Abstract: A fishing line retention device for use on a piece of fishing equipment is provided. The fishing line retention device comprises a hook member having a plurality of hooks on one side, a loop member having a plurality of loops on one side, and a mounting adhesive disposed on the hook member or the loop member. The loops cooperate with the hooks to removably attach the hook member to the loop member. The invention optionally includes visual indicia on either the loop or hook member to aid the angler with identification of a physical quality of the line retained in the device. Also included is a fishing line retention system kit consistent with the above system, and a fishing reel having a line retention device consistent with the above system.

Abstract: The closure device is intended to hold the free end of an elongated element on a winding collected on a winding station during the operations of making ligatures on this winding. The device includes a support, capable of being set in rotation about a shaft coaxial with the winding, and two means of actuating bent arms, pressing portions of which are capable of clamping the last layer of the winding. This device makes it possible to automate the finishing operations of the winding. Furthermore it makes it possible to aid in discharging the finished winding from the winding station.

Abstract: The retractable cord assembly (26) comprises a cable (28) having a central carrier and plural conductors helically wrapped about the central carrier. The assembly further includes a grommet for connecting the cable (28) to a device, the grommet having a head and stem, with a passage throught he head and stem for receiving the cable (28). The passgae is tapered to provide an enlarged proximal end when installed. The assembly further includes a flexible metal conduit (30) through which the cable slides. The cable outer surface is nylon braid and the conduit inner surface is a nickel plated to minimize friction therebetween.

Abstract: The operation for fastening the end portion of a cord-like body is facilitated, the operation is capable of being automated and the end of the cord-like body is capable of being secured in reliable fashion. A window for receiving a resilient cord retainer is formed near the outer circumference of at least one flange of flanges provided on both ends of a winding drum. The cord retainer comprises a central retaining finger, a pair of fixing fingers, one provided on either side of the central retaining finger, and a connecting piece interconnecting the retaining finger and fixing fingers. Distal ends of the fixing fingers and the connecting piece are abutted against upper and lower edges, respectively, of the window from outside the flange, and the distal end portions of the fixing fingers are crimped and secured by a folded-back portion on the outer circumference of the flange.

Abstract: A steel cord take-up spool, having a specifically designed clip and a specifically designed rib flange, is disclosed. The clip of the spool easily and simply holds the free end of a steel cord at the inside surface of the rib flange, and prevents the clamped end of the steel cord from being undesirably released from the spool due to external impact. The clip has a cord clamping part, an undesired cord release preventing part, a bent part providing elasticity for the cord clamping part, and an attaching part used for mounting the clip to the rib flange. The rib flange is provided with a hole for allowing the cord release preventing part of the clip to pass through. This rib flange also has a slit, allowing the attaching part of the clip to pass through and seating the bent part of the clip therein.

Abstract: A wire spool comprising three structural components including two end flanges and a rigid fiberboard barrel. The end flanges may be molded plastic or stamped sheet metal. The end flanges have central plug portions that are mechanically locked into the barrel. The central plug portions include teeth which dig into the barrel to substantially permanently secure the end flanges to the barrel such that the wire spool has sufficient strength to allow electricians to pick up a fully loaded wire spool by the end flange and such that the end flanges cannot typically be removed by hand except with the assistance of leverage tools. The plug portion also may include elongate axially extending lugs that engage the barrel and enhance torque transfer between the barrel and the end flanges.

Abstract: A dental floss dispenser having the external appearance of an automobile. The dispenser includes a cavity accessible by inverting the dispenser, which cavity receives a spool of dental floss. The dental floss is then dispensed through an opening in the cavity, which opening exits in the engine compartment of the automobile. The engine compartment may be opened for accessing the dental floss, and then closed after use, so that the floss is not visible to an observer.

Abstract: A line storage device, for storing a line having two ends and a length, comprising a first plate and a second plate which are joined by a core. The first plate and second plate both have an outer side and an inner side. The plates are joined such that their inner sides face each other yet are separated by a substantially uniform gap. The outer surface of the first plate has several semicircular clips which allow the line to wind once around the circumference, and a pass through opening which then allows the line to pass through the first plate to the inner side thereof. An S-shaped channel in the first plate protrudes from the outer side of the first plate, but is open on the inner side thereof. The S-shaped channel allows the line to enter said channel at the pass-through opening, travel therethrough and exit at the core. Once the line exits the S-shaped channel at the core, it winds around the core numerous times in the gap between the plates to effect storage of the entire length of line.

Abstract: Winding apparatus and method for transferring a web of material from a wound roll to a winding tube. The method includes applying an adhesive surface onto a severing region of the material web that surrounds a circumferential portion of a carrier roll, lifting the severing region of the web of material away from the carrier roll, and severing the web of material within the severing region. The winding apparatus includes two carrier rolls arranged to form a winding bed, a severing device, an adhesive applicator, and a retaining device including at least one roller segment that is switchable between two states.

