US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 381.4
.~.~.~.~ Tension responsive


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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

370  DF  REELING DEVICE {11}
371  DF  .~ With spring motor {12}
381  DF  .~.~ Yieldable brake (e.g., friction or fluid) {3}
381.1  DF  .~.~.~ Material engaging {3}
381.4.~.~.~.~ Tension responsive


DEFINITION

Classification: 242/381.4

Tension responsive:

(under subclass 381.1) Subject matter comprising a device for sensing a degree of slackness in the elongated material, which device actuates the brake.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

287, for a tension responsive, fishing reel brake.

419.1, 421.8, and 421.9, for a material tension sensitive brake of general utility.