Retractable reel assembly
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1. A reel assembly comprising:
- a reel assembly housing;
an electrical cord having a first end and a second end;
a reel within the reel assembly housing capable of winding and unwinding at least a portion of the electrical cord; and
a first electrical connector electrically coupled to an end of the electrical cord;
wherein the reel assembly housing includes a first flange, the first electrical connector includes a first channel, the first flange and first channel cooperating to permit releasable attachment of the first electrical connector to the reel assembly housing.
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Abstract
A reel assembly includes an electrical cord, and a reel encased within a housing and capable of winding and unwinding the electrical cord. A power connector electrically couples one end of the electrical cord to a power source, such as a vehicle'"'"'s cigarette lighter receptacle or 12 volt accessory power outlet. A powered device, such as a lamp, or flashlight, may be electrically coupled to an intermediate connector at the other end of the electrical cord. Connectors coupled to the electrical cord are removably attachable to the housing of the reel assembly.
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1. A reel assembly comprising:
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a reel assembly housing; an electrical cord having a first end and a second end; a reel within the reel assembly housing capable of winding and unwinding at least a portion of the electrical cord; and a first electrical connector electrically coupled to an end of the electrical cord; wherein the reel assembly housing includes a first flange, the first electrical connector includes a first channel, the first flange and first channel cooperating to permit releasable attachment of the first electrical connector to the reel assembly housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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