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Universal Wire Retractor

By: Ben Kaufman

Concept takes two of the basic wire retractors, and stacks one above the other. Both retractors move on the same center axis, however top and bottom move in opposing directions. User would simply fold a wire in half and insert the fold into the clasp in the midsection, which would hold the wire giving the spring/retractor the leverage it needs. Several different sizes and versions could be produced to accommodate all wire diameters. Bigger versions could connect to extension cords, laptop adaptors, etc.

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  • D.C. Dagevos 18 days ago | 1 Replies

    10th of July has come and gone. How is the production going? I can't wait to have this great device in my hands/pocket!

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    • Ronie Henrich about 1 month ago

      Hi Guys,
      I agree with David, It would be nice to have at least a version that handles ethernet cables. CAT6 cables are about 1/4" in diameter.

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      • David Roy 2 months ago

        Hi Guys,
        You should seriously consider creating a bigger and rugged version of the SlingBack to use with extension cords around the house or construction field. I am certain construction workers would like to have this type of product to manage their extension cords.

        Dave_river

        • Jessica Marati 3 months ago

          Update: The pre-production timeline has been extended to July 10. This is a toughie to engineer, and we want to get it right!

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            • Richard Kloc 4 months ago

              Won't work with the many headphones that now include in-line microphones, only works with smooth cords?

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              • ethan 5 months ago

                We did it?

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                • Sandra Lehr 6 months ago

                  It's been a while since this one was introduced. Is it possible to include other colors now along with the orange/white???

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                  • Ben Kaufman 6 months ago | 4 Replies

                    Threshold raised temporarily due to inconsistent/worrisome ratio between paid commitments and recently joined members who are signing up with multiple accounts and using their 20 dollar coupon. We will investigate this over the weekend and report back monday.

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                    • Sarah Pelletier 7 months ago

                      OMG, I just put this idea on the site, before I saw it was already invented. Shoot me now...I just pissed away $99 bucks

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                      • Bradley Cochran 8 months ago

                        The logo looks alot like the Mont Blanc logo. You think they are going to have a problem with that?

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                          • Sebastian Ewald Vibe-Petersen 12 months ago

                            You can commit if you live abroad, as i. I live in Denmark and i've just commited to two with my $20 and $8 on top for shipping.

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                              • ethan 12 months ago

                                Nice to see this thing slowly climbing up the charts. Wouldn't mind seeing a wholesale order come in...heh.

                                Come on threshold!

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                                • cali collette 12 months ago

                                  i think it is a great idea, and - i LOVE the name - yes - slingbacks are historically womens shoes (and i have a large collection) - but the name fits - would you consider making a round one thats big enough to hold a standard electric cord? i hate having cords laying around - anywhere, lamps, kitchen equipment, curling irons, fans, whatever - and i was suprised to find out my hate of cords is not unusual - the colours you have are cool - and a colorful circle laid out on the floor or counter (or hanging light, how cool would that be??)would be a great idea - i'd go for 10 right off the bat - cali

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                                  • Kathleen Adams about 1 year ago

                                    WHy not make a larger pone of these that can hold four different cords? Perfect for under office desks...

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                                    • Kathleen Adams about 1 year ago

                                      Why not make one that works with fatter cords? Many of the wires under my computer desk are fatter and would benefit by being hidden in this device.

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                                      • Wade Filewich about 1 year ago

                                        When this product surpasses the pre-sale threshold, won't it just murder product 0011? Personally, I'd like to have a stack of these instead of cord weights in my laptop case.

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                                        • r schober about 1 year ago

                                          Over three months and just over 1/4 of the way towards the pre-sale magic number. So what happens if you never hit 500? The longer it's up there, the less successful Quirky looks.

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