# US 5,344,094 A · Process and apparatus for retaining and dispensing a coiled article

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- Number: US 5,344,094 A
- Document ID: US5344094A
- Status: Granted
- Kind: A
- Application number: 07/855,061
- Filed: 1992-03-19
- Granted: 1994-09-06
- Earliest claimed: 1992-03-19
- Inventors: Julius E. Hoffman
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5344094A

## CPC

- B65H 49/305: {with axially adjustable or removable elements for retaining the package}
- B65H 2402/412: details or the parts to be hold by the user, e.g. handle
- B65H: HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES

## Abstract

A novel apparatus for retaining and dispensing a coiled article is provided comprising a disc-shaped base having a platform rotatably mounted thereto and barring therebetween, a support structure for supporting a coiled article fixedly and co-axially attached to the platform a post held by and extended co-axially from the support structure and upper plate mounted co-axially and adjustably on the post for slidable movement toward and away from the support structure, and a mechanism for locking the upper plate into position along the post.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus for retaining and dispensing a coiled article comprising:
a disc-shaped base having a platform rotatably mounted thereto and bearings therebetween;
a support structure for supporting the coiled article fixedly and co-axially attached to said platform said support structure having a tapered outer peripheral surface extending upwardly and inwardly to form a flat raised center portion;
a post extending co-axially from said platform, said post having a bottom positioned against said platform and said post held in position against said platform by said support structure;
an upper plate mounted co-axially and adjustably on said post for slidable movement toward and away from said support structure, said upper plate having a centrally located portion with a tapered outer peripheral surface, which extends inwardly toward said post and downwardly toward said support structure to form a flat lower center portion;
means for locking said upper plate into position along said post; and
additional means for retaining an additional coiled article, said additional means positioned between said platform and said upper plate generally parallel to said post.

### Claim 2

An apparatus for retaining and dispensing a coiled article comprising:
a disc-shaped base having a platform rotatably mounted thereto and bearings therebetween;
a support structure for supporting the coiled article fixedly and co-axially attached to said platform said support structure having a tapered outer peripheral surface extending upwardly and inwardly to form a flat raised center portion;
a post extending co-axially from said platform, said post having a bottom positioned against said platform and said post held in position against said platform by said support structure;
an upper plate mounted co-axially and adjustably on said post for slidable movement toward and away from said support structure, said upper plate having a centrally located portion with a tapered outer peripheral surface which extends inwardly toward said post and downwardly toward said support structure to form a flat lower center portion;
means for locking said upper plate into position along said post; and
additional means for retaining an additional coiled article, said additional means comprising an axle having a spool thereon, said axle and said spool positioned between said platform and said upper plate generally parallel to said post.