US4145105A
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Apparatus for preventing accidental disconnection of electrical cords
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-31
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Granted: 1979-03-20
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Expires: 1998-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A device for preventing the accidental disconnection of electrical cords comprising a first section and a second section. The first section has a conical-shaped plug receptacle adapted to receive any of a plurality of different sized, commercially available electrical plugs and a detent slot for holding the cord affixed to the plug. The second section has a detent slot adapted to receive a second electrical cord having a mating plug thereon. An adjustable means connects the first and second sections together to thereby prevent the accidental disconnection of the plugs when they are in a mated position.
Inventors
- 👤 James H. Dobson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/639; H01R13/6392
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A device for preventing the accidential disconnection of two electrical cords, said device comprising: a first separate section having a plug receptacle and a detent slot thereon, said detent slot adapted to receive a first electrical cord having a first plug thereon which in turn will be received in said plug receptacle on said first separate section; a second separate section having a detent slot thereon adapted to receive a second electrical cord having a second plug thereon; and adjustable means for connecting said first and second separate sections together in a position to secure said first and second plugs together when said plugs are in a connected position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
A device for preventing the accidential disconnection of two electrical cords, said device comprising: a first separate section having a plug receptacle and a detent slot thereon, said detent slot adapted to receive a first electrical cord having a first plug thereon which in turn will be received in said plug receptacle on said first separate section; a second separate section having a detent slot thereon adapted to receive a second electrical cord having a second plug thereon; and adjustable means for connecting said first and second separate sections together in a position to secure said first and second plugs together when said plugs are in a connected position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said adjustable means comprises: a strap on said second separate section having a plurality of detents thereon; and a slot on said first separate section adapted to receive said strap and said detents thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said detents comprises: projections spaced on either side of said strap, each of said projections having a camming surface and a second surface whereby said strap can be easily moved through said slot on said first section in one direction but is prevented from movement in the other direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said receptacle is substantially conical in shape and being open at both ends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 4 wherein both said detent slots on said first section and said second section are open along their top edges.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-03-19 | 1982-09-18 | 1983-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-19 | 1986-09-18 | 1987-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-19 | 1990-09-18 | 1991-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |