US4520239A
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Electrical cord reel and storage system
Assignee: Cable Electric Products Inc
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1985-05-28
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract The present invention features a device for storing an electrical extension cord. Generally users of an extension cord have a problem with storing the cord before and after use. The present invention provides a device for conveniently and simply extending precisely the amount or extension cord required and also enables the compact storage of the extension cord. The compact storage device is provided with a handle for convenient portability. The storage device is further provided with a direct connection to a multiple receptacle. The direct connection eliminates the problem of movable connections found on other storage devices. The device of the present invention also is provided with an indicator light which lights when the extension cord has been plugged into a source of electric power.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederic W. Schwartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:42
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A storage device for an electric cord, comprising: two mating sections defining a housing, said housing having means defining a central opening; an electric cord having a plug; a reel for supporting and storing said electric cord, said reel being rotatable within said housing, said electric cord being wound upon said reel when said reel is caused to rotate; a receptacle affixed to said reel having a plurality of electric plug element openings; means for indicating the presence of an electric potential at said receptacle, when said plug is inserted into an electrical source; a pair of reel flanges disposed upon said reel for supporting said electric cord; and a plurality of spacer posts having the dual purpose of providing a given spacing between each section of said housing, and being in contact support of said reel flanges to provide extra support for winding said electric cord upon said reel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A storage device for an electric cord, comprising: two mating sections defining a housing, said housing having means defining a central opening; an electric cord having a plug; a reel for supporting and storing said electric cord, said reel being rotatable within said housing, said electric cord being wound upon said reel when said reel is caused to rotate; a receptacle affixed to said reel having a plurality of electric plug element openings; means for indicating the presence of an electric potential at said receptacle, when said plug is inserted into an electrical source; a pair of reel flanges disposed upon said reel for supporting said electric cord; and a plurality of spacer posts having the dual purpose of providing a given spacing between each section of said housing, and being in contact support of said reel flanges to provide extra support for winding said electric cord upon said reel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
Said device of claim 1 wherein said housing is provided with a cord access opening for allowing said electric cord access to the interior of said device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Said device of claim 2 wherein said housing is provided with a carrying handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
Said device of claim 3 wherein said pair of flanges is provided with a winding handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
Said device of claim 4 wherein said pair of flanges is provided with a plurality of viewing slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said housing is comprised of two portions connected together by a plurality of fasteners.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said reel is comprised of two portions connected together by a plurality of fasteners.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said means for indicating is comprised of a neon lamp.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 8 wherein said receptacle is provided with a light diffusing lens for making said neon lamp more visible.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 9 wherein said plug element openings each have an opening for grounding purposes and said plug has a grounding pin.
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