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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061493 | Power conducting system for long distances The invention relates to a power conducting system comprising at least one power conducting unit (1) for conducting wires, cables, tubes, or similar items between a static and a mobile connection region by forming a curved section (6). The power conduc... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7984798 | Electric cord reel Electric cord reel with a reel, a crank and handle, a reel support structure, a base structure, a guide aperture and a cord and plug retaining tube the reel is rotatably attached to the reel support structure. The handle fixedly attached to the pivot point of the re... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7958982 | Cable guide having a signaling instrument A cable guide for a mobile machine is disclosed. The cable guide includes a supporting body, a guide member, and an electronic signaling instrument. The supporting body is configured to engage a worksite. The guide member is mounted on the supporting body and is con... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7874410 | Intravenous pole power organizer (IVPPO) The invention provides an apparatus for safely storing and retrieving power cords and electronic wiring associated with a mobile intravenous pole serving patients in intensive care settings wherein a plurality of devices are required and enabling the patient to be m... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7815025 | Cable organizing device A cable organizing device is adapted for use on an electronic device including a body, a plug, and a cable connected to the body and the plug to establish an electrical connection therebetween. The cable organizing device includes a coupling unit and a receptacle un... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7802666 | Device for protection and handling of electric feed cables for mobile use A device for protection and handling of electric feed cables (20-20′) for mobile use, especially for a mobile device (26-26′) for lifting and moving loads such as cranes, bridge cranes and the like installed along harbour docks. The d... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7552806 | Extensible electrical connecting device An extensible electrical connecting device comprises an extensible supporting bar device and an extensible electric cable. The extensible electrical connecting device further comprises a first electrical connecting base which is connected to one end of the extensibl... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7317446 | Method for entering data into a computer using a peripheral input device having a retractable cord The invention, in one embodiment, is a method for entering data into a computer. The method includes anchoring an electrical cord connecting a peripheral input device to the computer, positioning the peripheral input device, and retracting slack in the electrical co... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7292287 | Structure and method for fixing electrical apparatus such as television To fix a TV (electrical apparatus mounted) having a power cord (insulated electric wire) to a DVD player (mounting body) when the TV is mounted on the DVD player, the DVD player is provided with a main body (a part of a main body) and a hook member fixed to the main... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7264478 | Retractable wiring harness reel A retractable wiring harness device attaches to the trailer frame near the trailer hitch and contains a length of retractable wiring harness which extends from a housing member to install within the wiring connection on a towing vehicle, the trailer wiring harness w... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7249531 | Control moment gyro for attitude control of a spacecraft A control moment gyro comprising a wheel support structure which is mounted on a base by a motor, which is used to rotate the support around a first axis and bearing a wheel arrangement for driving the wheel spinner at a high speed around a second axis perpendicuIar... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7230181 | Cord holding device and method of use A cord holding device and method of use. An embodiment of the device includes a sheet of material having a turned end. The turned end is selectively positionable between a closed orientation and an open orientation. In the open orientation, an opening is formed betw... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7210191 | Cable-pull opening A vacuum cleaner with a housing and a housing cover with a cable-pull opening in the housing cover. An electric cable has a plug on one end which can be pulled through a cut-out which is larger than the plug. During assembly the plug is pulled through the cut-out an... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201365 | Apparatus and a method for use in handling a load Apparatus for use in handling a load where a load-bearing rope and a service cable are inter-wound as they are being paid out, having a wrapping device for wrapping a securing member around the service cable and the load-bearing rope, and to unwrap the securing memb... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182361 | Motorcycle lift bar and method A two-wheeled vehicle uprighting device having a support bar with a stabilizing base on one end and a ratcheting mechanism on another end, a cable sling adapted for attachment to a lower portion of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a flexible lifting member with a first ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7168973 | Extension cord retention and plug retention system A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7125277 | plug retention system A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117984 | Vehicle diagnostic device housing assembly and method with cable wrap and clamp A method and apparatus for accommodating and retaining a communications cable of a vehicle diagnostic recorder device is provided. The apparatus is designed to house internal components of the vehicle diagnostic recorder device which communicate with an onboard cont... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7106597 | Automatic retractable device of flexible printed circuit board An automatic retractable device of a flexible printed circuit board is described. The automatic retractable device of the flexible printed circuit board comprises a bracket, two elastic components and two rollers. By combining the elastic components, the rollers and... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7086512 | Headset cable retraction system A headset cable retraction system and device is described, the system including a housing, the housing having a cavity. In addition, the system includes a cord capable of transmitting an electrical signal, wherein a portion of the cord is contained in the cavity. Th... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7055555 | Cable layout tool A cable layout tool with a rectangular body, including a bottom panel, two opposing sides, two open sides, and a channel located between the two opposing sides. There is also a lid attached to the top of one of the opposing sides of the rectangular body with a hinge... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048222 | Cord storage device A lightweight, portable cord storage device is provided which is adapted to store and organize a cord member in a manner which prevents twisting, tangling, or crimping of the cord by wounding a selected cord around a pair of cord wounding posts utilizing a figure-ei... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7041912 | Installation and cover device for cables and methods for installation thereof The present invention relates to an installation device for cables (6) that are to be laid along walls, with cable holders (5) and a cover (10). The present invention makes provision such that the cover (10 | 05/09/2006 |
| 7021955 | plug retention system A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7004782 | Connecting device for electrical connection of a socket of an electrical apparatus with a power cord plug The connecting device (1) for electrical connection of a socket (2) of an electrical apparatus (3) with a socket plug (4) of a power cord (5) includes a cord receptacle (19) provided with curved first and second receptacle s... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004785 | Cord wrap for clippers A cord wrap for use with a clipper is provided. The cord wrap accommodates a power cord associated with the clipper and has at least one retaining structure for retaining the power cord on the clipper. Provided on the at least one retaining structure is a cord chann... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6979221 | Retainer for securing two connected electrical cords A retainer receives and secures together the male and female terminal blocks of a pair of electrical cords where each cord includes an end segment that extends immediately from the male or female terminal blocks. The retainer includes a generally flat and rigid memb... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6957978 | Cord retainer A cord retainer is utilized in association with a portable electrical device, such as a cellular phone or a portable disc player. The cord retainer includes a base which is connected with the electrical device and a flange which is connected with and extends from th... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6942173 | Cord storage device A device for storage of earpiece cords normally used with cellular telephones, portable radios and such. The device (8) includes an elongated base (11) with keeper tangs (10) on its top surface, each having outwardly pointing. The cord (4... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942078 | Cable reel A cable reel makes possible a diversion of a braking pulse onto a housing by using elastic elements that mount the cable reel inside the housing, whereby the braking energy is converted into heat. The cable reel is, in particular, also suited for reel bodies that ho... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6921275 | Plug-in device A plug-in device according to the prior art has a spring arm, which presses a knob of the unit plug (3) into a cutout of the socket part. This can lead to a mechanical failure of the spring arm. A plug-in device (1) according to the invention has a kno... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6916062 | Cable arranging construction A cable guide (1) has a plurality of tubular links (11) consecutively connected to one another for pivoting about substantially parallel axes. At least some of the cables to be inserted into a cable guide (1) are flat cables (5) placed on... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6909068 | All-terrain undercarriage A moveable undercarriage for supporting and moving a welder over a ground surface having a base to support the welder, a front and rear axle secured to the base each having two wheels rotatably secured to the axles, and a push bar secured to said base to move the ba... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6871732 | Lanyard and lanyard with an electrical cable A rail car mounting block assembly for electrical interconnections between railway cars. The assembly comprises a housing having a threaded opening therethrough adapted to receive an electrical plug and electrical cable. The assembly has a securing mechanism for att... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6848547 | Non-contact electric power supply system for a rail-guided vehicle A non-contact electric power supply system for a rail-guided vehicle includes a main line having fixed rails for guiding the vehicle. A movable rail body is provided for changing the course of the vehicle moving along the main line. A first high frequency power supp... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6802471 | Cord-attached wrap-up device The invention relates to a multiple use cord-attached wrap-up device and optional accessory tool holder designed for use with hand-held electrical tools, electrical kitchen and bathroom appliances and cords of all types. The cord wrap-up device comprises a flat body... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6698560 | Cord holder device A cord retention device for a personally carried appliance such as a cell phone is disclosed. The cell phone has a cord which is attached to a microphone and ear piece for hands free operation of the phone. One example of the invention includes a base mem... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6644449 | Flat wire cable coil for coupling to a rotating element A rotating handler arm is mounted on an upright column, and has electrical components thereon, which require powering. The power is carried to the rotating arm by a multi conductor flat cable that is supported on a platform adjacent to the rotating arm in... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6626275 | Apparatus and methods for connecting a laptop to an on-board communications network An apparatus for connecting a laptop computer to a communications network for access by a seated user in a mobile platform. A cord reel assembly within the seat headrest includes a user interface retractable through the headrest and a user connector for c... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6578683 | Miniature retractable cord reel A cord reel device (1) for connecting a signal source (A) to a remote device (B, C) comprises a spool (2) rotatable on an arbor (18), the spool (2) having an inner chamber (6) and an outer trough (8). A retractable cord (10) is removably held in the troug... | 06/17/2003 |
