Abstract: A manual reel retractable leash apparatus for manually retracting a leash to control a dog includes a retractable leash spool coupled within a leash body. A leash is windingly coupled around the leash spool and extends through a leash aperture of the leash body. A crank housing is coupled to the leash body and a drive mechanism is coupled within crank housing. The drive mechanism is in operational communication with the leash spool and an outer face of the crank housing. A crank handle is coupled to the outer face to provide a place for a user to rotate the crank housing to power the drive mechanism and retract the leash.

Abstract: A strap may be removably attachable to a container. The strap may include a retractor having an opening, a retraction spring and a brake. The strap may further include a strip of flexible material attached to the retraction spring and extending through the opening of the retractor. The strap may also include clips attaching the retractor and distal end of the flexible material to the container. The strip of flexible material may move from a fully retracted position, where the distal end of the strip of flexible material is nearest the retractor, relative to the entire length of the strip of flexible material, to an extended position where the distal end of the strip of flexible material is furthest from the retractor. The retraction spring may bias the strip of flexible material into/toward the fully retracted position.

Abstract: A double rope pet leash includes a leash body. A leash cavity is located in the leash body. A first leash assembly and a second leash assembly are connected to the leash body. The first leash assembly is fixedly connected with the leash body. The second leash assembly is located in the leash cavity and rotatably connected to the leash body. A first leash rope is pressed on the surface of the first leash assembly, and a second leash rope is pressed on the surface of the second leash assembly. The double rope pet leash further includes an open-close assembly connected to the leash body and capable of opening or closing the leash cavity.

Abstract: A retractable fall arrest block comprising a spring side housing member and a drum side housing member. A center support wall, defining a bearing housing, is secured between the housing members. A bearing assembly is mounted in the bearing housing to support a spindle. A spring side housing member is mounted to a spring side of the center support wall and a spring side cover is mounted to the spring side housing member opposite the center support wall to define a spring housing. A drum side housing member is mounted to a drum side of the center support wall, and a drum side cover is mounted to the drum side housing member to define a drum housing. The spindle extends into both housings. A spring is mounted in the spring housing. A drum is positionally fixed to the spindle in the drum housing. A clutch assembly is mounted to the spindle to stop the drum from unwinding.

Abstract: An indoor retractable fire extinguishing apparatus may include a portable fireproof casing adapted to be positioned inside the building structure. A spool may be rotatably situated inside the fireproof casing. A fire hose may be rolled up about the spool. A plurality of stabilizing plates may be statically mounted to the fireproof casing. A handle may be attached to the spool in such a manner that the handle and the spool may rotate in sync and thereby cause the fire hose to wind and unwind from the spool respectively while the stabilizing plates remain stationary exterior of the fireproof casing. The stabilizing plates may further be directly attached to an outer surface of the fireproof casing such that operating forces acting on the handle and the spool are absorbed and distributed along the stabilizing plates thereby maintaining the fireproof casing at a substantially stable position during winding and unwinding operations.

Abstract: The object of invention is a dual self-winding retractable device for headphone cords, designed in particular for thinner, more delicate cords, and especially adapted for cords of mobile phone headsets, cords of iPod headphones, etc. As invented, the dual self-winding retractable device has two independently moving winding reels (1, 1?) with gearing, whereby each one carries a part of the headphone cord. The winding reels (1, 1?) are housed by a housing case, which consists of two housing lids (2, 2?). A reliable contact is ensured between the two contact discs (7, 7?) which provide electrical contact between both free ends of the headphone cord. Controlled winding/unwinding of each individual part of the headphone cords in enabled through a system of two spiral torsion springs (4, 4?), two buttons (5, 5?) with gearing or two buttons with related retraction (9,9?) and a special spring (8,8?) and two compression springs (6, 6?).

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for holding articles, such as keys, which is attachable to a person's clothing, handbag or a purse, and wherein a physical or electronic tether is used to allow the user to use the articles stored thereupon without removing them from the holder or from their clothing, handbag, purse, briefcase or other hand carried item. The tension on the tether is manageable by the use of a tension management system, so that the tension of the tether will not damage the article or the mechanism that the article is used with and the article is tracked by use of the tether so that the user does not lose the article. Infrared, radio frequency, and transponder and polling versions of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A retractable animal leash combined with a pepper spray dispenser includes: a housing having a first side and a second side; a handle at the first side of the housing; a dispenser region in the handle, adapted to retain the spray canister; and an attachment for the leash at the second side of the housing. A tube provides a path for spray from the spray canister to pass through the housing and out the second side of the housing. A trigger activates the spray canister and has a safety cover. A reel with a brake allows the leash to extend and urges the leash to retract.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for holding articles, such as keys, which is attachable to a person's clothing, handbag or a purse, and wherein a physical or electronic tether is used to allow the user to use the articles stored thereupon without removing them from the holder or from their clothing, handbag, purse, briefcase or other hand carried item. The tension on the tether is manageable by the use of a tension management system, so that the tension of the tether will not damage the article or the mechanism that the article is used with and the article is tracked by use of the tether so that the user does not lose the article. Infrared, radio frequency, and transponder and polling versions of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A measuring tape housed within an ergonomically configured housing with a spirally wound spring motor is disclosed which facilitates the paying out and retraction of the flexible metal blade carrying the measuring indicia thereon.

Abstract: A braking device for a rope pulley of a leash that can be wound and unwound mechanically for leading animals, in which the rope can be unwound against the force of a spring from the rope pulley and can be wound onto the rope pulley due to the force of the spring. The braking device includes a brake button, which can be brought from a rest position, in which the rope pulley can rotate freely, into an active position, in which the brake button blocks unwinding of the rope from the rope pulley.

Abstract: A battery charger supporting 3C (computer, communication, consumer electronics) products such as a mobile telephone, a PDA, a notebook computer, a digital camera, a digital video camera, etc. The battery charger is constructed to include a body, a circuit board, a reel assembly, an outlet lead wire, a rotable reel, a securing axle, a slide switch, and a two-pinned plug. Apart from a terminal at one end of the retractable outlet lead wire being adapted to enable connecting to a jack of a mobile phone and thereby charge the mobile phone, the battery charger is also configured with a battery recess that supports inserting of a mobile phone battery therein, whereby charging of the mobile phone battery can be accomplished.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a ball 12 having a leash 14 forming an integral part therewith. The ball-leash is comprised of an exterior ball housing 12 in the form of a ball having flap 26 providing access to the leash 14 contained therein. The flap 26 covers leash access cap 28 that is seated within threaded aperture 38 within the housing 12. The cap 28 is tethered 30 to the leash element 14 so that when the cap 28 is removed the leash element is withdrawn from the interior cavity 24 of the ball-leash. The leash element is comprised of pet strap 14 having a fastener 20 for attaching to the pet 16 with the strap fixedly attached to a tensioning member 40 within the housing 12 that will automatically retract the strap 14 into the housing as pressure is removed therefrom.

Abstract: A deceleration device of a tape rule is equipped with a speed reduction gear wheel in the tape rule housing. The speed reduction gear wheel is in mesh with a transmission gear wheel of a reel for coiling a measuring tape such that the rotational speed of the reel when retrieving the extended tape is retarded thereby preventing the danger of scratching the user's finger or damaging the tape itself by abrasion or impingement. Engagement of the speed reduction gear wheel and the transmission gear wheel can be released by operating a flat pusher plate provided on the housing.

Abstract: Tape rule brake mechanism consists of a brake device and a positioning member. The rim of the reel on which a measuring tape being coiled around is provided with at least one trammeling block accompanied with a confinement slot. When the brake machanism is actuated, a detent formed at the tip of the brake device drops into the confinement slot and halt the reel rotation by mating with the trammeling block of the reel so as to indirectly stop motion of the tape coiled on the reel. The tape is stably fixed at the position without slipping away by secure engagement of the positioning member with the detent of the brake device. The reset action of the brake device is assisted by the restoring force of a compressed spring.

Abstract: A dual mode tape rule blade arrestor structure that provides for an effective increase in tape rule rewind buffering to prevent excessive blade retrieval speeds that generate high impact sheering forces. The arrestor button of the present invention is pressed upward to temporarily halt tape rule rewinding, but can at the same time also be pressed downward and locked into the full constraint position. As such, the improved structure of the invention herein enhances tape rule service life as well as operating safety.

Abstract: A cable winding device for an electrical unit, in particular, for a vacuum cleaner, is described. The cable winding device has a cable drum, rotatably mounted on a fixed support piece, with a locking element. After the release of the locking element the cable drum may be driven in the winding-in direction by a drive. The release of the locking element occurs by an electrically-operated release mechanism.

Abstract: A tape measure (50, 60) includes a take-up drum (51) around whose circumference a measuring tape (6) is wound, and a take-up spring (5) for supplying impetus to cause the take-up drum (51) to rotate in the direction of retracting the measuring tape (6). The measure further includes an operation member (100, 200) installed on the case (1, 2) for moving the take-up drum (51) in the radial direction of supporting shafts (1a, 2a) disposed inside the case. The measure still further includes braking members (1c, 2c) disposed on the inside walls of the case (1, 2) to apply braking force to the rotation of the take-up drum (51) by the contact between the take-up drum and the braking members when the take-up drum (51) is moved by the operation member (100, 200).

Abstract: A winder comprises a base, a wire wheel, and a braking mechanism. The base has a face plate which is provided with a main shaft and at least one arcuate hole. The wire wheel is rotatably mounted on the main shaft. The braking mechanism comprises a one-way bearing, a shaft sleeve, a brake disk, two friction pads, a clamp seat, and an adjustment knob. The one-way bearing is disposed in the axial hole of the wire wheel. The shaft sleeve is fitted over the main shaft such that a first end thereof is in contact with the inner edge of the bearing, and that a second end thereof is fastened with the brake disk. The friction pads are fastened with the shaft sleeve and located at two sides of the brake disk. The clamp seat is slidably disposed on the shaft sleeve and is fastened with the adjustment knob. The magnitude of frictional force between the brake disk and the friction pads is adjusted by turning the adjustment knob, thereby resulting in a braking effect on the wire wheel in motion.

Abstract: A spring-loaded tape cartridge in a tape measure housing includes a coilable tape rotatably mounted to position a free end of the tape to pass through an opening in the housing. The tape cartridge is biased to retract the tape into the compartment when the free end is pulled out of the housing to perform a measurement. A stop tab at the free end engages the workpiece and assures that the free end remains outside housing and available for gripping. An internal spring portion acts between the housing and the tape cartridge for applying a substantially constant frictional force on the tape cartridge. A second spring portion is provided for selectively applying increased and decreased frictional forces on the tape cartridge to supplement the substantially constant frictional forces.

Abstract: A measuring tape dispenser with an impact buffer housing and tentative tape halting device, in which the housing is at least or partially covered with an impact buffer layer formed of an elastic material so as to protect the housing from being deformed or even destroyed. Furthermore, a slip resistant effect and tentative tape halting device is also provided.