Patent ID: 6344786
Filing Date: 2002-02-05
Classification: H01F

Abstract:
A telescoping bobbin, comprising:a first bobbin element including: a first member having first and second ends; a first flange extending from the first end of the first member; and a first base extending from the second end of the first member; and a second bobbin element adapted to receive at least a portion of the first bobbin element, the second bobbin element including: a second member having first and second ends; a second flange extending from the first end of the second member, the second flange having first and second portions, wherein the first portion extends generally outward from the second member, and wherein the second portion extends generally inward from the second member, the second portion adjacent the first flange when the first bobbin element is received by the second bobbin element; and a second base extending from the second end of the second member, wherein the second base covers at least a portion of the first base when the first bobbin element is received by the second bobbin element.