Patent · US Expired

Expansion sleeve

US5904315A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 1995
Grant dateMay 18, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H75/24
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for increasing the diameter of an expansible reel. The apparatus includes an expansible sleeve member to be disposed over the reel and one or more elastic expansible members to maintain the sleeve member in contact with the reel, but which allow the reel to fully expand.

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