Abstract: A supply reel for staple wire is provided with a holder on which the leading end of the staple wire is held by clamping. The holder is held positively and/or non-positively on the reel flanges of the supply reel. The holder is configured to be removable from the supply reel and placeable on a finishing unit. Upon placement onto a finishing unit, clamping of the staple wire is abolished. Arranged on the holder are oil-impregnated felt pads between which the staple wire is guided. The holder is provided at both of its ends with flexible guide tubes which prevent bending of the leading end of the wire and protect the user from injury.

Abstract: A relay apparatus between relative rotary members has a first rotator (a rotator) having an inner cylindrical portion, a second rotator (a fixed body) having an outer cylindrical portion for surrounding the inner cylindrical portion at a predetermined interval, and for rotating relative to the inner cylindrical portion, a flexible flat cable coiled along the inside of the circular space between the inner cylindrical portion and the outer cylindrical portion, wherein the terminal portion of the inner circumference and the terminal portion of the outer circumference of the flexible flat cable are held in the inner cylindrical portion and the outer cylindrical portion, respectively, and a C-shaped mobile body is disposed in a freely movable manner for reversing the flexible flat cable in the aperture, wherein the mobile body is defined so that an inner circumferential side is polygon-shaped.

Abstract: A wire spool for winding therearound a tying wire has a cylindrical wire winding body. A pair of flanges are integrally formed on both axial ends of the wire winding body. One of the flanges has formed on an outer periphery thereof a pair of notches in close proximity to each other. Between those sides which form one of the notches, that side which lies closer to the other of the notches is formed so as to expand an opening of said one of the notches. Between those sides which form the other of the notches, that side which lies farther from said one of the notches is provided with an overhung portion so as to narrow an opening of the other of the notches.

Abstract: A method and arrangement in winding of a web, in particular a paper or board web, in which the web is wound onto a first roll spool to form a first roll. When the first roll is complete, first and second edges of a material strip having a set length in a running direction of the web are attached to the web at first and second fixing points, respectively, at a location before the web is wound about the first roll spool such that the length of the web between the first and second fixing points is less than the length of the material strip. The first and second edges of the material strip extend in a direction substantially transverse to a running direction of the web.

Abstract: A base (17a) of a flat end engaging member (17) which protrudes from a hole (19) is fixed on an outside surface of a flange (15) installed at each end of a winding drum (14) in such a manner that the end engaging member (17) is fitted in a groove (16) provided at least at one point of an inside surface of the flange (15). A guide portion (18) is continuously provided on an upper side of the groove (16). The guide portion (18) is an inclined surface extending obliquely upward from each corner of the groove (16) to an outer peripheral edge of the flange (15). An engaging fragment (17b) which is bent toward a guide portion (18) side is provided in a tip portion of the end engaging member (17). Furthermore, the guide portion (18) and the engaging fragment 17b are provided with engaging portions (20) and (21) comprising recesses which are concaved in the same direction, respectively.

Abstract: A light weight construction line holder having an elongated shaft which terminates at each end in a spiral configuration or coil. The shaft is provided with a through hole for securing an inner end of a construction line. The construction line is wrapped on the shaft and may be tied off at any point along the length thereof by inserting the line into one of the coils and pulling the line under and around the free end of the coil. The line holder is preferably formed of a continuous length of a cylindrical metal rod and is provided with a rustproof coating.

Abstract: A leading edge of a paper web on a paper web feed roll is prepared for use in a flying web splice. The paper web feed roll is supported adjacent a carriage which is movable generally parallel to an axis of rotation of the paper web feed roll. The carriage carries a paper web leading edge cutter, and adhesive tab dispensing device, an adhesive tape application device and a web corner cutting device. The free end of the paper web is end cut, has adhesive tabs applied to it, is provided with a double sided adhesive splice tape and has lateral edge cuts formed in one pass of the carriage across the face of the paper web feed roll.

Abstract: The operation for fastening the end portion of a cord-like body is facilitated, the operation is capable of being automated and the end of the cord-like body is capable of being secured in reliable fashion. A window for receiving a resilient cord retainer is formed near the outer circumference of at least one flange of flanges provided on both ends of a winding drum. The cord retainer comprises a central retaining finger, a pair of fixing fingers, one provided on either side of the central retaining finger, and a connecting piece interconnecting the retaining finger and fixing fingers. Distal ends of the fixing fingers and the connecting piece are abutted against upper and lower edges, respectively, of the window from outside the flange, and the distal end portions of the fixing fingers are crimped and secured by a folded-back portion on the outer circumference of the flange.

Abstract: A tab for placement on one end of a length of tape has at least one perforation. The tape can have a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side. Adhesive is on the first side, and the tab is located at the first end of the tape and adhered to the first side of the tape. The tab has at least one perforation such that when the tape is wound into a roll, the adhesive accessible through the perforation adheres the tab to the tape to prevent the tab from protruding from the roll while permitting the tab to be grabbed easily to begin unwinding the roll of tape.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for unwinding ribbon from a supply spool, for rolling the ribbon to form a wound roll, and for cutting the roll free of the supply. The rolled ribbon segments resulting from this operation are transported to a conveyor for assembly with a toy balloon.

Abstract: A method for change a reel in a paper winding machine which has at least one carrier roll. The paper web (3) is fed to the carrier roll (1). It wraps around a portion of the circumference of the carrier roll and is wound onto a reel (3.1). Shortly before reaching a desired reel diameter, the machine speed (V) is reduced to a creep speed (k). Subsequently, a weakened line (8) running transversely across is formed on the web and, upstream of the weakened line, an adhesive is applied, while keeping the relative speeds of the web and the covering surface of the carrier roll (1) equal or close to one another. After the web is adhered to the reel (3.1), the reel is expelled or ejected, as a result of which the web is severed at the weakened line (8).

Abstract: A relay apparatus between relative rotary members has a first rotator (a rotator) having an inner cylindrical portion, a second rotator (a fixed body) having an outer cylindrical portion for surrounding the inner cylindrical portion at a predetermined interval, and for rotating relative rotating to the inner cylindrical portion, a flexible flat cable coiled along the inside of the circular space between the inner cylindrical portion and the outer cylindrical portion, wherein the terminal portion of the inner circumference and the terminal portion of the outer circumference of the flexible flat cable are held in the inner cylindrical portion and the outer cylindrical portion, respectively, and a C-shaped mobile body is disposed in a freely movable manner for reversing the flexible flat cable in the aperture, wherein the mobile body is defined so that an inner circumferential side is polygon-shape, and its end portions are convex and concave.

Abstract: A film assemblage comprising a spool core, and a filmstrip, a film leader and a film trailer which are to be wound as a single longitudinal strip on the spool core in a roll with the filmstrip extending between the film leader and the film trailer in order that the film leader, the filmstrip and the film trailer form a common inner side of the roll and a common outer side of the roll, is characterized in that the film trailer has a discrete cohesive patch located to be on the inner side of the roll and a discrete cohesive patch located to be on the outer side of the roll, which can only stick to one another other and not to the inner or outer sides of the roll, and which are spaced apart along the film trailer a distance substantially equal to the circumference of the roll, whereby when the film leader, the filmstrip and the film trailer are wound on the spool core with the film trailer being an innermost convolution of the roll and the film leader being an outermost convolution of the roll the cohesive patch

Abstract: A method and device for reeling a paper or board web, wherein a first reel spool is in a reeling position in nip-defining relationship with a reeling cylinder and an empty second reel spool is placed in a stand-by position, the web is carried on a belt until it is reeled onto the first reel spool and the belt is guided in a run over the reeling cylinder and a guide roll, the first reel spool being transferred from the reeling position and pushed by the guide roll to a change position and the second reel spool is moved to the reeling position when the reel formed on the first reel spool is complete.

Abstract: A leading edge of a paper web supply roll is prepared for utilization in a flying web splice. The paper web supply roll is supported adjacent a work carriage that is movable transversely across the face of the supply roll. As the work carriage moves across the web, a leading edge of the web is cut, spaced adhesive labels and a double sided adhesive splice tape are applied, and the lateral edges of the web adjacent the web leading edge are provided with angled lateral edge cuts.

Abstract: The combination of a spool having a core with a central axis, a supply of flexible line with a plurality of turns wrapped over the core around the central axis, and a control strip having a body which in an operative state on the core extends around the core over the supply of flexible line to prevent the flexible line from inadvertently unwrapping. The core is movable relative to the control strip around the central axis. A gripping portion on the control strip is graspable to hold the control strip substantially stationary while rotating the core around the core axis. An opening is provided through the control strip, with the flexible line extending from one of the turns of the flexible line through the control strip opening to a useable portion of the flexible line that projects outwardly from the control strip.

Abstract: A device for winding a continuous strip of roll-fed material, reeled off a mother roll, sequentially onto several winding tubes. The winding tubes are mounted on rolling spindles provided on a rotatable carrier mount that permits timed angular rotation of the winding tubes through various stations in which the winding tubes are processed and wound with material. The rolling spindles are preferably mounted at essentially identical angular distances. Two drive units drive the rolling spindles individually or in groups, so that neighboring rolling spindles are operated by different drives. Accordingly, the rotational speeds of winding tubes sequentially entering a winding station may be independently controlled. The winding device thus can achieve greater winding speeds than other prior art winding devices. A glue application device that applies glue helically around the winding tubes is also provided.

