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Construction and sport line reel

US5615844A · kind A · utility

7Cited by
12References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 1995
Grant dateApr 1, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 14, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/356
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to construction line reels used in building construction for layout of true lines between two points and relates in particular to a construction line reel which accommodates more than one gauge of line, which permits line tension control as a means of precluding line tangling and twisting and spool or reel backlash as release or reeling in occurs, permits reeled in line to form tightly and evenly on the spool, increases the ease and speed of reeling in line providing a construction line reel configuration which is easy to hold and control and which may be stored in a nail pouch or coveralls or hooked to a tool belt. This invention also relates to kite flying and will provide storage and control of kite string and control of kites.

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