(under subclass 285) Subject matter wherein the brake applies a relatively light retarding force to a bearing that supports the spool or to the end of a spool shaft to dampen free rotation of the spool.
(1) Note. For placement in this subclass, the bearing should be disclosed as having a special retarding element or surface distinct from a typical thrust bearing that might be found in subclass 321.
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188, Brakes, for a general purpose brake adjustment device.
384, Bearings, for a bearing used in various fields.
