Abstract: A cord retainer having a first portion containing a first magnet, the first portion attachable to the cord; and a second portion containing either a second magnet or a ferrous member, the second portion attachable to the cord or having an adhesive surface for attaching the second portion to a desired surface. The first portion and second portion are connectable to each other via magnetic attraction between the first magnet and either the second magnet or the ferrous member.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus for coupling electricity between a power source and a device. The apparatus including a body having at least one aperture and at least one electrical contact configured to mate with the power source; at least one light source arranged within the body; and at least one light transmitting cover. The cover configured to cover the at least one aperture. The cover having indicia thereon. The at least one light source arranged to radiate through the at least one aperture and backlight the indicia. Manufacture of the power supply apparatus may be performed in large volumes and desired indicia later added and or changed via the cover, increasing manufacturing efficiency and flexibility.

Abstract: A cord retainer having a first portion containing a first magnet, the first portion attachable to the cord; and a second portion containing either a second magnet or a ferrous member, the second portion attachable to the cord or having an adhesive surface for attaching the second portion to a desired surface. The first portion and second portion are connectable to each other via magnetic attraction between the first magnet and either the second magnet or the ferrous member.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus for coupling electricity between a power source and a device. The apparatus including a body having at least one aperture and at least one electrical contact configured to mate with the power source; at least one light source arranged within the body; and at least one light transmitting cover. The cover configured to cover the at least one aperture. The cover having indicia thereon. The at least one light source arranged to radiate through the at least one aperture and backlight the indicia. Manufacture of the power supply apparatus may be performed in large volumes and desired indicia later added and or changed via the cover, increasing manufacturing efficiency and flexibility.

Abstract: A lighted accessory connector includes a first end connected to a conductor cable and configured for connection to a voltage source, and a second opposite end connected to the conductor cable and configured for connection to an electrical device. The second end of the connector includes a light source that automatically illuminates upon connection of the first end to the voltage source, and is operable to cast light outwardly away from the second end and beyond an electrical terminal structure extending from the second end to facilitate connection of the second end to an electrical port of the electrical device, and to aid in locating the second end, in an otherwise dark environment. In one embodiment, the light source is mounted within the second end, and is operable to transmit light therethrough. Alternatively, the light source may be mounted to a top, bottom or side portion of the second end.

Abstract: An interface between a portable cellular phone and an automobile radio to allow hands-free operation of the phone is housed in a remote housing connected to a battery eliminator cigarette lighter adapter plug for simple installation into an automobile. The interface converts incoming signals from the cellular phone from audio frequency to radio frequency and transmits the signals to the existing automobile radio receiver, wherein the signals are reproduced over the radio speakers. The interface may also be used with a power conversion system to increase the power of the phone transmissions. Further, the interface may be used with any external communication source, such as a facsimile machine or laptop computer and modem. The interface is also easily adapted for use with any stand-alone audio producing devices, such as a cassette deck or compact disc player.