Abstract:
A power spool device and kit is described for use in conveniently winding up and storing electrical cords, such as, electrical cords for Christmas lights. The power spool device includes a spool housing having of two end caps and an axle; and also includes a detachable motorized drive unit having a handle and a motor. The detachable motorized drive unit is slidably attachable to the spool housing. The device is configured so that a user can be able to control the motorized drive unit with one hand in order to mechanical rotate of the spool housing so that the user&#39;s other hand is free to guide the electrical cord around the rotating spool housing. The kit includes the unconnected components of the power spool device.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    The present invention relates to storage accessories, more particularly to a power spool device and kit for use in storing cords, such as electrical cords including light strings for Christmas displays. 
       DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART 
       [0002]    A wide variety of cord storage devices is currently available on the commercial market and an even larger number of these types of devices are known in the art of storage devices, for example the reel assembly for kite lines and the like disclosed by Haverland in U.S. Pat. No. 4,106,719; the reel assembly disclosed by Haverland in U.S. Pat. No. 4,204,6511; the string-type weed cutter with mechanical line feed disclosed by Woods in U.S. Pat. No. 4,211,004; the mooring system disclosed by Tolliver, et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 4,313,381; the Fishing reel with oscillating movement actuating lever disclosed by Vivarelli in U.S. Pat. No. 4,524,922; the magnetic brake for braking a line spool of a fishing reel disclosed by Moosberg in U.S. Pat. No. 6,974,100; and the motorized fishing reel actuating mechanism and rod assembly disclosed by Westhoff in U.S. Pat. No. 7,073,740. 
         [0003]    While all of the above-described devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not describe a power spool device having a spool housing and a detachable motorized drive unit configured so that a user can be able to control the motorized drive unit with one hand in order to mechanical rotate of the spool housing so that the user&#39;s other hand is free to guide the electrical cord around the rotating spool housing. This combination of elements would specifically match the user&#39;s particular individual needs of making it possible to provide a convenient means for winding up and storing electrical power cords. The above-described patents make no provision for an power spool device having a spool housing and a detachable motorized drive unit configured so that a user can be able to control the motorized drive unit with one hand in order to mechanical rotate of the spool housing so that the user&#39;s other hand is free to guide the electrical cord around the rotating spool housing. 
         [0004]    Therefore, a need exists for a new and improved power spool device having a power spool device having a spool housing and a detachable motorized drive unit configured so that a user can be able to control the motorized drive unit with one hand in order to mechanical rotate of the spool housing so that the users other hand is free to guide the electrical cord around the rotating spool housing. 
         [0005]    In this respect, the power spool device according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of providing a convenient means for making it possible for a user to be able to control a motorized drive unit with one hand in order to mechanical rotate of the spool housing so that the user&#39;s other hand is free to guide a cord around the rotating spool housing in order to windup the cord and to store the cord away. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0006]    The present power spool device and kit, according to the principles of the present invention, overcomes a number of the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a novel power spool device and kit for use in storing cords, such as electrical cords including light strings for Christmas displays. 
         [0007]    The device includes a spool having of two end caps and an axle; and also includes a detachable motorized drive unit having a handle and a motor. The detachable motorized drive unit is attachable to the spool housing. The device is configured so that a user can be able to control the motorized drive unit with one hand in order to mechanical rotate of the spool housing so that the user&#39;s other hand is free to guide the electrical cord around the rotating spool housing. The kit includes the unconnected components of the power spool device. 
         [0008]    In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known type power spool devices now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved power spool device, which will be described subsequently in great detail, is to provide a new and improved power spool device which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by the prior art, either alone or in any combination thereof. 
         [0009]    To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a spool having of two end caps and an axle; and also includes a detachable motorized drive unit having a handle and a motor. The detachable motorized drive unit is slidably attachable to the spool housing. The device is configured so that a user can be able to control the motorized drive unit with one hand in order to mechanical rotate of the spool housing so that the user&#39;s other hand is free to guide the electrical cord around the rotating spool housing. 
         [0010]    There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution of the art may be better appreciated. 
         [0011]    The invention may also include an optional latch  54 , and numerous other optional elements that will be detailed below. 
         [0012]    Numerous objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading of the following detailed description of presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompany drawings. In this respect, before explaining the current embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. 
         [0013]    As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. 
         [0014]    It is therefore an aspect of the present invention to provide a new and improved power spool device that has many of the advantages of the prior spool devices and minimizing a number of their disadvantages. 
         [0015]    It is another aspect of the present invention to provide a new and improved spool device that may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed. 
         [0016]    An even further aspect of the present invention is to provide a new and improved power spool device that has a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making a power spool device which is economically available to the buying public. 
         [0017]    Still another aspect of the present invention is to provide a power spool device that provides in the apparatuses and methods of the prior art some of the advantages thereof, while simultaneously overcoming some of the disadvantages normally associated therewith. 
         [0018]    Even still another aspect of the present invention is to provide a power spool device having a spool housing and a detachable motorized drive unit in which device is configured so that a user can be able to control the motorized drive unit with one hand in order to mechanical rotate of the spool housing so that the user&#39;s other hand is free to guide the electrical cord around the rotating spool housing. 
         [0019]    The kit includes the unconnected components of the power spool device. 
         [0020]    Still another aspect of the present invention is to provide a kit comprising the unconnected components of the power spool device. 
         [0021]    Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in ally way. 
         [0022]    These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty that characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and description matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0023]    The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein: 
           [0024]      FIG. 1  is a side view of an embodiment of the power spool device constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention; 
           [0025]      FIG. 2  is a perspective side view of the power spool device of the present invention; 
           [0026]      FIG. 3  is a perspective side view of the power spool device of the present invention; 
           [0027]      FIG. 4  is a perspective side view of a spool housing of the power spool device of the present invention; 
           [0028]      FIG. 4A  is a partial cross sectional side view of the spool housing of the power spool device of the present invention; 
           [0029]      FIG. 5  is a perspective side view of an the power spool device of the present invention storing an electrical cord; 
           [0030]      FIG. 6  is a perspective side view of an spool housing of the power spool device of the present invention storing an electrical cord; 
           [0031]      FIG. 7  is a perspective side view of two stacked spool housings of the power spool device of the present invention storing two electrical cords; 
           [0032]      FIG. 8  is a top plan view of a spool housing of the power spool device of the present invention; 
           [0033]      FIG. 9  is a perspective top view of the power spool device of the present invention; 
           [0034]      FIG. 10  is an exploded side view of a motorized drive unit of the power spool device of the present invention; and 
           [0035]      FIG. 11  is a cross sectional exploded partial view of the motorized drive unit of the power spool device of the present invention. 
       
    
    
       [0036]    The same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the various figures. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
       [0037]    Referring now to the drawings, and in particular  FIGS. 1 to 11  thereof, one preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown and generally designated by the reference numeral  10 . One of the preferred embodiments of the power spool device  10  comprises a spool housing  12  and a motorized drive unit  20 . The spool housing  12  includes an axle  14 , a front-end cap  16  and a rear-end cap  18 . The front-end cap  16  is rotatably attached to a front-end of the axle  14 . The rear-end cap  18  is rotatably attached to a rear end of the axle  14 . The motorized drive unit  20  is rotatably attached to the spool housing  12  in which the motorized drive unit  20  includes a handle  22  and a motor  24  having an axial shaft  26 . The motor  24  is attached to the handle  22 . The axial shaft  26  of the motor  24  is rotatably attached to the axle  14  of spool housing  12 . 
         [0038]    The axle  14  of the spool housing  12  may comprise any known structural configuration. One preferred configuration of the axle  14  of the spool housing  12  comprises: a female pseudo-electric socket orifice  28 , a wire channel  30 , a cavity  32  and a plurality of bumps  36 . The cavity  32  is centrally disposed within the axle  14  in which the cavity  32  is defined by the interior surface  34  of the axle  14 . The plurality of bumps  36  is attached to the exterior surface  38  of the axle  14 . 
         [0039]    The front-end cap  16  of the spool housing  12  may comprise any known structural configuration. One preferred configuration of the front-end cap  16  of the spool housing  12  comprises: a mouth  40  configured to provide access into the centrally disposed cavity  32  of the axle  14 ; and a plurality of first couplers  42  attached to the front-end cap  16 . The front-end cap  16  of the spool housing  12  may optionally have a plurality of dimples  88  distributed along all edge of the front-end cap  16 . The rear-end cap  18  of the spool housing  12  may optionally have a plurality of nubs  90  distributed along an edge of the rear-end cap  18  in which the nubs  90  and the dimples  88  are configured to mechanically mate together. Alternately, the front-end cap  16  of the spool housing  12  may optionally have a plurality of nubs  90  distributed along an edge of the front-end cap  16 , and the rear-end cap  18  of the spool housing  12  may optionally have a plurality of dimples  88  distributed along an edge of the rear-end cap  18  in which the nubs  90  and the dimples  88  are configured to mechanically mate together. 
         [0040]    One preferred configuration of the front-end caps  16  and of the rear-end caps  18  of the spool housings  12  is that front-end caps  16  and of the rear-end caps  18  are configured to mate together when the spool housings  12  arc stacked together. The spool housing  12  may comprise any known structural configuration such as having a plurality of first couplers  42  attached to the front-end cap  16 . 
         [0041]    The first couplers  42  of the spool housing  80  of the device  10  may be configured in any known coupler configuration. Likewise the second couplers  52  of the handle  22  of the motorized drive unit  20  of the device  10  may be configured in any known coupler configuration. One preferred configuration is that the first couplers  42  are configured are as female bayonet couplers and the second couplers  52  are configured as male bayonet couplers. Another preferred configuration is that the first couplers  42  are configured as male bayonet couplers and the second couplers  52  are configured as female bayonet couplers. 
         [0042]    The motorized drive unit  20  may comprise any known structural configuration such as having a plurality of second couplers  52  attached to the handle  22 , wherein the first and second couplers  52  are configured to mate together in order to secure the motorized drive unit  20  to the spool housing  12 . The motorized drive unit  20  may be detachable from the spool housing  12 . 
         [0043]    The axial shaft  26  of the motorized drive unit  20  of the device  10  may comprise any known structural configuration. One preferred configuration is that the axial shaft  26  is that it includes a battery compartment  70 , an electrical power connect  74  and a circuit  76 . The battery compartment  70  is configured to hold a battery  72  in which the hatch  64  is configured to provide access into the battery compartment  70 . The electrical power connect  74  is configured to electrically couple with the battery  72 . The circuit  76  is attached to the axial shaft  26  and electrically coupled to the electrical power connect  74 . The circuit  76  is electrically coupled to the on/off switch  56 , the speed switch  58 , and the directional switch  60  in which the circuit  76  is electrically coupled to the motor. The axial shaft  26  of the motorized drive unit  20  of the device  10  may also comprise a first drive engagement unit  78  and a shell housing  80 . The first drive engagement unit  78  is attached to the drive shaft  68 . The shell housing  80  having an exterior drive surface  82 ; a pocket  84 ; and a second drive engagement unit  86  mechanically coupled to the first drive engagement unit  78 . The shell housing  80  is rotatably attached to the axial shaft  26  and the exterior drive surface  82  of the shell housing  80  is configured to mechanically couple with the cavity  32  of the axle  14 , and the pocket  84  of the shell housing  80  configured to enshroud around the axial shaft  26 . 
         [0044]    The handle  22  of the motorized drive unit  20  of the device  10  may comprise any known structural configuration. One preferred configuration is that the handle  22  comprises a hinge  62 , a hatch  64  and a clasp  66 . The hinge  62  is attached to the handle  22 . The hatch  64  is attached to the hinge  62 . The clasp  66  is attached to the hatch  64 , in which the clasp  66  is configured to lock the hatch  64  in a closed position to the handle  22 . 
         [0045]    The first and second drive engagement units ( 78  and  86 , respectively) may comprise any known drive engagement unit. One preferred configuration of the first drive engagement unit  78  comprises a male hexagonal drive engagement unit and the second drive engagement unit  86  comprises a female hexagonal drive engagement unit. Another preferred configuration of the first drive engagement unit  78  comprises a female hexagonal drive engagement unit and the second drive engagement unit  86  comprises a male hexagonal drive engagement unit. 
         [0046]    An optional an arcuate panel  44  and an optional arcuate door  48  may be added to the device  10 . One preferred configuration of that the arcuate panel  44  is attached to the front and rear-end caps  18 , in which the arcuate panel  44  has a lip  46 . One preferred configuration of the arcuate door  48  is that it is slidably attached to the front and rear-end caps  18 , in which the arcuate door  48  has a ledge  50  in which the ledge  50  and the lip  46  are configured to lock together when the arcuate door  48  is closed. 
         [0047]    An optional a latch  54  may be added to the device  10  in which the motorized drive unit  20  may have a latch  54  slidably attached to the handle  22 , in which the latch  54  is configured to lock the handle  22  to the spool housing  12  when the first and second couplers  52  are mated together. 
         [0048]    An optional configuration of an on/off switch  56 , a speed switch  58 , and a directional switch  60  may be added to the motorized drive unit  20  of the device  10  in which the on/off switch  56 , the speed switch  58  and the directional switch  60  are mounted onto handle  22  the motorized drive unit  20  of the device  10 . 
         [0049]    One preferred embodiment of the power spool kit comprises at least one spool housing  12 . Each spool housing  12  including: an axle  14 ; a front-end cap  16 ; a rear-end cap  18 ; an arcuate panel  44 ; and an arcuate door  48 . The axle  14  has an interior and an exterior surface  38 , in which the axle  14  includes: a female pseudo-electric socket orifice  28 ; a wire channel  30 ; a cavity  32  centrally disposed within the axle  14  in which the cavity  32  being defined by the interior surface  34  of the axle  14 ; and a plurality of bumps  36  attached to the exterior surface  38  of the axle  14 . The front-end cap  16  is rotatably attached to a front-end of the axle  14  in which the front-end cap  16  includes: a mouth  40 ; a plurality of first couplers  42 ; a rear-end cap  18 ; an arcuate panel  44 ; and an arcuate door  48 . The mouth  40  is configured to provide access into the centrally disposed cavity  32  of the axle  14 . The plurality of first couplers  42  is attached to the front-end cap  16 . The rear-end cap  18  is rotatably attached to a rear end of the axle  14 , in which the front-end caps  16  and the rear-end caps  18  of the spool housings  12  are configured to mate together when the spool housings  12  are stacked together. The arcuate panel  44  is attached to the front and rear-end caps  18 , in which the arcuate panel  44  has a lip  46 . The arcuate door  48  is slidably attached to the front and rear-end caps  18 , in which the arcuate door  48  have a ledge  50  in which the ledge  50  and the lip  46  are configured to lock together when the arcuate door  48  is closed with the arcuate panel  44 . 
         [0050]    An optional motorized drive unit  20  may be added to the kit. The motorized drive unit  20  may include a handle  22 ; a plurality of second couplers  52 ; a latch  54 ; an on/off switch  56 ; a speed switch  58 ; a directional switch  60 ; a hinge  62 ; a hatch  64 ; a clasp  66 ; an axial shaft  26 ; and a shell housing  80 . The plurality of second couplers  52  is attached to the handle  22  in which the first and second couplers  52  are configured to mate together in order to secure the motorized drive unit  20  to any one spool housing  12 . The latch  54  is slidably attached to the handle  22  in which the latch  54  is configured to lock the handle  22  to any one spool housing  12  when the first and second couplers  52  are mated together. The on/off switch  56  is mounted onto the handle  22 . The speed switch  58  is mounted onto the handle  22 . The directional switch  60  is mounted onto handle  22 . The hinge  62  is attached to the handle  22 . The hatch  64  is attached to the hinge  62 . The clasp  66  is attached to the hatch  64  in which the clasp  66  is configured to lock the batch  64  in a closed position to the handle  22 . The an axial shaft  26  is attached to the handle  22  in which the axial shaft  26  includes a battery compartment  70 ; an electrical power connect  74 ; a circuit  76 ; a motor  24 ; a drive shaft  68 ; and a first drive engagement unit  78 . The battery compartment  70  is configured to hold a battery  72  in which the hatch  64  is also configured to provide access into the battery compartment  70  for the battery  72 . The electrical power connect  74  is configured to electrically couple with the battery  72 . The circuit  76  is attached to the axial shaft  26  and is electrically coupled to the electrical power connect  74  in which the circuit  76  is electrically coupled to the on/off switch  56 , the speed switch  58 , and the directional switch  60 . The motor  24  is attached to the axial shaft  26  in which the motor  24  is electrically coupled to the circuit  76 . The drive shaft  68  is attached to the motor. The first drive engagement unit  78  is attached to the drive shaft  68 . The shell housing  80  comprises an exterior drive surface  82 ; a pocket  84 ; and a second drive engagement unit  86  mechanically coupled to the first drive engagement unit  78 . The shell housing  80  is configured to be rotatably attached to the axial shaft  26  with screws  98 . The shell housing  80  is also configured to have the exterior drive surface  82  of the shell housing  80  to mechanically couple with the cavity  32  of the axle  14  of anyone spool housing  12 . Finally the pocket  84  of the shell housing  80  is configured to enshroud around the axial shaft  26 . 
         [0051]    Referring now to  FIG. 1  that depicts a side plan view of an the power spool device showing the motorized drive unit  20  mounted within the spool housing  12 . The spool housing  12  is shown to have an axle  14 , a front-end cap  16 , a rear-end cap  18 , an arcuate panel  44  having a lip  46 , and an arcuate door  48  having a ledge  50 . The front-end cap  16  is rotatably attached to a front-end of the axle  14 . The axle  14  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a female pseudo-electric socket orifice  28 ; a wire channel  30 ; and a plurality of bumps  36  attached to the exterior surface  38  of the axle  14 . The front-end cap  16  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a plurality of dimples  88  distributed along an edge of the front-end cap  16 . The rear-end cap  18  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a plurality of nubs  90  distributed along an edge of the rear-end cap  18  in which the nubs  90  and the dimples  88  are configured to mechanically mate together. The motorized drive unit  20  is shown having a handle  22 , a hatch  64 , a clasp  66 , an on/off switch  56 , a speed switch  58 , a directional switch  60 , and a latch  54 . 
         [0052]    Referring now to  FIG. 2  that depicts a perspective side view of the power spool device  10  showing the motorized drive unit  20  mounted within the spool housing  12 . The spool housing  12  is shown to have an axle  14 , a front-end cap  16 , a rear-end cap  18 , an arcuate panel  44  having a lip  46 , and all arcuate door  48  having a ledge  50 . The front-end cap  16  is rotatably attached to a front-end of the axle  14 . The axle  14  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a female pseudo-electric socket orifice  28 ; a wire channel  30 ; and a plurality of bumps  36  attached to the exterior surface  38  of the axle  14 . The front-end cap  16  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a plurality of dimples  88  distributed along an edge of the front-end cap  16 . The rear-end cap  18  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a plurality of nubs  90  distributed along an edge of the rear-end cap  18  in which the nubs  90  and the dimples  88  are configured to mechanically mate together. The motorized drive unit  20  is shown having a handle  22 , a hinge  62 , a hatch  64 , a clasp  66 , an on/off switch  56 , a speed switch  58 , a directional switch  60 , and a latch  54 . 
         [0053]    Referring now to  FIG. 3  that depicts a perspective side view of the power spool device  10  being held with a hand  96  for winding up a electrical cord  92  having a male plug  94  inserted within the female pseudo-electric socket orifice  28 . 
         [0054]    Referring now to  FIG. 4  that depicts a perspective side view of an unattached spool housing  12  of the power spool device  10  showing an electrical cord  92  wrapped around the axle  14  of the spool housing  12 . Also shown are the front-end cap  16 , the rear-end cap  18 , the arcuate panel  44  having the lip  46 , and the arcuate door  48  having a ledge  50 . The front-end cap  16  is shown having a mouth  40  for providing access into the centrally disposed cavity  32  of the axle  14 . The front-end cap  16  is also shown having a plurality of dimples  88  distributed along an edge of the front-end cap  16  and a plurality of first couplers  42 . The rear-end cap  18  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a plurality of nubs  90  distributed along an edge of the rear-end cap  18  in which the nubs  90  and the dimples  88  are configured to mechanically mate together. The axle  14  is shown having a plurality of bumps  36  attached to the exterior surface  38  of the axle  14 , a centrally disposed cavity  32  having an interior surface  34 . Also shown is the arcuate panel  44  having a lip  46  and the arcuate door  48  having a ledge  50 . 
         [0055]    Referring now to  FIG. 4A  that depicts a partial cross sectional side view of the spool housing  12  of the power spool device  10  showing rear-end cap  18  having a nub  90  and the arcuate door  48  slidably engaged with the rear-end cap  18 . 
         [0056]    Referring now to  FIG. 5  that depicts a perspective side view of the power spool device  10  of the present invention storing an electrical cord  92  with a male plug  94  inserted within the female pseudo-electric socket orifice  28 . The spool housing  12  is shown having an axle  14 , a front-end cap  16 , a rear-end cap  18 , an arcuate panel  44  having a lip  46 , and an arcuate door  48  having a ledge  50 . The axle  14  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a female pseudo-electric socket orifice  28 ; a wire channel  30 ; and a plurality of bumps  36  attached to the exterior surface  38  of the axle  14 . The front-end cap  16  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a plurality of dimples  88  distributed along an edge of the front-end cap  16 . The rear-end cap  18  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a plurality of nubs  90  distributed along an edge of the rear-end cap  18  in which the nubs  90  and the dimples  88  are configured to mechanically mate together. The motorized drive unit  20  is shown having a handle  22 , a hinge  62 , a hatch  64 , a clasp  66 , an on/off switch  56 , a speed switch  58 , a directional switch  60 , and a latch  54 . 
         [0057]    Referring now to  FIG. 6  that depicts a perspective side view of the spool housing  12  storing an electrical cord. The spool housing  12  is shown having an axle  14 , a front-end cap  16 , a rear-end cap  18 , an arcuate panel  44  having a lip  46 , and an arcuate door  48  having a ledge  50 . The ledge  50  and the lip  46  are shown locked together. The axle  14  of the spool housing  12  is shown having plurality of bumps  36  attached to the exterior surface  38  of the axle  14 . The front-end cap  16  is shown having a mouth  40  for providing access into the centrally disposed cavity  32  of the axle  14 . The front-end cap  16  is also shown having a plurality of dimples  88  distributed along an edge of the front-end cap  16  and having a plurality of first couplers  42 . The rear-end cap  18  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a plurality of nubs  90  distributed along an edge of the rear-end cap  18  in which the nubs  90  and the dimples  88  are configured to mechanically mate together. The rear-end cap  18  of the spool housing  12  is shown having a plurality of nubs  90  distributed along an edge of the rear-end cap  18  in which the nubs  90  and the dimples  88  are configured to mechanically mate together. 
         [0058]    Referring now to  FIG. 7  that depicts a perspective side view of two stacked spool housings  12  of the power spool device  10  of the present invention storing two electrical cords. 
         [0059]    Referring now to  FIG. 8  that depicts a top plan view of an unattached spool housing  12  of the present invention showing the front-end cap  16  having a mouth  40  for providing access into the centrally disposed cavity  32  of the axle  14 . The front-end cap  16  is also shown having a plurality of dimples  88  distributed along an edge of the front-end cap  16  and a plurality of first couplers  42 . The axle  14  is shown having a centrally disposed cavity  32  having an interior surface  34  for coupling together with a portion of the motorized drive unit  20  (not shown). 
         [0060]    Referring now to  FIG. 9  that depicts a perspective top view of the power spool device  10  of the present invention showing the centrally disposed cavity  32  coupling together with a portion of the motorized drive unit  20 . The front-end cap  16  is shown having a mouth  40  for providing access into the centrally disposed cavity  32 . The front-end cap  16  is also shown having a plurality of dimples  88  distributed along an edge of the front-end cap  16  and a plurality of first couplers  42 . The centrally disposed cavity  32  is shown coupled together with a portion of the motorized drive unit  20 . The motorized drive unit  20  is shown having a handle  22 , a hinge  62 , a hatch  64 , a clasp  66 , an on/off switch  56 , a speed switch  58 , a directional switch  60 , and a shell housing  80  having an exterior drive surface  82 . 
         [0061]    Referring flow to  FIG. 10  that depicts an exploded side view of a motorized drive unit  20  showing a handle  22 , a clasp  66 , an on/off switch  56 , a speed switch  58 , a directional switch  60 , a latch  54 , a plurality of second couplers  52 , a axial shaft  26 , a drive shaft  68 , a first drive engagement unit  78 , a shell housing  80  having an exterior drive surface  82  and screws  90 . The shell housing is shown slidably engageable with the axial shaft  26  and attachable to the first drive engagement unit  78  with the screws  90 . 
         [0062]    Referring now to  FIG. 11  that depicts a cross sectional exploded partial view of the motorized drive unit  20  showing the axial shaft  26  having a battery compartment  70 , an electrical power connect  74  and a circuit  76 , a motor  24 , a drive shaft  68  and a first drive engagement unit  78 . The shell housing  80  having an exterior drive surface  82  and a second drive engagement unit  86 . The battery compartment  70  is shown configured to hold a battery  72 . The electrical power connect  74  is shown configured to electrically couple with the battery  72 . The circuit  76  is attached to the axial shaft  26  and electrically coupled to the electrical power connect  74 . The circuit  76  is electrically coupled to the motor  24 . The first drive engagement unit  78  is shown attached to the drive shaft  68 . The shell housing  80  is shown having an exterior drive surface  82 ; a pocket  84 ; and a second drive engagement unit  86  mechanically adaptable to the first drive engagement unit  78  via the second drive engagement unit  86 . 
         [0063]    As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. 
         [0064]    While a preferred embodiment of the power spool drive device has been described in detail, it should be apparent that modifications and variations thereto are possible, all of which fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention. 
         [0065]    Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the word “comprise” or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising” or the term “includes” or variations, thereof, or the term “having” or variations, thereof will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element or integer or group of elements or integers but not the exclusion of any other element or integer or group of elements or integers. In this regard, in construing the claim scope, an embodiment where one or more features is added to any of the claims is to be regarded as within the scope of the invention given that the essential features of the invention as claimed are included in such an embodiment. 
         [0066]    Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention described herein is susceptible to variations and modifications other than those specifically described. It is to be understood that the invention includes all such variations and modification that fall within its spirit and scope. The invention also includes all of the steps, features, compositions and compounds referred to or indicated in this specification, individually or collectively, and any and all combinations of any two or more of said steps or features. 
         [0067]    Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.