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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 1997
Filed:
Nov. 06, 1995
James D Kovacik, Brecksville, OH (US);
Paul S Blanch, Broadview Heights, OH (US);
Alert Lite Safety Products Co. Inc., Bedford Heights, OH (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for automatically switching on and off a trouble light connected to a retracting extension cord reel assembly is mounted on a cord reel housing. The assembly includes a cord reel having a housing, an extension cord extending through an opening in the cord reel housing, a trouble light connected to the extension cord, an extension cord retracting mechanism for automatically rewinding the extension cord into the cord reel housing and a stop attached to the extension cord for engaging the cord reel housing and stopping rewinding of the extension cord. A switch apparatus includes a switch housing, an electrical switch and an actuating arm for actuating the switch.