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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2003
Jeffrey M. Harrington, Vancouver, WA (US);
Jeffrey M. Harrington, Vancouver, WA (US);
Great Stuff, INC, Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
A linear material reel design promotes the uniform spooling of a linear material around a reel drum, while also reducing stress acting on the end of the linear material that is connected to the drum. A connector ramp has a connector face generally perpendicular to the outer surface of the drum and is configured to orient the connecting section of a linear material substantially parallel to the outer surface of the drum. A guide groove promotes uniformity of spooling. A retraction limiting band maintains a length of the linear material wrapped around the drum. The retraction limiting band, guide groove, and connector ramp can be employed together or independently. Methods of spooling linear material with the use of such apparatus are also provided.