Title: Reel threading system

Abstract: In a web reel system including a rotatable reel drum and reel spool, the improvement comprising reel threading means operatively associated with the spool and drum and including at least one Coanda nozzle adapted to induce a gaseous flow about the periphery of the drum for entraining a web introduced into the gaseous flow and directing same between the drum and the spool.

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Inventors: Reba, Imants (Vancouver, WA, US)

Application Number: 866980
Filing Date: 1978-01-05
Publication_date: 1979-04-03
Assignee: Crown Zellerbach Corporation (San Francisco, CA)
Primary Class(es): 226/7 226/91, 226/97.3, 242/532.2
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US Patent Ref:

3844189

Oct, 1974

Jardine

226/97.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Knowles, Allen N.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Lampe; Thomas R.