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Ribbon curling and shredding device

US6228015A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 13, 2000
Grant dateMay 8, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2301/51212
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device for curling polypropylene ribbon comprises means (12) for delivering a supply of curlable ribbon, curling means (17) for the ribbon, and drive means (31-33) for drawing the ribbon across said curling means. The device may include guide means to control the approach angle of ribbon to the curling means, drag means to impose drag on said ribbon, and shredding means to shred said ribbon subsequent to curling.

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