Abstract: A separator is disclosed which provides an electrically insulating layer between groups of windings in an electrical apparatus, such as a rotating electrical machine. The separator comprises a matrix of interconnected rods. This can allow air gaps to be present between groups of windings, which may improve the cooling efficiency of the apparatus.

Abstract: A base of a spool support system has a central extent with a first leg and a second leg. A cylindrical rod is secured to the second leg and has a free end facing toward the first leg. A spool retention component supported on the rod has an interior end adapted to contact the spool. A cylindrical aperture in the first leg is axially aligned with the rod and is adapted to receive and guide thread fed to a sewing machine from a spool. A guide rod fabricated of a relatively stiff material has a looped end and a short bent end. A short recess extends laterally into the base frictionally supporting the short bent end of the guide rod.

Abstract: This invention is a device for transporting, holding and feeding a plurality of spools of level-wound or cross-wound thread on a home sewing and/or embroidery machine. This device fits over the vertical spindle of the machine if so equipped, or over a spindle devised for the intended machine so as to provide the same function if not so equipped. It consists of a disk with a flat base, free to rotate about its vertical axis, with provisions for accepting spools of thread of various standard sizes. It can be made of any material suitable for the purpose and embodies a thread guide for each spool when used to feed cross-wound thread. It also embodies a knob, pin, ring, or other feature to enable it to be installed/removed from the machine manually without tools.

Abstract: A multiple thread dispenser which serves as both a portable container for many spools of thread and a dispenser of multiple strands of thread. The container dispenses thread for use with a sewing machine. The spools of thread are stored in an array of pockets which are relieved for easy access to the spools. Multiple strands of thread dispense from a top row of pockets. A base plate stabilizes the container while dispensing thread to a sewing machine. The base plate can be stored within the container during transport. The base plate has a pocket on the bottom of the base plate for printed material that can be viewed through a semi-transparent lid when the base plate is in its stored position.

Abstract: An improved yarn and thread dispenser is disclosed for supplying threaded material in different wound configurations to a user in the process of knitting or crocheting. The present dispenser comprises a base member intended to rest on a level surface near to the user and a circular support plate rotatably connected to the top of the base member by means of a ball-bearing coupling. A cone-shaped member having a coarse outer surface is centrally stationed in a vertical position upon the support plate with an elongated rod coaxially extending therethrough so that the cone-shaped member and rod rotate together with the support plate. The cone-shaped member is specially adapted to engage a variety of wound spools of yarn or like threaded material and holds the spools securely upon its coarse surface while rotating.

Abstract: A variable diameter fishing reel fairlead is described The diameter may be varied by provision of a number of rings that are radially nested at a forward flange of a spinning line spool, and that include individual line engaging bearing surfaces. Successive rings can be removed from the spool to progressively expose line engaging bearing surfaces of decreasing diameter as line on the spool diminishes in length.

Abstract: A cone and ribbon holding device including a base portion. A pair of cone holders are secured to the base portion. A pair of thread guides are secured to the base portion. The pair of thread guides are positioned intermediate the pair of cone holders. A ribbon guide is secured to the base portion adjacent to an end portion thereof. The ribbon guide is adapted for receipt of a roll of ribbon thereon.

Abstract: A device for drawing a thread, ribbon or the like off from a package (1), in which the thread or the like can be withdrawn overhead from the package and, in order to obtain a practically twist-free drawing off of the thread, ribbon or the like, the thread, ribbon or the like is withdrawn alternately over one of the two opposite end surfaces (1', 1'') of the package (1).

Abstract: A machine suitable for fabricating a core material of resinated filaments has a frame having attachment points for filaments arranged linearly and a number of rods spaced apart and substantially parallel to the attachment points. The rods have one or more holes capable of receving a filament, and the rods are capable of displacement parallel to the plane of the attachment points. There is also a filament supply for passing filament from the attachment points via the rods, and a set of formers having pins capable of being located between the separated filaments following displacement by the rods. By operation of the machine and successive insertion of former, a shaped openwork structure of resinated filaments may be fabricated and which may be cured to produce the core material.

Abstract: A device having a spool around which a knitting yarn is wound and a holder member holding the spool for rotation and having a slot through which a leading portion of said yarn passes through so that when said device is suspended with the leading portion of the yarn engaged with opened hooks of the concerned latch needles of a hand knitting machine for forming Argyle patterns, said spool may be frictionally held without rotating. Thus, when using a necessary number of said devices, it is possible to avoid troublesome drawing up of two or three colors of yarns which often causes tangle of yarns and replacement of weights respectively attached on the yarns as the knitting operation progresses.

Abstract: A guide is illustrated for positioning packages for carrying yarn including thread and the like upon a creel wherein an elongated package positioning member has an outer surface tapering inwardly toward an end which is insertable within the package, said elongated package positioning member having a longitudinal bore which is loosely receivable upon an elongated package positioning member on a creel. An offset support is carried by each of the package positioning members for supporting a yarn guide for feeding yarn from the packages to a consuming machine.

Abstract: A fly tyers bobbin having improved means for holding the spool of thread and a double thread guide or holder having a removable member for fine threads such as tying fly heads, and alternatively a larger guide for using wool or floss.