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 power adaptor includes a top cover mounted to a bottom cover to interpose therebetween a rotary cable winding hub defined between top and bottom frames and forming a circumferential slot for winding up a cable therein. The top frame forms a space receiving therein a roll-up spring that provides a biasing force to the cable winding hub for winding up the cable. The bottom frame forms a recess fit over a raised fixing base extending from the bottom cover and forming multiple tracks each forming a stop terminal for properly retaining the cable winding hub for each turn of rotation of the cable winding hub in extending the cable.

Abstract: A power outlet organizer for an intravenous pole assembly may include a housing, at least one electrical outlet, an electrical cord, a biasing member, a support mechanism and a fastener. The electrical cord may include a first end portion electrically connected to the at least one electrical outlet and a second end portion electrically connected to an electrical plug. The electrical cord may be movable between a retracted position within the housing and an extended position for connecting the electrical plug to a wall socket. The biasing member may be configured to move the electrical cord to the retracted position. The support mechanism may include an elongated support structure carried by the housing and a plurality of brackets configured on the elongated support structure. Each bracket may be adapted for receiving a power cord of a medical device therein to preclude scattering thereof on a floor.

Abstract: A computer housing is provided. The computer housing includes a front panel with an opening formed thereon. A cable winding assembly is disposed within the computer housing and includes a stop member, a cable winding member, two support members, and an elastic rope. The cable winding member includes a jack receiving hole and at least one stop member receiving means formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof for accommodating a headphone jack and the stop member respectively. The stop member can be inserted through the opening. The two support members are attached to a bottom panel of the computer housing and include bearing holes formed threreon for supporting the cable winding member and allowing a rotation of the cable winding member. The elastic rope includes two ends fastened respectively to the cable winding member and one of the support members and is capable of being wound when the cable winding member rotates.

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: For improving durability of a wiring harness of a power supply system used in a sliding structure, a power supply system includes a casing; a wiring harness; a harness supporter arranged along a base of the casing so as to move freely back-and-forth in the casing; and a constant force spring arranged along the base of the casing. The wiring harness is bent and wired along an outer surface of the harness supporter, and the harness supporter is biased with a spring force by the constant force spring so as to absorb an extra length of the wiring harness. A winding part of the constant force spring is separated from a harness receiving space of the casing, and an end of the constant force spring led from the winding part is connected and fixed to the harness supporter at an outside of the casing.

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 adapter capable of storing and positioning cables comprises a main body, a cable, and a casing. The cable is connected to the main body, and the main body is wrapped by the casing. The casing comprises a cable organizing portion comprising a plurality of elastic loop grooves, and a guiding groove. By the above-mentioned structure, the guiding groove can guide the cable to the cable organizing portion. The plurality of elastic loop grooves is applied for organizing the cable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a carrying device enabling hands-free transporting of a personal data assistant, cellular telephone, pager, MP3 Player, media player, hand held game, hand held GPS device or any other personal accessory or hand held device that may be attached to the body of a user. The device enables a detachment of the handheld device from a housing while maintaining a secured link of the hand held device to the user's body with and automatic facilitated comfortable adjustment of a secure link of the hand held device, thereby providing hand-free carrying and an elimination of risk of loss from accidental misplacement.

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 signal transmission wire with audio interface and USB interface, the wire is a four-core connection wire, one end of which is connected to a USB interface, the other end of which is connected to a dual-track audio interface; the four-core signal connection wire is further provided with a winder, the winder is a box, and a bobbin for intertwining the four-core connection wire is pivotally jointed in its cavity; two opening holes are set on the surface of the winder; the double ends of the four-core connection wire pass through the two opening holes respectively; the wire of the four-core connection wire is winded on the bobbin.

Abstract: An adapter capable of storing and positioning cables comprises a main body, a cable, and a casing. The cable is connected to the main body, and the main body is wrapped by the casing. The casing comprises a cable organizing portion comprising a plurality of elastic loop grooves, and a guiding groove. By the above-mentioned structure, the guiding groove can guide the cable to the cable organizing portion. The plurality of elastic loop grooves is applied for organizing the cable.

Abstract: A cable slack management system is used in conjunction with a conventional component rack to secure cables of excess length to minimize disturbance, interference, and general clutter that the excess cable length would otherwise cause. In one implementation, the cable slack management system includes a slack management panel that is attached to two opposing vertical members of a rack to extend horizontally between the members as a cross-member of the rack. If more than one cable slack management system is installed in a rack, typically the slack management panels are placed between component panels in some alternating fashion. In an alternative implementation, the slack management panels are vertically oriented, and are typically mounted adjacent to a rack. The cable slack management system also includes one or more cable spools for each slack management panel. The cable spools allow cable to be wrapped around them thereby securing the cable.

