) a nonwound device provided
with a space to store a coiled article (e.g., a pencil with a
compartment for coiled writing paper).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, particularly
subclass 13 for a specific writing implement combined with a
paper dispenser.
Subclass:
906
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STATIC CHARGER OR DISCHARGER:
Method or apparatus for adding or removing static electrons
from a device or indefinite length material being subjected
to winding, unwinding, tensioning, or guiding.
Subclass:
907
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VIBRATION CREATION OR DAMPENING:
Method or apparatus for generating or reducing motion
reverberation accompanying winding, unwinding, tensioning, or
guiding.
Subclass:
908
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FLUID TREATMENT OR HANDLING:
Method or apparatus for the application or control of liquid
or gaseous material directly associated with winding,
unwinding, tensioning, or guiding a running indefinite-length
material.
Subclass:
909
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HEATING OR COOLING:
Method or apparatus for regulating the temperature of a
device for or a material being subjected to winding,
unwinding, tensioning, or guiding.
Subclass:
910
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CONVOLUTION TIGHTENER OR LOOSENER:
Apparatus or corresponding method acting on an existing
coiled length material to increase (tighten) or decrease
(loosen) the number of convolutions in the coil.
Subclass:
911
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CUTTER:
A component of a reeling apparatus or winding machine adapted
to sever, score, perforate, or slit the elongated material.
(1) Note. This cross-reference collection should not
collect patent copies properly placed in regular cutter
subclasses of this class.
Subclass:
912
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INDICATOR OR ALARM:
Apparatus or corresponding method for denoting a physical
characteristic or issuing a signal related to winding,
unwinding, tensioning, or guiding (e.g., a scale, dial,
counter, or similar device conveying the length, tension,
capacity or other condition of an elongated material or an
element of a winding or unwinding device) or an instrument to
give visual or audible notice of the occurrence of a selected
winding, unwinding, tensioning, or guiding condition.
Subclass:
913
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SAFETY DEVICE:
Method and apparatus particularly designed to reduce or
eliminate a specific personnel or material hazard associated
with the winding, unwinding, tensioning, or guiding of
elongated material.
(1) Note. This collection provides for a shield, guard,
acoustical containment or the like, but not intended to
include machine components designed solely to protect
apparatus (e.g., a slip coupling, pressure relief valve or
motor thermostat or typically occurring housings, coverings,
flanges, light occludent construction, etc. commonly provided
to prevent usual damage).
Subclass:
914
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SPECIAL BEARING OR LUBRICATION:
Apparatus or corresponding method for winding, unwinding,
guiding, or tensioning elongated material in which particular
significance is attributed to structure or treatment of a
surface to enhance support of an element or reduce friction
normally inherent to movement of such an element.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
184, Lubrication, appropriate subclasses for lubrication of
general and numerous special uses.
384, Bearings, appropriate subclasses for bearings of general
and numerous special uses.
Subclass:
915
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COIL GRIPPER:
A reusable implement or machine component adapted to
releasably grasp a wound length of material.
Subclass:
916
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HAND TOOL:
A manually supported and operated implement adapted to wind,
unwind, tension, or guide an elongated material or to
facilitate such an operation.
Subclass:
917
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ACCOMMODATING SPECIAL MATERIAL OR ARTICLE (E.G., ANTENNA):
Apparatus or corresponding method to which particular
significance is attributed to a construction or step of a
process distinctive because of a certain elongated material
or group of such materials to be wound, unwound, tensioned,
or guided.
Subclass:
918
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Web material (e.g., thermal insulation):
This subclass is indented under subclass 917. Subject matter
in which the certain elongated material has a width
appreciably greater than thickness.
Subclass:
919
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Ground cover (e.g., tarp):
Subject matter under 918 in which the material to be wound or
unwound is particularly extremely wide and is adapted to
cover a large horizontal area (e.g., a sports field, garden,
or swimming spool).
Subclass:
920
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GLASS STRAND WINDING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter constructed for winding glass filaments onto a
take-up.
FOREIGN ART COLLECTIONS
The definitions for FOR 100-110, FOR 112 -FOR 132, FOR 135,
FOR 137, FOR 138, FOR 140-FOR 147, FOR 151-159, FOR 168-FOR
193, and FOR 195 below correspond to the definitions of the
abolished subclasses under Class 242 from which these
collections were formed. See the Foreign Art Collections
schedule for specific correspondences. {Note: The titles and
definitions for indented art collections include all the
details of the one (s) that are hierarchically superior.
Subclass: FOR 100
Foreign Art Collections for winding cordage material, as
thread, upon spools or holders having flaring heads, the
thread traverse varying in the different layers. This
subclass is limited to winding a single spool.
Subclass: FOR 101
Foreign Art Collections for spoolers for winding a plurality
of spools.
Subclass: FOR 102
Foreign Art Collections for inventions not otherwise
classifiable for winding cordage material--such as thread,
twine, cord, rope, etc.--upon a suitable core or holder of
the bobbin type--that is, holders of circular cross-section,
cylindrical or cone-shaped and with or without flanges or
disk-shaped heads, including therefore, bobbins, cop tubes,
pins, jack-spools, quills, or like structures. The traverse
of the thread is substantially of the same length.
Subclass: FOR 103
Foreign Art Collections for devices including means for
controlling the disposition of turns or coils of thread
during winding to prevent the piling of successive turns upon
one another, thus preventing the formation of bands or
"ribbons" of wound thread in the yarn-package.
Subclass: FOR 104
Foreign Art Collections for devices for cutting devices
adapted to or in combination with bobbin and cop winding.
Subclass: FOR 105
Foreign Art Collections for devices not otherwise
classifiable adapted for winding the type of bobbins employed
in sewing-machine shuttles and designed for use upon or in
connection with sewing-machines.
Subclass: FOR 106
Foreign Art Collections for sewing machine shuttle winders
provided with thread-cutters.
Subclass: FOR 107
Foreign Art Collections for sewing machine shuttle winders
provided with stop-motion devices.
Subclass: FOR 108
Foreign Art Collections for sewing machine shuttle winders
for winding very short or disk-shaped bobbins.
Subclass: FOR 109
Foreign Art Collections for sewing machine shuttle
thread-winding devices having means in the form of a pad,
roll, plate, or other presser for compacting or shaping the
thread upon the bobbin.
Subclass: FOR 110
Foreign Art Collections for winding wire on a bobbin type of
holder for storage purposes or for a commercial article.
Subclass: FOR 112
Foreign Art Collections for winding bobbins of the universal
or Fiji type--all machines, therefore, having means for
imparting an incremental or rotary movement to the cop or
ball at the end of each thread traverse movement or
sufficient delay in the traverse movement of the thread guide
so that the coils of one layer shall be laid just outside and
parallel with the corresponding coils of the layer last
wound, crossing the same and binding the coils and the loop
at the ends firmly down, thus preventing the cop from
breaking down and making it self-supporting. In the product
the layers are symmetrical, each having the same number of
coils and each coil being outside of rather than on top of
the corresponding coil below it or in the last layer.
Subclass: FOR 113
Foreign Art Collections for mechanisms including a rotating
cop-tube upon which strand material is wound, and a
thread-laying guide, which guide and tube are reciprocated
relatively to each other along the axis of the tube and
parallel to said axis, whereby the thread is wound on the
cop-tube in successive layers into a definite form or cop, in
which the thread guide is associated with a ring-rail.
Subclass: FOR 114
Foreign Art Collections for mechanisms in which the traverse
of the thread laying guide is substantially the length of the
cop-tube, whereby a cop having longitudinal layers is
produced.
Subclass: FOR 115
Foreign Art Collections for devices including means for
modifying the amplitude or placement of the traverse of the
thread laying guide as successive layers are wound to produce
a yarn-package tapered at one or both ends.
Subclass: FOR 116
Foreign Art Collections for mechanisms in which the traverse
of the thread laying guide is short relative to the length of
the cop-tube, and the extent of reciprocation of the guide
relative to the tube shifts progressively along the axis of
the cop-tube, whereby a cop is produced having layers of
thread which are conical with respect to the axis of the
tube.
Subclass: FOR 117
Foreign Art Collections for devices including means for
winding a reverse of thread on a cop-tube by an initial short
traverse of the thread laying guide prior to winding the
service thread of the yarn-package.
Subclass: FOR 118
Foreign Art Collections for devices in which the initial
traverse mechanism is operated by cam means supplementary to
the mechanism for winding the service thread.
Subclass: FOR 119
Foreign Art Collections for devices in which the initial
traverse is produced by varying the traverse mechanism of the
mechanism for winding the service thread.
Subclass: FOR 120
Foreign Art Collections for devices including additional
means to vary the mechanism which effects shifting of the
traverse along the axis of the cop-tube.
Subclass: FOR 121
Foreign Art Collections for devices in which either or both
of the traverse and gain for the service wind may be
modified.
Subclass: FOR 122
Foreign Art Collections for devices including a rotating
cop-tube upon which tube strand material is wound, and a
strand laying guide reciprocable relatively to the tube along
the axis of said tube, the tube being formed of a
substantially cylindrical portion and a frusto-conical
portion in which one diameter of the frusto-conical portion
is equal to the cylinder diameter and is joined to the
cylinder, the extent of reciprocation of said guide being
equal to the cylindrical length of said tube, in which the
extent of reciprocation moves along the axis of the tube in
only one direction, whereby a yarn-package having one
frusto-conical end is formed.
Subclass: FOR 123
winding thread, yarn, etc., in conical layers, and thereby
gradually building up a cop, ball, or mass of thread or yarn
upon a suitable cop tube, shell, or spindle or other core or
holder; also devices which wind both cylindrical and conical
layers. Winding devices to be classifiable under "cone wind"
must have mechanism for producing a relative longitudinal
progressive movement between the cop or thread mass and the
thread traverse guide.
Subclass: FOR 124
Foreign Art Collections for devices including means for
winding a reserve of thread on a cop-tube by an initial short
traverse of the thread laying guide prior to winding the
service thread of the yarn-package.
Subclass: FOR 125
Foreign Art Collections for detectors and stops for
cone-winding devices comprise (1) mechanism for detecting
imperfections in the thread or undue tension thereof in
winding; (2) mechanism for stopping the machine upon such
detection or tension; (3) stop mechanism operating upon
stoppage, breakage, exhaustion, etc., of the thread or for
indicating such failure in the thread supply; and (4) stop
mechanism operating when the winding is completed. This
subclass contains only detectors or stop motions of the first
two groups, not otherwise classifiable.
Subclass: FOR 126
Foreign Art Collections for devices for stopping the
cone-winding of the thread governed by and operating upon
breakage, undue tension, stoppage or exhaustion of the thread
supply.
Subclass: FOR 127
Foreign Art Collections for devices for automatically
stopping the winding of the cop or cone mass when fully wound
or when a predetermined amount has been wound.
Subclass: FOR 128
Devices for winding crossed spiral coils by a quick traverse
movement of the thread guide or of the core upon which the
cop is wound.
Subclass: FOR 129
Foreign Art Collections for devices for cone-winding a
plurality of cops or bobbins.
Subclass: FOR 130
Foreign Art Collections for devices usually provided with
cones or rollers for pressing and shaping the thread on or
about the cone as it is wound.
Subclass: FOR 131
Foreign Art Collections for spindles, mounting thereof,
driving, and other features pertaining thereto, adapted for
use in cone-winding machines and not classifiable in
spinning.
Subclass: FOR 132
Foreign Art Collections for machines adapted to wind a
plurality of bobbins simultaneously and not provided for in
the preceding subclasses.