Abstract: A easy reel device including a spool. The spool has a pair of spool rims with a cylindrical member for allowing material to be wrapped therearound when positioned between the pair of spool rims. Each spool rim has an interior side with a channel. An axle is positioned through the cylindrical member. Lastly, an elongated feeder bar is positioned within the channel of each spool rim and has a slot. The slot is capable of receiving a free end of the material wrapped around the cylindrical member of the spool.

Abstract: A light string storage reel comprises at least one reel including a center section and first and second side sections, each center section being formed in a generally cylindrical configuration with an essentially hollow interior, each side section having a hole and being affixed to the center section, the first side section including an aperture and a slot, the aperture being in communication with the hollow interior of the center section for storage of the string of lights and accessories, in an operative orientation a user placing a plug of a string of lights through the slot to secure it in place, the user then rotating the reel thereby winding the string of lights.

Abstract: A winding machine for winding one or more traveling webs into a corresponding number of wound web rolls includes a backing roll for supporting the one or more traveling webs, a winding station for each traveling web, at least one such winding station disposed on each side of the backing roll, each winding station including a winding device for rotatably supporting a web roll as it is wound, and adhesive applicators mounted on a guide to travel longitudinally parallel with the axis of each roll being wound. The adhesive applicators are movable radially inwardly to a working position and outwardly to a stand-by position relative to the axis of rotation of the wound web roll so as to be retracted in the stand-by position when the last wrap of the web on the wound roll is made to attach the severed end of the web onto the finished wound web roll.

Abstract: A storage reel (2) carrying a cord (5) wound up on a core (3). The end portion (7) of the cord (5) slidably passes through a hole (6) and is fastened to the outer surface (4b) of the flange (4) by a clip (8) comprising a substantially "W" shaped elongated element (11) made of harmonic steel which is provided with terminal appendages (10) rotatably engaged to articulation seats (9a) defined in corresponding tabs (9) projecting externally of the flange (4). The elongated element (11) is bent according to consecutively opposite portions (11a) so as to form a pair of retaining loops (12) acting on a cord end portion (7) for holding it against the flange (4), as well as a counter-loop (13) acting against the flange (4) in order to generate an elastic reaction in the clip (8) thereby causing the end portion (7) to be held fast by friction under the retaining loops.

Abstract: A metal wire winding reel having a winding drum and a flange at each end is capable of engaging and releasing the metal wire end easily without shortening the reel life. An elastic end engaging member with the forward end thereof slightly bent outward along an outer peripheral edge of the flange defines a small clearance with the outer peripheral edge of the flange is mounted at least at one point in the vicinity of the outer periphery of the inside surface of the flange.

Abstract: A flexible strap retainer for material wound upon a drum or spool or reel and the free end thereof, comprising hook and loop material with a fastener affixed to one end thereof such that the fastener releasably attaches to the free end of the material to be wound upon the drum spool or reel. In use, the reel to be secured is wound and the flexible strap member attached to the distal end of the material to be wound is wound up upon the outside of the material wound upon the spool and removeably secures itself thereon when the opposing hook and loop fabric interlock.

Abstract: A winding reel for optical fiber is provided with a drum and a flange. The flange is provided with first and second slits therein for receiving leading and trailing (frontward and rearward) portions of the optical fiber. The length of the slit that receives the forward end of the optical fiber extends from the outer periphery of the flange to the surface of the drum. The slit for receiving the rearward end of the optical fiber is shorter than the forward end receiving slit. The rearward end receiving slit extends from the outer periphery of the flange inwardly a distance such that the slit does not reach a position at which a maximum amount of optical fiber wound on the winding reel is located.

Abstract: A substrate capable of being wound is transported to a substrate carrier and wound onto the latter. For that purpose the substrate is first held in a defined storage position. With the substrate in that storage position the substrate carrier is moved into a threading position and brought into engagement with the substrate. The substrate is then automatically threaded around the substrate carrier. When the threading operation is complete, the substrate carrier is moved into a winding position in which the substrate is wound onto the substrate carrier. The rate of feed at which the substrate is transported by a motor to the substrate carrier is regulatable. The substrate carrier is motor-driven in a controllable manner, at a uniform torque and in dependence on the feed rate at which the substrate is transported to the substrate carrier.

Abstract: The winding body of the winding core has on its opposite ends projections, projecting in the direction of the longitudinal axis beyond the printing products wound up on the winding core, and recesses partially covered by the printing products. During the stacking of rolls one on top of the other in a tower-like manner, the projections of one winding core engage in the recesses of the winding core of the neighboring roll. During stacking, the wound up printing products of the rolls consequently come into contact with one another. Mutual slipping of the rolls during transport is thereby prevented.