Cable storage device
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1. A cable storage system, comprising:
- a cable storage device comprisinga body defining a cable storage area;
a lid configured to substantially block or provide access to the cable storage area, as desired;
a plurality of concentric channels defined by the body in the cable storage area or by an insert carried in the cable storage area, each of the channels configured to receive at least one cable;
a plurality of openings defined by the body and through which cables may extend out of the body; and
a cable entering into the cable storage device through one of the plurality of openings defined by the body, the cable extending through at least one of the plurality of concentric channels defined by the body and exiting the cable storage device through the entry opening or through another of the plurality of openings defined by the body.
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Abstract
A device for storing computer cables, including a body portion, a lid portion, an optional electrically conductive shield, and a closure for fastening the body and lid portions in a closed position. The body portion includes at least one circumferential channel for storing a cable; the ends of the cable may extend outwards through openings in the device. The device may also include compartments and pockets for storing small accessory items.
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8 Claims
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1. A cable storage system, comprising:
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a cable storage device comprising a body defining a cable storage area; a lid configured to substantially block or provide access to the cable storage area, as desired; a plurality of concentric channels defined by the body in the cable storage area or by an insert carried in the cable storage area, each of the channels configured to receive at least one cable; a plurality of openings defined by the body and through which cables may extend out of the body; and a cable entering into the cable storage device through one of the plurality of openings defined by the body, the cable extending through at least one of the plurality of concentric channels defined by the body and exiting the cable storage device through the entry opening or through another of the plurality of openings defined by the body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for storing cables, comprising:
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providing a cable storage device, the cable storage device comprising a body defining a cable storage area a lid configured to substantially block or provide access to the cable storage area, as desired, a plurality of concentric channels defined by the body in the cable storage area or by an insert carried in the cable storage area, each of the channels configured to receive at least one cable, and a plurality of openings defined by the body and through which cables may extend out of the body; opening the lid of the cable storage device to provide access to the cable storage area; inserting a cable into the cable storage device through one of the plurality of openings in the body of the cable storage device; first extending the cable through at least one of the plurality of concentric channels defined by the body of the cable storage device; then extending the cable out of the cable storage device through the entry opening or through another of the plurality of openings defined by the body of the cable storage device; and closing the lid of the cable storage device to block access to the cable storage area. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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