US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 417.3
.~.~.~ Yieldable loop former


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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

410  DF  TENSION CONTROL OR BRAKE {3}
416  DF  .~ Supply controlled {6}
417  DF  .~.~ Reserve loop former {3}
417.3.~.~.~ Yieldable loop former


DEFINITION

Classification: 242/417.3

Yieldable loop former:

(under subclass 417) Subject matter wherein the mechanism for creating a low inertia supply includes structure lightly biased in one direction against the material to form a material surplus formation (loop), but shiftable in an opposite direction to relinquish the surplus as tension in the material increases.