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Thread coloring apparatus

US9506176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30Claims

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Assignee

Crayola LLC · US

Inventors

Roseld V. Laguatan · Bath, US
James Allen · Huntsville, US
Oliver Morris · London, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 30, 2015
Grant date	Nov 29, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 30, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65H2701/31
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for coloring threaded material. A payout support member of the apparatus is configured to support a payout spool. A drive member is configured to rotate a takeup spool. A coloring assembly comprises a colorant applicator holding portion that is configured to receive a colorant applicator. The coloring assembly also includes a passage configured to receive a thread and to dispose the thread against the colorant applicator as the thread is wound onto the takeup spool. The coloring assembly is positioned to direct the thread drawn through the passage toward a portion of the takeup spool.

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