Abstract: A cable storage device includes a first elongate bracket member attachable to a support structure and having a length extending between a first end and a second end. A second elongate bracket member is configured to be coupled to the first elongate bracket member proximate one of the first end or the second end such that the second elongate member extends in a different direction from the first elongate member when installed on the support structure. At least one set of a plurality of retaining mechanisms is configured to be coupled to the first and second elongate bracket members to receive and store a first cable. The at least one of the at least one set of the plurality of retaining mechanisms is adjustable along the first elongate bracket member or the second elongate bracket member. Methods of installing and making the cable storage device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A drum assembly having a post, and first and second spoke frames. Each of the first and second spoke frames includes expandable spokes and immovable spokes, extending away from the post. Each expandable spoke includes a distal end movable between a retracted position and an extended position. A plurality of first drum segments each are mounted to the distal end of one of the expandable spokes of the first spoke frame and to the distal end of one of the expandable spokes of the second spoke frame. A plurality of second drum segments each mounted to an end of one of the immovable spokes of the first spoke frame and to an end of one of the immovable spokes of the second spoke frame. Mechanical actuators, extending between the post and either the expandable spokes or the first drum segments, move the expandable spokes between the retracted and extended positions.

Abstract: A core adapter formed as a hollow cylindrical sleeve. A plurality of apertures extend through the sleeve, parallel to the sleeve's longitudinal axis. A plurality of radial apertures are formed in the sleeve for each longitudinal aperture. Each radial aperture is perpendicular to sleeve's axis and intersects a longitudinal aperture. Studs are provided in each radial aperture, initially recessed beneath the sleeve's outer surface. The sleeve's outside diameter is sized for insertion into a 6-inch inside diameter core. The sleeve's inside diameter is the same size as a 3-inch inside diameter core. The adapter is inserted into a 6-inch core until it is flush with the end of the core. Wedge-tipped bars are driven into each of the adapter's longitudinally aligned rows of studs, and against the bottom of each stud, thereby driving the studs perpendicularly away from the sleeve's axis into the core.

Abstract: A core adapter formed as a hollow cylindrical sleeve. A plurality of apertures extend through the sleeve, parallel to the sleeve's longitudinal axis. A plurality of radial apertures are formed in the sleeve for each longitudinal aperture. Each radial aperture is perpendicular to sleeve's axis and intersects a longitudinal aperture. Studs are provided in each radial aperture, initially recessed beneath the sleeve's outer surface. The sleeve's outside diameter is sized for insertion into a 6-inch inside diameter core. The sleeve's inside diameter is the same size as a 3-inch inside diameter core. The adapter is inserted into a 6-inch core until it is flush with the end of the core. Wedge-tipped bars are driven into each of the adapter's longitudinally aligned rows of studs, and against the bottom of each stud, thereby driving the studs perpendicularly away from the sleeve's axis into the core.

Abstract: A strap reel support device for a strap reel stand includes a telescopic rod unit pivotally fitted on a transverse shaft secured on the upper center of a frame body. The telescopic rod unit is equidistantly secured thereon with three main rods radially extending outward and respectively fitted therein with a telescopic support rod. The three support rods of the telescopic rod unit are able to be adjusted to extend outward or contract inward to have their outer ends pushing and supporting the inner wall of different-sized packing strap reels. An inner disc and an outer disc are fitted on the shaft of the stand body for restricting and positioning the inner and the outer side of the packing strap.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable winding tool having a disk-shaped base and a pair of semi-circular spools slidably mounted on the base. The spools are radially adjustable toward and from the central axis of the base by providing the spools on rails connected to and radially extending away from the central axis of the base. Each spool has a fiber optic cable contacting surface with a radius of curvature exceeding a minimum bend radius of the fiber optic cable. A pair of linkage arms connect to each spool and further connect to a slide block spaced from the spools. One of the spools is capable of being retained against the base once the desired diameter of the winding is located. The retained spool, in conjunction with the linkage arms and slide block, prevent the other spool from sliding relative to the base. This way the diameter of the spools can be set and the fiber optic cable may be wound thereon.

Abstract: A device is provided for a wound wire that is relatively stiff such as electrical wires, cables or similar. According to a first aspect of the invention, the device comprises a shaft; a hub rotatively mounted around the shaft, the hub comprising a central core and a plurality of arms extending radially outwardly therefrom and at least partially around the wound wire for containing the wound wire and restraining an innermost spire thereof; and guides connected to the shaft for guiding the wire extending from the innermost spire as a free end of the spire is being pulled. According to another aspect of the invention, the device comprises a shaft, a body rotatively mounted on the shaft, a hub mounted around the shaft, and guides connected to the body.