Eze glide fish tape reel assembly
US6016609A · kind A · utility
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13References
6Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/376
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fish tape reel and reversible lead device which includes a pistol-grip configuration which is ergonomically designed for ease, safety and convenience in pushing or pulling fish tape through conduit by utilizing only one hand. The reel comprises a counter device and spring steel cable storage mechanism so that the length of tape played out will be measured and efficiently rewound onto the receiving spool disposed within the reel.
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