Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Tension control or brake – Supply controlled
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-29
2008-01-29
Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3654)
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Tension control or brake
Supply controlled
C242S421900
Reexamination Certificate
active
11303227
ABSTRACT:
Various embodiments of an apparatus and method for dispensing elongated material, such as tape, from a spool of such material are disclosed. In one embodiment, a dispenser includes a rotatable spindle for supporting a first spool of material and a feedback mechanism for providing a controlled braking force to the spindle in response to changes in tension in the material being dispensed. The dispenser also can include another spindle for supporting a second spool of material. The trailing end portion of material from the first spool can be spliced to the leading end portion of material from the second spool to provide a continuous feed of material between the spools.
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Adalis Corporation
Cuomo Peter M.
Kim Sang
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
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