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A cord reel wherein the cord is rendered operative only for such time as the cord is substantially unwound from the reel; when the cord is operative the reel is locked to prevent the cord being wound thereon. In the preferred embodiment the cord is rendered inoperative by capturing a cord connector

A cord reel wherein the cord is rendered operative only for such time as the cord is substantially unwound from the reel; when the cord is operative the reel is locked to prevent the cord being wound thereon. In the preferred embodiment the cord is rendered inoperative by capturing a cord connector at the hub end of the reel in a hub compartment, the compartment having a shutter interconnected with the reel lock. The captured connector when released may be drawn from the compartment to connect the cord to a convenience receptacle.

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A cord reel comprising a housing, a reel mounted for rotation in said housing, said reel including a hub, said hub having a compartment housing an electrical connector terminating a cord stored on said reel; a shutter for closing said compartment to prevent access to said connector; means for openin

A cord reel comprising a housing, a reel mounted for rotation in said housing, said reel including a hub, said hub having a compartment housing an electrical connector terminating a cord stored on said reel; a shutter for closing said compartment to prevent access to said connector; means for opening said shutter, said means being operable only when said cord is substantially unwound from said reel, and lock means interconnected with said shutter for locking said reel when said shutter is open.