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Apparatus for secure display of small electronic devices having an essential signal or power cord

a technology for electronic devices and accessories, applied in the direction of arrangement using gravity-loaded loops, arrangement using spring-loaded loops, etc., can solve the problems of unsightly display, wires or cables tend to droop, and difficulty in maintaining a neat attractive display, etc., to achieve convenient and convenient use, easy and convenient use

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-03
VIRA MFG
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[0013]It is an objective of the present invention to provide a an apparatus for securely displaying, marketing and demonstrating small electronic devices having a long wire connection that is a signal or power cord that is an integral part of the device.

Problems solved by technology

Apart from the issue of discouraging pilferage of such items it is often difficult to maintain a neat attractive display for devices such as headphones or headsets having long wire connections since after repeated handling by potential customers during the course of the day these wires or cables tend to droop and become entangled creating an unsightly display.
Use of a separate security cable and clamping device with such devices can produce an unsightly display and cause entanglement of the long wire signal / power connections integral to such devices with the security cable, thereby discouraging potential customers from examining these devices.

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[0063]FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4A and 4B depict an embodiment of the display apparatus 5 of the present invention. As seen in FIG. 1 the apparatus 5 of the present invention comprises a signal and power cable recoiler apparatus 10 for the commercial display and demonstration of small electronic devices A having integral signal or power cables 12. In FIG. 1 device A is exemplified by, but not limited to, a headset. The invention includes pulley support means 14, a first set of pulleys 16 that are fixed to pulley support means 14 and a second set of pulleys 18 movably mounted on pulley support 14. Coiled band spring 20, located on spring bracket 22 is attached at one end to pulley support means 14. Clamping means 24 securely clamps a section of cable 12 distal from device A to pulley support 14 or alternatively to the back 46 of device support 37. Slit opening 26 in pulley support 14, receives split ring grommet 28 through which cable 12 passes. A corresponding slit or slot opening 42 in device...

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Abstract

There is provided an apparatus for secure display of a portable electronic device wherein the device has an attached electrically conductive cable that is integral to the device and essential to the operation thereof, the device cable having a first end connected to the device and a second end, and an intermediate section, the apparatus comprising: device support means normally supporting the device and means for extending and retracting the device cable. The means for extending and retracting the cable includes pulley means having a first set of pulleys having a fixed position and a second set of linearly movable spring loaded pulleys. As the device is moved from the device support the second set of pulleys is urged towards the first set of pulleys thereby extending the device cable against the resistance of the spring loading, thereby creating retractive force for retraction of the cable. When the device is released the cable is retracted to the device support until halted by a cable stop. Headsets and earbud sets are examples of devices that are suitable for display on the apparatus.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to an apparatus for securely displaying, marketing and demonstrating small electronic devices having a signal or power cord that is an integral part of the device and essential to its operation, wherein the device is secured to the apparatus by means of the signal or power cord. The apparatus allows consumer devices such as headphones, and small appliances and that require a long wire connection, to be displayed neatly without drooping wires that are unsightly and also can become entangled.[0003]2. Description of Prior Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 AND 1.98[0004]The display and demonstration of consumer electronic devices is an essential part of the sales process in today's marketplace. An apparatus that provides for the secure display and demonstration of small battery powered hand held electronic devices such as cell phones is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,659,382 i...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65H75/48B65H75/44B65H75/30
CPCB65H75/368H02G11/003B65H2701/34
Inventor RABINOWITZ, ALANRYCZEK, RICHARD
Owner VIRA MFG
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