| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 439369000 | For unsupported coupling part and unsupported mating part, (e.g., connecting extension cords) | 27 |
| 20090124113 | FLAT WIRE EXTENSION CORDS AND EXTENSION CORD DEVICES - Flat wire extension cords and extension cord devices are provided. A flat wire extension cord includes an elongated cord, a first connected attached to a first end of the elongated cord, and a second connected attached to an opposite end of the elongated cord. The elongated cord includes at least one electrifiable conductor for delivering electrical power, first and second insulating layers formed on opposing sides of the at least one electrifiable conductor, and first and second return conductors formed on the first and second insulating layers, respectively, such that said at least one electrifiable conductor is at least substantially entrapped by said first and second return conductors. The first connector is operable to connect the conductors of the elongated cord to a line side input, and the second connector is operable to connect the conductors of the elongated cord to a load. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090209127 | Electrical cord locking connector - An electrical cord locking connector joins electrical cords in series and presents a streamlined profile that minimizes interference in restricted spaces through which the cords must be fed to service a job site. The connector joins the ends of successive cords utilizing the outwardly projecting shoulder provided on the female socket of one cord in cooperation with a latch member on the male end of the connecting cord to lock the two cords together. A cord provided with a female end terminating in a replacement cord cap is provided with a socket presenting a generally circular face and an outwardly projecting shoulder at the face for engaging a releasable latch member of a mating plug, thereby preventing separation of the plug and socket under force until the latch member is disengaged. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090215305 | Electrical cord locking connector - An electrical cord locking connector joins electrical cords in series and presents a streamlined profile that minimizes interference in restricted spaces through which the cords must be fed to service a job site. The connector joins the ends of successive cords utilizing the outwardly projecting shoulder provided on the female socket of one cord in cooperation with a latch member on the male end of the connecting cord to lock the two cords together. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100068913 | Coupler for holding a socket and plug of two electrical cords together - A coupler for holding a socket and plug of two electrical cords together which comprises a body fabricated out of a resilient material having a central cavity with two end bores. Each of the end bores extends from an opposite side of the body into the central cavity. An longitudinal axial slit extends along the body, wherein when the body is twisted the longitudinal axial slit will open to allow the socket and plug connected together to be inserted into the central cavity of the body with each of the two electrical cords extending outwardly from each of the two end bores of the body. The socket and plug of the two electrical cords will be maintain in intimate contact with each other within the central cavity of the body. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100081314 | POWER CORD COUPLING DEVICE - A power cord coupling device comprising: a compressible base with a first end and a second end, and the second end is threaded; a threaded cap, configured to thread onto the second end of the compressible base; and where compressible base is configured to compress about a coupled plug and receptacle located within the compressible base upon a tightening of the threaded cap onto the second end of the compressible base. A power cord coupling device comprising: an inner compressible member of a first length, the inner compressible member comprising: a plug-receptacle volume located within the inner compressible member; an inner slot extending along the first length; a first end with a first end slot that is contiguous with the inner slot; a second end, the second end being generally opened; an inner set of teeth located on an outer surface of the inner compressible member; an outer member of a second length, removeably attachable to the inner compressible member; the outer member comprising: an outer slot extending along the second length; a first end, the first end being generally opened; a second end with a second end slot that is contiguous with the inner slot; an outer set of teeth located on an inner surface of the outer member, the outer set of teeth configured to mesh with the inner set of teeth to hold the inner compressible member within the outer member. to be completed upon approval of claim scope | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100159733 | Extension cord lock and in line tap - An electrical, circuit breaker protected, extension cord in-line tap, securement device for securing tandemly connected electrical extension cords. The securement device includes opposing proximal and distal open-ended eyelets each having a hinged locking flap for receiving therein a looped end of the associated extension cord thereby preventing unintended separation of the extension cords. The in-line tap further includes a pair of circuit breaker protected auxiliary electrical outlets on opposing sides for powering additional extension cords. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100279537 | Cord and Cable Fastening System and Method - A system and method for providing cord and cable fastening (CCF) so Industrial, Commercial and Home users (ICAHUs) can assure that cords and cables, including but not limited to electrical cords, cannot be accidentally disconnected or unplugged. The system and method allows ICAHUs to work safely and efficiently and to avoid cords and cables that may accidentally disconnect or unplug themselves in the course of everyday use. ICAHUs can easily apply collar mechanisms to the end of cords or cables aft of said cord's respective plug ends or cables ends, and then subsequently attach said collar mechanisms together using a series of collar ties that are adjustable in length and tension, and tie connectors which facilitate said adjustment of said collar ties. The method comprises a system in which cords and cables, including but not limited to standard electrical cords may be fastened together then held tightly together without easily becoming accidentally unplugged. Said system and method also supports securing said cord or cable to itself, to another, or to an object to secure and store either before or after said cords and cables are used. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100323550 | CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRIC CORDS - An electrical connection device includes a first connector and a second connector capable of being mechanically and electrically connected to the first connector. A lock mechanism can lock the connection between the first and second connectors. The first connector has a cover capable of covering a connecting region between the first and second connectors. The second connector has an unlock device operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The unlock device is positioned not to interact with the cover when the first and second connectors are connected to each other. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110097923 | Extension Cord Lock and In Line Tap - An electrical, circuit breaker protected, extension cord in-line tap, securement device for securing tandemly connected electrical extension cords. The securement device includes opposing proximal and distal open-ended eyelets each having a hinged locking flap for receiving therein a looped end of the associated extension cord thereby preventing unintended separation of the extension cords. The in-line tap further includes a pair of circuit breaker protected auxiliary electrical outlets on opposing sides for powering additional extension cords. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110207362 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A SECURE CONNECTION BETWEEN DIFFERENT DEVICES - An apparatus for holding at least two devices together is provided with a first securing member, a second securing member, and a connecting member extending between the first and second securing members. The first securing member may be an elongate member having first and second ends such that the elongate member has a length between said first and second ends sufficient to wrap around one of the at least two devices, and the first end of the first securing member having securing means that operates to connect the first end to the second end. The second securing member may receive at least one other of the at least two devices, and may have at least two substantially linearly aligned receptacles. Each receptacle may receive the at least one other of the at least two devices. The two devices may be one or more cords, extension cords, and electrical plugs. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110244707 | Apparatus and method securely connecting mating ends of multiple power cords - An apparatus for securely connecting mating ends of two power cords to prevent the mating ends of the two power cords from inadvertently or accidentally detaching from each other. The apparatus includes a flexible connector having a center segment, a first end and a second end. A preferred form of the flexible connector can readily accommodate varying configurations of mating ends of power cords. Preferably, the flexible connector is substantially symmetrical to facilitate installation. The first end has a first opening and the second end has a second opening. The center segment, the first end and the second end are manipulable to form a first retaining member and a second retaining member for securing a first end of a first power cord to a first end of a second power cord. Preferably, the flexible connector is configured such that it may not be inadvertently or accidentally dislodged from the first power cord or the second power cord. The first retaining member is adapted to receive the first end of the first power cord. The second retaining member is adapted to receive the first end of the second power cord. Preferably, the first retaining member and the second retaining member are adjustable. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120064757 | SPLICE RESTRAINT AND MATING INDICATOR - The present invention relates to a splice restraint for use with sleeves that attach to joints. The splice restraint includes a first securing member constructed and arranged to be received in a groove of a first sleeve that is installable on a first leg of a joint, a second securing member constructed and arranged to be received in a groove of a second sleeve that is installable on a second leg of the joint, and a strap connecting the first securing member to the second securing member. The strap having a length determined by the distance between the groove on the first sleeve and the groove on the second sleeve when the first and second sleeves are properly installed on the joint. The splice restraint provides a visual indication that the sleeves are properly installed on the joint, as well ensures that sleeves will not be displaced after the lineman leaves the site. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120115349 | DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING A PLUG AND SOCKET CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO ELECTRICAL CORDS - The present invention relates to a device used to maintain a plug and socket connection between two electrical cords. The device includes a pair of spaced-apart frustoconical members. Each frustoconical member has a passageway for receiving one of the cords and has a tapered exterior surface. Each frustoconical member has a pair of sides configured to guide the cord to its central passageway. The sides are angularly spaced-apart with respect to each other by an angle between 90 and 120 degrees, forming a channel therebetween. Each frustoconical member further has a pair of opposed recesses, between the inner and outer ends, with a space therebetween to facilitate insertion of its cord. Two elastic connecting members connect together the inner ends of the frustoconical members. The connecting members stretch over the plug and socket and bias the inner ends of the frustoconical members against outer ends of the plug and socket. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120276769 | CONNECTOR RETAINING DEVICE - A connector retaining device for retaining interconnection between two connectors a support board and two flexible fastening strips. The support board includes two through holes. The flexible fastening strips respectively extend through the through holes. Each fastening strip includes a loop at one end thereof, the other end of the fastening strip is passable through the loop. The fastening strips are configured for embracingly gripping the cables at opposite sides of the combined connectors and sandwiching the combined connectors therebetween. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120282798 | POWER FEEDING CONTROL DEVICE - A power feeding control device is provided with a main body accommodating an electric circuit for controlling power supply to a motor vehicle from a power source. First and second cables to be connected to the motor vehicle and the power source extend from the longitudinally opposite ends of the main body, respectively. The second cable includes a plug having a plug body accommodating a second contact electrically connected to a first contact provided in the main body, and a retaining ring attached to the plug body such that the retaining ring is rotatable about an axial direction of the plug body while being restricted to move in the axial direction. By screwing the retaining ring onto a thread portion of the main body, the retaining body is detachably attached to the main body in the state that the second contact is electrically connected to the first contact. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130115799 | ELECTRICAL PLUG-PROVIDED CORD - An electrical plug-provided cord has a cord including lead wires and an outer cover for covering the lead wires, an electrical plug including plug blades connected to the lead wires at a tip of the cord and a plug outer housing for covering a part of the cord and a part of the plug blades from base parts of the plug blades to the outer cover at a tip part of the cord, and a coupling member which surrounds the tip part of the cord in close contact and is coupled to the plug outer housing by thermal welding. The plug outer housing is formed of a synthetic resin. At least an interface of the coupling member with the plug outer housing is formed of a heat-weldable material which is thermally weldable with the plug outer housing. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130122734 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a case, a plug and a locking assembly. The plug is inserted into the socket on the sidewall of the case and the locking assembly includes a locking portion seat and a locking portion. The locking portion seat mounted to the receiving hole of the sidewall of the case includes a base and a hollow locking portion sleeve, the locking portion sleeve extends from the base and is received in the receiving hole of the case. The locking portion includes a securing arm, a loop and a clasp, the securing arm is inserted into the through hole to connect the locking portion and the locking portion seat, a hook at the free end of the loop is latched after the plug is collared in the loop. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130210264 | Cable Assemblies, Methods and Systems - Exemplary embodiments are directed to cable assemblies, methods and systems that generally include a first cable and a second cable. The first cable includes a first elongated cord and a first connector mounted with respect to one end of the first elongated cord. The second cable generally includes a second elongated cord and a second connector mounted with respect to one end of the second elongated cord. The first connector can be disposed in an opposing direction relative to the second connector. The first connector can be positioned adjacent of the second elongated cord and the second connector can be positioned adjacent to the first elongated cord. The cable assemblies generally include at least one coupler element for maintaining the first connector positioned adjacent to the second elongated cord and the second connector positioned adjacent to the first elongated cord. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130244471 | COUPLING APPARATUS FOR HIGH POWER ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - A coupler for mating high power electrical connectors as may be used in mining environments includes a frame | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140273598 | EXTENSION CORD RETENTION DEVICE - An attachable device for preventing disengagement of a male plug connected to a female plug is provided. The device includes an elongated portion having a first end with a first connector and a second end with a second connector, each connector having a cord extending therefrom and the first connector is connected to one of the cords extending from the male and female plugs and the second connector is connected to the other cord such that the device prevents disengagement of the male and female plugs when the cords are pulled in a direction away from each other. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140295692 | LATCH FOR CIRCULAR CONNECTOR - Apparatus and system for securing a mated connector pair with a latch. The latch is a unitary elongate body configured to receive the mated connector pair. The latch may include a spring member and an internal passageway configured to receive a miniature circular connector. The latch may include a wire retainer feature to secure the latch to a wire harness. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140302701 | CORD CONNECTOR - A cord connector can be used in connection with first and second cord units to secure the first and second cord units in a connected and/or mated position. The cord connector can include a first end including a first loop and a second end including a second loop. The first loop can be sized and shaped to receive a portion of a first cord unit. The second loop can be sized and shaped to receive a portion of the second cord unit. The first loop and the second loop can extent approximately perpendicular to the direction of the elongate member. Each of the first and second loops can define a receiving area to hold the portions of the first and/or second cord unit and an access opening to allow portions of the first and/or second cord unit to be placed within the receiving area. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150093932 | FIXING DEVICE AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING THE SAME - A connector assembly includes a first connector, a second connector, a first holding member, and a second holding member pivotably connected to the first holding member. The first connector includes a first connecting portion, and a first cable and a blocking portion connected to opposite ends of the first connecting portion. The second connector includes a second connecting portion and a second cable connected to an end of the second connecting portion. A latching portion protrudes from the second cable adjacent to the second connecting portion. The first holding member is fitted about the first connecting portion and is blocked by the blocking portion. The second holding member is latched with the latching portion. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150372422 | Cord Coupling Securement Device - A cord coupling securement device secures a male plug to a female plug to prevent unintended disconnection of coupled extension cords. The device includes a first cable tie configured for coupling to a first cord adjacent to a first cord plug and a second cable tie configured for coupling to a second cord adjacent to a second cord plug engageable to the first cord plug. A strap extends transversely from a loop formed by coupling the first cable tie to the first cord. The strap is insertable through a receiver such that the strap is coupled to the receiver and the first cable tie is secured to the second cable tie. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160013590 | CORD LOCK | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160036164 | Electrical Plug Fastener - A system which secures an electrical connection so as to prevent accidental disconnection. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160111820 | Cord Coupling Securement Device - A cord connection securement device prevents electrical cords from being unintentionally uncoupled. The device includes a planar, flexible, L-shaped cable tie. Apertures extend through a first arm and openings extend through a second arm of the cable tie. A first hook extends from the second arm for being engaged to a selectable one of the apertures of an adjacently positioned second cable tie. A second hook extends from the second arm proximate a junction between the first arm and the second arm such that the second hook is engageable to one of the openings to form a loop configured for extending around an electrical cord adjacent to a plug of the electrical cord such that the plug is prevented from passing through the loop. | 04-21-2016 |
