US4702541A
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Extension cord connector guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-07-31
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Granted: 1987-10-27
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Expires: 2006-07-31
Abstract
Abstract An extension cord connector guard includes a substantially closed housing and reclosable structure for accessing the interior of the housing. A pair of opposed cord access ports are provided in the housing side walls to permit the placement and removal of end portions of extension cords in the housing without interference with the function of the access structure. A child resistant lock structure secures the reclosable structure in the closed position. Cord port size adjustment gates and suitable moisture resistant gaskets are preferably provided to adjust the port dimensions to suit the particular cords which are used and to prevent the entrance of water into the housing interior.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Arnold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5213; H01R13/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
An extension cord connector guard for protecting the interconnected ends of electrical cords comprising: a substantially closed housing, said housing being provided with reclosable means for accessing the interior of said housing, the reclosable means being movable between a first position wherein the housing interior is exposed and a second position wherein the housing is closed; at least two extension cord ports provided in said housing, said ports comprising means for adjusting the effective size of said ports and first sealing means to prevent the entrance of water into the housing interior through the said ports, the first sealing means comprising a resilient seal secured within a said cord port, the means for adjusting comprising a closure member movable secured to the housing, the closure member being movable between a first position wherein at least part of a cord port is covered and a second position wherein the cord port is uncovered, the said closure member comprising at least one hook portion and a first post mounted on said housing for engaging said hook portion and retaining said closure member in the first position; and latch means for retaining the said reclosable means in the said second position in a substantially child resistant manner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
An extension cord connector guard for protecting the interconnected ends of electrical cords comprising: a substantially closed housing, said housing being provided with reclosable means for accessing the interior of said housing, the reclosable means being movable between a first position wherein the housing interior is exposed and a second position wherein the housing is closed; at least two extension cord ports provided in said housing, said ports comprising means for adjusting the effective size of said ports and first sealing means to prevent the entrance of water into the housing interior through the said ports, the first sealing means comprising a resilient seal secured within a said cord port, the means for adjusting comprising a closure member movable secured to the housing, the closure member being movable between a first position wherein at least part of a cord port is covered and a second position wherein the cord port is uncovered, the said closure member comprising at least one hook portion and a first post mounted on said housing for engaging said hook portion and retaining said closure member in the first position; and latch means for retaining the said reclosable means in the said second position in a substantially child resistant manner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The extension cord connector guard of claim 1 wherein said closure member is provided with an opening, said opening aligning with a cord port when the closure member is moved to the said first position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The extension cord connector guard of claim 1 wherein said closure member further comprises means on said closure member which is adapted to engage a second post extending from said housing to retain the closure member in the second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The extension cord connector guard of claim 1 and second sealing means to prevent the entrance of water into the housing interior intermediate the housing and the reclosable means, the second sealing means comprising a peripheral resilient gasket secured to one of the housing or the reclosable means.
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