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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2026
Filed:
May. 31, 2024
Vandor Corporation, Richmond, IN (US);
Christopher Nichols, Englewood, OH (US);
Vandor Corporation, Richmond, IN (US);
Abstract
A reel includes a core having a first end region defining a plurality of slots, a first flange, and a plurality of latching arrangements configured to, in a connected state, connect the first end region of the core to the first flange. Each respective latching arrangement includes a latch arm having a latching projection that, in the connected state, is arranged in an associated slot of the plurality of slots, and a support member that, in the connected state, supports the latch arm on a side of the latch arm opposite the latching projection so as to disable the latching projection from moving out of the associated slot.