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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2009
Ramon Anthony Caamano, Gilroy, CA (US);
Michael J. Lee, Center Ossipee, NH (US);
James B. A. Tracey, Austin, TX (US);
Martin Koebler, Sherman Oaks, CA (US);
Ramon Anthony Caamano, Gilroy, CA (US);
Michael J. Lee, Center Ossipee, NH (US);
James B. A. Tracey, Austin, TX (US);
Martin Koebler, Sherman Oaks, CA (US);
Great Stuff, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
Preferred embodiments of the invention comprise an automatic reel capable assisting a user when attempting to unspool a linear material, such as a water hose. The automatic reel includes a control system having a motor controller capable of sensing a pulling of, or increased tension of, the linear material and capable of causing a motor to rotate to unspool the linear material. In certain embodiments, the motor controller tracks the length of the unspooled portion of the linear material and/or reduces the spooling speed of the motor when retracting a terminal portion of the linear material.