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Cord holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-12
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1997-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A cord holder for extension cords or the like comprising parallel side walls and interconnecting cross members disposed between the ends of the side walls around which the cord may be wrapped with reinforcing ribs at the junction of the side walls and the cross members; a handle connected to one of said side walls and reinforcing ribs at the junction of the handle and the side walls; keyways in one of the side walls to accommodate the head of a nail or the like for storage and clips on the other side wall to receive the enlarged ends of an extension cord.
Inventors
- 👤 W. Colton Hough
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/04; B65H75/06; B65H75/34; B65H75/38; B65H75/44; B65H75/4473; H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An integral cord holder comprising: side walls disposed substantially parallel to each other; an upper cross member connecting the upper portions of said side walls; a lower cross member connecting lower portions of said side walls; said cross members being substantially parallel to each other; a reinforcing rib at the juncture of said upper cross member to said portions of said side walls; a reinforcing rib at the juncture of the said lower cross member to said lower portions of said side walls; a handle integral with one of said side walls; reinforcing ribs at the juncture of said handle to said side walls; a clip integral with one of said side walls for receiving the enlarged end of an extension cord whereby said enlarged end is secured for storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An integral cord holder comprising: side walls disposed substantially parallel to each other; an upper cross member connecting the upper portions of said side walls; a lower cross member connecting lower portions of said side walls; said cross members being substantially parallel to each other; a reinforcing rib at the juncture of said upper cross member to said portions of said side walls; a reinforcing rib at the juncture of the said lower cross member to said lower portions of said side walls; a handle integral with one of said side walls; reinforcing ribs at the juncture of said handle to said side walls; a clip integral with one of said side walls for receiving the enlarged end of an extension cord whereby said enlarged end is secured for storage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The integral cord holder of claim 1 including a keyway in one side wall for receiving a supporting member for the storage of said cord holder.
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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) | 1981-10-30 | 1982-05-01 | 1982-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-30 | 1986-05-01 | 1986-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |