Patent ID: 9506176
Filing Date: 2016-11-29
CPC Classification: A63H,B05B,B05C,B65H,D06B

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for coloring threaded material, comprising: a housing; a cover affixed to the housing; a drive member configured to rotate a takeup spool; a primary thread guide comprising a passage configured to guide a threaded material as the threaded material is wound onto the takeup spool; and the primary thread guide further comprising a receptacle configured to receive a marking device, wherein the receptacle is configured to dispose a colorant-delivering portion of the marking device against the threaded material; wherein the cover at least partially encases the drive member, and wherein the cover is positioned as a protective guard against rotating components of the apparatus; and wherein a portion of the cover forms an aperture positioned such that the aperture accepts the marking device when the marking device is inserted into the receptacle of the primary thread guide.