US4475649A
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Stowage case for an electric cord
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1982-12-29
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Granted: 1984-10-09
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Expires: 2002-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A storage case for an electric cord includes means for permitting the insertion or removal of a cord. The case also includes a wall having at least one cord passage.
Inventors
- 👤 Willem R. Haarbosch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/04; B65H75/16; H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A storage case for an electric cord, comprising: a shell including an elongate central member fixed to two opposed end members, the central and end members forming a cord storage space between them, the longitudinal axis of the central member being oriented in a direction perpendicular to the end members, the central member forming an open slot for the insertion or removal of a folded cord into or from the storage space, the slot having substantially constant dimensions and extending continuously from one end member to the opposed end member in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, at least one end member having a cord passage therethrough and also having a substantially V-shaped aperture communicating with the passage and with the slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A storage case for an electric cord, comprising: a shell including an elongate central member fixed to two opposed end members, the central and end members forming a cord storage space between them, the longitudinal axis of the central member being oriented in a direction perpendicular to the end members, the central member forming an open slot for the insertion or removal of a folded cord into or from the storage space, the slot having substantially constant dimensions and extending continuously from one end member to the opposed end member in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, at least one end member having a cord passage therethrough and also having a substantially V-shaped aperture communicating with the passage and with the slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shell is a unitary member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the central member has a curved outer surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the end members are circular, and each end member has a respective cord passage therethrough and also has a respective substantially V-shaped aperture communicating with the passage and with the slot.
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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) | 1987-10-09 | 1988-04-09 | 1988-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-09 | 1992-04-09 | 1992-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-09 | 1996-04-09 | 1996-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |