Hub and detectable spool
US7018118B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S242/912
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved detectable spool for use with a ribbon includes an improved hub which includes a core and an indication member. The indication member is a generally planar metallic member that is substantially embedded in or is otherwise mounted to the core, with the indication member including a support and a plurality of tabs. In at least one embodiment the indication member is a monolithically formed single-piece member, while in another embodiment the indication member is a multi-component member.
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