US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 385
.~.~ Lock against spool winding

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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

370  DF  REELING DEVICE {11}
371  DF  .~ With spring motor {12}
385.~.~ Lock against spool winding {2}
385.1  DF  .~.~.~> Material movement responsive (e.g., window shade type) {2}
385.4  DF  .~.~.~> Manually operated

DEFINITION

Classification: 242/385

Lock against spool winding:

(under subclass 371) Subject matter including a positive brake (lock) adapted to selectively prevent rotation of the spool in the winding direction.

(1) Note. A winding lock is usually applied after a desired length of the elongated material is unwound to prevent premature rewinding.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

188, Brakes,

82.1+, for one-way brakes of general use.