US5147216A
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Shroud for in-line electrical plug
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-10-12
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Granted: 1992-09-15
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Expires: 2010-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A flexible water resistant clindrical sheath encircles an in-line electrical connector to protect it against creating an electrical hazard. Opposed ends of the sheath are closed about respective electrical conductors extending from the in-line connector to enclose the in-line connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Shotey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/639; H01R13/6392
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for protecting an in-line electrical connector, said apparatus comprising in combination: a) a sheath of flexible water resistant material having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis for encircling the in-line electrical connector and for accommodating protrusions of electrical conductors extending from the in-line connector, said sheath including opposed first and second longitudinal edges permanently attached to one another to form a closed longitudinal wall of uniform water resistance and defining said sheath; b) first means for closing one end of said sheath; and c) second means for closing the other end of said sheath to enclose the in-line connector within said sheath.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for protecting an in-line electrical connector, said apparatus comprising in combination: a) a sheath of flexible water resistant material having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis for encircling the in-line electrical connector and for accommodating protrusions of electrical conductors extending from the in-line connector, said sheath including opposed first and second longitudinal edges permanently attached to one another to form a closed longitudinal wall of uniform water resistance and defining said sheath; b) first means for closing one end of said sheath; and c) second means for closing the other end of said sheath to enclose the in-line connector within said sheath.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first closing means comprises a strap and means for securing said strap to itself.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein one of the electrical conductors extends from said one end and the other of the electrical conductors extends from said other end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein said sheath is cylindrical.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second closing means comprises a strap and means for securing said strap to itself.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said first closing means comprises a further strap and further means for securing said further strap to itself.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein each of said securing means and said further securing means comprises hook and loop fastening means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4869683A
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-09-15 | 2000-03-16 | 2000-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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