US4944694A
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Electric cord take-up device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-03-28
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Granted: 1990-07-31
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Expires: 2009-03-28
Abstract
Abstract An electric wire take up device or container is which the wires each enter the container through a series of cut-outs in one of its sides. Upstanding pegs on the base of the container serve as wire wrapping posts for each wire. With a sufficient number of pegs, numerous wrapping patterns are available to the user of the device. Upon completing the wrapping of a wire, the male plug at the end of the wire can be inserted into the power outlet strip also located within the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin L. Dorn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
An electric wire take up device, comprising: a closable container having a top and a bottom; pegs fixed to the bottom of the container, the pegs being arranged in predetermined geometric patterns; cut-outs in at least one side of the container; and an electrical outlet strip in the container, the outlet having a plurality of plugs; and wire securing means associated with each cutout; wherein an electric wire introduced into the container through one of the cut-outs can be wrapped about one or more pegs in a unique pattern and its end plugged into the outlet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
An electric wire take up device, comprising: a closable container having a top and a bottom; pegs fixed to the bottom of the container, the pegs being arranged in predetermined geometric patterns; cut-outs in at least one side of the container; and an electrical outlet strip in the container, the outlet having a plurality of plugs; and wire securing means associated with each cutout; wherein an electric wire introduced into the container through one of the cut-outs can be wrapped about one or more pegs in a unique pattern and its end plugged into the outlet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
the take up device of claim 1, in which the number of pegs forming the geometric pattern can be varied.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The take up device of claim 1, in which the pegs are detachable from the base, and the orientation of the pegs within the container may be selected by the user of the device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The take up device of claim 1, in which the wire securing means are longitudinally split plastic sleeves.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The take up device of claim 1, in which the top and bottom of the container are made of a rigid plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The take up device of claim 1, in which the top and bottom of the container are hinged at one end of each for opening and closing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The take up device of claim 1, in which the top and bottom of the container frictionally fit together for closure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The take up device of claim 1, in which the outlet strip is controlled by a switch located in the closed container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The take up device of claim 1, wherein the outlet strip is controlled by a switch located outside of the closed container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The take up device of claim 1, wherein the pegs are integrally formed with the base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The take up device of claim 1, further including a plurality of cut-outs, a wire being inserted through each or some of the cut outs into the interior of the container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
The take up device of claim further including at least one additional cut-out on the side of the container opposite the side on which the other cut-outs are located, the additional cut-out enabling a wire to exit from the container without its end being plugged into the outlet strip.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The take up device of claim 1, wherein the cut-outs are formed of aligned semi-circular cut-outs in the top and bottom of the container.
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