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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION
Class 242 includes and is limited to:
(A) A process or apparatus for progressively winding elongated flexible material more than 360° 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.
SECTION II - NOTES TO THE CLASS DEFINITION
(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.
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(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. |
SECTION III - 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.
SECTION IV - SUBCLASS REFERENCES TO THE CURRENT CLASS
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. |
SECTION V - 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, subclasses 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., subclasses 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 subclasses 3+ (e.g., a tethered pen), and subclasses 115+ for a fixture for holding cord or rope. |
26, | Textiles: Cloth Finishing, subclasses 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 subclasses 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, subclasses 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 subclasses 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 subclasses 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 subclasses 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 subclasses 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 subclasses 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, subclasses 31 and 59 for a winding device or tensioning means combined with specific Class 87 technology. |
100, | Presses, particularly subclasses 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, subclasses 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 subclasses 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, subclasses 794 and 796 for a reeling device for a specific animal tethering line, collar, harness, or the like. |
137, | Fluid Handling, particularly subclasses 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 subclasses 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) subclasses 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 subclasses 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, subclasses 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 subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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 subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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 subclasses 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, subclasses 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 subclasses 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.), 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. (See Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class for a discussion of the line between Class 226 and Class 242.) |
235, | Registers, particularly subclasses 5 and 475+ for an unwinding coil (e.g., tape), combined with register structure. |
239, | Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, particularly subclasses 34 , 52, 195+, 736, and 745 for a reeling device combined with a specified fluid coupling to a fluid distribution system. |
244, | Aeronautics and Astronautics, 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 subclasses 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, subclasses 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 subclasses 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 subclasses 2.01+ for an expandable work grasping device that may be rotatable for purposes other than winding material for storage. |
280, | Land Vehicles, particularly subclasses 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 through 15for a cord holder or guide combined with knot tying apparatus. |
294, | Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, particularly subclasses 137+ for details of an article carrier of general use adapted to be gripped and carried by hand. |
297, | Chairs and Seats, particularly subclasses 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 subclasses 179 , 254.1 and 261.1 for a winding structure on or in a motor or generator component. |
312, | Supports: Cabinet Structure, particularly subclasses 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 subclasses 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 subclasses 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 subclasses 877 and 903 for a particularly specified antenna wound onto a reeling device. |
346, | Recorders, particularly subclasses 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) subclasses 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 subclasses 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 subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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 electrophotographic 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, subclasses 826 through 837and 838-845.7 for specific magnetic recording media and subclasses 846-848.9 for recording media substrates 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, subclasses 23+ for a reeling device used to tether a specified buoy. |
446, | Amusement Devices: Toys, particularly subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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 subclasses 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 subclasses 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
![]() | BOBBIN OR SPOOL: | ||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Miscellaneous bobbins, cop tubes, or other cores upon which
silk, thread, cord, twine, wire, or other cordage may be wound.
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![]() | Open-work structure: | ||||
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.
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![]() | Resilient: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118.1. Devices in which the periphery is also yieldable whereby the tube may be circumferentially compressed. | |
![]() | Resilient: |
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. | |
![]() | Cop-tube type (i.e., headless or single-headed tube): | ||||
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.
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![]() | Reinforcing feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118.3. Winding cores including means to strengthen the tube structurally. | |
![]() | Tube material feature: | ||
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.
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![]() | Double-headed spool: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Winding cores including two flanges or rims, one such flange
at each end of the tube.
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![]() | Plural spools axially connected: |
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. | |
![]() | Head(s) adjustable along axis: |
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. | |
![]() | Head connections (e.g., bolted): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 118.4. Devices in which the heads or flanges are secured to the
tube.
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![]() | Inserted head joint: | ||
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.
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![]() | Screw connection(s): |
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. | |
![]() | Spool material feature: | ||
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.
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![]() | Sheet stock: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118.7. Devices in which the core and/or heads are manufactured using thin or sheet-like material. | |
![]() | Thread fastener or guide: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. 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.
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![]() | Strand end attacher: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Devices including means to fasten the end of a strand to the spool. | |
![]() | Outer end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.1. Devices in which the end fastened is the outer end of the wound strand. | |
![]() | Permits unwinding: |
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. | |
![]() | SKEIN HOLDER: | ||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices for holding skeins. Usually a plurality of rolls
or bobbins or equivalent devices that hold the skein in longitudinally extended
or skein form.
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![]() | STRAND UNWINDING DEVICE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. 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. | |
![]() | HOLDER FOR COILED STRAND: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. 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. | |
![]() | STRAND TAKE-UP DEVICE: |
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. | |
![]() | Lever type: |
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. | |
![]() | Rewind type: | ||
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.
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![]() | Counterweight type: |
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. | |
![]() | SUPPORT FOR A STRAND MATERIAL HOLDER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices for supporting or holding a strand package of any type. | |
![]() | Opposed stub-shafts: | ||
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.
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![]() | With guide(s): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 129.51. Devices which include a guide means for the strand.
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![]() | Shaft supported at both ends: | ||
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.
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![]() | With guide(s): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 129.6. Devices which include a guide means for the strand.
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![]() | With axial-position retainer for holder: | ||
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.
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![]() | With retainer-spindle: |
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. | |
![]() | With guide(s): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 129.7. Devices which include strand guiding means.
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![]() | With brake for holder and/or strand: |
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. | |
![]() | For bobbins (i.e., commercial-type strand packages): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 129.5. Miscellaneous devices for holding bobbins and spools, usually
elements of or attachments for machines, but excluding those particularly adapted
to sewing-machines.
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![]() | With spindle modified for conical bobbin: |
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. | |
![]() | Vertically suspended spindle: |
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. | |
![]() | Pinboard (i.e., bobbin-storage tray): |
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. | |
![]() | Skewer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Devices including a bobbin spindle which is long axially and thin radially. | |
![]() | Creel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Devices for holding a plurality of bobbin structures in suitable arrangement or position to enable the threads to be drawn off without interference. | |
![]() | Warp type: |
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. | |
![]() | Receptacle or trough: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Holders for bobbins forming troughs, cradles, or similar
receptacles affording a protection to the bobbin and thread.
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![]() | For a spool (i.e., domestic-type strand package): | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 129.5. 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.
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![]() | Carrier attachment: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Spool-holders provided with clamps, hooks, pins, or other
devices by which they may be attached to the person or other support.
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![]() | Receptacle: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Spool-holders comprising a box or other form of receptacle
specially adapted to receive spools to permit unwinding the thread.
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![]() | With guide eye: |
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. | |
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Receptacles for holding a single spool.
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![]() | Stand: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Spool-holders comprising a base, pedestal, or equivalent
provided with pins, spindles, or other devices for supporting spools.
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![]() | Thread guard or guide: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. 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.
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![]() | For twine: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 129.5. 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.
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![]() | Receptacle: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. 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.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Miscellaneous tension devices for winding apparatus not
otherwise classifiable and miscellaneous tension devices of general
application to cordage material.
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![]() | Alarm or indicator: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Alarm or indicator mechanism combined with or specially
adapted for use with tension devices.
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![]() | Clamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. 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. | |
![]() | Disk type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Tension clamps comprising a pair of rotary disks between which the material passes. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Includes friction-clamps in which one or both clamp members are provided with a rotary roller to engage and tension the material. | |
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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. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Devices in which a ball clamps the strand against a socket. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Tension devices in which the material is forced to move
over a deflected path, the extent of which produces the tension.
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Tortuous-course tension devices in which the path of the material may be varied to change or adjust the tension. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 147. 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.
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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.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Devices in which the brake is applied to the periphery of the material. | |
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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. | |
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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). | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | Adhesive: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Package in which the said element or portion is an agglutinant.
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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.
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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. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Package which includes an axial support upon which the winding
is laid.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | CARD, BOARD, OR FORM: | ||
A generally flat panel or framelike member, per se, upon
which web, bank or strand material may be wound.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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° between (a) a tangential winding position, and (b) an axially unwinding position in which the line is discharged over an end the spool. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | Positive: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter wherein the brake prevents rotation of the
reel part in at least one direction.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Subject matter wherein the motor is powered by energy stored
in a resilient element.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | Hand crank feature: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter wherein particular significance is attributed
to a drive handle.
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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.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter having means to retard or selectively prevent
line-unwinding rotation of the spool.
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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.
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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. | |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | Threaded: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Subject matter wherein the joint is a spiral thread-like coupling. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.).
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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). | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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). | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | Cooperating pulley pair: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327.3. Subject matter wherein two rotatable wheels or pulleys form a coil support. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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). | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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). | |
![]() | 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).
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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).
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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).
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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![]() | Plural: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Subject matter wherein the drive mechanism includes multiple carrier advancing means. | |
![]() | 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). | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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). | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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). | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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![]() | Convolute coil: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter wherein each convolution is placed upon a previous convolution. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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). | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | Rotating winding surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 364.6. Subject matter in which the material support rotates about an axis. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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).
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | Winding drum details: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 365.6. Subject matter including details of the structure of the support for the material. | |
![]() | Variable diameter: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter in which the support can be adjusted to change
its diameter.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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). | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | Particular bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Subject matter wherein the spool includes an especially significant element mounting the spool for rotation. | |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | Frame carrier feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter wherein special significance is attributed to support structure for carrying the frame. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 381.1. Subject matter wherein the material engaging brake portion
is engageable with the coiled material.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | Shiftable spool body: | ||
Subject matter under 382 comprising structure mounting the
spool for displacement to effect locking.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | Multiply positionable operator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Subject matter including means for selectively varying the orientation of the unwinding lock actuator. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter wherein the elongated material is uncoiled
over an end of the spool.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. Subject matter wherein the drive mechanism includes means
to convert potential energy into kinetic energy (motor).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 390. Subject matter wherein the motor is powered by electrodynamic
force.
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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.
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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.
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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). | |
![]() | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter comprising a retarding device for arresting
or preventing rotation of the spool or winding member.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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° to 135°)
from the axis about which the material is wound.
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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° to 44°)
to the axis about which the material is wound.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Subject matter wherein the means for directing the material is mounted to revolve about an axis. | |
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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.
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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.
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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.). | |
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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).
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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).
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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. | |
![]() | 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. | |
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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.
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