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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2000
Gary L. Cox, Richmond, IN (US);
Jack E. Elder, Rochester, MI (US);
Chad L. Eversole, Richmond, IN (US);
Steven A. Dyck, Richmond, IN (US);
Vandor Corporation, Richmond, IN (US);
Abstract
A reel for supporting wound flexible media includes a core, a first flange and a second flange. The core has a first pliable end and a second end, the first pliable end defining a first cross-sectional shape. The first flange has an outer section and an inner section. The outer section includes an inner rim, the inner rim including a radially inward extending ridge defining at least a portion of a periphery corresponding substantially to the first cross-sectional shape and configured to deformingly engage the first pliable end. The inner section includes an outer rim, the outer rim including a radially outward extending ridge defining at least a portion of a periphery corresponding substantially to the first cross-sectional shape and configured to deformingly engage the first pliable end. The second flange is coupled to the second end.