Subclass: FOR 135
Foreign Art Collections for means operable in connection with
winding machines, brought into operation by failure of the
running thread, to unite a reserve thread to the last end of
the thread on the winding bobbin.
Subclass: FOR 137
Foreign Art Collections for bobbin-winding devices not
otherwise classifiable which detect the presence of knots,
slubs, splits, accumulations of gum, lint, waste, or other
imperfections or inequalities in the thread being wound or
undue tension thereof.
Subclass: FOR 138
Foreign Art Collections for devices for stopping the winding
upon the breakage or exhaustion of thread or for indicating
such failure in the thread supply.
Subclass: FOR 140
Foreign Art Collections for detectors and stops controlled by
the breaking or exhaustion of the thread for machines
operating to wind a plurality of threads upon a single bobbin
by ordinary winding methods, there being no twisting of the
threads together, as in spinning machines.
Subclass: FOR 141
Foreign Art Collections for stop devices for arresting the
winding when the bobbin is fully wound or loaded.
Subclass: FOR 142
Foreign Art Collections for load-stop devices adapted to
machines for winding a plurality of threads upon a single
bobbin, but without twisting them.
Subclass: FOR 143
Foreign Art Collections for bobbin-winding machines having
automatic devices for ejecting the bobbin when wound.
Subclass: FOR 144
Foreign Art Collections for devices for winding a plurality
of threads upon a single bobbin without the twisting
characteristic of spinning machines.
Subclass: FOR 145
Foreign Art Collections for bobbin-winding machines in which
the thread layer or guide has a quick traverse movement
relative and longitudinal to the bobbin or in which the
bobbin is reciprocated relatively to the thread guide, so as
to lay the thread on the bobbin in crossing spirals,
producing a cross or crisscross wind. In this subclass the
number of convolutions, coils, or spirals varies somewhat in
the different layers, usually decreasing in number toward the
periphery.
Subclass: FOR 146
Foreign Art Collections for devices under subclass 43
including means for modifying the amplitude or placement of
the thread laying guide as successive layers are wound to
produce a yarn-package tapered at one or both ends.
Subclass: FOR 147
Foreign Art Collections for devices under subclass 43 wherein
the strand is guided by engaging a cam groove in a drum.
Subclass: FOR 151
Foreign Art Collections for devices, usually hand or foot
operated, for lifting the spool or bobbin from winding
relation with the operating mechanism, usually comprising a
rotating drum, spindle or seat, which drives the spool by
frictional contact.
Subclass: FOR 152
Foreign Art Collections for thread receivers and driving
means therefor, the connection between the same being
separable.
Subclass: FOR 153
Foreign Art Collections for devices under subclass 46.2
wherein the bobbin or cop is altered so as to be engaged by
the driving means.
Subclass: FOR 154
Foreign Art Collections for driving connections specially
adapted for use with cop tubes of paper or similar material.
Subclass: FOR 155
Foreign Art Collections for driving connections including
separate means to connect and disconnect the same.
Subclass: FOR 156
Foreign Art Collections for clutch operator centrifugally
controlled by the speed of the driving means.
Subclass: FOR 157
Foreign Art Collections for connection of the head and socket
type in which the head is resilient.
Subclass: FOR 158
Foreign Art Collections for connection of the head and socket
type in which the socket is resilient.
Subclass: FOR 159
Foreign Art Collections for resiliency of the socket produced
by an annular coil spring.
Subclass: FOR 168
Foreign Art Collections for devices for winding rope, cord,
thread, yarn, or other strand material not otherwise
classifiable and excluding wire-winding.
Subclass: FOR 169
Foreign Art Collections for device including a support for a
rotatable coil of wound strand material, in which the
direction of rotation of the coil during unwinding is the
same as the direction during winding.
Subclass: FOR 170
Foreign Art Collections for device having means to prevent
liquids or gases entrained in or applied to the material from
entering the support-mounting and/or actuating mechanism.
