Stackable fiber management spool with resealable fiber retention arms
US9051153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/534
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spool including a barrel extending up from a bottom portion, a plurality of flanges extending from an outer circumferential surface of the barrel, a plurality of retaining arms extending up from an annular portion of the bottom portion, the annular portion extending radially away from the outer circumferential surface of the barrel, engagement mechanisms on at least one of the plurality of flanges and the plurality of retaining arms, wherein the engagement mechanisms cause the plurality of flanges and the plurality of retaining arms to become engaged, and a hinge on each of the plurality of retaining arms.
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