US20170073181A1

US20170073181A1 - Cord Cone

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Publication number: US20170073181A1
Application number: US14/849,795
Authority: US
Inventors: Arlen B. Moore
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-09-10
Filing date: 2015-09-10
Publication date: 2017-03-16

Abstract

The disclosed herein is a holder or organizer for a cord or wire or rope etc. so that it can be conveniently stored and used without interrupting the effectiveness of the cord or wire or rope etc, the holder or organizer for a cord is an elongated cone shaped holder or organizer for a bundle of electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects comprising at least two semi-conical parts, at least two inter-locking mechanism on each side of said holder used to secure said semi-conical parts to each other to form said elongated conical shape and a rubber sizing sleeve for covering joints, insulation in electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

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MICROFICHE

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a device for organizing and storing electrical cords, other wiring, and ropes and the like. More particularly, the device is a holder or an organizer of objects, such as electrical cords, wiring, rope, etc.
(2) Background of the Invention
Manufacturers generally ship products that have electrical power cords with the cords neatly bundled and secured to minimize shipping space and to present a neat and attractive package to the consumer. Most consumers are familiar with the standard manner that manufacturers use to bundle electrical cords with new appliances and the like: the power cord is neatly folded over onto itself in an accordion-like manner into a bundle that is tightly secured near the center of the bundle with a tie wire or other similar tying device. With the power cords folded back over themselves in this familiar manner, and the folded cord tied near the center point of the bundle, the cord is held in a bundle that is shaped somewhat like a figure eight—the center of the bundle where the tie wire is located is constricted relative to the outer ends of the bundle where the cord is folded over on itself.
Consumers can readily identify with the problems associated with unbundled electrical power cords. For instance, the excess length of cord is often in the way, so is, therefore, often stuffed behind the appliance. However, power cords are notorious for working their way out from behind appliances, sometimes presenting a risk of tripping a passerby, thereby resulting in injury. The problem is not limited to electrical power cords. With the advent of enhanced telecommunications and efficient and reasonably priced office equipment, the number of cords used in homes and businesses has increased dramatically. Most residences and nearly all businesses use computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copy machines, in addition to the more standard appliances that might be used. All of these devices require electrical power cords, and most are used with electrical surge protectors that have separate power cords. Most computers also require telephone cords, and it is not unusual to have separate telephone cords running from wall jacks to the computer, the fax, and the telephone. The result is all too familiar to most people: a jumbled mess of tangled cords.
The problem of unorganized cords is not limited to situations where the cord is in use. Thus, since consumers seem to rely on so many different types of power cords and other wiring, it is not at all unusual to have extra cords, such as extension cords, spare telephone cords, spare printer cables, and the like. Once the manufacturer's original bundling of these cords is undone, it is hard to bundle the cord back to its original, neat package. The result is a tangled mess of cords, often stuffed away in some drawer.
There is a need, therefore, for a simple device for storing and organizing electrical power cords and other wiring, such as phone cables and the like, whether the cords are in use or are being stored.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary objective of the invention is to provide a holder or organizer for a cord, wire, rope, etc. so that it can be conveniently stored and used without interrupting the effectiveness of the cord, wire, rope, etc.
The current invention is an elongated cone shaped holder for a bundle of electrical cord, wiring, rope, and other similar objects. Furthermore, the elongated cone shaped holder is comprised of at least two semi-conical parts, at least two inter-locking mechanism on each side of said holder that is used to secure said semi-conical parts to each other to form said elongated conical shape to hold the electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects, and a rubber sizing sleeve for covering the joints, insulation, and bundling of electrical cord, wiring, rope and other similar objects.
Also, according to the current invention, the elongated cone shaped holder has a longitudinal axis, an inner surface, an outer surface, two opposite, open ends, a substantially uniform wall thickness between the opposite ends, and a central portion located between the ends and having a minimum inner diameter that is sufficiently large to permit such a bundle to pass axially through said holder and is sufficiently small to permit said holder firmly grip the bundle while permitting it to be easily removed from said holder. Furthermore, the body of the cord holder is configured to receive, in said longitudinal passageway, a bundle of cord.
Moreover, the inter-locking mechanism in the elongated cone shaped holder is comprised of at least one or more screws and screw holes in each side of both said semi-conical parts of said elongated cone shaped holder.
The summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments, and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description, and should not be regarded as limiting.
These, together with other objectives of the invention and the various features of novelty that characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objectives attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter, in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings constitute a part of this specification, and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that, in some instances, various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.

FIG. 1 illustrates the prospective view of the device.

FIG. 2 illustrates the expanded view of the device with its different components.

FIG. 3 illustrates the dimensions of the rubber sleeve.

FIG. 4 illustrates one semi-conical part of the device.

FIG. 5 illustrates the working of the device with various components of the device

FIG. 6 illustrates the coupling of the semi-conical parts of the device.

FIG. 7 illustrates the prospective view of the working of the device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following is a detailed description of example embodiments of the invention depicted in the accompanying drawings. The example embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the invention. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. The detailed descriptions below are designed to make such embodiments obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art.
As shown in FIGS. 1-7, the invention is a conical shaped device 101 that has two semi-conical pieces working as a holder or organizer of electrical cords, wiring, rope, etc. The device minimizes cord hang-ups on things like chairs, corners, etc. The device is made of very lightweight plastic, and uses metal screws 104 to couple the two semi-conical pieces of the holder.
Furthermore, the device that is described in the invention conceals the shape of a power cord or/and the like formed objects to allow it to be poured, pulled, or rolled over and around objects. The device provides easier movement and faster retrieval of cord and prevents the loosening of the cord ends. The embodiment of the device shown and described has the following dimensions (however the dimensions of which are not necessarily optimal): size: 1½″*3″; shape: cone shaped; weight: one gram to an ounce; dimensions: 1½″*3″; material: plastic, metal screws and rubber sleeves.
FIG. 1 is shows an outline of the device. FIG. 1 describes that the length of the device can be of 3″ and might have a height of 1½″ without holding any electrical cord, wiring, rope, or other similar objects. It also shows the metal screw 104 and screw holes 105 for holding the screws. FIG. 2 illustrates the two semi-conical pieces along with the screws 103 with either respective screw-hole 104 on either side. FIG. 3 shows a rubber sleeve 102 that might be used to bundle the electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects in the device. The rubber sleeve may be of 2″ length. FIG. 4 describes one of the two semi-conical pieces of the device, which shows the diameter of the space to fit the electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects of 12 gauge in the inner surface of the device. Furthermore, a rubber sleeve can be used to fit 14 or 16 gauge electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects. Additionally, FIG. 5 describes that the two semi conical pieces of the device are separated from each other to house the electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects and then the two pieces are placed over the codes or wirings, rope etc. FIG. 6 illustrates the interlocking of the two pieces of the device with the metal screws to conceal or shorten the size of the electrical cord, wiring, rope, or other objects that would be placed inside of the device.
The current invention is an elongated cone shaped holder to a bundle of electrical cord, wiring, rope, and other objects. Furthermore, the elongated cone shaped holder is comprised of at least two semi-conical parts, at least two inter-locking mechanism on each side of said holder that are used to secure said semi-conical parts to each other to form said elongated conical shape to hold the electrical cord, wiring, or rope, and a rubber sizing sleeve for covering the joints and insulation in electrical cord, wiring, rope, and other similar objects.
Also, according to the current invention, the elongated cone shaped holder further has a longitudinal axis, an inner surface, an outer surface, and two opposite, open ends, a substantially uniform wall thickness between the opposite ends, and a central portion that is located between the ends with a minimum inner diameter that is sufficiently large to permit such a bundle to pass axially through said holder and is sufficiently small to permit said holder firmly grip the bundle while permitting it to be easily removed from said holder.
Furthermore, the body of the cord holder is configured to receive, in said longitudinal passageway, a bundle of cord.
Moreover, the inter-locking mechanism in the elongated cone shaped holder is comprised of at least one or more screws and screw holes in each side of both said semi-conical parts of said elongated cone shaped holder.
While the invention has been described with reference to an electrical appliance to which a power cord is permanently connected, it will be understood that it may also be used with any cord for any device requiring electrical current for power, communication, or control. Examples of such devices are household appliances, power tools, computers, and telephones and accessories therefor. The utensil may also be used with a removable cord. In addition, it may be used to store a portion of a cord that has been folded into a bundle for the purpose of effectively “shortening” the cord when it is plugged in; in order to reduce clutter or promote safety, as might be desired for a table lamp. The diameter and flexibility of the cord will influence the diameter of the utensil. For example, a utensil for an electric iron cord will have a larger diameter than a utensil for a computer keyboard cord, which, in turn, will have a larger diameter than a utensil for a telephone cord. Also, longer cords will require a larger utensil diameter.
Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that any arrangement that is calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiment shown. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the present invention. Therefore, it is manifestly intended that this invention be limited only by the claims and the equivalents thereof.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

I claim:

1. An elongated cone shaped holder for a bundle of electrical cord, wiring, rope and other similar objects, comprising:

at least two semi-conical parts;

at least two inter-locking mechanism on each side of said holder used to secure said semi-conical parts to each other to form said elongated conical shape; and

a rubber sizing sleeve for covering joints, insulation in electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects.

2. The elongated cone shaped holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inter-locking mechanism is comprised of at least one or more screws and screw holes in each side of both said semi-conical parts of said elongated cone shaped holder.

3. The elongated cone shaped holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elongated conical shape further comprising:

a longitudinal axis,

an inner surface,

an outer surface,

two opposite open ends;

a substantially uniform wall thickness between the opposite ends; and

a central portion located between the ends.

4. The elongated cone shaped holder as claimed in claim 3, wherein said central portion having a minimum inner diameter which

(i) is sufficiently large to permit such a bundle to pass axially through said holder;

(ii) is sufficiently small to permit said holder firmly grip the bundle while permitting it to be easily removed from said holder.