# US 10,117,485 B2 · Receptacle with pivoting closure > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,117,485 B2 - Document ID: US10117485B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/790,054 - Filed: 2015-07-02 - Published: 2017-01-05 - Granted: 2018-11-06 - Earliest claimed: 2015-07-02 - Applicants: Kurt Solland; Debora Monzelowsky - Inventors: Kurt Solland; Debora Monzelowsky - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10117485B2 ## CPC - A45C 11/00: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48) - B65H 75/4465: {Foldable or collapsible} - B65H 75/4471: {Housing enclosing the reel} - B65H 75/4473: {without arrangements or adaptations for rotating the core or former} - H02G 11/00: Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts - H02J 7/751: {concerning the insertion or the connection of the batteries} - A45C 11/04: Spectacle cases; Pince-nez cases - B65H 2701/39: Other types of filamentary materials or special applications - B65H 2701/3919: USB, earphones, audio or video cables, e.g. for connecting small electronic devices such as MP3 players or mobile telephones - H02G 3/14: Fastening of cover or lid to box - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - B65H: HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES - H02G: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY ## Abstract A receptacle providing secure protection for its contents and comprising a housing with an opening, and a cover member pivotably attached to the housing to move between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, a locking mechanism may lock the housing and cover into engagement. In the open position, convenient access is provided to the interior of the housing and the contents. The cover member may be equipped with a retaining member for wrapping wires or cables in an organized fashion. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A receptacle comprising: a generally cylindrical housing with opposing open ends; a cover having first and second portions connected to one another by a connecting member, said cover pivotably attached to said housing to move between a closed position in which the opposing open ends of said housing are closed by said first and second portions of said cover, and an open position in which one of said open ends is not closed by said cover; a locking structure provided between said housing and said cover for locking said receptacle in the closed position or the open position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The receptacle of claim 1, wherein said first portion of said cover is mounted to said housing by integral, opposing pivot pins such that said cover is pivotably attached to said housing to rotate about said pivot pins. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The receptacle of claim 2, wherein said pivot pins are integrally formed on said first portion of said cover and mate to corresponding apertures on said housing. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The receptacle of claim 2, wherein said pivot pins are integrally formed on said housing and mate to corresponding apertures on said first portion of said cover. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The receptacle of claim 2, wherein said pivot pins form a hinge axis on said second portion of said cover offset from a vertical center plane of said housing. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The receptacle of claim 5, wherein said pivot pins are provided on said housing to mate with pin apertures provided on said second portion of said cover. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The receptacle of claim 1, wherein said locking structure comprises a detent mechanism. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The receptacle of claim 7, wherein said detent mechanism comprises a protrusion and a mating recess. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The receptacle of claim 1, wherein said connecting member has a spool shape adapted for wire management. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The receptacle of claim 9, wherein said connecting member includes a cradle adapted for retaining an article. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The receptacle of claim 1, further comprising a rechargeable power source mounted on said cover. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The receptacle of claim 1, further comprising a cord management recess in said cover. ### Claim 13 An electronics cord management receptacle comprising: a spool having a spool pin extending between a free spool cap, and an attached spool cap, the spool pin adapted for retaining a wound cord thereof; and a tubular cover member having opposing open ends, each said open end defining a terminal edge, said cover member pivotally attached to said attached spool cap such that in a closed position said spool caps are generally flush with the terminal edges of said tubular cover member and said spool pin is disposed within said cover member, and in an open position, said spool is pivoted about the cover member such that said attached spool cap is flush with one of said terminal edges of said tubular cover member and said free spool cap and said spool pin are disposed outside of said cover member. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The cord management receptacle of claim 13, further comprising a detent mechanism to provide a rotational limit of movement of said spool relative to said cover member. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The cord management receptacle of claim 13, wherein said attached spool cap is pivotally attached to said cover member by diametrically opposed pivot pins and mating apertures. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The cord management receptacle of claim 15, wherein said pivot pins are disposed on said attached spool cap, and said mating apertures are disposed on said cover member. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The cord management receptacle of claim 15, wherein said pivot pins are disposed on said cover member, and said mating apertures are disposed on said attached spool cap. ### Claim 18 (depends on 13) The cord management receptacle of claim 13, further comprising a cavity disposed on interior surface of said attached spool cap for storing a cable therein. ### Claim 19 A receptacle comprising: a tubular housing having opposing open ends adapted to contain an object; a cover member pivotally attached to said housing and adapted to move between a closed position in which the housing is sealed and any object therein is protectably contained, and an open position in which the housing is opened and any object therein is accessible, wherein said cover member is attached to said housing on diametrically opposed pivot points by pivot pins and mating apertures; and a stop mechanism associated with said housing and said cover member to provide tactile confirmation of either the closed position or the open position.