Cord retaining reel or similar article
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a cord retaining reel or similar article showing my new design; 
     FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side view being a mirror image; 
     FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the middle flange taken along the line 3--3 of arrows 3, the rear elevational view thereof being a mirror image thereof; 
     FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 4--4 of arrows 4; 
     FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment thereof, the rear elevational view being a mirror image; 
     FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof of the reel of FIG. 5, the left side elevational view being a mirror image.