US4875878A
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Extension cord/tool carrier
Assignee: MEYER FLOORING Inc
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Filing: 1988-11-16
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Granted: 1989-10-24
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Expires: 2008-11-16
Abstract
Abstract An extension cord/tool carrier is provided comprised of a bucket to which is mounted a terminal strip. The bucket may be used to contain the extension cord coupled to the terminal strip as well as hand tools to be used on a job site.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R. Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/34; B65H75/36; B65H75/362; H; H01; H01R; H01R25/00; H01R25/006; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
An extension cord/tool carrier comprising: a bucket having a vertical sidewall to define a cavity adapted to receive a length of electrical cord and a plurality of hand tools therein through an open top formed at one end of the bucket cavity; a row of electrical plug receptacles fixedly mounted to the sidewall of the cavity; a length of electrical cord receivable within the bucket cavity, the cord being electrically coupled at a first end to the receptacles and at a second end to a plug member whereby the bucket provides a container for transporting the cord therein, the receptacles thereon and selected tools which a user places therein through the open top and whereby the plug member and a length of the cord may be selectively removed from the bucket through the open top for connection to a source of electrical supply so as to provide power at the receptacles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
An extension cord/tool carrier comprising: a bucket having a vertical sidewall to define a cavity adapted to receive a length of electrical cord and a plurality of hand tools therein through an open top formed at one end of the bucket cavity; a row of electrical plug receptacles fixedly mounted to the sidewall of the cavity; a length of electrical cord receivable within the bucket cavity, the cord being electrically coupled at a first end to the receptacles and at a second end to a plug member whereby the bucket provides a container for transporting the cord therein, the receptacles thereon and selected tools which a user places therein through the open top and whereby the plug member and a length of the cord may be selectively removed from the bucket through the open top for connection to a source of electrical supply so as to provide power at the receptacles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
The extension cord/tool carrier of claim 1 further comprising: a terminal strip housing mounted to the sidewall exteriorly of the cavity, the receptacles being mounted to the terminal strip housing; aperture means in the bucket sidewall for receiving therethrough a portion of the electrical cord between the ends thereof whereby to permit the first end to be electrically coupled to the receptacles within the terminal strip housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The extension cord/tool carrier of claim 1 further including: handle means coupled to the bucket sidewall for carrying the bucket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The extension cord/tool carrier of claim 1 further comprising: switch means for electrically disconnecting the receptacles from the plug member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The extension cord/tool carrier of claim 1, the bucket being five-gallon in size and formed of plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The extension cord/tool carrier of claim 1, said bucket being a five-gallon paint bucket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The extension cord/tool carrier of claim 1, further comprising: a closed bottom formed at another end of the bucket cavity; and port means in the bucket bottom for removal of dirt and liquid from the bucket cavity.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
135 words
An extension cord/tool carrier comprising: a five-gallon plastic bucket, the bucket having a cylindrical sidewall to define a cavity and a bottom wall generally sealing one end of the cavity, whereby another end of the cavity is open to define a top to the bucket; a terminal strip mounted vertically to the sidewall exteriorly of the bucket, the terminal strip having a plurality of electrical receptacles mounted thereon; an electrical cord extending between first and second ends, the first end being connected to a plug body, the second end extending through an aperture in the bucket sidewall for connection to the receptacles, the cord being receivable in the cavity through the bucket top, the bucket being adapted to receive a plurality of hand tools in the cavity through the bucket top along with the cord.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
135 words
An extension cord/tool carrier comprising: a five-gallon plastic bucket, the bucket having a cylindrical sidewall to define a cavity and a bottom wall generally sealing one end of the cavity, whereby another end of the cavity is open to define a top to the bucket; a terminal strip mounted vertically to the sidewall exteriorly of the bucket, the terminal strip having a plurality of electrical receptacles mounted thereon; an electrical cord extending between first and second ends, the first end being connected to a plug body, the second end extending through an aperture in the bucket sidewall for connection to the receptacles, the cord being receivable in the cavity through the bucket top, the bucket being adapted to receive a plurality of hand tools in the cavity through the bucket top along with the cord.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The extension cord/tool carrier of claim 8, wherein the aperture is positioned in the sidewall in concealed relationship to the terminal strip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The extension cord/tool carrier of claim 8, further comprising: port means in the bottom wall for removal of dirt and liquid from the bucket cavity.
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