Reel housing with decorative access panel
US7021583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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26Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6958
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reel housing enclosing a reel assembly includes an access panel, wherein opening or removal of the access panel allows access to the interior of the housing. The exterior surface of the access panel is decorated with facial indicia so that the access panel resembles the face of an animal or character. The exterior surface of the housing has a color design to visually enhance the depiction of the animal or character.
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