Illumination – Combined
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Tso, Laura (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Combined
C362S191000, C242S400000, C242S405000, C248S049000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07931389
ABSTRACT:
In a number of embodiments, a cord reel can include: (a) an electrical cable; (b) a casing with a first exterior surface; (c) one or more electrical receptacles at the first exterior surface and electrically coupled to the electrical cable; and (d) a frame. The frame can include: (a) at least one wheel; and (b) a body coupled to the at least one wheel and the casing. In these embodiments, the casing is configured such that at least a portion of the electrical cable can be wound around a first portion of the casing. The electrical cable is configured to provide electrical power to the one or more electrical receptacles. The body can include: (a) a shaft portion with an end; and (b) a handle coupled to the end of the shaft portion. A length of the shaft portion can be adjusted between two or more lengths. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.
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Allbright John
Suckle Mitchell
Belkin International Inc.
Bryan Cave LLP
Tso Laura
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