A retainer is described for exerting a braking effect on wire provided as a spool in a container. The retainer has a plate-like elastic element with a contact surface adapted for resting on the wire, an outer circumference adapted for being guided in the container, and an inner circumference adapted for allowing the wire to pass through. The plate-like elastic element has an elasticity such that one of the inner and outer circumferences sags down, under the proper weight of the retainer, by a distance of at least 10 mm when the retainer is supported at the other of the inner and outer circumference.

A dispensing cap for a dispensing system may be adapted for dispensing a roll of longitudinally extending material arranged in a center-pull configuration. The dispensing cap may include a dispensing orifice. A first rim having an inner edge may define a wide end of the dispensing orifice. A second rim having an outer edge may define a narrow end of the dispensing orifice. One or more sidewalls may extend between the inner edge of the first rim and the outer edge of the second rim and define the dispensing orifice between the wide end and the narrow end. The dispensing cap may further include a dispensing slot that defines an opening through the second rim.

A dispensing cap for a dispensing system may be adapted for dispensing a roll of longitudinally extending material arranged in a center-pull configuration. The dispensing cap may include a dispensing orifice. A first rim having an inner edge may define a wide end of the dispensing orifice. A second rim having an outer edge may define a narrow end of the dispensing orifice. One or more sidewalls may extend between the inner edge of the first rim and the outer edge of the second rim and define the dispensing orifice between the wide end and the narrow end. The dispensing cap may further include a dispensing slot that defines an opening through the second rim.

An apparatus for the movement of a barrel pack containing spooled wire or cable. The apparatus comprising a frame, a handle attached to the frame, a plurality of wheels rotatably attached to the frame, securing structures attached to the frame, the securing structures securing the barrel pack to the frame and a footage counting assembly attached to the handle. The footage counting assembly counts the amount of footage of wire or cable passing through the footage counting assembly.

An apparatus for the transportation and payoff of coiled wire and cable, the apparatus comprising a clamshell package, an inner void formed by the clamshell package, the inner void comprising a compartment within for containing coiled wire and cable during transportation and payoff of the wire and cable, a payoff port is coupled to the clamshell package, wherein the coiled wire and cable is extracted from the clamshell package through the payoff port on an axis substantially similar to the axis of the extracted wire and cable, and wherein the payoff port extends from the clamshell package through the coiled wire and cable.

A system for a spool container is disclosed. The system includes a frame mechanically coupled to the spool container. The frame is configured to support the container. The system also includes a hinge door mechanically coupled to the spool container. The hinge door is configured to open and close the container. The system further includes a sensing plate with a sensor mechanically coupled to the frame. The sensing plate is configured to monitor a plurality of characteristics of an object. The system further includes a bush operatively coupled to the sensing plate. The bush is configured to spun out the object.

A container is described for storing various tools and items for sewing in an organized manner and facilitating the process of sewing (e.g., for sewn in hair extensions) for example, by distributing thread. In an example embodiment, the introduced container comprises a housing within which one or more spools of thread can be stored on one or more spindles. The housing can be enclosed by a container top that includes a threading hole through which thread from the one or more spools can be extracted from the interior of the housing, while in use. Further, the container top can include a pin and/or needle holder such as a pin cushion. The container may include additional features such as a bracket for holding a pair of scissors and a drawer for stowing extra thread and/or needles.

A feed assist unit includes a base portion having a plurality of ribs on a lower surface thereof. A dome portion is connected to the base portion, and a rotating conduit portion has a curved shape and is coupled to the dome portion. Each of the ribs has a first end adjacent to the dome portion and a second end adjacent an associated side of the base portion. The feed assist unit has first and second central axes oriented perpendicular to each other. First and third of the ribs are oriented parallel to the second central axis and the second and fourth of the ribs can be oriented parallel to the first central axis. The first and third ribs are offset from the second central axis by an offset length and the second and fourth ribs are offset from the first central axis the offset length.

A feed assist unit includes a base portion having a plurality of ribs on a lower surface thereof. A dome portion is connected to the base portion, and a rotating conduit portion has a curved shape and is coupled to the dome portion. Each of the ribs has a first end adjacent to the dome portion and a second end adjacent an associated side of the base portion. The feed assist unit has first and second central axes oriented perpendicular to each other. First and third of the ribs are oriented parallel to the second central axis and the second and fourth of the ribs can be oriented parallel to the first central axis. The first and third ribs are offset from the second central axis by an offset length and the second and fourth ribs are offset from the first central axis the offset length.

A cord dispenser includes a body having a body outer wall and an inner chamber. The inner chamber is operable to contain a length of cord, the cord having a first cord end. A retaining mechanism is rigidly affixed to the body outer wall of the dispenser. The retaining mechanism is sized to removably secure a light source. A first through-hole is disposed in the body through which the first cord end is operable to be extended and to be securely attached to the light source.