Patent ID: 7661623
Filing Date: 2010-02-16
Classification: B65H,H02G

Abstract:
1. An in-line cable management device comprising: a top and a bottom expanded region; a medial region disposed between the top and bottom expanded regions, wherein the medial region is cross-sectionally narrower than the first and second expanded region and defines an inner side of each expanded region, an imaginary line passing centrally through the first and second expanded regions and the medial region being defined as a primary axis, a side of the top expanded region not proximate the medial region being defined as a top side, and a side of the bottom expanded region not proximate the medial region being defined as a bottom side; at least one channel extending from the top side of the top expanded region and toward the medial region, said channel terminating at a point defining the medial region, going through said top expanded region, originating from and along the primary axis, said channel defining a channel axis yet forming a non-right angle with said axis, and having at least one flared end that flares outwardly from the channel axis; and a slit extending radially from and along the channel and through one side of the top expanded region to an outer circumference thereof thereby providing access to the channel through the top expanded region, the entire device being manufactured from a deformable elastomeric material with shape memory such that in use the top expanded region will substantially part along the slit, exposing an entire length of the channel, when pressure is applied to said expanded region, and return to its original shape when said pressure is removed.