Subclass: FOR 171
Foreign Art Collections for devicecombined with means to
convey a new portion of material through or into the device.
Subclass: FOR 172
Foreign Art Collections for device including a first
rotatable set of substantially rigid elongated elements
wherein each element has a material contacting face; said
first set cooperating with a second rotatable set of
substantially rigid elongated elements, also having material
contacting faces and being substantially coaxial with the
first set in such a way that the elongated elements of the
first set pass between the elongated elements of the second
set as each set rotates about its own axis, in which device
the relative movement of the material contacting faces of the
first set with respect to the material contacting faces of
the second set serves to advance material axially
therealong.
Subclass: FOR 173
Foreign Art Collections for device wherein all of the
elongated elements of each of the respective sets is
maintained in the same special relationship to each of the
other elements in the same set.
Subclass: FOR 174
Foreign Art Collections for device wherein the elements of
one of the sets have angular movement about a line parallel
to the axis about which the set rotates.
Subclass: FOR 175
Foreign Art Collections for device wherein the elements of at
least one of the sets moves toward and away from the axis of
rotation autonomously of the other elements of the same set.
Subclass: FOR 176
Foreign Art Collections for device wherein the strand
material is wound around at least two coil supporting means
which rotate about individual, spaced-apart axes.
Subclass: FOR 177
Foreign Art Collections for device wherein a single coil of
the material lies along the faces of at least two of the
drums.
Subclass: FOR 178
Foreign Art Collections for device wherein all of the
individual axes of the drums also revolve simultaneously
about an axis common to all of the axes.
Subclass: FOR 179
Foreign Art Collections for device wherein the face of at
least one of the drums is modified to comprise a screw-thread
like configuration, whereby the configuration, due to the
rotation of the drum about its axis, acts to progress the
coils axially of the drum.
Subclass: FOR 180
Foreign Art Collections for device having material engaging
means to move the coils along the support in a path parallel
to the axis of rotation.
Subclass: FOR 181
Foreign Art Collections for device wherein the material
traverser is a part which moves parallel to the axis of
rotation of the material contacting surface.
Subclass: FOR 182
Foreign Art Collections for devices for storing rope, cord,
thread, yarn or other strand material on sheaves, the sheaves
being shiftable toward each other but normally urged apart
and the strand material being wound around the several
sheaves.
Subclass: FOR 183
Foreign Art Collections for cordage-winding apparatus
provided with cutting devices and all cutters therefor,
except those adapted for sheet or strip winding devices.
Subclass: FOR 184
Foreign Art Collections for detector and stop devices not
otherwise classifiable for cordage-winding machines.
Subclass: FOR 185
Foreign Art Collections for winding cordage upon cards,
boards, or other forms or cores, except those of the bobbin,
spool, or reel type or forms and frames for winding armature
coils or wire.
Subclass: FOR 186
Foreign Art Collections for winding heddle or seine needles.
Subclass: FOR 187
Foreign Art Collections for tatting-shuttle winders or
winding.
Subclass: FOR 188
Foreign Art Collections for winding thread or yarn into hanks
or skeins, but excluding devices that wrap or interlace the
strands of the wound hank or skein to form a special
package.
Subclass: FOR 189
Foreign Art Collections for devices under the class
definition for effecting relative traverse of a guide and a
core upon which material, passing from the guide, is wound.
Subclass: FOR 190
Foreign Art Collections for devices in which the traverse
guide is moved by an eccentric or crank.
Subclass: FOR 191
Foreign Art Collections for devices in which the traverse
guide is moved by a screw threaded shaft.
Subclass: FOR 192
Foreign Art Collections for devices in which the shaft is
doubly, oppositely screw threaded.
Subclass: FOR 193
Foreign Art Collections for devices which include means for
reversing the direction of travel of the traverse guide.
Subclass: FOR 195
Foreign Art Collections for devices in which cam means
effects the movement of the traverse guide.
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Last Modified: 6 October 2000