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Self-aligning spool and method for storing strip components

US6416013B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 15, 2000
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/93
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus (100) for storing strip material (10). More specifically, a method and apparatus for positioning a continuous strip of material (10) onto a spool (4). The strip of material is supported on a liner spaced by a spacer not physically attached to the liner and thereby being circumferentially stretchable relative to the liner.

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