Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Electrical device making
Reexamination Certificate
2010-04-06
2011-12-27
Banks, Derris (Department: 3729)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Electrical device making
C029S868000, C289S001500, C439S371000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08082665
ABSTRACT:
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.
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Shoemaker Thomas Carleton
Zimmerman Stephen Edward
Banks Derris
Carley Jeffrey T
Merek & Blackmon & Voorhees, LLC
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