US3835267A
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Reel for electric extension cords
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-04
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1993-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A reel for electric extension cords for storing a length of electric cord thereabout with any desired length of cord being unrolled therefrom with the remaining length of the cord retained rolled about the reel, the reel including a base having a shaft projecting upwardly therefrom and supporting for rotation at the top end of the shaft a spool mounted for rotation about the axis of the hub of the spool and having a top disc and bottom disc defining opposite ends of the spool, an electric receptacle mounted in the outer disc and having one end of an electrical cord attached thereto with the length of the cord being wound about the hub of the spool and terminating in an opposite end adapted to be plugged into a suitable power source, and a handle rotatably mounted to the top disc member adjacent an edge thereof and adapted for use in rotating the spool about its axis to unwind the electric cord from the hub of the spool and also to rewind the electric cord onto the spool hub.
Inventors
- 👤 F Sharpe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:45
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
A reel intended for use with electric extension cords comprising: a base member, a spool rotating flange connected to said base member and projecting upwardly therefrom and rotatable about its axis relative thereto; a first circular substantially flat end plate adapted to be axially disposed relative to said spool rotating flange; means securing said first end plate to said rotating flange; a cylindrical hub having one end mounted concentrically to said first end member with said hub projecting axially upwardly therefrom; a second substantially flat circular end plate disposed concentrically with the opposite end of said hub and connected axially thereto for simultaneous rotation therewith; an opening disposed adjacent an edge of said second end plate; a handle member adapted to be connected to said opening, said handle member having an enlarged head portion adapted to be gripped in an individual''s hand in a manner to effect the rotation of said interconnected second and first end plates and hub member in selected opposite directions about the axis of said hub; an electrical receptacle mounted in said second end plate and facing outwardly therefrom to receive the plug of an electrical appliance cord therein; an electrical extension cord removably wound about said hub between said end plates and having an inner end electrically connected to said outlet and having the opposite outer end provided with an electrical plug adapted for insertion into a wall socket to provide electrical energy through said cord and into said electrical receptacle, whereby said electrical cord is readily wound onto and unwound from the hub by rotation of the hub and associated end plates by use of said handle member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
A reel intended for use with electric extension cords comprising: a base member, a spool rotating flange connected to said base member and projecting upwardly therefrom and rotatable about its axis relative thereto; a first circular substantially flat end plate adapted to be axially disposed relative to said spool rotating flange; means securing said first end plate to said rotating flange; a cylindrical hub having one end mounted concentrically to said first end member with said hub projecting axially upwardly therefrom; a second substantially flat circular end plate disposed concentrically with the opposite end of said hub and connected axially thereto for simultaneous rotation therewith; an opening disposed adjacent an edge of said second end plate; a handle member adapted to be connected to said opening, said handle member having an enlarged head portion adapted to be gripped in an individual''s hand in a manner to effect the rotation of said interconnected second and first end plates and hub member in selected opposite directions about the axis of said hub; an electrical receptacle mounted in said second end plate and facing outwardly therefrom to receive the plug of an electrical appliance cord therein; an electrical extension cord removably wound about said hub between said end plates and having an inner end electrically connected to said outlet and having the opposite outer end provided with an electrical plug adapted for insertion into a wall socket to provide electrical energy through said cord and into said electrical receptacle, whereby said electrical cord is readily wound onto and unwound from the hub by rotation of the hub and associated end plates by use of said handle member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
257 words
The reel as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base member includes a bottom surface and a top surface; an open ended hollow cylindrically shaped socket member having one end affixed concentrically to said base member top surface and projecting outwardly therefrom, an opening extending axially completely through said socket member; a ring shaped cylindrical bushing member of a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of said socket member, an opening extending axially through said bushing member of a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of said opening in said socket member; said spool rotating flange including a top substantially flat disc shaped member having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface adapted to be placed in juxtaposition with a face surface of said bottom end plate, a truncated inverted conical member having the base portion thereof affixed concentrically to said bottom surface of said disc member with the truncated apex portion thereof having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of said bushing member, an elongated cylindrical shaft disposed concentric with said apex surface and projecting axially outwardly therefrom, the diameter of said shaft being less than the diameter of said openings in said bushing and said socket; whereby said bushing is axially aligned with said socket and said shaft is axially inserted through said aligned bushing and socket openings with said apex surface in rotating resting engagement with the top edge surface of said bushing to provide for rotation of said disc member about its axis relative to said base member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |