| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 439501000 | WITH STORAGE MEANS FOR FLACCID CONDUCTOR | 75 |
| 20080261441 | Signal Transmission Wire with an Audio Interface and a Usb Interface - A signal transmission wire with audio interface and USB interface, the wire is a four-core connection wire, one end of which is connected to a USB interface, the other end of which is connected to a dual-track audio interface; the four-core signal connection wire is further provided with a winder, the winder is a box, and a bobbin for intertwining the four-core connection wire is pivotally jointed in its cavity; two opening holes are set on the surface of the winder; the double ends of the four-core connection wire pass through the two opening holes respectively; the wire of the four-core connection wire is winded on the bobbin. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080311786 | CABLE SLACK MANAGER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A cable slack management system is used in conjunction with a conventional component rack to secure cables of excess length to minimize disturbance, interference, and general clutter that the excess cable length would otherwise cause. In one implementation, the cable slack management system includes a slack management panel that is attached to two opposing vertical members of a rack to extend horizontally between the members as a cross-member of the rack. If more than one cable slack management system is installed in a rack, typically the slack management panels are placed between component panels in some alternating fashion. In an alternative implementation, the slack management panels are vertically oriented, and are typically mounted adjacent to a rack. The cable slack management system also includes one or more cable spools for each slack management panel. The cable spools allow cable to be wrapped around them thereby securing the cable. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090004911 | Power supply system - For improving durability of a wiring harness of a power supply system used in a sliding structure, a power supply system | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090035986 | Power adapter - A power adapter, comprising a cord Storage assembly extendable from a housing to enable a cord to be at least partially wound thereabout, the cord storage assembly retractable within the housing to store the cord within the housing. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090047826 | PORTABLE SURGE PROTECTED POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A portable surge protected remote power distribution system for delivering electrical power to an area of a venue comprises a moveable cart assembly and a surge protector mounted on the cart assembly. The surge protector has a first electrical cord adapted to be electrically connected to a source of electrical energy at the venue. At least one retractable houses a second electrical cord, and the reel is mounted on the cart assembly. Each second cord has a predetermined length, and one end of each second cord is adapted to extend to a point in the venue at a predetermined distance from said cart assembly substantially equal to the predetermined length of each second cord. A second end of each second cord is electrically connected to the surge protector. At least one power strip is removably mounted on the cart assembly, and one end of each second cord of the self retractable reel is electrically connected to a power strip, each power strip having a socket adapted to electrically connect with an electrically powered device. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090047827 | Socket assembly - A socket assembly includes a socket body, a connecting line and an electrical connector. The socket body comprises a panel and at least one socket unit. The socket body is provided with a receiving trough. One end of the connecting line extends into the inside of the socket body. The electrical connector is connected to the other end of the connecting line. The connecting line and the electrical connector are stored in the receiving trough or extend beyond the receiving trough selectively. Via the above arrangement, the socket assembly of the present invention can provide a connecting line and an electrical connector to facilitate the user to quickly connect electronic products. Further, when the connecting line and the electrical connector are not in use, they can be stored in the socket body and thus may not cause clutter and disturbance. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090053924 | CORD WRAP AND POWER PLUG RECEPTACLE ARRANGEMENT FOR INFLATOR - A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090061677 | COMPUTER HOUSING CAPABLE OF RETRACTING HEADPHONE CABLE - A computer housing is provided. The computer housing includes a front panel with an opening formed thereon. A cable winding assembly is disposed within the computer housing and includes a stop member, a cable winding member, two support members, and an elastic rope. The cable winding member includes a jack receiving hole and at least one stop member receiving means formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof for accommodating a headphone jack and the stop member respectively. The stop member can be inserted through the opening. The two support members are attached to a bottom panel of the computer housing and include bearing holes formed threreon for supporting the cable winding member and allowing a rotation of the cable winding member. The elastic rope includes two ends fastened respectively to the cable winding member and one of the support members and is capable of being wound when the cable winding member rotates. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090098764 | POSITIONABLE LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A lighting assembly includes a lighting unit having a housing defining an internal cavity and an opening. A light source is assembled within the internal cavity of the housing. An electrical wire is electrically connected to the light source at a first end and is configured to be contained at least in part within the housing. The opening is configured to permit withdrawal of a user selected amount of the electrical wire from within the internal cavity and/or to permit a user selected amount of the electrical wire to be inserted into the internal cavity. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090104811 | Extension cord featuring length adjustable ends - An extension cord is provided with a central portion which is uncoiled, this central portion bounded on either end by a first coil and a second coil. Each of these coils are length adjustable while the central portion is substantially non-extendible. The extension cord can be fixed in position at a point along the central portion or routed through a narrow space at the central portion and still facilitate length adjustability at two different locations adjacent ends of the cord. Connectors are provided at ends of the cord. The connectors can be male and female power plug connectors for delivery of electric power or can be data cables or combined data and power cables. For instance, USB extension cords, SCSI extension cords, S-VIDEO extension cords, ethernet extension cords, RCA extension cords and power strip extension cords can provide various different connectors for the length adjustable extension cord of this invention. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090156053 | Electrical power apparatus with retractable cords and moveable sockets - An electrical power apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises: a housing comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and side walls creating an external surface generally perpendicular to said top and bottom portions and an internal cavity, said housing having at least one slot situated at the top portion and at least one indentation situated on said side walls, the indentation is situated adjacent to the slot; and at least one socket component connected to an extendable cord, the socket component is situated within the indentation of the housing at a first position generally perpendicular to the top or bottom portion of the housing and moveable to the slot of the housing at a second position generally parallel to the top or bottom portion of the housing. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090298325 | ADAPTOR DEVICE - The invention comprises an adaptor device incorporating a plurality of electrical connectors connectable to a power source. Each of the electrical plugs is configured for providing an electrical connection with an electric device according the manufacturer of that device's requirements. Each of the electrical connectors are moveable between a stored position in which they are retained within a housing in a position convenient for storage and/or transport, and an extended position in which they are engageable with an electronic device. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090298326 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE FOR MAKING SEAT TO SEAT CONNECTIONS - The invention relates to an electrical connection device for making a connection between a first seat and a second seat disposed in front of or behind the first seat, in particular in aircraft, wherein the device comprises:
| 12-03-2009 |
| 20090305552 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a main body, a compartment and a transmission line. The transmission line has a cable and a connector part. One end of the cable is electrically connected to the main body, and the other end of the cable extends out from the main body and is connected to the connector part. The compartment defines a receiving space therein. The compartment is pivotally connected to one end of the main body and has a closed position and an open position relative to the end of the main body. The connector part and the cable are received in the receiving space and concealed by the compartment when the compartment is in the closed position. The connector part is detachably connected to an external device with the cable being pulled out from the receiving space of the compartment when the compartment is in the open position. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100015848 | Adapter capable of storing and positioning cables, and adapter having a cable organizing device - An adapter capable of storing and positioning cables comprises a main body, a cable, and a casing. The cable is connected to the main body, and the main body is wrapped by the casing. The casing comprises a cable organizing portion comprising a plurality of elastic loop grooves, and a guiding groove. By the above-mentioned structure, the guiding groove can guide the cable to the cable organizing portion. The plurality of elastic loop grooves is applied for organizing the cable. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100035463 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH STRETCHABLE USB RECEPTACLE - An electronic device having a stretchable USB receptacle is provided. An extending connecting cable is added to the USB receptacle on the electronic device. In normal condition, the connecting cable is accommodated in a cable reel to make the USB receptacle accommodated in an accommodating recess of the electronic device to keep consistency of the appearance. In using condition, the USB receptacle may be taken out and used in a needed place by drawing out the connecting cable. This overcomes the disadvantage that the conventional adjacent USB receptacles may be interfered with each other, and the scope of use also increases. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100068920 | Cable Collector of Power Supply Apparatus - A cable collector of a power supply apparatus is provided. The power supply apparatus includes a power adaptor, a cable, and a cable collector. One side of the cable is connected with the power adaptor. The cable collector includes a first board, a first power connector, and two first blocking boards. The first board is connected with a first surface of the power adaptor. The first power connector is formed on the first board. The first board is connected with the power adaptor via the first power connector. The two first blocking boards are formed on two sides of the first board. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100081318 | POWER OUTLET ORGANIZER - A power outlet organizer for an intravenous pole assembly may include a housing, at least one electrical outlet, an electrical cord, a biasing member, a support mechanism and a fastener. The electrical cord may include a first end portion electrically connected to the at least one electrical outlet and a second end portion electrically connected to an electrical plug. The electrical cord may be movable between a retracted position within the housing and an extended position for connecting the electrical plug to a wall socket. The biasing member may be configured to move the electrical cord to the retracted position. The support mechanism may include an elongated support structure carried by the housing and a plurality of brackets configured on the elongated support structure. Each bracket may be adapted for receiving a power cord of a medical device therein to preclude scattering thereof on a floor. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100105242 | CORD ACCOMMODATION MEMBER AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - A cord accommodation member is able to easily accommodate a connecting cord for a thin TV and video equipment in a hidden place under a glass shelf, having a hard-to-fall-off structure, and can be cut in the desired size for each type in order to cope with the development of various types different in lateral width, without need of raising the die every type, and its manufacturing method. The cord accommodation member comprises a cord accommodating portion for accommodating a connecting cord, a fixing arm for fixing the cord accommodating portion, which is attached to a glass shelf of a TV stand for mounting a television and video equipment, and a fixing rubber for increasing the fixing force for the glass shelf and the fixing arm. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100159741 | Magnetic Cord Management System - A cord management apparatus comprises one or more magnets, configurable to be coupled to an electronic cord. The apparatus comprises one or more sheaths configured to be coupled to at least a portion of the electronic cord, wherein the one or more sheaths are configured to be magnetically attached to the magnet. A cord management device comprising one or more pliable sheaths is described also. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100197165 | Information Handling System with Integral Cable - An information handling system disposed within a housing may include a cable coupled to the information handling system. The cable may be configured to move from a retracted position substantially within the housing to an extended position wherein a portion of the cable is external to the housing. Further, a connector end of the cable may be configured to communicatively couple the information handling system to a portable device. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100261376 | Electrical power apparatus with flat retractable cords and spools - A surge protector apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises: a housing comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and side walls creating an external surface generally perpendicular to the top and bottom portions and an internal cavity; at least one surge protector and at least one spool situated within the internal cavity of the housing; and at least one extendable and retractable cord having opposing ends, at least one socket component is directly attached to one end of the cord, and the opposing end of the cord is attached to a portion of the spool, and the cord has at least one flat side surface, and the flat surface of the cord contacting a portion of the spool during a retracted position. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100297873 | USB cable and method for producing the same - A method and apparatus for producing a USB cable capable of being fed out of and returned to a cable reel is disclosed along with a cable reel that houses the cable and provides connectivity for the cable. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110003503 | POWER SUPPLY WIRE RECEIVING STRUCTURE - The present invention discloses a power supply wire receiving structure comprising a cable take-up unit and a charging wire. The charging wire is applicable to an electronic device and made of bullet-proof material so as to have high tensile strength. The charging wire is flat-shaped so that it is easy to be received in the cable take-up unit. The combination of the charging wire and the cable take-up unit enables the charging wire to be received in the cable take-up unit and facilitates the arrangement of the wire. Furthermore, the cable take-up unit can be coupled to a charging unit which has an accommodating groove so that the cable take-up unit is received in the accommodating groove of charging unit to reduce the product volume and be easy to carry. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110039446 | EXTENSION CORD HOLDER - An extension cord holder for holding an electrical extension cord. It has a base that includes a vertical component or leg, a standoff at the top of the leg, the standoff being generally horizontal. A slotted portion of the base runs from the removed end of the standoff down to the lower end of the leg of the base, where it makes a generally acute angle therewith. The slotted portion has a multiplicity of slots, each slot will engage one course of a looped or coiled extension cord. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110065313 | POWER CORD COLLECTOR FOR POWER SUPPLY - A power cord collector for power supply includes a cover body and collecting portion. The cover body has a rectangular space for receiving the case of the power supply. Cord outlets are formed to two opposite lateral walls of the cover body. The collecting portion has two flexible walls which are symmetrically extended from a top and bottom surface of the cover body. The two walls are bent towards each other, and a gap is formed where the walls touching. A circular space is formed within the two walls for collecting the power cords. Open holes are formed to the gap, and the positions of the open holes are corresponding to the cord outlets. The power cords of the power supply received by the cover body will pass through cord outlets formed to the cover body to be connected to a plug or an electric device. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110076877 | Wall-mountable electrical power supplying device for mounting to a wall surface about a standard wall-mounted power receptacle, using a mounting bracket arranged between the housing and wall surface and an electrical power supply plug integrated with the housing - A wall-mountable electrical power supplying device for mounting to a wall surface about a standard wall-mounted power receptacle, and supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The wall-mountable device includes a base housing portion having a bottom surface and a 3D interior volume. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits. An electrical power supply plug is integrated with the base housing portion, and is adapted for plugging into a standard wall-mounted power receptacle, and supplying electrical power to the power-ring subassembly. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly, and has a set of plug apertures allowing appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles mounted behind the plug apertures. A power cord portal allows a group of electrical power cords associated with the group of electrical appliances to enter/exit the 3D interior volume in a bundled manner. A cover housing portion is provided and adapted to cover the central aperture of the power-ring subassembly, and conceal appliance power plugs plugged into the electrical receptacles and appliance power cords associated with the electrical appliances. A wall-mounting bracket, is operably connectable to the base housing portion, for mounting the electrical power supplying device to the wall surface, about the standard wall-mounted power receptacle, when the electrical power supply plug is plugged into the standard wall-mounted power receptacle. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110076878 | ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLYING DEVICE HAVING A LOWER DECK HOUSING REGION FOR CONTAINING AND CONCEALING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL POWER ADAPTERS ASSOCIATED WITH A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, AND AN UPPER DECK HOUSING REGION FOR SUPPORTING A RING-LIKE POWER ASSE - An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and a base housing portion having a bottom surface and a 3D interior volume. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of the 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to a power supply cord. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly and has a set of plug apertures, aligned with the electrical receptacles, and allows appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles. A power cord portal allows a group of electrical power cords associated with the group of electrical appliances to enter/exit the 3D interior volume in a bundled manner. A cover housing portion is provided and adapted to cover the central aperture of the power-ring subassembly, and conceal appliance power plugs plugged into said electrical receptacles and appliance power cords associated with the electrical appliances. An appliance power cord management dowel tray is supported within the base housing portion and through at least a portion of the central aperture, and has (i) a tray portion dividing the 3D interior volume into an upper deck region above the tray portion and a lower deck portion disposed below the tray portion, and (ii) a cord management dowel portion projecting from the tray portion and adapted for taking up and managing excess length of appliance power cord associated a plurality of the electrical appliances receiving power from the device. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110076879 | ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLYING DEVICE HAVING A RING-LIKE STRUCTURE FOR RECEIVING POWER PLUGS, AND AN INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment, includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and also a base housing portion having a bottom surface. A power-ring subassembly is supported on the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of a 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly, has a set of plug apertures, is aligned with the electrical receptacles, and allows appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles. A power cord portal allows a group of electrical power cords associated with the group of electrical appliances to enter/exit the 3D interior volume in a bundled manner, and the appliance power plugs associated with said group of electrical appliances to be plugged into the electrical receptacles. A cover housing portion is provided and adapted to cover the central aperture of the power-ring subassembly, and conceal appliance power plugs plugged into the electrical receptacles and appliance power cords associated with the electrical appliances. Also, a thermal management subsystem is integrated within the device, so that heat energy, generated by the power adapter plugs and/modules contained within the 3D interior volume, is transferred by air flowing from the 3D interior volume to the external ambient environment. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110076880 | Method of managing excess appliance power cord length within an electrical power supplying device while containing a plurality of appliance power plugs and appliance power adapters associated with electrical appliances supported an environment - A method of managing the excess length of appliance power cord within an electrical power supplying device while containing a plurality of appliance power plugs and appliance power adapters associated with a plurality of electrical appliances supported in an environment. The method involves: mounting an electrical power supplying device in the environment supporting the plurality of electrical appliances; installing one or more appliance power adapters within the housing portion of the electrical power supplying device; routing one or more electrical power cords from their respective electrical appliances, through the environment, and through a power cord portal provided in the electrical power supplying device; plugging appliance power plugs associated with the routed appliance power cords, into available power receptacles provided about a power-ring subassembly provided in the electrical power supplying device; for each routed appliance power cord, winding up the excess length of the appliance power cord, determined between the power cord portal and the electrical receptacle, about an available portion of an appliance power cord management structure, provided in the device, so as to neatly management excess appliance power cord thereabouts; and replacing the cover housing portion onto the central aperture of the power-ring subassembly, so as to conceal (i) appliance power plugs plugged into the electrical receptacles, (ii) appliance power cords associated with the electrical appliances, and (iii) power adapter modules supported in the base housing portion. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110076881 | Ring-like electical power supplying structure for receiving the electrical power plugs of a plurality of electrical appliances and powering the same - A ring-like electrical power supplying structure for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment, includes a substantially planar structure having a central aperture through which a 3D volume of space extends for accommodating a plurality of appliance power plugs, appliance power cords and appliance power adapters. A plurality of mounting elements are provided on the substantially planar surface, for mounting a plurality of electrical receptacles, and at least one electronic PC circuit board. Electrical conductors are provided on the surface of the substantially planar structure for interconnecting the electrical receptacles and the electrical components, and supplying electrical power thereto, during device operation. A power supply cord is electrically connected to the electrical receptacles and the electrical components, and has an electrical power plug for plugging into a standard power receptacle, and supplying electrical power to the ring-like power supplying structure. A housing portion having a set of plug apertures, is aligned with said electrical receptacles, and allows appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles. A power cord portal allows a group of electrical power cords associated with the group of electrical appliances, to pass towards the electrical receptacles in a bundled manner, and the appliance power plugs associated with the group of electrical appliances to be plugged into the electrical receptacles. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110076882 | Wall-mountable electrical power supplying device having a ring-like structure for receiving the power plugs and/or power adapters associated with a plurality of electrical appliances, and a housing containing and concealing the same during power supply operations - A wall-mountable electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The wall-mountable device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and has a base housing portion having a bottom surface and a 3D interior volume. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly and has a set of plug apertures allowing appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles mounted behind the plug apertures. A power cord portal allows a group of electrical power cords associated with the group of electrical appliances to enter/exit the 3D interior volume in a bundled manner. A cover housing portion is provided and adapted to cover the central aperture of the power-ring subassembly, and conceal appliance power plugs plugged into the electrical receptacles and appliance power cords associated with the electrical appliances. Also, a wall-mounting bracket, operably connectable to the base housing portion, is provided for mounting the electrical power supplying device on the wall surface in proximity to the standard wall receptacle. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110130031 | CORD ORGANIZER DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention is a cord organizer device that includes a horizontal base surface, spools to receive and control one or more power cords from one or more electrical devices, a plate with a distal end disposed on the top of the spools to label the spools and the power cords, holding clips that are disposed on the sides of the spools to secure the power cords against the horizontal base surface. There is also a cover that is disposed over the spools, the plates and the holding clips to protect and to hide the spools, the plates and the holding clips, a power strip to provide power to the device that is secured by a fastener to the horizontal base surface and a mounting hole to mount the device against a vertical surface. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110300744 | E-Z RETRACTABLE CORD SYSTEM - A retractable extension power cord comprising: a plastic, circular (cylindrical) housing having at least a first and a second outlet; a spooler for holding power cord; a retractable power cord having a male end retractable out of a first outlet and a female end accessible out of a second outlet, a mounting bracket mountable onto a vertical or horizontal surface; and a ground fault circuit interrupter. The male end is directly connectable to a receptacle while the female end is directly or indirectly connectable to a power source. The retractable power cord communicates power between the male end and the female end The retractable extension power cord provide a means for neatly storing and organizing extension cords while also providing retracting and reverse-retracting capabilities during in-use and non-use periods. Further, the retractable extension cord is reversible and lockable. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110306233 | CONNECTING DEVICE - A connecting device includes a cable transmitting a signal, a carrier receiving the cable, a sliding member slidable on the carrier, and a resilient component. The carrier includes a first side plate and a second side plate opposite to the first side plate, and a fixing post is secured in the carrier adjacent to the first side plate. The resilient component is secured to the fixing post and the sliding member, and the cable runs between the fixing post and the sliding member, wherein the resilient component is elastically deformable between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the resilient component is in an original state, substantially all of the cable is in the carrier, and the sliding member abuts the second side plate. In the second state, the resilient component is in elastically deformed, substantially all of the cable is exposed from the carrier, and the sliding member slides adjacent to the first side plate. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120034816 | VEHICULAR RETRACTABLE CABLE SYSTEMS - A vehicular retractable cable system may include a housing and a cable assembly including a retract assembly with associated retractable cable. The cable has extended and retracted positions. A position setting assembly is associated with the cable assembly. The position setting assembly has a retract button, wherein when the cable is in an extended position and upon activation of the retract button, the cable moves toward the retracted position. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120064759 | Retractable mobile power device module - A retractable mobile device power module comprises of a plug to power outlet, a retractable power cord, an adapter, and a retractor. With this design, power supply for mobile devices can be compact and low profile. Besides providing power, this design can be used for data transmission as well. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120077372 | CABLE JUMPER HAND REEL - A cable jumper hand reel. In one example embodiment, a hand reel includes a stationary concave track and a rotatable guide at least partially retained within the track and configured to be rotated around the guide. The guide includes a plurality of concave brackets that are coupled to each other and spaced apart from each other around the track. The brackets are configured to retain a coiled line. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120115353 | PLUG APPARATUS - [PROBLEMS] It is an object to improve the workability in replacing a power storage stack. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120149236 | USB CABLE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A method and apparatus for producing a USB cable capable of being fed out of and returned to a cable reel is disclosed along with a cable reel that houses the cable and provides connectivity for the cable. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120220162 | BASE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A base is capable of containing a data cable, the data cable having a first plug, a second plug and a transmitting wire connecting the first plug and the second plug. The base includes a housing defining an opening; and a receiving member and a winding member positioned on the inner surface of the housing. The first plug is capable of protruding out of the housing via the opening, the transmitting wire is capable of being wound around the winding member, and the second plug is capable of being received in the receiving member. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120238132 | PORTABLE UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) CABLE KEYCHAIN ASSEMBLY WITH CARABINER CLIP - A cable assembly for connecting a portable electronic device to a host device includes an upstream connector section comprising a upstream connector housing, an upstream connector secured to the upstream connector housing, and a downstream connector section comprising a downstream connector housing, a first downstream connector secured to the downstream connector housing, and a second downstream connector secured to the downstream connector housing. The cable assembly further includes a main body section having an attachment mechanism comprising a through hole formed in the main body, the through hole including on one side a carabiner clip comprising a spring-loaded hinged inwardly movable outer portion completing the through hole. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120252261 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ADAPTATION WINDER - A multi-functional adaptation winder is provided, which includes a wiring part, a transmission connector, a tapping part, at least one adapter and a connecting kit. The transmission connector is connected with an outlet wire at one end of the wiring part. The tapping part is provided with at least one connector which is connected with an outlet wire at the other end of the wiring part. The adapter is plugged into the connector of the tapping part and is provided with at least one attaching hole at an external portion thereof The connecting kit is provided with at least one attaching segment and a spigot. The spigot is connected with the tapping part, and the attaching segment is matched with the attaching hole. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120276774 | REEL FOR MINIMIZING UNREELED CABLE LENGTH - A reel for connecting a cable to the reel and power connections that includes a winding reel housing that has a biasing member and a connection assembly. The assembly is received in the housing and has an insulator with two recesses, a return barrel terminal and a power barrel terminal. One of the insulator recesses receives a return barrel terminal and the other insulator recess receives a power barrel terminal. The return barrel terminal is connected to a return contact, and the power barrel terminal is connected to a power contact. The power contact is connected to a power output member and the return contact is connected to a return output member. The return barrel terminal is rotateable with the return contact while maintaining electrical contact with the return contact and the power barrel terminal is rotateable with the power contact while maintaining electrical contact with the power contact. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120295472 | PORTABLE UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) CABLE KEYCHAIN ASSEMBLY WITH CARABINER CLIP - A cable assembly for connecting a portable electronic device to a host device includes an upstream connector section comprising a upstream connector housing, an upstream connector secured to the upstream connector housing, and a downstream connector section comprising a downstream connector housing, a first downstream connector secured to the downstream connector housing, and a second downstream connector secured to the downstream connector housing. The cable assembly further includes a main body section having an attachment mechanism comprising a through hole formed in the main body, the through hole including on one side a carabiner clip comprising a spring-loaded hinged inwardly movable outer portion completing the through hole. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120322296 | POWER SUPPLY CORD STORAGE MECHANISM - An apparatus including a power supply unit, and a plurality of extensions extending outwardly from opposing side surfaces of the power supply unit, the extensions cooperating with the power supply unit to form a channel between the extensions, wherein at least one end of each of the plurality of extensions defines a recess in the at least one end that is configured to receive and retain a part of a flexible portion of an electrical power cord. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120322297 | POWER SUPPLY CORD STORAGE MECHANISM - An apparatus including at least two longitudinally extending guides configured to be coupled to opposite side surfaces of a power supply unit such that, when coupled to the power supply unit, the guides cooperate with the power supply unit to form a channel between the guides, at least one end of each of the guides defining a recess in the at least one end that is configured to receive and retain a part of a flexible portion of an electrical power cord and to cooperate with the power supply unit to retain the power cord in a wrapped arrangement substantially within the channel, and a retention element cooperating with the recess to receive and retain the part of the flexible portion of the electrical power cord. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120329314 | ROTATING CONNECTOR DEVICE - A rotary connector device includes a stator, a rotator rotatable relative to the stator, a base ring arranged between the stator and the rotator, a flexible flat cable ( | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130023148 | EXTENSION SOCKET WITH CORD STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM - Extension socket ( | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130084734 | WIRE WINDING DEVICE STRUCTURE - The present invention is a wire winding device structure, which provide a convenient to use multi function wire winding device, comprising: a box body, insulating disc, rotary disc, volute spring, upper cover; said rotary disc has a wire winding annular groove on its perimeter, at the bottom several metal spring piece correspondingly contacting to each metal annular tablet, at front side with swing arm and stopping post, the upper cover with inner guiding groove and outer guiding groove, wire fixing groove; through above means providing unwinding and rewinding earphone wire function, in the mean time, retaining normal signal transmission performance, achieving an effect of flexible wire length for earphone and convenient to user. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130102186 | POWER STRIP - A power strip includes a main body, a reel, a power line, and a power cord, and a plug. The main body includes a top wall defining an outlet, a bottom wall, and a first and a second sidewalls. A pole perpendicularly extends from the bottom wall adjacent to the first sidewall. A first conductive portion electrically connected to the power line extends from the pole toward the second sidewall. The reel includes a core positioned between the first and second sidewalls and rotatably mounted to the second sidewall, and a second conductive portion mounted to the core and rotatably connected to the first conductive portion. The power cord is electrically connected to the first conductive portion. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130115804 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS RELATING TO EXTENSION CORD WITH INTEGRATED CORD MANAGEMENT - One exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: (a) a first housing comprising an electrical plug; (b) a second housing comprising an electrical receptacle; and (c) a first electrical cord connecting the first housing to the second housing; wherein the second housing is configured to accept the electrical cord being wound around the second housing. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a third housing comprising an electrical receptacle; and a second electrical cord connecting the second housing to the third housing; wherein the third housing is configured to accept the second electrical cord being wound around the second housing. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130122739 | ADJUSTABLE CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR CONNECTION TO A MODULAR APPLIANCE - An adjustable connector system for use in an appliance is provided, wherein the adjustable connector system includes a channel disposed on a surface of the appliance, an access aperture defined by a surface adjacent the channel, and a utility enabled connector at least partially received in the channel, and extending from the access aperture, wherein the utility enabled connector includes an elongated member configured to at least partially extend along the channel, and extend from the access aperture, and an interface adapted to supply at least one utility to a modular appliance configured to be removably attached to one of a plurality of removable attachment locations on the appliance. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130171865 | ELECTRICAL CORD REEL WITH REMOVEABLE CORD - An electrical cord can include a cord segment with an electrical connector. The connector can connect to a spool member of an electrical cord reel to form an electrical connection between the electrical cord and the electrical cord reel. The spool can have a recess that engages and/or mates with the connector. When the connector is in the recess, at least a portion of the connector can be flush with a cylinder surface of the spool. The connector can be secured in the recess with one or more fasteners (e.g., screws). The connector and recess can have members that act as the primary load bearing members when spooling and unspooling the electrical cord to inhibit the application of loads on the electrical connection during rotation of the spool member. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171866 | ELECTRICAL CORD WITH WEAR RING - An electrical cord can include a cord segment with a receptacle. The receptacle can have a surface and apertures that accept a plug to form an electrical connection between the plug and wires of the electrical cord. A wear ring can be on the receptacle. The wear ring can be at least as large as the receptacle in a transverse cross-section. The wear ring can inhibit or prevent at least a portion of the surface from contacting a ground surface when the receptacle is on the ground surface or is dragged along the ground surface. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130244475 | WALL OUTLET WITH RETRACTABLE USB CHARGING CABLE CONNECTED TO A USB PORT WITHIN A WALL - The present invention relates to a system, method, and apparatus for charging electronics with a universal serial bus (USB) charging cable connected to a USB port. The USB port is located entirely behind a wall having a wall outlet. The USB charging cable and its connectors can easily be retracted into the wall for storage or extended outside the wall to a USB powered device. A plurality of USB charging cables can be installed in one wall outlet, such as one USB charging cable having a Micro-USB plug and one USB charging cable having an Apple 30 pin connector. The wall outlet can also have an AC outlet as well, such that the wall outlet can charge most electronic devices sold in the market today. The wall outlet allows the user to charge USB powered devices even when the user does not have his USB cord with him. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140030910 | CLAMP-ON FURNITURE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - A mobile outlet apparatus and process for providing electrical current by means of a clamp-on outlet extender attached to an object and connected to a stationary source of electric current is provided. A description of several possible clamping systems for attaching the mobile outlet to an object is provided, as well as a description of different voltage conversion and outlet options on the mobile outlet. In one configuration the mobile outlet is particularly designed to provide a flat profile and to allow quick attachment and detachment by means of a ratchet system. The mobile outlet is also designed to allow attachment of various faceplates for purposes of decor matching and branding purposes. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140065875 | POWER SUPPLY CORD STORAGE MECHANISM - An apparatus including at least two longitudinally extending guides configured to be coupled to opposite side surfaces of a power supply unit such that, when coupled to the power supply unit, the guides cooperate with the power supply unit to form a channel between the guides, at least one end of each of the guides defining a recess in the at least one end that is configured to receive and retain a part of a flexible portion of an electrical power cord and to cooperate with the power supply unit to retain the power cord in a wrapped arrangement substantially within the channel, and a retention element cooperating with the recess to receive and retain the part of the flexible portion of the electrical power cord. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140094054 | CREDIT CARD SHAPED CHARGING AND DATA CABLE - A data and charging cable includes a body portion having a form factor substantially like that of a credit card, including a slot extending from a first end of the body portion toward a second end of the body portion. The cable includes an elastomeric tongue having a proximal end pivotably attached to the first end of the body portion and a distal end removably attached to the body portion by a detent mechanism. A first plug is located at the second end of the body portion, with a first set of contacts configured to be inserted into a first electronic device. A second plug is located at the distal end of the tongue, with a second set of contacts configured to be inserted into a second electronic device. A conductive path extending between the first and second sets of contacts is configured to transmit data and electrical power. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140120765 | DISTRIBUTOR HAVING A POWER CONNECTION WITH A PLUG - A distributor is proposed, comprising a power connection having a plug ( | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140179153 | ADAPTER CORD MANAGEMENT ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention disclose an adapter cord management assembly. According to one embodiment, the cord management assembly includes a housing and cord attached to the housing on a first end, while a connector portion is formed on a second end of the cord opposite the first end. Moreover, the connector portion includes a first attachment feature configured to mate with a corresponding second attachment feature incorporated within the housing of the adapter. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140179154 | METHOD OF POWERING MOBILE EQUIPMENT - A method of providing operating electrical power from a stationary power source to a mobile conveyor utilized in material handling at a mine site as the conveyor moves over a predetermined path at the site without having to move long lengths of cable as the conveyor moves away from the power source. The method utilizes a cable reel that features a power receptacle into which a cable connector can be easily plugged and unplugged. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140295698 | PORTABLE UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) CABLE KEYCHAIN ASSEMBLY WITH CARABINER CLIP - A cable assembly for connecting a portable electronic device to a host device includes an upstream connector section comprising a upstream connector housing, an upstream connector secured to the upstream connector housing, and a downstream connector section comprising a downstream connector housing, a first downstream connector secured to the downstream connector housing, and a second downstream connector secured to the downstream connector housing. The cable assembly further includes a main body section having an attachment mechanism comprising a through hole formed in the main body, the through hole including on one side a carabiner clip comprising a spring-loaded hinged inwardly movable outer portion completing the through hole. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140315423 | MOUNTED POWER CORD - A ceiling mounted extension cord that can be disposed in and HVAC diffuser and can be displaced from a ceiling mounted position to a deployed position for use. The extension cord can also be retracted upwardly adjacent the ceiling. The displacement of the cord may be by remote control. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140370742 | WING DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM FOR A POWER ADAPTER - A power adapter including a wing deployment mechanism for retaining a wing in a first undeployed position and the second deployed position. One example may provide a housing, a spring, a spring cover, and the wing. In one example, the wing may be pivotally attached to the housing and the spring and the spring cover may be fixedly attached to the housing. The spring may contact a portion of the wing and may, in one example, apply a position dependent force to the wing that biases the wing towards either the first or the second position. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140377983 | RETRACTABLE CABLE AND CABLE REWIND SPOOL CONFIGURATION - A spool apparatus is described to include in one particular example a cable spool with a first cylindrical lip and a second cylindrical lip on an opposite side of the cable spool. A center of the spool includes a clutch bearing in the center of both the first cylindrical lip and the second cylindrical lip that provides a rotational axis for the cable spool to rotate around. The apparatus may also include a feed slot near the first cylindrical lip that provides a passage for cable to pass from the second cylindrical lip to the first cylindrical lip. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150072552 | MULTI-OUTLET CAPABLE OF CONVENIENTLY ORGANIZING CABLES CONNECTED TO ELECTRIC APPLIANCES - Provided is a multi-outlet capable of conveniently organizing cables connected to electric appliances. The provided multi-outlet capable of conveniently organizing cables connected to electric appliances comprises: a plug housing comprising an upwardly opened housing space formed inside for accommodating cables and plugs of electric appliances, downwardly opened cable entry roads formed at a lower portion, inducing holes formed on the bottom for connecting the housing space and the entry roads, and curved arc-shaped apertures formed at the upper ends; a finishing cover insertedly connected to the upper end of the plug housing for finishing the housing space, and having a cable winding drum projected at a lower portion; and a power connection portion embedded in the finishing cover so as to supply electric power to the electric appliances, and comprising a plurality of plug terminals for power supply at all times which is opened toward the housing space to be electrically connected to the plugs accommodated in the housing space, and a plug terminal for power supply at any time which is opened outwardly, individual switches formed at the plug terminals for power supply at all times for controlling the power supplied thereto, a power input cable formed at the outside of the cable winding drum so as to be electrically connected to the terminals for supplying external power, and a main switch formed at the upper portion of the finishing cover to be connected to the power input cable for controlling the power supplied therethrough. It is possible to make the surroundings of a multi-output be neat and improve user convenience. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150111418 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS RELATING TO EXTENSION CORD WITH INTEGRATED CORD MANAGEMENT - One exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: (a) a first housing comprising an electrical plug; (b) a second housing comprising an electrical receptacle; and (c) a first electrical cord connecting the first housing to the second housing; wherein the second housing is configured to accept the electrical cord being wound around the second housing. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a third housing comprising an electrical receptacle; and a second electrical cord connecting the second housing to the third housing; wherein the third housing is configured to accept the second electrical cord being wound around the second housing. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150318648 | POWER STRIP HOLDER - A combination storage receptacle and power strip/surge protector holder includes an enclosure perimeter defining an aperture for receiving objects, and a power strip mounted to the enclosure perimeter for reducing the clutter of wiring of power strips. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160006189 | Organizing Device - An organizing device organizes cords of appliances and provides storage space for related accessories. The device includes a primary housing having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A plurality of slots is positioned in the primary housing. A plurality of reels is coupled to the primary housing and positioned in an interior space of the primary housing. A plurality of cords is provided each having a primary end coupled to an associated one of the reels. Each of the cords is extendable around the associated reel wherein a secondary end of each of the cords is selectively extendable from the associated reel through a selectable one of the slots. A plurality of electrical outlets each is coupled to an associated reel. The primary end of each of the cords is electrically couplable to an associated one of the electrical outlets. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160043514 | Protective Case for Portable Electronic Device with Integrated Dispensable and Retractable Charge and Sync Cable - A protective case for a portable electronic device which incorporates a spool assembly containing a user dispensable and retractable Industry standard or OEM charge/sync cable. The case provides the user with the utility of always having a charge/sync cable available when needed while being discreetly housed in a low-profile ergonomically pleasing package. The case and spool assembly provide the user with up to 3 Ft or more of cable available for dispensing from the case while allowing the portable electronic device to be charged/synced at any desired dispensed length of cable, and can be manufactured using any thermoplastic, metal, wood, or composite. The dispensed cable and connector can be rewound onto the spool manually using the spool finger pockets. The 2 distinct case housing assemblies encase the device in a constraining pocket, utilizing ramped boss and pocket latching features to retain the case housing halves and the portable electronic device in the assembled and protected condition, while allowing the unobstructed use of the device's full functionality. The housing latching bosses and pockets are designed to provide adequate assembly integrity, while allowing for the easy removal of the lower housing assembly to provide “docking” access of the device to 3 | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160141791 | INDOOR ANTENNA - An indoor antenna has a base panel, a coax cable panel, a coax cable, a panel cover, and a hole cover. The coax cable panel is combined with the base panel. The coax cable is electrically connected with the coax cable panel and is connected with a plug. The panel cover is combined with the base panel, shelters the coax cable panel and has a cover through hole inserted through by the coax cable. The hole cover is mounted in the cover through hole of the panel cover and has a coax cable recess inserted through by the coax cable with the plug. Therefore, when the indoor antenna is assembled, the coax cable with the plug can be inserted through the cover through hole, and the indoor antenna can be assembled smoothly and modularized easily. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160156141 | INTEGRATED CORD TIE AND SIGNAL CONDUCTING DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160190751 | RETRACTABLE CABLE AND CABLE REWIND SPOOL CONFIGURATION - A spool apparatus is described to include in one particular example a cable spool with a first cylindrical lip and a second cylindrical lip on an opposite side of the cable spool. A center of the spool includes a clutch bearing in the center of both the first cylindrical lip and the second cylindrical lip that provides a rotational axis for the cable spool to rotate around. The apparatus may also include a feed slot near the first cylindrical lip that provides a passage for cable to pass from the second cylindrical lip to the first cylindrical lip. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160197445 | BUILDING SET FOR ORGANIZING ELECTRONIC ITEMS, OR ACCESSORIES | 07-07-2016 |
