Abstract: The present invention is a cable, which carries signal, having an integrated coiling and reinforcing wrapper. The cable has a segment near an end that is stiffer than the cable generally. This segment can be bent by hand, and once bent, will retain its bent shape. If the flexible part of the cable is wrapped into a coil, or otherwise gathered together, then the stiffer portion can be bent around the gathered portion to secure it in its gathered form.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a system that may be used for managing routing of clinical operation component lines. A first communication coupling component can selectably receive a first connector that is engaged with a first communication bus connected to a first part of a first clinical operation component. A second communication coupling component can selectably receive a second connector that is engaged with a second communication bus connected to a second part of the first clinical operation component. A bus routing component is connected to the first receptacle and the second receptacle, and the bus routing component comprises a third communication bus that is used to communicatively couple the first connector and the second connector, resulting in communicatively coupling the second part with the first part of the first clinical operation component.

Abstract: An insulated cable that includes conductors has a first interface at one end that is configured to detachably attach to a first electronic device and a second interface at the other end that is configured to detachably attach to a second electronic device so that the first electronic device and the second electronic device are interconnected. An elongated, ductile, ridged, coil-retaining member is attached at the other end of the insulated cable, and it is configured to hold the electric signal cable in a wound state when the elongated, ductile, ridged, coil-retaining member is wrapped on itself such that ridges on a surface of the elongated, ductile, ridged, coil-retaining member are received by valleys on the surface of the elongated, ductile, ridged, coil-retaining member in order to limit a translatory motion of the elongated, ductile, ridged, coil-retaining member when it is subjected to a tensile stress.

Abstract: A dispenser for conduit and related components and tools is provided. In one form, the dispenser includes a first container configured to receive tubing and a second container configured to be connected to the first container. The second container has one or more compartments for containing one or more components or tools for use with the tubing.

Abstract: A headphone ear tip holder includes a flat panel with a plurality of apertures, which are shaped for holding headphone ear tips securely.

Abstract: Receptacle device built into a bag. In one example embodiment, a receptacle device is configured to be built into a bag. The receptacle device includes a frame and a first set of electrical receptacles rotatably attached to the frame. The frame defines an interior side and an exterior side. The first set of electrical receptacles is configured to be rotated with respect to the frame between being exposed on the exterior side and being exposed on the interior side.

Abstract: An earphone facilitating the tying and untying of an earphone wire comprises a speaker portion worn in both ears, a branch line portion having one side connected to the speaker portion, a joint part in which at least two branch lines are joined, a single line portion having one side connected to the joint part, a connection portion disposed at the other side of the single line portion to be connected to a terminal of a sound system, and a tying portion with which ties a folded earphone wire and having an elastic helical coil spring shape and a hollow tube shape. The tying portion also surrounds a part of outer surface of the single line portion and is capable of sliding along the single line portion.

Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein provide a cord and retainer system including a cord retainer that retains a cord within a desired configuration. The cord retainer may be a paper element extending around a coiled cord. The cord retainer may promote the structural integrity of the coiled arrangement of the cord, and may have an aesthetically pleasing appearance (e.g., due to having edges that do not expose the internal structure of the material forming the cord retainer. In some embodiments, a second cord (optionally having its own cord retainer) is disposed within coils of the first coiled cord. In some embodiments, one or both of the first and second cord are disposed within one or more cavities of a packaging substrate, to fix their positions in a manner easily understood by a user, to enhance the user's experience upon unpacking the cords.

Abstract: A storage device for storing electrical cords, wire(s) and other objects. The storage device includes at least one sheet of flexible material adhered together on a at least one edge and open on at least one edge. The storage device also includes an elastic or tension feature that is around a circumference of the storage device in close proximity to the at least one open edge. An electrical cord or wire(s) that is wrapped around a section of the at least one sheet of flexible material is held in place by the elastic or tension feature after the at least one open edge is folded over to cover the wrapped electrical cord or wire(s).

Abstract: A device and method for the storage, transport, deployment and retraction of line includes a sleeve which defines a storage compartment and has an opening adjacent at least one end. A closure apparatus is disposed in the sleeve adjacent the opening. The closure apparatus is configured to adjust the opening to a position ranging from substantially closed to substantially open. At least one guide mechanism device is connected to the sleeve adjacent one of the opposing ends. The guide mechanism defines a passage for the deployment and retraction of the line.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for containing a cord is provided. The apparatus and method include a longitudinal hollow member having a first end and an opposing second end. The longitudinal hollow member further having an interior surface and an exterior surface, and a restrictive band disposed on the interior surface of at least one of the first end and the second end of the longitudinal hollow member, wherein the restrictive band restricts movement of the cord from being dislodged from the longitudinal hollow member when the cord is folded into loops within the longitudinal hollow member.

Abstract: An earphone protector device includes top and bottom compartments partitioned by and releasably attachable to opposite sides of a central partition member. A passage through the partition member is sized for insertion of earphone cords, wherein the corresponding earphones are located on the top side of the partition member and the earphone plug is located on the bottom side of the partition member. When used in conjunction with a portable media player, the earphones and earphone plug may be extended through slots located on each corresponding compartment, thereby limiting the amount of slack in the earphone cords during use. In another embodiment of the device, the central partition member does not include a passage and the device may be used for separately storing complimenting articles in the two compartments.

Abstract: The present solution provides apparatuses, systems, and methods for storing an item including a cord.

Abstract: An electronic device accessories packaging system and methods of manufacturing, distributing and retailing the electronic device accessories packaging are disclosed.

Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein provide a cord and retainer system including a cord retainer that retains a cord within a desired configuration. The cord retainer may be a paper element extending around a coiled cord. The cord retainer may promote the structural integrity of the coiled arrangement of the cord, and may have an aesthetically pleasing appearance (e.g., due to having edges that do not expose the internal structure of the material forming the cord retainer. In some embodiments, a second cord (optionally having its own cord retainer) is disposed within coils of the first coiled cord. In some embodiments, one or both of the first and second cord are disposed within one or more cavities of a packaging substrate, to fix their positions in a manner easily understood by a user, to enhance the user's experience upon unpacking the cords.

Abstract: A portable electronic cable carrier, which can be securely attached to and released from a keychain or similar device. Electronic cables may be removably released from the portable carrier for usage and then securely locked back into place around the portable cable carrier, which in addition to storing the cable also protects the cable connector ends.

Abstract: A safety cord bag to store cord may include a flexible housing which may be movable between a first position and a second position and a cord gathering device connected to the bottom of the flexible housing to gather cord. The flexible housing may cover the cord gathering device in the first position. The flexible housing may expose the cord gathering device in the second position. The cord gathering device may be a cylinder. The cord gathering device may include a rigid hook to retain the cord. The flexible housing may move between the first position and the second position by a pair of opposing spring arms. The spring arms may positioned within a channel of the flexible housing.

Abstract: A dummy hair clipper head, or dummy blade, which is a form conforming to those dimensions of a hair clipper's stationary blade which are necessary for its compatibility with attachment guide combs, is employed in an attachment guide comb organizer which comprises a plurality of interconnected forms, whereby a plurality of attachment guide combs can be stored and organized. By interconnecting the forms with either a rigid, contoured or flexible means, with the options of placing them within a container and of making them releasable, the organization and storage of a set of attachment guide combs can be customized. For the purposes of storage the form can be flexible and have a reduced structure from that of the stationary blade. The use of the form also makes possible a variety of new uses for attachment guide combs including a scissor comb, razor comb, and conduit comb.

Abstract: A cable organization system for storing one or more cables may include a case or housing, with one or more loops formed on an inner surface thereof. A middle portion of a removable tab is resiliently retained within each loop, with end portions of the tab protruding outside the loop. A first cable end is tucked within the loop, and the length of the cable is repeatedly wound around the loop and tucked behind end portions of the tab until the length of cable is spent. The second end of the cable may also then be tucked within the loop, or between windings of the coiled cable, to secure the cable for storage. When it is desired to remove the cable from the cable organization system, the tab may simply be removed to quickly release the cable or the cable may be unwound leaving the tab in place.

Abstract: An appliance storage and organizer device, the device includes a housing having a plurality of walls forming an enclosure with a hollow interior. At least one of the plurality of walls includes a plurality of holes each adapted for receiving and retaining an electrical hair care appliance. The device further includes a means for organizing and preventing entanglement of an electrical cord(s) of an electrical appliance(s).

Abstract: An explosives deployment bag includes a main body portion having a chamber for containing and carrying at least one flexible material. The bag further includes a hole disposed through the main body portion through which a flexible elongate material can be controllably pushed or pulled into or out of and attached to one or more initiator(s). The bag also includes enclosing means disposed at the top of the main body portion for selectively covering the top of the main body portion through which another end of the flexible elongate material can be attached to a blasting material. A cap covers the blasting material and the top of the main body portion. Protective siding selectively covers the initiator(s). A handle and label means are also provided with the bag.

Abstract: A foldable case for storing a multimedia device including a first protective sheet, a second protective sheet and a connecting unit is disclosed. The second protective sheet is used for securing the multimedia device. The connecting unit disposed between the first protective sheet and the second protective sheet may serve as a hinge with respect to which the first protective sheet is foldable over the second protective sheet. The connecting unit has an earphone receiving cavity, and a magnetic element is located in the earphone receiving cavity for magnetically attracting a wireless earphone. Moreover, as the wireless earphone is in the proximity of the earphone receiving cavity, the magnetic element magnetically attracts the wireless earphone so that the wireless earphone may be accommodated within the earphone receiving cavity.

Abstract: A medical tubing bag disclosed herein includes a housing having an open interior area and generally opposed first and second ends defining respective first and second openings. A first guide is adjacent the first opening for guiding tubing in and out of the first opening. In an embodiment, the first opening has a center axis being offset from a center axis of the first guide. In an embodiment, a second guide is inwardly adjacent the second opening for guiding tubing in and out of the open interior area. In an embodiment, a medical system includes a medical tubing bag, a medical device, and medical tubing. The tubing has a first end coupled to the medical device, the tubing extends into the medical bag, and the tubing continues from the medical bag to a user.

Abstract: A single electronic charging system that can be used for different electronic components by changing a tip portion of a charging cord of the charging system. A plurality of tip portions are included with a single charging source that interfaces either with an AC power source, a 12 to 24 volt DC power source or a battery power source by merely threading a connector portion of the charging cord onto an electric cable.

Abstract: An AC adapter unit compactly houses the AC adapter block and DC cable so that radiation noise from the DC cable is not amplified. The AC adapter unit 4 has an AC adapter 7 that includes an AC adapter block 52 and a DC cable 51, and a storage tray 6 that stores the AC adapter 7. The connector-side cable part 51b of the DC cable 51 is stored in the storage tray 6 on the left-side part 6D of the AC adapter block 52. The connector-side cable part 51b has a bundled part 51c with a figure-8 shape when seen from the top opening 6a side of the storage tray 6. The long axis of this bundled part 51c is parallel to the long axis of the AC adapter block 52. Because the DC cable 51 has a figure-8 shaped bundled part 51c, the part that runs parallel to electronic circuit boards inside the AC adapter block 52 is reduced and amplification of radiation noise is reduced.

Abstract: The barber's portable case apparatus provides for storing and carrying multiple barber's tools such as clippers, for example, in a compact arrangement that provides forced air cooling for the tools. The case is designed to adequately and removably contain clippers without being overly large, thereby contributing further to portability and space savings. The multiple electrical outlet may provide for powering the fans and other needed appliances. The apparatus may obviously hold other devices in need of storage and forced air ventilation for cooling. By cooling such tools as clippers, for example, both a barber and a customer are saved any high heat contact common in the use of such implements. A plurality of channels conducts air to the fans.

Abstract: A single electronic charging system that can be used for different electronic components by changing a tip portion of a charging cord of the charging system. A plurality of tip portions are included with a single charging source that interfaces either with an AC power source, a 12 to 24 volt DC power source or a battery power source by merely threading a connector portion of the charging cord onto an electric cable.

Abstract: There is provided a portable storage container with cable management functionality, including: a case constructed from a rigid material with a first extent and a second extent in an adjacent relationship therewith, the first and second extent each defining an interior space for the placement of at least one speaker driver in at least one extent, the at least one speaker driver being connected through a cable with a connector, rear portions of the first and second extent being pivotally coupled together, at least one extent having an extended rim along an edge of the interior space, the rim defining a groove along the edge of the interior space, the groove being used for aligning the cable, and a fastener for fastening edges of the first and second extent. The fastener may feed the cable into the groove when fastening the edges of the first and second extent. A corresponding method for managing at least one cable in a portable storage container is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an enclosure of the type including a base (6), at least one side wall (7) and an upper lid (8) defining a decontamination volume (9), wherein one of said side walls (7) comprises an access opening (10) to the decontamination volume (9) extending up to the upper lid (8), the upper lid (8) including a cable passage (12) open towards said opening and a cable suspension member (14) through said cable passage. The enclosure includes a blocking flap (13) movable between a cable passage (12) closing position in which the flap (13) tightly closes the cable passage (12), and a cable passage (12) opening position.

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to secure a coiled portion of an electrical cord, a cable, or a rope. An exemplary embodiment has a coil securing portion with an interior surface, a collapsing portion joined with the coil securing portion, and a means for securing the coil retainer in a collapsed position. The coil securing portion and the collapsing portion cooperatively define a substantially tubular interior region and an opening, wherein the interior region is configured to receive a coil portion inserted through the opening when the coil retainer is in an open position. The coiled portion is frictionally secured by the interior surface of the coil securing portion when the coil retainer is secured in the collapsed position.

Abstract: A transmission cable coiler device is disclosed. The device has an internal module which has more than one cavity. The two lateral sides of the cavity are provided with a protruded edge and the center of the cavity is a resilient gap and the transmission cable connector is provided at the cavity. A winding body passes through the through hole at the top section of the external housing, it is tied to the upper section of the internal module. The external housing is mounted at the external of the internal module and the protruded urges the inner side of the external housing. The resilient gap is reduced to generate a reaction force such that the external housing and the internal module are closely matched in securing.

Abstract: The invention provided a protective apparatus for accommodating a portable device and accessories of the portable device. The protective apparatus includes a holder for accommodating the portable device; a retractile member for allowing cable portions of the accessory to be coiled therearound; and a clasp or a receptacle for receiving bulky portions of the accessories. The protective apparatus is simple designed and convenient to wind the cable onto and unwind the cable from the protective apparatus.

Abstract: A case for receiving and retaining a plurality of barbers' hair clippers has a flat bottom with raised peripheral walls, a section of which has an array of notches defined in its upper edge to receive and engage electric cords extending beyond the case to connect to wall sockets. The clippers are retained side-by-side in one compartment separated by partitions from other compartments containing other barber's accessories. A lid is pivotably attached to the case to close the case during transport of the retained items. The lid has a mirror on its interior surface and is selectively removable from the case. The clippers are retained in sufficiently spaced relation to permit the cords to be folded or coiled and stored in the clipper compartment during transport.

Abstract: The Cable Storage Box System is made up of six parts. The parts include one bottom that is attached to a right and left side panel, and a front and back panel, and one removable top. A seven-inch long and one-half inch wide slot is cut down the center of each of the four side panels. These slots allow electrical cable wires to enter and exit freely as needed for storage. The removable top is also vented with slots to reduce and release any excess heat build up that may be produced by storage of electrical wires, surge protectors, AC adapters, and battery back ups placed in the Cable Storage Box System. It is composed of fire retardant material.

Abstract: A self powering portable case has a custom liner insert tray accommodating electric hair clippers and trimmers and detachable blades therefore. Retractable power cords attached to the hair tools are dispensed from cord holders to facilitate tool use. The cords are electrically coupled to a power connector that is connected to a electric power supply to power the tools.

Abstract: A brush saver for cleaning and preserving the useful life of a paint brush comprising a transparent body for enclosing and suspending a paint brush and a solvent in a sealed vertical orientation, and a removable top cap for engaging the handle of the paint brush and preventing the bristles of the paint brush from being distorted. In a preferred embodiment, a handle of the paint brush extends upwardly out of the brush saver and the bristles of the paint brush are enclosed with the solvent in the brush saver. The brush saver may also have a permanent magnet on the side of the body for attaching the saver on a paint can, an absorbent open cell pad in the interior of the body and a removable cap on a side of the body for adding and removing solvent from the enclosure.

Abstract: An electronic device support having a surface upon which electronic devices rest, such as a shelf, and one or more power sockets into which the power cord for the device is plugged. A first embodiment has a shelf, a rear panel and a moveable façade covering over a power strip. A second embodiment has a shelf, a body with a pair of power sockets and a pair of ears on opposite ends that cords can be wrapped around. The ears are removable and have a female, non-powered socket therein. A third embodiment has a deck shelf and a base with a power strip mounted therebetween. Apertures in the deck permit cords and other items to be inserted therethrough, and a groove on the deck prevents rolling of items. A fourth embodiment has a tower body with a plurality of moveable shelves, a plurality of electrical sockets and channels for hiding cords.

Abstract: A bucket and cord combination comprising a cylindrical bucket having a predetermined diameter and height for storing an elongated flexible cord therein between an inner cylindrical surface of the bucket and an outer curved surface of an axial insert received in the bucket and forming therewith an annular space for the storage of the cord, the insert having a vertical height equal to or less than the height of the bucket and having a diameter less than the diameter of the bucket, the bucket having a substantially flat circular bottom with a hole therein whose diameter is less than the diameter of the bucket, the bottom of the insert being provided with a flat shoulder extending horizontally outward from the periphery of the insert to the inner periphery of the bucket and spaced from the bottom of the bucket so as to form therewith a doughnut shaped space for storage therein of one terminal end of the cord, the other end of the cord extending from the lower terminal end thereof through a hole in the flat horizo

Abstract: A bucket including a bottom section and a side wall extending upwardly therefrom to define an interior region. The bottom section has a compartment located therein. The bottom section further includes a door that may be moved between a first position that allows access to the compartment and a second position that closes the compartment.

Abstract: A cylindrical devise for storage and carrying of cords, electrical cords, and decorative lights. The device has a round base and a cylindrical snap lock cover with handle. Within are stackable tiers, stackable upon each other and upon the base without regard to a numerical order. Each tier has a shelf and a plug storage socket. The invention enables multiple uses, such as Christmas light storage or item display, and may be simultaneously utilized for dual functions.

Abstract: A storage device for an electric extension cord having a male end and a female end is provided. The storage device includes a rigid container for holding the electric extension cord. The container has sidewalls which form an outer perimeter of the container and form a container opening in a top portion of the container. The sidewalls of the container also form at least one indention in the outer perimeter of the container proximal to the container opening. Further, the sidewalls form at least one aperture in the at least one indention to permit the male end and female end of the extension cord to be extendable outside of the container when the extension cord is placed in the container. At least one locking device is positioned in the at least one indention formed in the outer perimeter of the container proximal to the at least one aperture formed by the sidewalls. The at least one lock device holds the male end and the female end of the extension cord within the at least one indention in the outer perimeter.

Abstract: A device for storing computer cables, including a body portion, a lid portion, an optional electrically conductive shield, and a closure for fastening the body and lid portions in a closed position. The body portion includes at least one circumferential channel for storing a cable; the ends of the cable may extend outwards through openings in the device. The device may also include compartments and pockets for storing small accessory items.

Abstract: A firefighter's rope bag and rapid deployment system having a fire retardant rope containment pouch with a closed top end and a bottom end with a pouch opening, closure means for selectively opening and closing said pouch opening, a load-bearing member enclosed by the rope containment pouch and having a top end and a bottom end, each with rope connection means, and a protective bonnet for selectively covering said pouch opening. The rope bag may be fastened to a trucker's belt and allows firefighters to rapidly deploy fire resistant rope for use in navigating and evacuating smoke-filled structures.

Abstract: In a welding wire container, an inner cylinder is inserted inside a bottomed outer cylinder, a pedestal is disposed at a bottom of the inner cylinder, and a bag formed by a resin film is disposed between the outer and inner cylinders. A welding wire is received around an axis of the inner cylinder while being dropped in a coiled state. An upper end portion of the resin film bag is closed to seal the welding wire together with the inner cylinder within the bag. When the container is lifted by grasping holder portions, the weight of the welding wire is borne by means of a belt, whereby the container can be transported easily. Further, the welding wire container has a cap which has been subjected to machining for opening the cap. With this welding wire container, the recovery cost is low or it is possible to eliminate the need of recovery, and the entry of water and moisture from the outside can be prevented, thus permitting a long-term storage of the welding wire.

Abstract: The storage device for decorative light strands is a storage unit designed to house strands of decorative lights such as those used for Christmas and other holidays. This unit provides a convenient means through which the lights can be safely stored without the strands breaking or becoming entangled. The storage device consists of a cylindrical receptacle with a locking lid featuring a handle and from which extrudes a cylindrical core. The strands of lights would be wound on to the core, which can be rotated when the handle on the lid is pushed downward and turned. A trio of hooks attached to the bottom of the core would ensure that the lights remained securely in place. Three elastic bands attached to the underside of the lid would be stretched across the lights and attached to the hooks to securely hold the lights. The lid would then be locked in place on the storage receptacle using incorporated locking clips.

Abstract: A reel adapted to have chip carrier tape wound thereabout includes at least one flange and a plastic rail. The flange is made from a paper-based material. The plastic rail is attached an interior major surface of the paper flange. The plastic rail may extend along a radial direction of the flange and/or along a circumferential direction of the flange, for example. The plastic rail may be substantially straight and/or curved, for example. The plastic rail is preferably made from a static dissipative material. The plastic rail reduces or eliminates the generation of paper particles from the paper-based flange while reeling/unreeling chip carrier tape from the reel.

Abstract: A method and system for storing and releasing an electrical cord in a manner to avoid knotting and entanglement is disclosed. The method of storing the electrical cord may include positioning an elongate bag with an open end in an upward orientation, positioning one end of an electrical cord in a bottom portion of the bag, feeding the electrical cord along sequential lengths into an interior portion of the bag until the electrical cord is substantially contained within the bag, and leaving a free end of an electrical cord positioned near the open end of the bag. Similarly, the method of removing an electrical cord from a containment bag may include restraining a free end of the electrical cord in one hand, tossing the bag containing the electrical cord along a direction suitable for coupling to a power source or load to unravel the electrical cord while retaining the free end in the hand, and coupling an end of the electrical cord to a receptacle or other end use device.

Abstract: A magazine strip of tie ratchets (1) which are provided for holding the ends of ties for binding elongated articles such as cable harnesses and are connected to one another by webs (10), the width of which is not greater than half the ratchet width and which are arranged adjacent to the tie entry side (7) of the ratchets (1). The webs have a length of not more than 1.3 mm and/or one sixth of the ratchet dimension in the direction of the magazine strip. The width of the essentially parallel wall sections which carry the webs is expediently not greater than three quarters of the entire width of the ratchets. The thickness/width ratio of the webs should be not greater than 1/5. The invention also relates to a tool for binding cable harnesses which ensures that the webs are cut exactly in the center.

Abstract: A notebook type personal computer is equipped with a modem connector for connecting between a modem built therein and a telephone line and an existing card slot in which a LAN card etc. can be inserted. A plug connected at an end of a modem cable is inserted into the modem connector. The modem cable is accommodated in an electric cable accommodating device in the state that a part of the modem cable is wound up about a reel. Further, the plug connected at the other end of the modem cable is inserted into a connector installed at an indoor wall surface etc. The modem cable connects between the modem built in the notebook type personal computer and the telephone line, that is, the connector. The electric cable accommodating device can be inserted into and extracted from the card slot.

Abstract: A conduit glue bag which comprises a conduit element and a bag filled with glue fluid which extends over the exterior surface of the conduit, the bag having a zip cord along it and being built in such a manner that after pulling the zip cord, the glue fluid pours out of the bag. Conduit glue strips and methods for installing cable inside a sewer pipe are also described.