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US4731029A
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Wire and cable manager
Assignee: NEGA/ERG Inc 9328 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD BEVERLY HILLS CALIFORNIA 90210 A CORP OF
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Filing: 1986-10-23
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Granted: 1988-03-15
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Expires: 2006-10-23
Abstract
Abstract A wire and cable manager consisting of a low profile partitioned tray surrounded by an enclosure and containing an integral series of powered receptacles, capable of organizing, shortening and containing excess length, and supplying power to a number of power cords, cables or wiring, especially where a group of small appliances or electronic components are used in combination. The top of the device is suitable for stacking one or more components, such as a computer monitor or stereo amplifier.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence Lerner
- 👤 Stephen P. Diskin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
In a wire and cable manager, enclosure means having an open front side and at least an additional aperture means, containing means located within the enclosure means and providing lateraly adjacent compartments into which excess length of power cords or wiring of any common small appliance or electric component may be inserted and then formed into substantially elongated coils and with the aperture means provided in the enclosure such that the remaining, uncoiled portion of said wiring, once inserted and coiled within the device may be allowed to exit to the exterior, and wherein said containing means consists of a single tray of dimensions substantially similar to that of the inside of the enclosure means and with said enclosure means open along the entirety of its open front side such that the tray may slide in and out, and with the opposite end of the tray substantially accessible through the aperture means in the enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
In a wire and cable manager, enclosure means having an open front side and at least an additional aperture means, containing means located within the enclosure means and providing lateraly adjacent compartments into which excess length of power cords or wiring of any common small appliance or electric component may be inserted and then formed into substantially elongated coils and with the aperture means provided in the enclosure such that the remaining, uncoiled portion of said wiring, once inserted and coiled within the device may be allowed to exit to the exterior, and wherein said containing means consists of a single tray of dimensions substantially similar to that of the inside of the enclosure means and with said enclosure means open along the entirety of its open front side such that the tray may slide in and out, and with the opposite end of the tray substantially accessible through the aperture means in the enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A wire and cable manager as recited in claim 1 in which said sliding tray is furnished with removable and reconfigurable partitions to adjust the size of compartments for holding coils of wiring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
A wire and cable manager as recited in claim 1 in which a portion of said sliding tray is furnished with an internal power supply and appropriate receptacles such that power cords inserted and coiled within the device may terminate via a direct connection of the power plug of said power cord to the power receptacle of said power supply.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wire and cable manager as recited in claim 3 in which said power supply is furnished with on-off switches for both the collective and individual control of power to the power cords connected with the device.
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) | 1991-03-15 | 1991-09-14 | 1992-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-15 | 1995-09-14 | 1996-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-15 | 1999-09-14 | 2000-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |