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This invention relates generally to the field of identifying labels and more specifically to a cable Labeling caps.
Many people own audio and video systems that include a plurality of separate components that are connected to each other by means of audio or video cables. These cables are typically plugged into the rear portion of each component. When a person owning such equipment decides to relocate, add or supstitute the equipment, for example to another home or apartment, the person usually must detach the cable connectors from their respective audio or video components and then reattach them when the components are installed in their new location. Unfortunately, this can be a confusing, frustrating and time consuming task.
Attempts have been made to market labels for cables and the like. They usually consist of a tag and a standard tie wrap strip attached to one end of the tag. The user can write what component the cable goes to on the flat surface of the tag.
Unfortunately, there are deficiencies in the current cable labeling technology. First, although the cable is labeled, there is no mating label available for attachment to the audio or video component itself. Second, because there is no provision for labeling the audio or video component, the user must devote extra time and attention to write, on the tag, which component the cable goes to. Finally, Labels that use standard tie wrap mechanisms can slip up or down the cable making them time consuming to install and to remove.
The primary object of the invention is to provide a labeling system for audio and video cables as well as related audio or video hardware.
Another object of the invention is to provide a labeling system that allow the user to detach a plurality of cables from their respective audio or video components and to quickly label each cable and component so that the user can easily and accurately reconnect the cables to their respective components at a future time.
Another object of the invention is to provide a labeling system that allows the user to use either color or written description when creating an identification for a cable or component.
A further object of the invention is to provide a labeling system that can be reused.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a cable label system comprising: a connector portion, a tag portion, said tag portion fixedly attached to said connector portion by a flexible tab, said connector portion being of two types, one shaped to frictionally receive the end of a standard female phone jack and the second being shaped to frictionally receive the end of a standard male phone jack, and said tag portion being comprised of a flat elongate plate that includes a flat surface to receive writing or the attachment of a paper label that can be written on.
The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.
Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.
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As shown by the above descriptions and illustrations, the present invention can be a great help to a person who is disassembling his or her audio or video component system and wishes to quickly and easily create identification means for each output or input jack of each component as well as each cable tip so that he or she can easily reinstall the cables and components during the reassembly activity.
While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.