US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 388.3
.~.~.~.~ With unidirectional brake


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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

370  DF  REELING DEVICE {11}
388  DF  .~ Multiple windings {2}
388.1  DF  .~.~ Of centrally gripped material {2}
388.2  DF  .~.~.~ With material snagging lock (e.g., midline tightener) {2}
388.3.~.~.~.~ With unidirectional brake


DEFINITION

Classification: 242/388.3

With unidirectional brake:

(under subclass 388.2) Subject matter wherein the reeling device includes a one-way mechanism (e.g., a pawl and ratchet) permitting winding rotation of the spool while preventing reverse rotation of the spool.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

74, Machine Element or Mechanism,

575+, for a pawl and ratchet of general use.

188, Brakes,

82.1+, for a one-way brake of general use.