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: The invention comprises an adaptor device incorporating a plurality of electrical connectors connectable to a power source. Each of the electrical plugs is configured for providing an electrical connection with an electric device according the manufacturer of that device's requirements. Each of the electrical connectors are moveable between a stored position in which they are retained within a housing in a position convenient for storage and/or transport, and an extended position in which they are engageable with an electronic device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection device for making a connection between a first seat and a second seat disposed in front of or behind the first seat, in particular in aircraft, wherein the device comprises: a casing secured to the first seat and receiving an inlet cable bundle and an outlet cable bundle; a cable inlet connector connected to the inlet cable bundle and secured to the casing; and a retractable strip received at least in part inside the casing, the outlet cable bundle, extending in said strip, which strip is capable of sliding outwards from the casing in such a manner as to connect said casing to the cable inlet connector of the second seat.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a cable management system. In one embodiment, the cable management system includes a housing, a plurality of baffles extending from the housing, wherein the plurality of baffles are configured to resist movement of a connector relative to a port in a connection direction and receive the connector in an access direction generally traverse to the connection direction, and an access panel configured to enable access to the port and the connector.

Abstract: A cable holding and positioning device is enclosed that comprises a tubular member having a first end and second end disposed opposite the first end and a cover disposed over the second end of the tubular member that includes a slit with an aperture. The cover secures one or more of a cable, a cord, and a connector that has entered the first end of the tubular member and passed through the second end, thereby preventing one or more of the cable, the cord, and the connector from passing back through the tubular member toward the first end. The tubular member and cover may comprise a heat resistant and fire retardant material.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method secure a device and/or a removable attachment of the device with an optical sensor. Additionally, the apparatus, the system and the method attach and/or secure the device and/or the removable attachment to a structural element. A base, a spring and/or a screw connect the device to an alarm box, a power source and/or the structural element. The alarm box and/or the power source communicate with the optical sensor and/or the device via a cable to secure the device and/or the attachment of the device. A programmable logical device controls a voltage from the power source and transmits the voltage to the device. A first LED and/or a second LED indicate that the voltage is provided to the device and that the removable attachment is secured. The optical sensor has a photo emitter and/or a photo receiver to secure the device and/or the removable attachment of the device to a structural element.

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 crossbar cable to connect a crossbar switch with a plurality of outputs comprises a switch connector, a plurality of cables, a plurality of device connectors, and an encasing wrap. The switch connector comprises a plurality of sockets. Each cable has wires connected at a first end to a subset of the sockets in the switch connector. Each device connector is connected to a second end of the wires of one of the plurality of cables. Each of the device connectors is communicatively coupled over the wires to the subset of sockets at the first end of its respective one of the plurality of cables. An encasing wrap bundles the plurality of cables at least at the first ends of the plurality of cables.

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: With a console (1) particularly for the hospital sector, with two vertical support tubes (2), and with at least two assembly claws (3), the assembly claws (3) are mounted onto the support tubes (2) in such a way that two assembly claws (3) are next to each other on the supports tubes (2) in each case, and each of the assembly claws (3) has a plug connection (4). At least one tray (5) is provided. The tray (5) has two receptacles (6) to respectively accommodate a plug connection (4) to enable the tray (5) to be inserted onto both of the assembly claws (3). The tray (5) can be mounted on the console (1) at any height in a simple manner.

Abstract: A variety of arrangements for management of DC power cords in AC-to-DC power converters. These arrangements include a frame for wrapping the cord around, in which the AC power plug may or may not be pivotably attached to the frame. The AC-to-DC power conversion circuitry may be miniaturized and contained within either the AC power plug or the frame. In addition, other arrangements include a retractable reel for the DC power cord that may be located within the frame or within the AC power plug.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a power supply device capable of reducing the protector size, which includes a protector for receiving a wiring harness and extending the floating wiring harness through an elongated opening therein, a harness winding section free to bend the wiring harness to regulate a minimum radius of curvature of the wiring harness while holding its freedom of movement within the protector, and an elastic member for energizing the harness winding section to lead the wiring harness into the protector. In this power supply device, the harness winding section can be moved in one direction against the energized elastic member in an end area of the elongated opening, and the harness winding section energized by the elastic member can be moved in the other direction in the center area of the elongated opening. Further, the elastic member can be received inside the harness winding section.

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: The object of the invention is to provide an improved power supply device capable of minimizing its size, keeping a slider from rattling within a protector, and regulating the direction of a wiring harness extending through the protector. The afore-mentioned object can be achieved by a power supply device in accordance with the present invention includes a guide rail having two concave arch sections, and an convex arch section in continuation with each of the concave arch sections in its both ends, a movable slider guided along the guide rail, and a floating wiring harness fixed to the slider. In the power supply device, the guide rail can be disposed within a protector having an opening through which the wiring harness extends. Further, the slider has two opposing curved surfaces for passing the guide rail therebetween.

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: In one aspect, a medical system includes a medical device having a housing, and a cable connectable to the housing; and a cable retainer associated with the medical device. The cable retainer has a constantly exposed opening maintained at a size sufficient to receive the cable in a bundled state.

Abstract: An outlet cover includes an outlet surface and a cord container for convenient cord storage is provided. The outlet surface has at least one outlet opening, and the cord container is disposed corresponding to the outlet opening. The above cord container has a plurality of cord entry/exit holes and at least one passage connecting the plurality of cord entry/exit holes. A power supply cover box includes a body and at least a cord container is also provided. The body includes a first end having at least one outlet opening. The cord container of the power supply cover box has a plurality of cord entry/exit holes and passages connecting the plurality of cord entry/exit holes. The passages have a predetermined width, which is preferably slightly smaller than the diameter of a regular electric cord, to retain the cord within the cord container. The cord container only allows the cord to enter or exit through the cord entry/exit holes.

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 combination receptacle for electrically or optically communicating information via a cable medium includes a first receptacle having at least one first contact arranged in a first footprint of the first receptacle, said first receptacle configured to receive a first connector, and a second receptacle having at least one second contact arranged in a second footprint of the second receptacle, said second receptacle configured to receive a second connector. The first footprint and the second footprint at least partially overlap.

Abstract: An extension cord is provided with a central portion which is uncoiled, this central portion bounded on either end by a first coil and a second coil. Each of these coils are length adjustable while the central portion is substantially non-extendible. The extension cord can be fixed in position at a point along the central portion or routed through a narrow space at the central portion and still facilitate length adjustability at two different locations adjacent ends of the cord. Connectors are provided at ends of the cord. The connectors can be male and female power plug connectors for delivery of electric power or can be data cables or combined data and power cables. For instance, USB extension cords, SCSI extension cords, S-VIDEO extension cords, ethernet extension cords, RCA extension cords and power strip extension cords can provide various different connectors for the length adjustable extension cord of this invention.

Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a lighting unit having a housing defining an internal cavity and an opening. A light source is assembled within the internal cavity of the housing. An electrical wire is electrically connected to the light source at a first end and is configured to be contained at least in part within the housing. The opening is configured to permit withdrawal of a user selected amount of the electrical wire from within the internal cavity and/or to permit a user selected amount of the electrical wire to be inserted into the internal cavity.

Abstract: An easily added extender for existing electric outlets with at least one electric outlet of its own which can be positioned beyond the reach of children and pets.

Abstract: A multiple-function power supply adapter includes a supporting base with an interior thereof hollowed out, a power-supplying sleeve provided on the supporting base, and a transforming unit provided in the supporting base. The power-supplying sleeve is an automobile power-supplying socket. The transforming unit is electrically connected between a power supply line and the power-supplying sleeve. The power supply line extends from the inside of the supporting base to the outside thereof. The distal end of the power supply line is provided with a power supply plug. With the automobile power-supplying sleeve, the power supply adapter can be applied to various electrical appliances.

Abstract: An electrical power apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises: a housing comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and side walls, the housing having at least one indentation situated at the top portion and a slot situated on the side wall; and at least one socket component connected to a retractable cord, the socket component being situated within the indentation of the housing at a first position perpendicular to the bottom portion of the housing and moveable to the slot of the housing at a second position parallel to the bottom portion of the housing, and at a third position wherein the cord is extended and there is a distance between the socket component and the housing.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a wire harness assembly assist device, a wire harness assembly assist unit, and a method of assisting assembly of a wire harness with a reduced time for acquiring a necessary information and a reduced operation error. The assembly assist device for assisting assembly of a wire harness on a wiring board includes: a layout information acquiring program to display a layout screen showing a wiring layout of the wire harness; a component information acquiring program corresponding to a component to be attached; an attachment position information acquiring program to indicate an attachment position of the component; a guide screen information generating program to display the acquired component information superposed on the acquired attachment position of the layout screen based on the acquired layout information and the acquired attachment position information; and a display control program to display the generated guide screen information.

Abstract: A wire management system is provided to neatly and efficiently assembly the many wires of an electronic component system such as a personal computer without tangling and intertwining. The system utilizes a container having axially aligned upright posts with hooks at their upper ends to keep wires wound around the posts in the wound position. A preferred embodiment utilizes axially aligned slots and movable and lockable posts in the slots to change the wiring configuration depending on the wire to be taken up. Clips may also be utilized to secure the wire in the container. Female and male mating flanges allow the user to connect one or more containers increasing the capacity of the wire management system. Another system uses pairs of posts with a space therebetween so that the wire can be wound around the outside of the posts or threaded through the space and also around the posts.

Abstract: A computer housing is provided. The computer housing includes a front panel with an opening formed thereon. A cable winding assembly is disposed within the computer housing and includes a stop member, a cable winding member, two support members, and an elastic rope. The cable winding member includes a jack receiving hole and at least one stop member receiving means formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof for accommodating a headphone jack and the stop member respectively. The stop member can be inserted through the opening. The two support members are attached to a bottom panel of the computer housing and include bearing holes formed threreon for supporting the cable winding member and allowing a rotation of the cable winding member. The elastic rope includes two ends fastened respectively to the cable winding member and one of the support members and is capable of being wound when the cable winding member rotates.

Abstract: A storage box includes a plurality of walls that define an interior. A cable housing may be secured to an interior wall of the storage box, with a reel secured therein for rotational winding and unwinding of a cable. A cable retention knob on the distal end of the cable enables withdrawal of the cable external the storage box. A receiving port on a wall of the storage box can receive at least a portion of the cable retention knob. A latch assembly is operatively disposed proximate the receiving port and is selectively configurable, dependent on an open or close condition of a lid. The latch assembly is operatively and selectively configured to release the cable retention knob when the lid is open and to enable spring-biased capture of the cable retention knob when the lid is closed and when the cable retention knob is seated in the receiving port.

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 structure for permitting connectors to be passed through a support from back to front is herein disclosed. The structure includes a channel formed in the support from a rear surface to a front surface. A connector passed through the channel may be coupled to a terminal disposed on the front surface of the support.

Abstract: A portable surge protected remote power distribution system for delivering electrical power to an area of a venue comprises a moveable cart assembly and a surge protector mounted on the cart assembly. The surge protector has a first electrical cord adapted to be electrically connected to a source of electrical energy at the venue. At least one retractable houses a second electrical cord, and the reel is mounted on the cart assembly. Each second cord has a predetermined length, and one end of each second cord is adapted to extend to a point in the venue at a predetermined distance from said cart assembly substantially equal to the predetermined length of each second cord. A second end of each second cord is electrically connected to the surge protector.

Abstract: A socket assembly includes a socket body, a connecting line and an electrical connector. The socket body comprises a panel and at least one socket unit. The socket body is provided with a receiving trough. One end of the connecting line extends into the inside of the socket body. The electrical connector is connected to the other end of the connecting line. The connecting line and the electrical connector are stored in the receiving trough or extend beyond the receiving trough selectively. Via the above arrangement, the socket assembly of the present invention can provide a connecting line and an electrical connector to facilitate the user to quickly connect electronic products. Further, when the connecting line and the electrical connector are not in use, they can be stored in the socket body and thus may not cause clutter and disturbance.

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: For improving durability of a wiring harness of a power supply system used in a sliding structure, a power supply system 1 includes a casing 3; a wiring harness 2; a harness supporter 6 arranged so as to move freely back-and-forth in the casing 3; and a constant force spring 22. The wiring harness 2 is bent and wired along an outer surface of the harness supporter, and the harness supporter is biased with a spring force by the constant force spring so as to absorb a service length of the wiring harness. A spring unit 10 winding the constant force spring 22 around is arranged at the harness supporter 6. An end 22a? of the constant force spring 22 pulled from the spring unit 10 is fixed at the casing 3. The constant force spring 22 is formed by winding a strip steel sheet spirally.

Abstract: A retractable extension socket includes an socket body, a fixing structure, a receiving structure, a conducting wire and a plug. The fixing structure and the receiving structure are disposed on the socket body. One end of the conducting wire is connected to the socket body. The plug is connected to the other end of the conducting wire. Thus, a retractable extension socket is formed. The retractable extension socket can be used as an extension socket. In addition, by winding the cable into the socket body and attaching the plug into the fixing structure, the retractable extension socket can be used as a single plug. Furthermore, the plug can be collected into the receiving structure in order that it can be carried around easily.

Abstract: A cable slack management system is used in conjunction with a conventional component rack to secure cables of excess length to minimize disturbance, interference, and general clutter that the excess cable length would otherwise cause. In one implementation, the cable slack management system includes a slack management panel that is attached to two opposing vertical members of a rack to extend horizontally between the members as a cross-member of the rack. If more than one cable slack management system is installed in a rack, typically the slack management panels are placed between component panels in some alternating fashion. In an alternative implementation, the slack management panels are vertically oriented, and are typically mounted adjacent to a rack. The cable slack management system also includes one or more cable spools for each slack management panel. The cable spools allow cable to be wrapped around them thereby securing the cable.