Patent ID: 6039280
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: B65H,H02G

Abstract:
A cable caddy for shortening and securing a length of cable, the cable caddy comprising:a base and at least one cable cartridge, the cable cartridge having a first end, a second end, and a body defining a winding surface therebetween;the first end being attached to the base;the second end including a flange, the flange defining a notch having a narrowed inlet; andthe cartridge body having a longitudinal axis and at least one of the notch and the inlet defining a path at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis, the angle being intermediate between parallel and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis,whereby a length of cable is wound about the body and the flange prevents the cable from sliding off the second end of the cartridge and whereby removal of a cable resting in the notch is resisted.