US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 332.4
.~.~ Having leader gripper or coupling

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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

324  DF  UNWINDING AND REWINDING A MACHINE CONVERTIBLE INFORMATION CARRIER (E.G., MAGNETIC TAPE OR PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM) {13}
332  DF  .~ Including threading {5}
332.4.~.~ Having leader gripper or coupling

DEFINITION

Classification: 242/332.4

Having leader gripper or coupling:

(under subclass 332) Subject matter comprising a length of special material connected to the leading end of the carrier that is adapted to be grasped or joined to a carrier advancing means.

(1) Note. The leader is typically a strip somewhat stiffer than the carrier and it may have special configuration or width to aid in progression along the threaded path.