US4338497A
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Extension cord reel set
Assignee: Woods Industries Canada Inc
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Filing: 1980-05-07
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Granted: 1982-07-06
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Expires: 2000-05-07
Abstract
Abstract The extension cord reel set disclosed is comprised of a reel formed of two symmetrical halves; a housing also formed of two symmetrical shells within which the reel is rotatable and an extension cord having a female outlet molded onto one of its ends with all of the live elements embedded in the molding material; said outlet being trapped in operative position between the two halves of the reel which are then combined to complete the reel which is enclosed within the housing shells.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas Drew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:39
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A reel-type extension cord set, comprising: a flexible extension cord having an electrical outlet molded onto one end thereof with all of its live elements embedded in the molding material; a reel having a wide and deep peripheral groove within which said extension cord is coilable; a housing for said reel within which it is rotatable for uncoiling and recoiling said extension cord and having an opening through which said extension cord is withdrawable for use; a hub forming part of said reel having a compartment within which said outlet is captured and substantially contained against movement; the housing having a window affording use access to said outlet within said compartment; said reel comprising two components with formations cooperating to provide said compartment and contain the outlet therein, and one formation in one of said components comprising a channel within which the outlet is seatable; the other component having a floor disposed over said channel and barring it to prevent withdrawal of said outlet therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A reel-type extension cord set, comprising: a flexible extension cord having an electrical outlet molded onto one end thereof with all of its live elements embedded in the molding material; a reel having a wide and deep peripheral groove within which said extension cord is coilable; a housing for said reel within which it is rotatable for uncoiling and recoiling said extension cord and having an opening through which said extension cord is withdrawable for use; a hub forming part of said reel having a compartment within which said outlet is captured and substantially contained against movement; the housing having a window affording use access to said outlet within said compartment; said reel comprising two components with formations cooperating to provide said compartment and contain the outlet therein, and one formation in one of said components comprising a channel within which the outlet is seatable; the other component having a floor disposed over said channel and barring it to prevent withdrawal of said outlet therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A reel-type extension cord set as set forth in claim 1, wherein the peripheral groove of the reel is defined by spaced rims surrounding and extending radially from said hub; said housing and the rims having formations co-operating with each other for positioning the reel within the housing and for providing bearing elements upon which the reel is rotatable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
142 words
A reel type extension cord set comprising: a flexible extension cord having an electrical connector molded onto one end thereof with all of its live elements embedded in molding material; a reel having a wide and deep peripheral groove within which said extension cord is coilable; a housing for said reel within which it is rotatable for uncoiling and recoiling said extension cord and having an opening through which said extension cord is withdrawable for use; and a hub forming part of said reel, said hub comprising two components, one said component having a channel therein within which said connector is seatable, the other said component having a floor therein, said channel and floor combining to form a compartment within which said connector is captured and substantially contained against movement; the housing having a window opening therein affording access to said connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
142 words
A reel type extension cord set comprising: a flexible extension cord having an electrical connector molded onto one end thereof with all of its live elements embedded in molding material; a reel having a wide and deep peripheral groove within which said extension cord is coilable; a housing for said reel within which it is rotatable for uncoiling and recoiling said extension cord and having an opening through which said extension cord is withdrawable for use; and a hub forming part of said reel, said hub comprising two components, one said component having a channel therein within which said connector is seatable, the other said component having a floor therein, said channel and floor combining to form a compartment within which said connector is captured and substantially contained against movement; the housing having a window opening therein affording access to said connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A reel-type extension cord set as set forth in claims 1, 2 or 3, wherein said reel components are substantially identical and constitute two halves of the reel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A reel-type extension cord as defined in claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein said housing comprises two substantially identical halves.
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) | 1985-07-05 | 1986-01-04 | 1986-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-05 | 1990-01-04 | 1990-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-05 | 1994-01-04 | 1994-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |