Bruce D Glass

US Patent:

6536699, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Feb 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/795896

Inventors:

Bruce A. Glass - Deerfield IL 60015

International Classification:

B65H 7544

US Classification:

2424001

Abstract:

The invention provides an apparatus for conveniently storing and retrieving cords associated with electronic devices or other power devices. The apparatus comprises a rectangular plate having opposed top and bottom edges and opposed left and right edges. In one embodiment, for each of the cords a pair of spaced-apart, opposed hooks is mounted on the plate near opposed edges, with each of the hooks comprising a stem having a first end in contact with the plate and a second, opposite end. An arm extends perpendicularly outwardly from the stem second end facing away from the other hook of its pair so cords can be wrapped around the pair. In one embodiment, a surge suppressor is associated with the cord control system. In another embodiment, the plate is made of a polymer material and the posts are molded into the plate. In another embodiment, the plate comprises grooves along the top and bottom edges, and the posts rotate in the grooves.

US Patent:

7140572, Nov 28, 2006

Filed:

Mar 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/385032

Inventors:

Bruce A. Glass - Deerfield IL, US

International Classification:

B65H 75/44

US Classification:

2424001

Abstract:

The invention provides an apparatus for conveniently storing and retrieving cords associated with electronic devices or other power devices. The apparatus comprises a plate having opposed top and bottom edges and opposed left and right edges. In one embodiment, for each of the cords a pair of spaced-apart, opposed hooks is mounted on the plate near opposed edges, with each of the hooks comprising a stem having a first end in contact with the plate and a second, opposite end. An arm extends perpendicularly outwardly from the stem second end facing away from the other hook of its pair so cords can be wrapped around the pair. In one embodiment, the plate is made of a polymer material and the posts are molded into the plate. In another embodiment, the plate also comprises apertures to enable the plate to be adapted as an electrical outlet cover.

US Patent:

20080012536, Jan 17, 2008

Filed:

Jul 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/825710

Inventors:

Bruce Glass - Deerfield IL, US

International Classification:

H02J 7/02

US Classification:

320165000

Abstract:

A wall mounted charging station for Personal Electronic Instruments (hereinafter PEI's), such as cell phones PDA, earpieces and small computers, especially those having electrical wires to connect the PEI to a wall outlet for charging is described. The invention is a unique apparatus to accept and organize the charging cord of a PEI and provide a station for the convenient recharging of the battery associated with the PEI.

US Patent:

58365370, Nov 17, 1998

Filed:

Jul 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/888032

Inventors:

Bruce A. Glass - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B65H 7544

US Classification:

2424001

Abstract:

An apparatus for conveniently storing and retrieving leads associated with a patient monitor in a medical room. The apparatus comprises a rectangular plate having opposed top and bottom edges and opposed left and right edges. For each of the monitor leads a pair of spaced-apart, opposed hooks is mounted on the plate near opposed edges, with each of the hooks comprising a stem having a first end in contact with the plate and a second, opposite end and a longitudinal axis. An arm extends perpendicularly outwardly from the stem second end. At least one of each pair of hooks also has a means for allowing rotation of the stem and arm about the longitudinal axis. Accordingly, each of the cords can be wrapped around a pair of hooks for storage when the arms are facing away from each other and the cords can removed from storage by rotating the at least one hook so the arm faces toward the other of the pair.

US Patent:

59927887, Nov 30, 1999

Filed:

Nov 12, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/190909

Inventors:

Bruce A. Glass - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B65H 7544

US Classification:

2424001

Abstract:

An apparatus for conveniently storing and retrieving cords associated with electronic devices or other power devices. The apparatus comprises a rectangular plate having opposed top and bottom edges and opposed left and right edges. For each of the cords a pair of spaced-apart, opposed hooks is mounted on the plate near opposed edges, with each of the hooks comprising a stem having a first end in contact with the plate and a second, opposite end and a longitudinal axis. An arm extends perpendicularly outwardly from the stem second end. At least one of each pair of hooks also has a means for allowing rotation of the stem and arm about the longitudinal axis. Accordingly, each of the cords can be wrapped around a pair of hooks for storage when the arms are facing away from each other and the cords can removed from storage by rotating the at least one hook so the arm faces toward the other of the pair.

US Patent:

62063189, Mar 27, 2001

Filed:

Nov 20, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/444135

Inventors:

Bruce A. Glass - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B65H75/44

US Classification:

2424001

Abstract:

An apparatus for conveniently storing and retrieving cords associated with electronic devices or other power devices. The apparatus comprises a rectangular plate having opposed top and bottom edges and opposed left and right edges. In one embodiment, for each of the cords a pair of spaced-apart, opposed hooks is mounted on the plate near opposed edges, with each of the hooks comprising a stem having a first end in contact with the plate and a second, opposite end. An arm extends perpendicularly outwardly from the stem second end facing away from the other hook of its pair so cords can be wrapped around the pair. In another embodiment, the plate is long and narrow and the hooks are aligned in a row and facing the same direction so the cords can be laid in the row of hooks.