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US 4,200,249 AGranted
Storage device
OwnerFloyd L. Synstelien, Howard T. Ysteboeinventors
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Abstract
A two-part storage device for strands includes a case, bobbin and bobbin brake. Storage compartments are provided inside the winding surface of the bobbin and are accessable through an integral door in the case. An H-section hook secures the device to a belt or strap.
Claims13
An improved storage device for strand material including a case having a bobbin recess and a bobbin in the recess;
- the bobbin recess being defined by a rear wall, a generally cylindrical wall joining the rear wall and extending partially around the recess and a friction member between the ends of the generally cylindrical wall, the friction member including a brake located radially inwardly of the generally cylindrical wall and a spring connecting the brake to the case;
- the bobbin including a generally cylindrical winding surface spaced radially inwardly from the generally cylindrical wall;
- the bobbin and case including connection means securing the two together while permitting the rotation of the bobbin in the recess;
- a strand material loading opening extending through the generally cylindrical wall;
- said spring biasing said brake against the winding surface to limit rotation of the bobbin within the case and to hold wound lengths of strand material in place on the winding surface.
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