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Electric cord reel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-03-19
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Granted: 1984-04-17
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Expires: 2002-03-19
Abstract
Abstract An electric cord reel is provided for temporary storage of an electric extension cord. A plastic rectangular frame which includes means for mounting said frame to a wall or other vertical architectural barrier is utilized to pivotally mount a spool. The spool includes a central hub and opposing end plates. The opposing end plates are tapered inward toward the center of the hub to enhance cord winding during operation. A pair of flexible protuberances are mounted to said central hub section and are utilized to receive and releasably retain either end of an electric extension cord. A hand crank is fixedly mounted to the spool and is utilized to rotate the spool upon operation thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Bijan Bayat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:17
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02; B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/34; B65H75/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An electric cord reel for temporary storage of an electric extension cord, said cord reel comprising: a rectangular frame structure; a spool pivotally mounted to said rectangular frame structure including a central hub section and opposing end plates disposed at opposite ends of said central hub; a crank fixedly mounted to said central hub for rotating said spool upon operation thereof; and a pair of flexible protuberances readily disposed outward from said central hub for receiving and releasably retaining at least one end of an electric extension cord.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An electric cord reel for temporary storage of an electric extension cord, said cord reel comprising: a rectangular frame structure; a spool pivotally mounted to said rectangular frame structure including a central hub section and opposing end plates disposed at opposite ends of said central hub; a crank fixedly mounted to said central hub for rotating said spool upon operation thereof; and a pair of flexible protuberances readily disposed outward from said central hub for receiving and releasably retaining at least one end of an electric extension cord.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The electric cord reel according to claim 1 wherein said means for receiving and releasably retaining said at least one end of said electric extension cord and said central hub section are injection molded from a single piece of a plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The electric extension cord reel according to claim 2 wherein said means for receiving and releasably retaining said at least one end of said electric extension cord and said central hub section are injection molded utilizing polystyrene plastic.
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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) | 1987-04-17 | 1987-10-17 | 1988-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-17 | 1991-10-17 | 1992-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-17 | 1995-10-17 | 1996-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |