Abstract
An apparatus, relating to a modified version of a power strip, consisting of a power strip fastened to one side of a plastic plate, or any other comparable material, consisting of an extended male cord that can be plugged into a female end of an extension cord, a quick extension cord reel and release mechanism that can house a long extension cord, by which the extension cord can be wound up when length is not needed, or quickly released when more length is needed, and a clip fastened to the other side of the plastic plate, or any other comparable material, that allows the user to attach the power strip with the corded power tool plugged into it, to a tool belt, pocket, or any other convenient location.
Claims
1. A power strip fastened to one side of a plastic plate, or any other comparable material.
2. An extended male cord that can be plugged into a female end of an extension cord.
3. A quick extension cord reel and release mechanism that can house a long extension cord, by which the extension cord can be wound up when length is not needed, or quickly released when more length is needed.
4. A clip fastened to the other side of the plastic plate, allowing the user to plug a corded power tool into the power strip, while the clip of the apparatus allows the user to attach the power strip with the corded power tool plugged into it, to a tool belt, pocket, or any other convenient location. DESCRIPTION OF PARTS FOR NUMBERS OF THE POWER STRIP BELT CLIP 1. POWER STRIP 2. PLATE 3. EXTENDED MALE CORD 4. EXTENSION CORD REEL AND RELEASE MECHANISM 5. MOUNTING CLIP
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0005] A more complete appreciation of the invention and many more other intended advantages can be readily attained by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the following drawings, wherein:
[0006] FIG. 1A is a perspective front view illustrating the use of the device of the present invention with the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism in the upward position, for the housing of a long (extension) cord.
[0007] FIG. 1B is a perspective front view illustrating the use of the device of the present invention with the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism in the downward position, for the release of a long (extension) cord.
[0008] FIG. 1C is a perspective back view illustrating the use of the device of the present invention, demonstrating the clip of the device that can be attached to the user's toolbelt, beam, or any other convenient location, with the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism in the upward position, for the housing of a long (extension) cord (as this is a perspective back view of the device, the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism is not visible in the upward position).
[0009] FIG. 1D is a perspective back view illustrating the use of the device of the present invention, demonstrating the clip of the device that can be attached to the user's toolbelt, beam, or any other convenient location, with the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism in the downward position, for the release of a long (extension) cord.
[0010] FIG. 1E is a perspective side view illustrating the use of the device of the present invention, demonstrating the clip of the apparatus that can be attached to the user's toolbelt, beam, or any other convenient location, with the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism in the upward position, for the housing of a long (extension) cord, which is depicted here as wrapped around the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism.
[0011] FIG. 1F is a perspective back view illustrating the use of the device of the present invention, demonstrating the clip of the apparatus that can be attached to the user's toolbelt, beam, or any other convenient location, with the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism in the downward position, for the release of a long (extension) cord.
[0012] FIG. 2A is a perspective front view illustrating the use of the device of the present invention, demonstrating the use of a power tool plugged into the apparatus, as well as a mobile device plugged into the apparatus, with the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism in the upward position, for the housing of a long (extension) cord, which is depicted here as wrapped around the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism.
[0013] FIG. 2B is a perspective front view illustrating the use of the device of the present invention, demonstrating the use of a power tool plugged into the apparatus, as well as a mobile device plugged into the apparatus, with the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism in the downward position, for the release of a long (extension) cord, which is plugged into a wall outlet
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0014] The front view of the device of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B as the power strip 1 is fastened to the metal, plastic, or similar material, plate 2 with an extended male cord 3 that can be plugged into a female end of an extension cord, and a quick extension cord reel and release mechanism 4, by which the extension cord can be wound up when length is not needed, or quickly released when more length is needed. As shown in FIG. 1A, the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism 4 is in the upward position to house the extension cord, as a longer length is not needed. As shown in FIG. 1B, the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism is in the downward position, to allow the release of the extension cord as more length is needed.
[0015] The back view of the device of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1C and FIG. 1D as the clip of the apparatus 1, which allows the user to attach the power strip with the corded power tool plugged into it, to a tool belt, pocket, or any other convenient location, is fastened to the metal, plastic, or similar material, plate 2 with an extended male cord 3 that can be plugged into a female end of an extension cord, and a quick extension cord reel and release mechanism 4, by which the extension cord can be wound up when length is not needed, or quickly released when more length is needed. As shown in FIG. 1C, the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism 4 is in the upward position to house the extension cord, as a longer length is not needed. As shown in FIG. 1D, the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism is in the downward position, to allow the release of the extension cord as more length is needed.
[0016] The side view of the device of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1E and FIG. 1F as the power strip 1 is fastened to the metal, plastic, or similar material, plate 2 with an extended male cord 3 that can be plugged into a female end of an extension cord, and a quick extension cord reel and release mechanism 4, by which the extension cord can be wound up when length is not needed, or quickly released when more length is needed, as the clip of the apparatus 5, which allows the user to attach the power strip with the corded power tool plugged into it, to a tool belt, pocket, or any other convenient location. As shown in FIG. 1E, the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism 4 is in the upward position to house the extension cord, as a longer length is not needed. As shown in FIG. 1F, the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism is in the downward position, to allow the release of the extension cord as more length is needed.
[0017] The front view of the device of the present invention is shown in FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B as the power strip 1 is fastened to the metal, plastic, or similar material, plate 2 with an extended male cord 3 that can be plugged into a female end of an extension cord 5, and a quick extension cord reel and release mechanism 4, by which the extension cord can be wound up when length is not needed, or quickly released when more length is needed. A power tool 6 is demonstrated as plugged into the power strip of the apparatus 1 by way of a power cord 7. A mobile device 8 is demonstrated as plugged into the power strip of the apparatus 1 by way of a USB cord 9. As shown in FIG. 2A, the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism 4 is in the upward position to house the extension cord, as a longer length is not needed. As shown in FIG. 2B, the quick extension cord reel and release mechanism is in the downward position, to allow the release of the extension cord as more length is needed, as it is plugged into a wall outlet 10.
