Integral storage assembly for detachable power cords
First Claim
1. A storage assembly for storing on an external surface of a portable electrical device a detachable power cord having male and female ends, comprising:
- a. a wrapping surface extending at approximately right angles to said external surface and arranged to provide a closed path on said surface,b. at least a portion of said wrapping surface having an outwardly projecting overhanging extension disposed approximately parallel to said external surface,c. first means joined to said external surface for securing the female end of the power cord, andd. second means joined to said external surface for securing the male end of the power cord, whereby said power cord can be wrapped around said wrapping surface and held in place between said external surface and overhanging extension with its male and female ends secured.
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Abstract
Storage assembly for detachable power cords having male and female ends, constructed integrally with an external surface of a portable electrical device that can be energized either by self contained batteries or by house power, the storage assembly providing convenient storage for the power cord during times when the cord is not in use. The storage assembly comprises a wrapping surface constructed integrally with and extending at approximately right angles to the external surface and arranged in a closed path on the external surface, at least a portion of the wrapping surface having an overhanging extension disposed approximately parallel to the external surface, whereby the power cord can be wrapped around the wrapping surface and held in place between the external surface and the overhanging extension. The storage assembly further comprises means for securing both the male and female ends of the power cord.
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10 Claims
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1. A storage assembly for storing on an external surface of a portable electrical device a detachable power cord having male and female ends, comprising:
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a. a wrapping surface extending at approximately right angles to said external surface and arranged to provide a closed path on said surface, b. at least a portion of said wrapping surface having an outwardly projecting overhanging extension disposed approximately parallel to said external surface, c. first means joined to said external surface for securing the female end of the power cord, and d. second means joined to said external surface for securing the male end of the power cord, whereby said power cord can be wrapped around said wrapping surface and held in place between said external surface and overhanging extension with its male and female ends secured. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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