Cord dispensing apparatus

a technology of electric cords and dispensing devices, which is applied in the direction of substation equipment, cable arrangements between relatively moving parts, and arrangements using take-up reels/drums, etc., and can solve the problems of limited use, limited retractability, and limited length

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-08-28
HARTY NANETTE C
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Benefits of technology

The apparatus provides a flexible, safe, and efficient means to extend and retract electrical cords, enhancing usability and safety while reducing installation complexity and operational hazards.

Problems solved by technology

The inventions heretofore known suffer from a number of disadvantages which include being limited in use, being limited in length, being limited in retractability, being expensive, being complex, being difficult to install, being cumbersome to use, being dirty, being inconvenient, being slow in use or operation, causing a fire hazard, being dangerous, and / or being difficult to use.

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[0028]For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawing(s), and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and any additional applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.

[0029]Reference throughout this specification to an “embodiment,” an “example” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, characteristic, or combinations thereof described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases an “em...

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Abstract

A cord dispensing apparatus configured to dispense a length of cord including an L-shaped housing. The apparatus includes a first spool and a second spool disposed within a pair of guide channels within the housing. At least one of the first spool and the second spool includes a central shaft and a free spinning exterior surface, wherein the exterior surface of one of the spools is configured to freely rotate. The apparatus includes a bias member coupled to the first spool and positioned and oriented such that the bias member resists displacement of the first spool in the direction of the second spool. The apparatus includes a cord wound between both the first spool and the second spool, wherein a head of the cord extends outside of the housing. The apparatus includes a mounting structure coupled to the housing and configured to mount the housing to a surface.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This invention claims priority, under 35 U.S.C. §120, to the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 381,334 to Nanet Harty filed on Sep. 9, 2010, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. This application is a Continuation Application of, under 35 U.S.C. §121, and claims priority to, under 35 U.S.C. §121, United States Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 13 / 228,987, entitled Cord Dispensing Apparatus, by Nanette C. Harty, filed on Sep. 9, 2011.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to electrical sockets, specifically to an electrical cord dispensing apparatus.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]AC power plugs and sockets are devices for removably connecting electrically operated devices to the power supply. A plug connects to a matching socket. Plugs are mostly or completely male, while sockets are mostly or completely female; the plug has protruding pro...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H02G11/02
CPCH02G11/02B65H75/4423B65H75/48B65H2701/34H02G11/003
InventorHARTY, NANETTE C.
OwnerHARTY NANETTE C