Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment, includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and also a base housing portion having a bottom surface. A power-ring subassembly is supported on the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of a 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly, has a set of plug apertures, is aligned with the electrical receptacles, and allows appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a detachable electrical power receptacle, comprising: a main body; an extension socket for receiving and supplying an electrical power; and an extension power cord, being connecting between the extension socket and the main body. The detachable electrical power receptacle of the present invention includes a coil reel for winding the extension power cord. Whereby, the length of the extension power cord is adjustable so as to control the extension socket to be disengaged from the main body in an exposed mode or engaged to the main body in a concealed mode, so that the inconvenience by applying additional charging connectors and the extension power cords thereof to charge electronic devices may be reduced.

Abstract: A vertical cable manager includes a base, an interconnected double-spine assembly topped by a top frame, and a pair of doors. The double-spine assembly is supported by the base. Each door is removably coupled at each lower corner to the base and at each upper corner to the top frame, thus permitting each door to be opened or hinged along either of its lateral sides or removed entirely. The double-spine assembly may support selectively repositionable mounting members, which may in turn support a large cable spool, a selectively repositionable shelf-mounted handle spool assembly, and various other cable management accessories.

Abstract: An adapter equipped with a wire winding and holding apparatus comprises a circuit laying section to hold a conversion circuit, a wire holding section to define a holding space and a wire winder movably held in the holding space. The wire winder includes two conducting wire ends which are extensible and retractable and electrically connected to each other. One of the conducting wire ends is electrically connected to the conversion circuit. Two positioning arms are extended from the same side of the adapter to define the holding space. The wire winder is guided by the two positioning arms and movably pulled out or retracted in the holding space to be anchored. The two positioning arms have respectively an extended laying space communicating with the circuit laying space.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a corner interconnect component which is a passive filter component. The corner interconnect component includes a body portion having an input structure located at a first corner of the component for receiving an input. At a second corner of the component, diagonally opposite the first corner, the component further includes an output structure for providing an output. The corner interconnect component further includes a conducting portion which is connected to the first and second corners of the body structure. The corner interconnect component is configured such that a plurality of the corner interconnect components may be implemented in a corner-to-corner configuration in a filter structure.

Abstract: An information handling system disposed within a housing may include a cable coupled to the information handling system. The cable may be configured to move from a retracted position substantially within the housing to an extended position wherein a portion of the cable is external to the housing. Further, a connector end of the cable may be configured to communicatively couple the information handling system to a portable device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a retractable adapter for connecting a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle. The retractable adapter may include a lower housing, an upper housing and a retractable mechanism to store the wiring harness when not in use with the towed vehicle. The lower housing may be attached to the towing vehicle. The adapter may include a rotating disc assembly, a wire guide assembly and an electrical connector or wiring harness that may be coiled around the wire guide assembly. The adapter may also include a circuit tester with light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a backup alarm. In addition, the adapter may mate a seven-way blade connector to a four-flat connecter harness.

Abstract: The present invention is a cord organizer device that includes a horizontal base surface, spools to receive and control one or more power cords from one or more electrical devices, a plate with a distal end disposed on the top of the spools to label the spools and the power cords, holding clips that are disposed on the sides of the spools to secure the power cords against the horizontal base surface. There is also a cover that is disposed over the spools, the plates and the holding clips to protect and to hide the spools, the plates and the holding clips, a power strip to provide power to the device that is secured by a fastener to the horizontal base surface and a mounting hole to mount the device against a vertical surface.

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable assembly for connecting a portable electronic device to a host device includes a USB cable, an upstream connector, a downstream connector connected to the upstream connector by the USB cable, and a main body section having an upstream connector port configured to slidably receive the upstream connector and a downstream connector port configured to slidably receive the downstream connector, wherein the USB cable is slidably secured to the main body section. In another aspect of the disclosure, the main body section of the USB cable assembly includes an attachment mechanism which is a through-hole formed in the main body section. In yet another aspect of the disclosure, a USB cable assembly includes an upstream connector, a first downstream connector, and a second downstream connector. A USB cable splits into a first downstream USB cable and a second downstream USB cable for connecting the upstream connector to the first and second downstream connectors.

Abstract: A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use.

Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The electrical power supplying device includes a base housing portion having a bottom surface and a 3D interior volume. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of the 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to a power supply cord. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly and has a set of plug apertures, aligned with the electrical receptacles, and allows appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles. A power cord portal allows a group of electrical power cords associated with the group of electrical appliances to enter/exit the 3D interior volume in a bundled manner.

Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment, includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and also a base housing portion having a bottom surface. A power-ring subassembly is supported on the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of a 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly, has a set of plug apertures, is aligned with the electrical receptacles, and allows appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles.

Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and a base housing portion having a bottom surface and a 3D interior volume. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of the 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to a power supply cord. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly and has a set of plug apertures, aligned with the electrical receptacles, and allows appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles.

Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The electrical power supplying device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and also a base housing portion having a 3D interior volume with a capacity for holding a plurality of power transformer modules associated with a group of electrical appliances located in the environment. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, and has a central aperture defining the boundaries of 3D interior volume, and adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord.

Abstract: A wall-mountable electrical power supplying device for mounting to a wall surface about a standard wall-mounted power receptacle, and supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The wall-mountable device includes a base housing portion having a bottom surface and a 3D interior volume. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits. An electrical power supply plug is integrated with the base housing portion, and is adapted for plugging into a standard wall-mounted power receptacle, and supplying electrical power to the power-ring subassembly.

Abstract: A method of managing the excess length of appliance power cord within an electrical power supplying device while containing a plurality of appliance power plugs and appliance power adapters associated with a plurality of electrical appliances supported in an environment.

Abstract: A ring-like electrical power supplying structure for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment, includes a substantially planar structure having a central aperture through which a 3D volume of space extends for accommodating a plurality of appliance power plugs, appliance power cords and appliance power adapters. A plurality of mounting elements are provided on the substantially planar surface, for mounting a plurality of electrical receptacles, and at least one electronic PC circuit board. Electrical conductors are provided on the surface of the substantially planar structure for interconnecting the electrical receptacles and the electrical components, and supplying electrical power thereto, during device operation.

Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The electrical power supplying device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and also a base housing portion having a bottom surface. A power-ring subassembly is supported on the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of a 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord. The power-ring housing portion for covering said power-ring subassembly and having a set of plug apertures, aligned with said electrical receptacles, and allowing appliance power plugs associated with said electrical appliances to plug into said electrical receptacles.

Abstract: A wall-mountable electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The wall-mountable device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and has a base housing portion having a bottom surface and a 3D interior volume. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly and has a set of plug apertures allowing appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles mounted behind the plug apertures.

Abstract: A cable retraction mechanism for displaying merchandise mounted on a display post in a retail location. The cable retraction mechanism includes a cable assembly having a coiled or equivalent elastically stretchable section. The mechanism also includes a coaxial housing that is connected to a portion of the cable assembly. The reciprocating motion or action of the shuttle within the housing facilitates extension and retraction of the cable assembly in a manner that is independent of the coiled section.

Abstract: A line routing device is provided in order to allow simple, reliable electrical linking, in particular of a motor-vehicle sliding door to a vehicle power supply system. The line routing device includes a housing having a movement opening which extends in longitudinal direction and an outlet opening. A movement element is movably mounted in the movement opening and the cable as well as a spring strip, which is bent in a U-shape, are attached to the movement element. The cable is routed along the spring strip to the outlet opening and an end of the spring strip, which is remote from the movement element, is fixed to the housing.

Abstract: A console (1), particularly for the hospital sector, with a support device having, in particular, two vertical support tubes (2), has an assembly device (25), which is used to mount at least one tray (5) to the support device. The tray (5) has an upper wall (15) and a lower wall (16). There is at least one storage space (17) between the walls (15,16), and the storage space (17) is provided to accommodate electric cable (18), preferably along with a power plug (19), or another line. In this manner, interfering sections of cable or lines are avoided in the work area.

Abstract: A travel outlet device is for connecting between an adapter and a power cable. The travel outlet device includes a case, a PCB and at least one power outlet unit. The case is connected with a power input portion and a power output portion. The PCB has a surge-protected circuit and is disposed inside the case. The PCB is electrically connected with the power input portion and the power output portion. The power outlet unit is disposed with the case and electrically connected with the PCB. Accordingly, the travel outlet device can provide the adapter surge-protected function so that users can get more power outlet units to connect to other electric equipments for convenient use.

Abstract: A power cord collector for power supply includes a cover body and collecting portion. The cover body has a rectangular space for receiving the case of the power supply. Cord outlets are formed to two opposite lateral walls of the cover body. The collecting portion has two flexible walls which are symmetrically extended from a top and bottom surface of the cover body. The two walls are bent towards each other, and a gap is formed where the walls touching. A circular space is formed within the two walls for collecting the power cords. Open holes are formed to the gap, and the positions of the open holes are corresponding to the cord outlets. The power cords of the power supply received by the cover body will pass through cord outlets formed to the cover body to be connected to a plug or an electric device.

Abstract: Network cables are provided via spool cartridges remove ably held inside snap-in cassettes that again are slideably inserted and snap arrested in a rack mountable chassis. The network cables are spring loaded spooled such that they autonomously retract upon unplugging and such that they are straightened while plugged in. Each snap-in cassette has a rear connector that is snap connected to the spooled network cable via an externally releasable connector pair inside the snap-in cassette. The network cables are spooled around a continuously rotating contact hub configured for high frequency signal transfer. The rear connectors reach through the chassis for a centralized network connection. The chassis is dimensioned in conjunction with well known computer rack standards for simple integration into server station architectures. The dual level modularity of spool cartridges inside the snap-in cassette inside the chassis provides for maximum system flexibility and maximum network connections.

Abstract: An extension cord holder for holding an electrical extension cord. It has a base that includes a vertical component or leg, a standoff at the top of the leg, the standoff being generally horizontal. A slotted portion of the base runs from the removed end of the standoff down to the lower end of the leg of the base, where it makes a generally acute angle therewith. The slotted portion has a multiplicity of slots, each slot will engage one course of a looped or coiled extension cord.

Abstract: A supporting device of a socket is located around a socket for supporting the electronic device and the transmission wire. When the plug located at the end of the transmission wire of the electronic device is plugged into the socket to connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet, the supporting device of the present invention supports the electronic device to prevent the transmission wire and the plug from being pulled and dragged due to the electronic device being far away from the socket. The problem of the electronic device being damaged due to the electronic device being pulled and dragged is also overcome. The electronic device is protected and continues operating so that it can connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet.

Abstract: A socket assembly includes a socket body, a connecting wire, and an electrical connector. The socket body has at least one socket unit and a connector receiving groove. One end of the connecting wire extends to the inside of the socket body and the other end of the connecting wire connects the electrical connector. The connecting wire can be routed around the fringe of the socket body, and the electrical connector can be stored in the connector receiving groove. Thereby, the connecting wire and the electrical connector can be stored inside the socket body when they are not used. Thus, the connecting wire and the electrical connector are convenient to use.

Abstract: A cable organizer is disclosed. The cable organizer includes a cable spool that is mountable to an underside of a support surface and is used to organize, store and separate cables and power cables used to operate and power electrical appliances. The cable spool is formed from cup structures that are fitted or snapped together and that include the flexible shells or skirts and core portions. The cable organizer preferably includes a surge protected power supply with a plurality of power outlets for providing power to power cables organized, stored and separated by the cable organizer. The power supply is preferably mountable between the cable spool and the underside of the work surface.

Abstract: A power adapter, comprising a cord Storage assembly extendable from a housing to enable a cord to be at least partially wound thereabout, the cord storage assembly retractable within the housing to store the cord within the housing.

Abstract: A power adapter equipped with line winding function comprises an adapter body and a line winding means. The adapter body includes a housing and a conversion circuit held in the housing. The housing has a coupling side substantially in parallel with the conversion circuit. The coupling side includes at least one first coupling portion. The line winding means includes a first conducting line end and a second conducting line end that are extensible or retractable and electrically connected. The first conducting line end is extended into the housing to form electric connection with the conversion circuit. Hence the first conducting line end can transfer electric power from the conversion circuit to the second conducting line end. The line winding means further has at least one second coupling portion which is separable or latchable with the first coupling portion through forces.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a power supply wire receiving structure comprising a cable take-up unit and a charging wire. The charging wire is applicable to an electronic device and made of bullet-proof material so as to have high tensile strength. The charging wire is flat-shaped so that it is easy to be received in the cable take-up unit. The combination of the charging wire and the cable take-up unit enables the charging wire to be received in the cable take-up unit and facilitates the arrangement of the wire. Furthermore, the cable take-up unit can be coupled to a charging unit which has an accommodating groove so that the cable take-up unit is received in the accommodating groove of charging unit to reduce the product volume and be easy to carry.

Abstract: An electronic device having a stretchable USB receptacle is provided. An extending connecting cable is added to the USB receptacle on the electronic device. In normal condition, the connecting cable is accommodated in a cable reel to make the USB receptacle accommodated in an accommodating recess of the electronic device to keep consistency of the appearance. In using condition, the USB receptacle may be taken out and used in a needed place by drawing out the connecting cable. This overcomes the disadvantage that the conventional adjacent USB receptacles may be interfered with each other, and the scope of use also increases.

Abstract: A power strip is provided. The power strip includes a first power cord to receive an input of electricity. The power strip also includes a housing including a plurality of socket modules for receiving electrical plugs. At least one socket module is removably attached to the housing and includes a second power cord connect to the first power cord.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, a compartment and a transmission line. The transmission line has a cable and a connector part. One end of the cable is electrically connected to the main body, and the other end of the cable extends out from the main body and is connected to the connector part. The compartment defines a receiving space therein. The compartment is pivotally connected to one end of the main body and has a closed position and an open position relative to the end of the main body. The connector part and the cable are received in the receiving space and concealed by the compartment when the compartment is in the closed position. The connector part is detachably connected to an external device with the cable being pulled out from the receiving space of the compartment when the compartment is in the open position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a USB cable capable of being fed out of and returned to a cable reel is disclosed along with a cable reel that houses the cable and provides connectivity for the cable.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments on an electronic hub configured to connect electronic devices. In certain embodiments, an electronic hub has a first configuration in which various inputs and outputs are covered and are not available for connecting to other devices. In a second configuration the various inputs and outputs are exposed and are available to connect to electronic devices. In certain embodiments, a cable may wrap around a hub body in the first configuration, thus covering the ports when not in use. In other embodiments, the ports may be disposed within a moveable member. In a first configuration, one or more ports in the moveable member may be covered, while in the second configuration, the moveable member may be moved to expose the one or more ports. Certain embodiments include a reset button that is operable to reset an electronic device connected to the hub.

Abstract: A surge protector apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises: a housing comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and side walls creating an external surface generally perpendicular to the top and bottom portions and an internal cavity; at least one surge protector and at least one spool situated within the internal cavity of the housing; and at least one extendable and retractable cord having opposing ends, at least one socket component is directly attached to one end of the cord, and the opposing end of the cord is attached to a portion of the spool, and the cord has at least one flat side surface, and the flat surface of the cord contacting a portion of the spool during a retracted position.

Abstract: A cable collector of a power supply apparatus is provided. The power supply apparatus includes a power adaptor, a cable, and a cable collector. One side of the cable is connected with the power adaptor. The cable collector includes a first board, a first power connector, and two first blocking boards. The first board is connected with a first surface of the power adaptor. The first power connector is formed on the first board. The first board is connected with the power adaptor via the first power connector. The two first blocking boards are formed on two sides of the first board.

Abstract: An information handling system disposed within a housing may include a cable coupled to the information handling system. The cable may be configured to move from a retracted position substantially within the housing to an extended position wherein a portion of the cable is external to the housing. Further, a connector end of the cable may be configured to communicatively couple the information handling system to a portable device.

Abstract: An electrical power apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises: a housing comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and side walls creating an external surface generally perpendicular to said top and bottom portions and an internal cavity, said housing having at least one slot situated at the top portion and at least one indentation situated on said side walls, the indentation is situated adjacent to the slot; and at least one socket component connected to an extendable cord, the socket component is situated within the indentation of the housing at a first position generally perpendicular to the top or bottom portion of the housing and moveable to the slot of the housing at a second position generally parallel to the top or bottom portion of the housing.

Abstract: A portable power supply module with winding mechanism is disclosed, which includes a shell body, a battery room formed at the shell body for accommodating at least one battery, a connection line, a pulling compartment in the shell body for accommodation of the connection line and a winding mechanism located in the pulling compartment. At least one set of conductive contact plates are provided and are connected to a circuit board to a supply power from the battery. A first end of the connection line is connected to the circuit board and a second end of the connection line is connected to an output connector. When the connection line is pulled and the winding mechanism slides forward to extend the connection line. When the portable power supply module is not in use, the winding mechanism pulls and retracts the connection body in the shell body.

Abstract: A cable retraction mechanism for displaying merchandise mounted on a display post in a retail location. The cable retraction mechanism includes a cable assembly having a coiled or equivalent elastically stretchable section. The mechanism also includes a coaxial housing that is connected to a portion of the cable assembly. The reciprocating motion or action of the shuttle within the housing facilitates extension and retraction of the cable assembly in a manner that is independent of the coiled section.

Abstract: A cord management apparatus comprises one or more magnets, configurable to be coupled to an electronic cord. The apparatus comprises one or more sheaths configured to be coupled to at least a portion of the electronic cord, wherein the one or more sheaths are configured to be magnetically attached to the magnet. A cord management device comprising one or more pliable sheaths is described also.

Abstract: A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use.

Abstract: A supporting and wire-receiving mechanism is used in a power adapter. The power adapter includes a main body and a power wire. The supporting and wire-receiving mechanism includes a supporting member, a base and a wire-receiving member. The supporting member has a supporting receptacle for accommodating a main body of the power adapter, thereby supporting the power adapter. The base is arranged beside the supporting member. The wire-receiving member is arranged between the base and the supporting member such that a wire-receiving receptacle is defined between the wire-receiving member, the base and the supporting member. Both ends of the wire-receiving member are respectively connected with the base and the supporting member. The power wire is wound around the wire-receiving member and received in the wire-receiving receptacle.

Abstract: An electronic scale is provided with an automatic cable retraction device. The electronic scale includes a casing, a detection element, and the automatic cable retraction device. The casing forms an opening. The detection element is set in the casing for detecting a weight of an object-to-be-weighed and supplies the weight data. The automatic cable retraction device is received in the casing and contains therein an electric cable, which is withdrawable out of the casing and/or automatically retractable back into the casing. An end of the cable is connected to the detection element and an opposite end is coupled to an electric connector or a measurement controller, or a recording device. The electric connector or the measurement controller or the recording device can be retracted with the cable back into the casing through the opening. As such, an electronic scale with automatic cable retraction device is provided.

Abstract: A cord management device includes a first end (13); a second end (13); and an intermediate portion (12) between the first (13) and the second (13) ends. The first (13) and the second (13) ends include mating details for engaging with a socket device (5) and forming a closed loop (14) between the intermediate portion (12) and the socket device (5).

Abstract: A power adapter includes a housing, a power input portion and a connecting wire. The housing has a reel device mounted therein, and a wire outlet and more than one output portions formed in one side wall. The power input portion is mounted on the housing. A first end of the connecting wire is extended into the housing through the wire outlet and connected with the reel device thereby the connecting wire can be retracted via the reel device, and a second end thereof is connected with an electrical connector which extends out of the wire outlet. Basing on the structure, the connecting wire can be pulled out of the power adapter for use or retracted in the power adapter for collection via the reel device.

Abstract: A cord accommodation member is able to easily accommodate a connecting cord for a thin TV and video equipment in a hidden place under a glass shelf, having a hard-to-fall-off structure, and can be cut in the desired size for each type in order to cope with the development of various types different in lateral width, without need of raising the die every type, and its manufacturing method. The cord accommodation member comprises a cord accommodating portion for accommodating a connecting cord, a fixing arm for fixing the cord accommodating portion, which is attached to a glass shelf of a TV stand for mounting a television and video equipment, and a fixing rubber for increasing the fixing force for the glass shelf and the fixing arm.