# US 8,465,318 B2 · Cord organizer device and method of use > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,465,318 B2 - Document ID: US8465318B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/949,089 - Filed: 2010-11-18 - Published: 2011-06-02 - Granted: 2013-06-18 - Earliest claimed: 2009-12-02 - Applicants: Terry Lee Kartes - Inventors: Terry Lee Kartes - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8465318B2 ## CPC - H01R 25/003: {the coupling part being secured only to wires or cables} - H01R 13/465: {Identification means, e.g. labels, tags, markings (H01R9/2475, H01R9/2683 take precedence)} - H01R 13/60: Means for supporting coupling part when not engaged - H01R 13/72: Means for accommodating flexible lead within the holder - Y10T 29/49194: Assembling elongated conductors, e.g., splicing, etc. - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract The present invention is a cord organizer device that includes a horizontal base surface, spools to receive and control one or more power cords from one or more electrical devices, a plate with a distal end disposed on the top of the spools to label the spools and the power cords, holding clips that are disposed on the sides of the spools to secure the power cords against the horizontal base surface. There is also a cover that is disposed over the spools, the plates and the holding clips to protect and to hide the spools, the plates and the holding clips, a power strip to provide power to the device that is secured by a fastener to the horizontal base surface and a mounting hole to mount the device against a vertical surface. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A cord organizer device, comprising: a horizontal base surface; a plurality of spools with a top and two sides, said spools to receive and control one or more power cords from one or more electrical devices; each spool comprising a vertical rod extending from said base and a plate with a distal end, said plate rests on said top of each of said spools to label with an electrical device name indicia which said one or more power cords are wrapped around said spools and said plate is sloped downward at said distal end; a plurality of holding clips disposed on said horizontal base surface to secure said one or more power cords against said horizontal base surface that enter and exit said spools; a cover that is disposed over said spools, said plates and said holding clips, said cover to protect and to hide said spools, said plates and said holding clips; a power strip to provide power to said cord organizer device, said power strip is secured by a hook and loop fastener to said horizontal base surface; and a mounting hole to mount said cord organizer device against a vertical surface. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The cord organizer device according to claim 1, wherein said one or more electrical devices include one or more televisions, one or more digital video disk players and one or more computers. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The cord organizer device according to claim 1, further comprising an extension cord utilized to provide power to said cord organizer device from an external power source. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The cord organizer device according to claim 1, wherein said vertical surface is an entertainment center, a cabinet, a desk or a wall. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The cord organizer device according to claim 4, wherein said cord organizer device is mounted on said vertical surface using one or more screws, one or more nails or one or more hook and loop fasteners. ### Claim 6 A cord organizer device, utilized in combination with one or more electrical devices each with an electrical power cord, comprising: a horizontal base surface; a plurality of spools with a top and two sides, said spools to receive and control said power cords from said one or more electrical devices; each spool comprising a vertical rod extending from said base and a plate with a distal end, said plate rests on said top of each of said spools to label with an electrical device name indicia which said one or more power cords are wrapped around said spools and said plate is sloped downward at said distal end; a plurality of holding clips disposed on said horizontal base surface to secure said one or more power cords against said horizontal base surface that enter and exit said spools; a cover disposed over said spools, said plates and said holding clips, said cover to protect and to hide said spools, said plates and said holding clips; a power strip to provide power to said cord organizer device, said power strip that is secured by a hook and loop fastener to said horizontal base surface; and a mounting hole to mount said cord organizer device against a vertical surface. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The cord organizer device according to claim 6, wherein said one or more electrical devices include one or more televisions, one or more digital video disk players and one or more computers. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The cord organizer device according to claim 6, further comprising an extension cord utilized to provide power to said cord organizer device from an external power source. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The cord organizer device according to claim 6, wherein said vertical surface is an entertainment center, a cabinet, a desk or a wall. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The cord organizer device according to claim 9, wherein said cord organizer device is mounted on said vertical surface utilizing one or more screws, one or more nails or one or more hook and loop fasteners.