Title:
HOLDER FOR WINDING OF RIBBON-LIKE MATERIAL
United States Patent 3858719
Abstract:
A holder includes a board with cutout portions on opposite ends thereof for receiving a winding of lace, braid, or ribbon-like material. The board has a tab or projection formed in an enclosed opening on one side of the board and a plurality of tabs, some in recesses, formed on the other side of the board for holding an endless elastic band across either face of the board to retain the loose end of the lace. The tab formed in the opening includes oppositely extending hook like portions which extend around the endless elastic band to restrict the removal of the elastic band from the board.
US Patent References:
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Moody - July 1917 - 1232955
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Bernson - October 1931 - 1826596
Embroidery kit
Sharp - October 1935 - 2016181
Paper holding board
Alfreds - May 1941 - 2242737
Shoelace package
Ryan - August 1950 - 2519706
/1232955.html
Moody - July 1917 - 1232955
Folder
Bernson - October 1931 - 1826596
Embroidery kit
Sharp - October 1935 - 2016181
Paper holding board
Alfreds - May 1941 - 2242737
Shoelace package
Ryan - August 1950 - 2519706
Application Number:
05/327534
Publication Date:
01/07/1975
Filing Date:
01/29/1973
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Export Citation:
Assignee:
Textron Inc. (Providence, RI)
Primary Class:
Other Classes:
206/805
International Classes:
B65H75/06; B65H75/28; B65H75/04; B65D85/67; B65H75/06
Field of Search:
206/49,50,51,64,805,8R,46AP,55
Primary Examiner:
Dixson Jr., William T.
Claims:
What is claimed is
1. A holder for receiving and retaining a ribbon-like material comprising
2. A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the first and second tabs extend outward in opposite directions in substantially the same plane as the board.
3. A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the board has
4. A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the first tab has restricting means for restricting removal of the elastic band therefrom.
5. A holder as defined in claim 4 wherein the restricting means includes a hook-like portion formed on the first tab, the hook-like portion extending toward an edge on the first side of the board to partially surround the elastic band and restrict removal of the elastic band from the first tab.
6. A holder as defined in claim 4 wherein the restricting means includes a pair of hook-like portions extending in opposite directions from the first tab toward respective edges of the opening, each hook-like portion and respective edge partially surrounding the elastic band to restrict removal of the elastic band from the first tab.
7. A holder for receiving and retaining a ribbon-like material comprising
8. A holder as defined in claim 7 wherein the first tab and the plurality of second tabs extend outward from a central portion of the board in substantially the same plane as the board and the first tab has means for restricting removal of the elastic band therefrom.
9. A holder having a ribbon-like material wound thereon comprising
10. A holder having a ribbon-like material wound thereon comprising
1. A holder for receiving and retaining a ribbon-like material comprising
2. A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the first and second tabs extend outward in opposite directions in substantially the same plane as the board.
3. A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the board has
4. A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the first tab has restricting means for restricting removal of the elastic band therefrom.
5. A holder as defined in claim 4 wherein the restricting means includes a hook-like portion formed on the first tab, the hook-like portion extending toward an edge on the first side of the board to partially surround the elastic band and restrict removal of the elastic band from the first tab.
6. A holder as defined in claim 4 wherein the restricting means includes a pair of hook-like portions extending in opposite directions from the first tab toward respective edges of the opening, each hook-like portion and respective edge partially surrounding the elastic band to restrict removal of the elastic band from the first tab.
7. A holder for receiving and retaining a ribbon-like material comprising
8. A holder as defined in claim 7 wherein the first tab and the plurality of second tabs extend outward from a central portion of the board in substantially the same plane as the board and the first tab has means for restricting removal of the elastic band therefrom.
9. A holder having a ribbon-like material wound thereon comprising
10. A holder having a ribbon-like material wound thereon comprising
Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to holders utilizing boards upon which indeterminate lengths of lace, braids, and other ribbon-like materials may be wound. Desired lengths of lace may be unwound and cut from the boards. The invention is particularly concerned with holders utilizing elastic bands to hold the free ends of lace wound on the boards.
2. Description of the Prior Art
A number of holders for lace and other ribbon-like materials have been used and are described in the prior art. Examples of prior art holders or similar devices are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 211,172; 226,984; 1,232,955 and 2,201,921 and U.S. Pat No. 174,203. some of the prior art holders use a notch or a spring clip on a board for receiving and retaining the loose end of the lace. The notches and spring clips tend to rumple the lace as well as leaving suubstantial lengths of unrestrained lace extending beyond the notches or clips; the substantial lengths of unrestrained lace are subject to rumpling, tangling and getting caught in drawers. Other prior art holders utilize elastic bands circumscribing a board for retaining the free ends of the lace; such elastic bands must be removed by pulling or slipping over one of the ends of the board resulting in engagement and rumpling of the lace by either a hand or the elastic band. Further, elastic bands are easily misplaced or lost. The above-mentioned U.S. Pat. No. 1,232,955 shows an elastic band passing through a hole formed in one side of the board which prevents it from being misplaced; however, such a band could not be readily assembled or replaced when broken. Further, notches, spring clips and circumscribed elastic bands are sometimes deficient in that they do not firmly retain the free end of the lace. This results in tangling and rumpling of the lace.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the invention, a holder has a board with opposite ends and opposite faces for supporting a winding of ribbon-like material and an elastic band with two looped ends extending around respective first and second tabs formed on opposite sides of the board. the elastic band extends across only one of the opposite faces of the board to retain a free end of the ribbon-like material.
Another feature of the invention is the provision of outward extending tabs in substantially the same plane as the board with one tab being formed in an opening on one side of the board and another tab being formed in a recess on the other side of the board. Additionally, one of the tabs has facilities, such as hook-like portions with inwardly extending ends formed thereon, for restricting the removal of the elastic band. Further, a plurality of tabs are formed in spaced locations along one side of the board so that a looped end of the elastic band may be selectively placed over one of the plurality of tabs to hold the free end of the ribbon-like material without leaving any substantial length of dangling material.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiment taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a holder made in accordance with the invention.
FIG. 2 is a detailed view of a portion of the holder in FIG. 1 illustrating a tab with hook-like portions formed thereon for restricting the removal of an elastic band therefrom.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the holder of FIG. 1 illustrating several alternate positions of the elastic band over selected tabs formed on one side of the board.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring first to FIG. 1, there is shown a holder including a board 10 having cutout portions 11 and 12 formed in ends thereof for receiving a lace, braid, or ribbon-lke material 13 wound upon the board 10. The central portion 14 of the board 10 is formed in a lattice-like structure while a round rib 15 is formed on the exposed edges of the board to make the board light, strong and free of sharp edges. Within an enclosed opening 16 on one side of the board, there is formed substantially within the plane of the board an outward extending tab or projection 17 over which one looped end 18c of an endless elastic band 18 is placed. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the tab 17 has oppositely extending hook-like portions 19 and 20 with ends 19a and 20a respectfully thereof extending inward. The hook-like portions 19 and 20 and the edges of the opening 16 partially surround the elastic band 18 to restrict the removal of the band. The spacing of the hook-like portions 19 and 20 from the edges of the opening 16 is selected to be sufficiently small to restrict the free movement of the band 18 from the tab 17. However, the spacing is sufficiently large to allow the band 18 to be removed by hand.
On the other side of the board 10, there are formed substantially within the plane of the board a plurality of outward extending tabs 22-30 spaced from one end to the other end of the board so that the other looped end 18d of the elastic band 18 may be placed over a selected one of the tabs 22-30 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. Both side strands 18a and 18b of the elastic band 18 are stretched across only one face of the board 10 to retain a free end 13a of the lace 13. The tabs 24-28 along a side edge of the board are formed within recesses 31-33 in the side so that they not extend beyond the side edge.
Preferrably the board 10 is molded from a synthetic plastic material selected for its rigidity and strength. However, other generally rigid materials, such as metal, wood cardboard, etc. may be used.
The elastic band 18 is preferably any enclosed endless elastic strand which has a size and strength selected for its suitability for the particular size of the board 10. Examples of such bands may be selected from those commonly referred to as rubber bands. Alternately, a single strand band with looped ends may be employed.
In use, the looped end 18d of the elastic band 18 is removed by hand from the tab 26 to release the free end 13a of the lace 13 as illustrated in FIG. 1. The elastic band 18 is retained on the tab 17 by the hook-like portions 19 and 20 as shown in FIG. 2. Then a selected length of lace 13 may be unwound and cut from the board 10 for use or sale. Thereafter, the elastic band 18 may be selectively replaced over one of the tabs 22-30 to stretch the band over one of the faces of the board to retain the free end of the remaining portion of the lace 13 as illustrated in FIG. 3.
The tabs 17 and 22-30 are all located substantially within the plane of the board 10 to allow both side strands 18a and 18b of the elastic band 18 to be selectively positioned on either face of the board 10. Both side strands 18a and 18b of the elastic band engage the lace 13 near the free end 13a to provide a retaining force for the free end. Also, the elastic band extending across only one face is easy to remove without contacting the lace.
Forming the tab 17 in the opening 16 in one side and the tabs 24-28 in recesses 31-33 in the other side, substantially reduces the probability of the tabs snagging other materials which may engage or be engaged by the board 10.
The possibility of misplacing or losing the elastic band 18 is substantially reduced by the provision of the hook-like portions 19 and 20 on the tab 17. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the elastic band 18 is prevented from freely falling off the tab 17 by the hook-like portions 19 and 20 and edges of the opening 16 partially surrounding the band. When an elastic band is relaxed, it tends to open into a larger loop. The inwardly extending ends 19a and 20a of the respective hook-like portions 19 and 20 capture the band 20 when the band expands into a larger loop to prevent the band from further expanding and freely falling over the hook-like portions.
When a selected length of lace is cut from the board 10, the newly formed free end of the lace may have any position on either face of the board. Spacing of the tabs 22-30 on the side of the board allows the elastic band 18 to be selectively positioned to retain the lace near the free end 13a wherever it may be. Thus a long dangling end is not left to tangle with other articles or be rumpled by handling.
Since many variations, modifications, and changes in detail may be made to the embodiment described in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention, the description and drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to holders utilizing boards upon which indeterminate lengths of lace, braids, and other ribbon-like materials may be wound. Desired lengths of lace may be unwound and cut from the boards. The invention is particularly concerned with holders utilizing elastic bands to hold the free ends of lace wound on the boards.
2. Description of the Prior Art
A number of holders for lace and other ribbon-like materials have been used and are described in the prior art. Examples of prior art holders or similar devices are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 211,172; 226,984; 1,232,955 and 2,201,921 and U.S. Pat No. 174,203. some of the prior art holders use a notch or a spring clip on a board for receiving and retaining the loose end of the lace. The notches and spring clips tend to rumple the lace as well as leaving suubstantial lengths of unrestrained lace extending beyond the notches or clips; the substantial lengths of unrestrained lace are subject to rumpling, tangling and getting caught in drawers. Other prior art holders utilize elastic bands circumscribing a board for retaining the free ends of the lace; such elastic bands must be removed by pulling or slipping over one of the ends of the board resulting in engagement and rumpling of the lace by either a hand or the elastic band. Further, elastic bands are easily misplaced or lost. The above-mentioned U.S. Pat. No. 1,232,955 shows an elastic band passing through a hole formed in one side of the board which prevents it from being misplaced; however, such a band could not be readily assembled or replaced when broken. Further, notches, spring clips and circumscribed elastic bands are sometimes deficient in that they do not firmly retain the free end of the lace. This results in tangling and rumpling of the lace.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the invention, a holder has a board with opposite ends and opposite faces for supporting a winding of ribbon-like material and an elastic band with two looped ends extending around respective first and second tabs formed on opposite sides of the board. the elastic band extends across only one of the opposite faces of the board to retain a free end of the ribbon-like material.
Another feature of the invention is the provision of outward extending tabs in substantially the same plane as the board with one tab being formed in an opening on one side of the board and another tab being formed in a recess on the other side of the board. Additionally, one of the tabs has facilities, such as hook-like portions with inwardly extending ends formed thereon, for restricting the removal of the elastic band. Further, a plurality of tabs are formed in spaced locations along one side of the board so that a looped end of the elastic band may be selectively placed over one of the plurality of tabs to hold the free end of the ribbon-like material without leaving any substantial length of dangling material.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiment taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a holder made in accordance with the invention.
FIG. 2 is a detailed view of a portion of the holder in FIG. 1 illustrating a tab with hook-like portions formed thereon for restricting the removal of an elastic band therefrom.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the holder of FIG. 1 illustrating several alternate positions of the elastic band over selected tabs formed on one side of the board.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring first to FIG. 1, there is shown a holder including a board 10 having cutout portions 11 and 12 formed in ends thereof for receiving a lace, braid, or ribbon-lke material 13 wound upon the board 10. The central portion 14 of the board 10 is formed in a lattice-like structure while a round rib 15 is formed on the exposed edges of the board to make the board light, strong and free of sharp edges. Within an enclosed opening 16 on one side of the board, there is formed substantially within the plane of the board an outward extending tab or projection 17 over which one looped end 18c of an endless elastic band 18 is placed. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the tab 17 has oppositely extending hook-like portions 19 and 20 with ends 19a and 20a respectfully thereof extending inward. The hook-like portions 19 and 20 and the edges of the opening 16 partially surround the elastic band 18 to restrict the removal of the band. The spacing of the hook-like portions 19 and 20 from the edges of the opening 16 is selected to be sufficiently small to restrict the free movement of the band 18 from the tab 17. However, the spacing is sufficiently large to allow the band 18 to be removed by hand.
On the other side of the board 10, there are formed substantially within the plane of the board a plurality of outward extending tabs 22-30 spaced from one end to the other end of the board so that the other looped end 18d of the elastic band 18 may be placed over a selected one of the tabs 22-30 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. Both side strands 18a and 18b of the elastic band 18 are stretched across only one face of the board 10 to retain a free end 13a of the lace 13. The tabs 24-28 along a side edge of the board are formed within recesses 31-33 in the side so that they not extend beyond the side edge.
Preferrably the board 10 is molded from a synthetic plastic material selected for its rigidity and strength. However, other generally rigid materials, such as metal, wood cardboard, etc. may be used.
The elastic band 18 is preferably any enclosed endless elastic strand which has a size and strength selected for its suitability for the particular size of the board 10. Examples of such bands may be selected from those commonly referred to as rubber bands. Alternately, a single strand band with looped ends may be employed.
In use, the looped end 18d of the elastic band 18 is removed by hand from the tab 26 to release the free end 13a of the lace 13 as illustrated in FIG. 1. The elastic band 18 is retained on the tab 17 by the hook-like portions 19 and 20 as shown in FIG. 2. Then a selected length of lace 13 may be unwound and cut from the board 10 for use or sale. Thereafter, the elastic band 18 may be selectively replaced over one of the tabs 22-30 to stretch the band over one of the faces of the board to retain the free end of the remaining portion of the lace 13 as illustrated in FIG. 3.
The tabs 17 and 22-30 are all located substantially within the plane of the board 10 to allow both side strands 18a and 18b of the elastic band 18 to be selectively positioned on either face of the board 10. Both side strands 18a and 18b of the elastic band engage the lace 13 near the free end 13a to provide a retaining force for the free end. Also, the elastic band extending across only one face is easy to remove without contacting the lace.
Forming the tab 17 in the opening 16 in one side and the tabs 24-28 in recesses 31-33 in the other side, substantially reduces the probability of the tabs snagging other materials which may engage or be engaged by the board 10.
The possibility of misplacing or losing the elastic band 18 is substantially reduced by the provision of the hook-like portions 19 and 20 on the tab 17. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the elastic band 18 is prevented from freely falling off the tab 17 by the hook-like portions 19 and 20 and edges of the opening 16 partially surrounding the band. When an elastic band is relaxed, it tends to open into a larger loop. The inwardly extending ends 19a and 20a of the respective hook-like portions 19 and 20 capture the band 20 when the band expands into a larger loop to prevent the band from further expanding and freely falling over the hook-like portions.
When a selected length of lace is cut from the board 10, the newly formed free end of the lace may have any position on either face of the board. Spacing of the tabs 22-30 on the side of the board allows the elastic band 18 to be selectively positioned to retain the lace near the free end 13a wherever it may be. Thus a long dangling end is not left to tangle with other articles or be rumpled by handling.
Since many variations, modifications, and changes in detail may be made to the embodiment described in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention, the description and drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.