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US3332637A
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Cord control mechanism
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1965-08-02
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1985-08-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David B Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:32
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L9/00; A47L9/26; H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
FOR USE WITH A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING A HOLLOW HOUSING WITH A POWER CORD AND A CORD REEL FOR RETRACTING THE CORD FROM AN EXTENDED POSITION, MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY RETAINING SAID POWER CORD IN AT LEAST ONE EXTENDED POSITION, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY L-SHAPED STRUCTURE SUPPORTED BY ONE WALL OF SAID HOUSING AND HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN FOR RECEIVING SAID POWER CORD, SAID LSHAPED STRUCTURE BEING PROVIDED WITH GROOVES COEXTENSIVE WITH THE JUNCTURES OF THE MEMBERS FORMING SAID L-SHAPED STRUCTURE FOR FACILITATING PIVOTAL MOVEMENT THEREOF WITH RESPECT TO SAID ONE WALL, SAID L-SHAPED STRUCTURE BEING
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |