US4466581A
Expired / Lapsed
US
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Cable holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-15
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Granted: 1984-08-21
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Expires: 2003-02-15
Abstract
Abstract A portable device for reeling in and paying out cables, such as jumper cables, which includes a casing, a pair of annular housing elements mounted for rotation relative to the casing, each of the annular housing elements having central hub portions which abut and are locked together for joint rotation. A groove is provided between the abutting faces of the hub portions in which there is received the central portion of each of the two jumper cables or the like. These cables are held together in the groove in clamped relation. Openings are provided in opposite sides of the casing for cables entering and leaving the casing, and suitable anchoring means may be provided in the interior of the casing to lock the clips on the ends of the cables interiorly of the casing to prevent dangling.
Inventors
- 👤 John O. Hill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/18; B65H75/28; B65H75/285; B65H75/34; B65H75/38; B65H75/40; B65H75/44; B65H75/4457; B65H75/4471
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A portable reel-in device for jumper cables having alligator-type clips on both ends of each cable comprising: a casing having a flat base, a first annular housing section being mounted for rotation relative to said casing and having a central hub portions, a second annular housing section mounted for rotation relative to said casing and having a second central hub portion, said two central hub portions having engageable portions arranged to engage each other in locked relation while provided a groove therebetween into which central portions of the cables can be received in tight engagement, securing means locking said two hub portions together, means defining openings on opposite sides of said casing for directing said cables into and out of the interior of said casing, a pair of opposed, parallel extending sidewalls in said casing disposed between said annular housing sections and said base at each opposite side of said casing for defining storage spaces overlying said base and respectively beneath said openings, and anchoring means extending between said sidewalls of each said storage space for being engaged by said alligator clips on the corresponding ends of said jumper cables such that said alligator clips are securely stored and residue from said alligator clips is contained in said casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A portable reel-in device for jumper cables having alligator-type clips on both ends of each cable comprising: a casing having a flat base, a first annular housing section being mounted for rotation relative to said casing and having a central hub portions, a second annular housing section mounted for rotation relative to said casing and having a second central hub portion, said two central hub portions having engageable portions arranged to engage each other in locked relation while provided a groove therebetween into which central portions of the cables can be received in tight engagement, securing means locking said two hub portions together, means defining openings on opposite sides of said casing for directing said cables into and out of the interior of said casing, a pair of opposed, parallel extending sidewalls in said casing disposed between said annular housing sections and said base at each opposite side of said casing for defining storage spaces overlying said base and respectively beneath said openings, and anchoring means extending between said sidewalls of each said storage space for being engaged by said alligator clips on the corresponding ends of said jumper cables such that said alligator clips are securely stored and residue from said alligator clips is contained in said casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device according to claim 1 in which: said engageable portions consist of lugs on one of said central hub portions and lug-receiving sockets on the other of said central hub portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 1 which includes: an integral handle formed in said casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 1 in which: said casing is formed of two mating sections, and fastening means securing said sections together.
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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) | 1987-08-21 | 1988-02-20 | 1988-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-21 | 1992-02-20 | 1992-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-21 | 1996-02-20 | 1996-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |