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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7455258 | Line winding holder A floatable, portable rope or extension cord holder for paying out, taking up and storing rope, line or power cord and especially suited for water ski rope. The device comprises an elongated hollow tubular base and two hollow tubular rotatable winding arms attached ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7364110 | Cable apparatus In relation to cables, a cable apparatus, which enhances downsizing by housing a cable when not in use and operability at the time of housing and pulling-out operations, is provided. The cable apparatus for use in connecting electronic apparatuses comprises a chassi... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7303164 | Fishing line package and dispenser and method A fishing line package and dispenser is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the fishing line package and dispenser includes a housing, a fishing line spool provided in the housing, a fishing line wound on the fishing line spool, a display tab extending from the... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7240473 | Lawn mower and starter cord guide for use with same A walk-behind lawn mower having a cord guide system for routing a recoil starter cord relative to a handle assembly of the mower. The guide system may include a cord guide operable to hold the starter cord to a non-interfering position such that a rear collection ho... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7188814 | Cord holder with integral locking mechanism This cord holder may be used for storage or transport of any coiled elongate article, such as a rope or electrical cord. It comprises a collar that surrounds and contains the coil, and a shank that extends away from the collar and forms a shoulder across the collar.... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7178754 | Balloon anchor The present invention provides a balloon anchor including a spool having opposing sides, a pair of flanges, one flange extending from each opposing side of the spool, at least one of the flanges having a cutout section, the cutout section having a first side and a s... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7165797 | Method for transporting a piping structure The invention is a method of transporting a pipe mounted within a plurality of brackets, each bracket having a body, an arm coupled to the body, a support guide located within the arm and configured to provide support to the pipe, a base coupled to the body and conf... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7051972 | Roll dispenser An adhesive tape or label roll dispenser is disclosed. The dispenser is preferable manufactured from a single piece and includes a front panel with connected adjacent side panels. Each side panel includes a protruding pin. The user centers the adhesive tape or label... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036601 | Apparatus and method for transporting, deploying, and retrieving arrays having nodes interconnected by sections of cable An apparatus and method for transporting, deploring, and retrieving an array is disclosed. The array has a plurality of nodes interconnected by sections of cable and can be transported, deployed, and retrieved with the apparatus and method of the present invention. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7017848 | Cable reel A hand-held cable reel (1) is provided comprising a central cable receiving core (2) mounted between a pair of disc-like end flanges (3) having through holes (4) for receiving cable which can then be anchored on the flange (3) by, ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7004319 | Light string storage device and turntable The present invention is a light string storage device that is used to easily wind and un-wind light strings, such as Christmas lights, and is used for storage of the strands. The device protects the light bulbs and sockets against damage; the electric cord, plug an... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6951324 | Universal bracket for transporting an assembled conduit The invention is a mounting bracket having a generally rectangular, flat body with an outside edge, a front and a back. A first support guide for a first pipe is positioned proximate to and within the boundary of the outside edge, the first support guide having a su... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948680 | Device and method for storing electric cable and electric cable components A device and method for storing an electric cable of predetermined length and at least one electric cable component. The device comprises a reel having a drum around which the electric cable can be wound and a pair of flanges disposed about the drum, the drum and fl... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6609673 | Fishing line feeding device for a fishing pole A fishing line feeding device for a fishing pole for easily transferring fishing line from a spool to a reel. The fishing line feeding device for a fishing pole includes a support member having a tongue portion and an elongate cross portion being attached... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6557792 | Device and method for storing holiday light strings An apparatus and method is provided for storing and handling holiday light strings such as icicle lights. The device in accordance with the invention includes a vertically disposed rotatable spindle. The icicle light string can be conveniently wound on th... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6398148 | Device and method for storing holiday light strings An apparatus and method is provided for storing and handling holiday light strings such as icicle lights. The device in accordance with the invention includes a vertically disposed rotatable spindle. The icicle light string can be conveniently wound on th... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6290158 | Reel device carried on one's person A rotatable reel carried on one's person having a housing assembled from an upper lid and a bottom lid is disclosed. A male upper cover and a female lower cover are provided in the housing to form a reel axle to be placed therein a coil spring and a roll ... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6164582 | Enhanced storage system for electrical appliances, powercords and adapters A storage system is provided for organizing, handling, and storing small electrical appliances with powercords and adapters, in an orderly and efficient manner for ease of access, and especially for handling and storing loose powercords. The system compri... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6135381 | Cord holder A holder for a length of cord or rope is of unitary construction having a main body from which projects a hand grip which terminates in a hook-shaped support for the several runs of cord or rope supported thereon. The close proximity of the hand grip to t... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6101754 | Hunting lure A lure is shown for attracting game and the like. It is taken up when not in use by mechanical or automatic devices and stored in a substantially air tight area.... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6092757 | Towel dispenser for tractor A disposable towel dispenser for mounting to the exterior of a tractor or other vehicle having hydraulic couplers mounted to its exterior. The dispenser is a vertical housing of generally cylindrical shape which has a top cap which is easily removed for i... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6076758 | Balloon weight A weight for a lighter-than-air balloon is disclosed. The weight includes a spool, adapted to receive a ribbon for attachment to the balloon, and a hook, including a ribbon catch and adapted to facilitate display of the balloon.... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6003803 | Extension cord holder An extension cord holder includes a handle; a main post having top and bottom ends, the main post being connected to the handle at the top end; and, front and rear cord retention arms extending upwardly from the bottom end of the main post to define front... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5957401 | Device for storing a string of lights A hand reel storage device (10) for a holiday light string (12), having an elongate cord (14), a plurality of light sockets (16) with light bulbs (18), a plug (20) on a first end (22) and an outlet (24) on a second end (26). The hand reel storage device (... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5938137 | Cellular phone leash A leash attached to the cell phone case and including a spring retractable leash cord in a housing pivotally attached to the belt will prevent dropping and damage to a cell phone in a case clipped to the belt. The leash housing is pivotally attached to a ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5938140 | Multi-purpose dive reel The instant invention is an improved multi-purpose dive reel which automates underwater line-handling. The improved multi-purpose dive reel includes an anti-fouling line control system that includes a flexible line wiper and line exit guide. The reel is m... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5934598 | Manually operated cord storage reel An apparatus (11) for storing a cord includes a pair of side panels (12, 13) each having a plurality of retainer cavities (29, 30, 31), a bearing aperture (26) and a pair of mounting bosses (64) formed thereon, a plurality of spacer bars (14, 15, 16) havi... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5839687 | Means and method for transferring fishing line from a storage spool to a fishing reel on a fishing rod A one-piece hanger element includes a central section which rotatably supports a spool of fishing line and has a shoulder that engages a fishing rod to releasably support the spool of fishing line on the rod while fishing line is fed from the spool to the... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5115648 | Anxiety transference ring organization An organization to therapeutically provide an alternative nervous nail-biting habit into a harmless biting and chewing of an extensible and retractable fishing line member rotatably mounted within a spool within a ring organization, whereint he ring organ... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5078330 | Compactor for vehicle covers A battery powered electric motor driven rewinding and storing apparatus for flexible protective covers for vehicles. The apparatus has a framework enclosed by a flexible vinyl covering with an axle extending therethrough for winding a vehicle cover upon. ... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5020737 | Tow-line winding device A device for winding and unwinding a waterski tow-line comprises a substantially enclosed housing having a spool mounted for rotation in the housing. A driven gear is mounted on the spool for rotational driving thereof. A drive shaft is journaled in the h... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4986487 | Apparatus for dispensing and retracting tape The disclosed invention relates to an automatic retracting tape measure with torsional bias adjustment. The spring for imparting the requisite bias is attached to a spindle within the tape measure housing. A portion of the spindle is exposed for actuation... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4930719 | Tow-line winding device A device for winding and unwinding a waterski tow-line comprises a substantially enclosed housing having a spool mounted for rotation in the housing. A driven gear is mounted on the spool for rotational driving thereof. A drive shaft is journaled in the h... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4919374 | Plastic liner securing apparatus A process and a device for holding a flexible plastic liner within a rigid or semi-rigid waste or storage container. The device or apparatus includes a split or divided shaft 30 which is attached to a ratchet wheel 104, which is controlled by a worm gear 102. ... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4788787 | Scent propagation device A scent propagation device (10) for luring animals and then masking the scent of a human who is hunting game has a line (21) of substantial length that is wound on a free-moving spool (20). The spool (20) is rotatably mounted within a leak-proof container... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4773623 | Retractable holder for an article A retractable holder for an article includes first and second housing members. The first housing member has a first wall and a generally perpendicular peripheral side wall. The second housing member has a second wall generally parallel to the first wall w... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4674471 | Clamp for connecting a fishing reel to a bow A special clamping mechanism is disclosed for holding a reel to a bow for use in bow fishing which can be attached to a bow without screws, bolts or the like. It includes an upper clamp and a lower clamp, each clamp wrapping around the bow in a unique man... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4580347 | Lighted and magnetized tape measure with combination marker and clothing-attachment arm member A housing for a flexible recoilable measuring tape which includes a battery operated light for emitting light directly onto the tape; a pair of magnetic foot members attached to the base of the apparatus for adhering onto metal beams or the like; and a fl... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4578867 | Spring coilable top reading rule with improved guide structure for coilable blade A top reading power return rule has a shock-absorbing rib adjacent the spool, to prevent kinking upon retraction of the blade. The rib is positioned so as to be normally out of contact with the blade, but to intercept the blade when engagement of the hook... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4531686 | Portable equipment hoist A portable reel-type hoist comprising an annular housing forming an opensided annular cavity, having a spindle member associated therewith and a spool or reel assembly positioned within said housing and rotationally engaging said spindle member.... | 07/30/1985 |
