Abstract: A cold weather accessory that protects a wearer's ears and face from cold weather includes a pair of ear covers connected to a band at opposite distal ends of the band. Each of the pair of ear covers further includes a deployable cheek cover. The deployable cheek cover is moveable from a retracted position, over a respective ear cover, to a deployed position, offset from the respective ear cover, to provide facial protection from cold weather.

Abstract: A portable docking station and cord reel assembly (10), made for hand held electronic devices (12), includes a housing (20), a spool (22) rotatably mounted in the housing (20), a cradle (36) mounted on the spool (21), adapted to receive an electronic device (12) and in electrical communication with the electronic device (12), and at least one cable (26) at least partly carried by the spool (22) and in electrical communication with the cradle (36).

Abstract: To improve tracking, an exercise treadmill is provided with a frame including molded plastic pulleys, having an integral gear belt sprocket, an endless belt extending around the pulleys and a motor operatively connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys are molded out of plastic and have a diameter of approximately nine inches. A mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys having an integrally molded sprocket are also disclosed. A deck underneath the running surface of the belt is supported by resilient members. A positive lateral belt tracking mechanism is used to correct the lateral position of the belt. A belt position sensor mechanism is used in combination with a front pulley pivoting mechanism to maintain the belt in the desired lateral position on the pulleys. The exercise treadmill also includes a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws. A user display of foot impact force on the belt is also provided.

Abstract: A portable docking station and cord reel assembly (10), made for hand held electronic devices (12), includes a housing (20), a spool (22) rotatably mounted in the housing (20), a cradle (36) mounted on the spool (21), adapted to receive an electronic device (12) and in electrical communication with the electronic device (12), and at least one cable (26) at least partly carried by the spool (22) and in electrical communication with the cradle (36).

Abstract: The cord reel assembly (10) comprises a housing (12); a spool (14) mounted for rotation in the housing (12); an electrical component (15) carried by the spool (14); a first cable (16) having a first end connected to the electrical component (15), the first cable (16) being windable onto and off the spool (14), the first cable (16) having at least one longitudinal cavity (32); and cavity (32); and a second cable (22) having a first end connected to the electrical component (15), the second cable (22) being windable onto and and off the spool (14), the second cable (22) being releasably nested in the cavity (32) of the first cable (16) when when the two cables are co-wound together on the spool (14).

Abstract: A cord reel device for connecting a signal source to remote device comprises a spool rotatable on an arbor, the spool having an inner chamber and an outer trough. A retractable cord is removably held in the trough. A spring for urging rotation of the spool in a direction to retract the cord is held in the inner chamber. An inner cable is wound with the spring in the spool inner chamber. The inner cable is electrically connected to the retractable cord. The cord reel of the invention may preferably include EMI-RFI shielding, and may find particular utility in applications requiring a substantially miniature cord reel, such as with a cellular telephone or the like.

Abstract: A cord reel device (1) for connecting a signal source (A) to a remote device (B, C) comprises a spool (2) rotatable on an arbor (18), the spool (2) having an inner chamber (6) and an outer trough (8). A retractable cord (10) is removably held in the trough (8). A spring (220) for urging the rotation of the spool (2) in a direction to retract the cord (10) is held in the inner chamber (6). The inner cable (24) is electrically connected to the retractable cord (10). The cord reel (1) of the invention may preferably include EMI-RFI shielding (112), and may find particular utility in applications requiring a substantially miniature cord reel, such as with a cellular telephone or the like.

Abstract: The cord reel assembly (10) comprises a housing (12); a spool (14) mounted for rotation in the housing (12); an electrical component (15) carried by the spool (14); a first cable (16) having a first end connected to the electrical component (15), the first cable (16) being windable onto and off the spool (14), the first cable (16) having at least one longitudinal cavity (32); and a second cable (22) having a first end connected to the electrical component (15), the second cable (22) being windable onto and off the spool (14), the second cable (22) being releasably nested in the cavity (32) of the first cable (16) when the two cables are co-wound together on the spool (14).

Abstract: The retractable cord assembly (26) comprises a cable (28) having a central carrier and plural conductors helically wrapped about the central carrier. The assembly further includes a grommet for connecting the cable (28) to a device, the grommet having a head and stem, with a passage throught he head and stem for receiving the cable (28). The passgae is tapered to provide an enlarged proximal end when installed. The assembly further includes a flexible metal conduit (30) through which the cable slides. The cable outer surface is nylon braid and the conduit inner surface is a nickel plated to minimize friction therebetween.

Abstract: To improve tracking, an exercise treadmill is provided with a frame including molded plastic pulleys, having an integral gear belt sprocket, an endless belt extending around the pulleys and a motor operatively connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys are molded out of plastic and have a diameter of approximately nine inches. A mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys having an integrally molded sprocket are also disclosed. A deck underneath the running surface of the belt is supported by resilient members. A positive lateral belt tracking mechanism is used to correct the lateral position of the belt. A belt position sensor mechanism is used in combination with a front pulley pivoting mechanism to maintain the belt in the desired lateral position on the pulleys. The exercise treadmill also includes a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws. A user display of foot impact force on the belt is also provided.

Abstract: To improve tracking, an exercise treadmill is provided with a frame including molded plastic pulleys, having an integral gear belt sprocket, an endless belt extending around the pulleys and a motor operatively connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys are molded out of plastic and have a diameter of approximately nine inches. A mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys having an integrally molded sprocket are also disclosed. A deck underneath the running surface of the belt is supported by resilient members. A positive lateral belt tracking mechanism is used to correct the lateral position of the belt. A belt position sensor mechanism is used in combination with a front pulley pivoting mechanism to maintain the belt in the desired lateral position on the pulleys. The exercise treadmill also includes a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws. A user display of foot impact force on the belt is also provided.

Abstract: A retractable reel assembly comprises double tear drop shaped housing, a spool disposed in the housing and journaled for rotation about an axis, the spool and housing defining a plurality of chambers within the housing around the axis. The spool and housing define a cable storage chamber with a second length of cable retractably stored therein and a cable expansion chamber with a length of cable stored therein, a spring chamber and a ratchet chamber. The housing also has a spring takeup compartment and cable adjustment compartment located on a second parallel axis. A constant force spring extends from the spring storage chamber to the spring takeup compartment to urge the spool to rotate in a cable retracting direction.

Abstract: An armrest telephone assembly comprises an armrest unit and a telephone handset. The armrest unit includes an upper side and a lower side, and the armrest unit has a release mechanism mounted therein. The telephone handset includes a latching mechanism for releasably mounting the handset to the lower side of the armrest unit. The release mechanism of the armrest unit is mechanically linked to the latching mechanism of the handset such that the latching mechanism releases the handset from the lower side of the armrest unit in response to actuation of the release mechanism.

Abstract: To improve tracking, an exercise treadmill is provided with a frame including molded plastic pulleys, having an integral gear belt sprocket, an endless belt extending around the pulleys and a motor operatively connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys are molded out of plastic and have a diameter of approximately nine inches. A mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys having an integrally molded sprocket are also disclosed. A deck underneath the running surface of the belt is supported by resilient members. A positive lateral belt tracking mechanism is used to correct the lateral position of the belt. A belt position sensor mechanism is used in combination with a front pulley pivoting mechanism to maintain the belt in the desired lateral position on the pulleys. The exercise treadmill also includes a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws. A user display of foot impact force on the belt is also provided.

Abstract: A strain relief arrangement includes a strain relief, a shield bead, a shrink tube, and an outer jacket. The strain relief includes a hub and a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub. The hub forms a channel for permitting passage of one or more wires therethrough. The shield bead is disposed within the channel of the hub. The shrink tube is disposed adjacent to the strain relief. The outer jacket is composed of woven material and is braided over the shrink tube and over the hub of the strain relief with the plurality of spokes protruding through the braided outer jacket.

Abstract: To improve tracking, an exercise treadmill is provided with a frame including molded plastic pulleys, having an integral gear belt sprocket, an endless belt extending around the pulleys and a motor operatively connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys are molded out of plastic and have a diameter of approximately nine inches. A mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys having an integrally molded sprocket are also disclosed. A deck underneath the running surface of the belt is supported by resilient members. A positive lateral belt tracking mechanism is used to correct the lateral position of the belt. A belt position sensor mechanism is used in combination with a front pulley pivoting mechanism to maintain the belt in the desired lateral position on the pulleys. The exercise treadmill also includes a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws. A user display of foot impact force on the belt is also provided.

Abstract: A cord reel assembly is provided which maintains a length of stationary wire and a length of shielded retractable wire around a spool. The assembly dispenses the retractable wire as an attached handset is extended away from the assembly, while the stationary wire is concurrently being wound. A portion of the stationary wire internal to a housing enclosure is unshielded, while a portion extending outside the housing enclosure is shielded. The unshielded stationary wire is shielded by applying conductive paint or electroplating to the housing enclosure, thereby reducing EMI emissions. A spring cover retains a recoil spring and provides a bearing surface against a spindle member. The winding direction of the stationary and retractable wires is chosen, and the stationary wire conductors are arranged with shield ground wires, such that EMI emissions are reduced.

Abstract: To improve tracking, an exercise treadmill is provided with a frame including molded plastic pulleys, having an integral gear belt sprocket, an endless belt extending around the pulleys and a motor operatively connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys are molded out of plastic and have a diameter of approximately nine inches. A mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys having an integrally molded sprocket are also disclosed. A deck underneath the running surface of the belt is supported by resilient members. A positive lateral belt tracking mechanism is used to correct the lateral position of the belt. A belt position sensor mechanism is used in combination with a front pulley pivoting mechanism to maintain the belt in the desired lateral position on the pulleys. The exercise treadmill also includes a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws. A user display of foot impact force on the belt is also provided.

Abstract: To improve tracking, an exercise treadmill is provided with a frame including molded plastic pulleys, having an integral gear belt sprocket, an endless belt extending around the pulleys and a motor operatively connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys are molded out of plastic and have a diameter of approximately nine inches. A mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys having an integrally molded sprocket are also disclosed. A deck underneath the running surface of the belt is supported by resilient members. A positive lateral belt tracking mechanism is used to correct the lateral position of the belt. A belt position sensor mechanism is used in combination with a front pulley pivoting mechanism to maintain the belt in the desired lateral position on the pulleys. The exercise treadmill also includes a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws. A user display of foot impact force on the belt is also provided.