US4097105A
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Harness for plug and socket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-04
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Granted: 1978-06-27
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Expires: 1997-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A harness for installation on a coupled plug and socket with the harness including a primary ring-like member from which a pair of elongate connectors extend in perpendicular fashion. A second ring-like member is adjustably coupled to the elongate connectors to permit harness installation on a variety of plug-socket combinations. The ring-like members are also adjustable for like purposes. The harness may release the plug and socket under extraordinary forces.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd A. Zumwalt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/639; H01R13/6392
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A harness for attachment to and retention of various sized electrical plug and socket combinations in coupled engagement, said harness comprising, a primary member of flexible construction including a ring forming member for placement adjacent one end of a plug and socket combination, elongate flexible members integral at one of their ends with said ring forming primary member and extending outwardly therefrom in a substantially perpendicular manner, said members flexible throughout their length to follow plug and socket contours, said elongate members having segments of reduced crossection whereby a predetermined tensile load applied to said elongate members will cause same to sever at said segments allowing plug and socket separation by manual pulling on the plug or socket in emergency situations, a secondary member also of flexible construction and adapted for placement adjacent the other end of the plug and socket combination, and interengageable means carried by end segments of the elongate members and by said secondary member enabling coupling of the primary and secondary members at selected distances from one another whereby coupled plugs and sockets of various sizes and shapes may be retained against accidental separation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A harness for attachment to and retention of various sized electrical plug and socket combinations in coupled engagement, said harness comprising, a primary member of flexible construction including a ring forming member for placement adjacent one end of a plug and socket combination, elongate flexible members integral at one of their ends with said ring forming primary member and extending outwardly therefrom in a substantially perpendicular manner, said members flexible throughout their length to follow plug and socket contours, said elongate members having segments of reduced crossection whereby a predetermined tensile load applied to said elongate members will cause same to sever at said segments allowing plug and socket separation by manual pulling on the plug or socket in emergency situations, a secondary member also of flexible construction and adapted for placement adjacent the other end of the plug and socket combination, and interengageable means carried by end segments of the elongate members and by said secondary member enabling coupling of the primary and secondary members at selected distances from one another whereby coupled plugs and sockets of various sizes and shapes may be retained against accidental separation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The harness claimed in claim 1 wherein said primary and secondary members each include a stud and multiple apertured portions to enable securement of said members about plug and socket combinations of different crossectional dimensions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-06-26 | 1981-12-26 | 1982-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-26 | 1985-12-26 | 1986-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-26 | 1989-12-26 | 1990-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |