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US4907984A
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Temporary securing device for electric cords
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-17
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Granted: 1990-03-13
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Expires: 2009-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A device for temporarily securing the engagement of joined end plugs of end-to-end interconnected first and second electrical cords that includes first and second removable, flexible, electrically insulated harnesses, for encircling each of the electric cords adjacent the joined end plugs, each harness having at least two bands of terminal length extending toward the plugs wherein the terminal ends of the straps are adapted to thread through cinches or joinable cinch subcomponents for pulling the harnesses tightly into temporary interconnection.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee S. Keller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/639; H01R13/6392; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27; Y10T24/2708; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/45099
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
276 words
A device for temporarily securing the engagement of joined end plugs of end-to-end interconnected first and second electric cords, comprising: (a) a first removable, flexible, electrically insulated harness, including first adjustable collar means for encircling the first electric cord, adjacent its end plug, and having at least two bands, of terminal length extending from said collar means toward the plug, each having attached thereto an electrically insulated cinch wherein each cinch includes a pair of elongated opposed side walls held in spaced-apart relation by a plurality of fixed, spaced-apart cross-arms spanning therebetween, a cinch bar interior of said cross-arms, spanning said sidewalls and arranged normal to the long axis of a strap to be introduced thereinto and a pair of sharp edges formed respectively on said cinch bar and an adjacent cross-arm in spaced-apart, facing relationship so that when said strap in inserted into said cinch, looped about said cinch bar and threaded back around said adjacent cross-arm on which said sharp edge is formed, said strap passes over said sharp edges and forms a self-locking configuration in said cinch when said terminal end of said strap is pulled tight; and, (b) a second removable, flexible, electrically insulated harness including second adjustable collar means for encircling the second electric cord, adjacent its end plug, and having at least two elongated straps extending from said collar means toward said cinches, each strap of a length sufficient to be threaded into and back out of said cinches when the plugs are interconnected; (c) wherein a clasping action is developed in said cinch, independent of said straps and bands and the surfaces thereof, to secured said joined end plugs.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
276 words
A device for temporarily securing the engagement of joined end plugs of end-to-end interconnected first and second electric cords, comprising: (a) a first removable, flexible, electrically insulated harness, including first adjustable collar means for encircling the first electric cord, adjacent its end plug, and having at least two bands, of terminal length extending from said collar means toward the plug, each having attached thereto an electrically insulated cinch wherein each cinch includes a pair of elongated opposed side walls held in spaced-apart relation by a plurality of fixed, spaced-apart cross-arms spanning therebetween, a cinch bar interior of said cross-arms, spanning said sidewalls and arranged normal to the long axis of a strap to be introduced thereinto and a pair of sharp edges formed respectively on said cinch bar and an adjacent cross-arm in spaced-apart, facing relationship so that when said strap in inserted into said cinch, looped about said cinch bar and threaded back around said adjacent cross-arm on which said sharp edge is formed, said strap passes over said sharp edges and forms a self-locking configuration in said cinch when said terminal end of said strap is pulled tight; and, (b) a second removable, flexible, electrically insulated harness including second adjustable collar means for encircling the second electric cord, adjacent its end plug, and having at least two elongated straps extending from said collar means toward said cinches, each strap of a length sufficient to be threaded into and back out of said cinches when the plugs are interconnected; (c) wherein a clasping action is developed in said cinch, independent of said straps and bands and the surfaces thereof, to secured said joined end plugs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said bands and said straps are arranged equidistant about the cord when said harnesses are attached to the cords.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said first collar means includes a belt defined by opposed, spaced-apart ends and opposed flat sides for encircling the respective electric cord and having attached to one said side thereof a length of one part of a hook and loop fastener set and having attached to the other said side thereof a length of the other part of said set, each said length having a portion near said spaced-apart ends, for inter-engagement to secure said harness about the cord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said second collar means includes a belt defined by opposed, spaced-apart ends and opposed flat sides for encircling the respective electric cord and having attached to one said side thereof a length of one part of a hook and loop fastener set and having attached to the other said side thereof a length of the other part of said set, each said length having a portion near said spaced-apart ends, for inter-engagement to secure said harness about the cord.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said first collar means includes a belt, terminated at opposed ends, having a buckle at one end including a frame and a lock pin through which said other belt end may be adjustably threaded to tighten said collar about the cord.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said second collar means includes a belt, terminated at opposed ends, having a buckle at one end including a frame and a buckle pin through which said other belt end may be adjustably threaded to tighten said collar about the cord.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said straps and bands are constructed of woven nylon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said cinches are constructed of dielectric plastic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 1 further including a protruding release tab for lifting to pivot said cinch, and rotating said pair of sharp edges out of interlocking relationship to release said harnesses from each other.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
