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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2004
Applicant:
Jerry E. Bandstra, Pella, IA (US);
Inventor:
Jerry E. Bandstra, Pella, IA (US);
Assignee:
Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Pella, IA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65B 13/18 (2006.01); B30B 5/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A twine restrictor is disclosed having the advantages of simplicity and reliability. The twine restrictor is generally formed from solid or hollow stock. It is left free floating while being restrained sufficiently to avoid loss. Twine is passed over a substantially horizontal surface of a twine arm assembly and the twine restrictor is simply placed on the twine, providing a force up to a value equal to its weight on the twine. The twine restrictor is unaffixed and no springs are required.