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Extension cord reel set

  • US 4,338,497 A
  • Filed: 05/07/1980
  • Issued: 07/06/1982
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/1980
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A reel-type extension cord set, comprising:

  • a flexible extension cord having an electrical outlet molded onto one end thereof with all of its live elements embedded in the molding material;

    a reel having a wide and deep peripheral groove within which said extension cord is coilable;

    a housing for said reel within which it is rotatable for uncoiling and recoiling said extension cord and having an opening through which said extension cord is withdrawable for use;

    a hub forming part of said reel having a compartment within which said outlet is captured and substantially contained against movement;

    the housing having a window affording use access to said outlet within said compartment;

    said reel comprising two components with formations cooperating to provide said compartment and contain the outlet therein, andone formation in one of said components comprising a channel within which the outlet is seatable;

    the other component having a floor disposed over said channel and barring it to prevent withdrawal of said outlet therefrom.

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