Patent ID: 6234421
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
An apparatus for supporting wound flexible media comprising:a core having a first end, a second end, an inner surface, and an outer surface;a first flange for attaching to the first end of the core, said first flange including a first plurality of flexible fingers, said first plurality of flexible fingers extending axially into the core adjacent to said inner surface proximate the first end;a second flange for attaching to the second end of the core, said second flange including a second plurality of flexible fingers, said second plurality of flexible fingers extending axially into the core adjacent to said inner surface proximate the second end;an adhesive interposed between at least one of the first and second plurality of flexible fingers and the inner surface of the core; andat least one locking ring urging the at least one of the first plurality of flexible fingers to the inner surface proximate the first end.