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Line storage and dispensing device

  • US 4,844,373 A
  • Filed: 12/18/1987
  • Issued: 07/04/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A hip-carried apparatus for dispensing high strength, small diameter cord comprisinga case attachable to a support belt, said case having a main body defining a cartridge receiving opening and a cover portion attached to said body portion enclosing said cartridge receiving opening;

  • and,a disposable, cord holding cartridge dimensioned to be inserted into said receiving opening in said case, said cartridge comprised ofa sealed, plastic housing having first and second housing sections of predetermined wall thickness ultrasonically welded into an integral housing unit, said housing defining a cord holding cavity of substantially cylindrical shape therein;

    a spool having two flat, circular flange portions connected by a stem portion, said spool disposed within said cavity in said housing unit and dimensioned to rotate within said cavity when a predetermined force is exerted thereon; and

    ,a length of high strength nylon cord machine wound about said stem portion of said spool, the end of said cord passing out through said housing unit and said case.

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