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Dispenser for elongate material

US7204452B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 2005
Grant dateApr 17, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H59/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dispenser for an elongate material is provided having a support and a spool rotatably mounted in the support. The spool includes a core and two ends extending radially outward from the core. At least one ring on the support encircles a respective end of the spool. In one embodiment, the radial outside of each ring is provided with a formation tapering towards the middle of the spool.

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