287 words
A device for temporarily securing the engagement of joined end plugs of end-to-end interconnected first and second electric cords, comprising: (a) a first removable, flexible, electrically insulated harness, including first adjustable collar means for encircling the first electric cord, adjacent its end plug, and having at least two bands of terminal length extending from said collar means toward the plug, each having attached thereto a first portion of an electrically insulated, adjustable, interconnectable cinch; and, (b) a second removable, flexible, electrically insulated harness including second adjustable collar means for encircling the second electric cord, adjacent its end plug, and having at least two elongated straps extending from said collar means toward said first cinch portions, each having attached thereto a second portion of an electrically insulated, adjustable, interconnectable cinch; (c) wherein each said cinch portion includes a pair of elongated opposed side walls held in spaced-apart relation by a plurality of fixed, spaced-apart cross-arms spanning therebetween, a cinch bar interior of said cross-arms, spanning said sidewalls and arranged normal to the long axis of said strap and a pair of sharp edges formed respectively on said cinch bar and an adjacent cross-arm in spaced-apart, facing relationship so that when said strap is inserted into said cinch, looped about said cinch bar and threaded back around said adjacent cross-arm on which said sharp edge is formed, said strap passes over said sharp edges and forms a self-locking configuration in said cinch portion when said strap is pulled tight; (d) wherein said first and second portions of said interconnectable cinches are adapted to be adjusted along said bands and straps and thereafter interconnected into locking configuration to draw said harnesses toward each other to secure said joined end plugs.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
287 words
A device for temporarily securing the engagement of joined end plugs of end-to-end interconnected first and second electric cords, comprising: (a) a first removable, flexible, electrically insulated harness, including first adjustable collar means for encircling the first electric cord, adjacent its end plug, and having at least two bands of terminal length extending from said collar means toward the plug, each having attached thereto a first portion of an electrically insulated, adjustable, interconnectable cinch; and, (b) a second removable, flexible, electrically insulated harness including second adjustable collar means for encircling the second electric cord, adjacent its end plug, and having at least two elongated straps extending from said collar means toward said first cinch portions, each having attached thereto a second portion of an electrically insulated, adjustable, interconnectable cinch; (c) wherein each said cinch portion includes a pair of elongated opposed side walls held in spaced-apart relation by a plurality of fixed, spaced-apart cross-arms spanning therebetween, a cinch bar interior of said cross-arms, spanning said sidewalls and arranged normal to the long axis of said strap and a pair of sharp edges formed respectively on said cinch bar and an adjacent cross-arm in spaced-apart, facing relationship so that when said strap is inserted into said cinch, looped about said cinch bar and threaded back around said adjacent cross-arm on which said sharp edge is formed, said strap passes over said sharp edges and forms a self-locking configuration in said cinch portion when said strap is pulled tight; (d) wherein said first and second portions of said interconnectable cinches are adapted to be adjusted along said bands and straps and thereafter interconnected into locking configuration to draw said harnesses toward each other to secure said joined end plugs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said straps and bands are constructed of woven nylon.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said cinch portions are constructed of dielectric plastic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said bands and said straps are arranged equidistant about each cord when said harnesses are attached to the cords.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
85 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said first collar means includes a belt defined by opposed, spaced-apart ends and opposed flat sides for encircling the respective electric cord and having attached to one said side thereof a length of one part of a hook and loop fastener set and having attached to the other said side thereof a length of the other part of said set, each said length having a portion near said spaced-apart ends, for inter-engagement to secure said harness about the cord.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
85 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said second collar means includes a belt defined by opposed, spaced-apart ends and opposed flat sides for encircling the respective electric cord and having attached to one said side thereof a length of one part of a hook and loop fastener set and having attached to the other said side thereof a length of the other part of said set, each said length having a portion near said spaced-apart ends, for inter-engagement to secure said harness about the cord.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said first collar means includes a belt, terminated at opposed ends, having a buckle at one end including a frame and a lock pin through which said other belt end may be adjustably threaded to tighten said collar about the cord.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said second collar means includes a belt, terminated at opposed ends, having a buckle at one end including a frame and a buckle pin through which said other belt end may be adjustably threaded to tighten said collar about the cord.
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