Carrier for electrical socket/plug

Details Carrier for electrical socket/plug Carrier for electrical socket/plug

1999-06-30

2001-04-03

Nguyen, Khiem (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Nonuse covering means, e.g., connector storage means

C439S037000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06210213

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a carrier for receiving and carrying an electrical connector head, such as a plug or a socket, that is attached to an electrical cord. The carrier enables a user to move the electrical connector head as the user moves to various locations in a workplace without the need to move the electrical connector head by hand.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In various workplaces, it is often necessary for a worker to move to various locations within the workplace and to utilize electrical power tools in these various locations. It has been necessary in the past for the worker to use electrical extension cords and to physically move the connector head of the extension cord, which may be either a plug or a socket, by hand to the various workplace locations. This has proven to be inefficient, and possibly dangerous, in locations in which the worker must climb or descend a ladder while at the same time holding the end of the extension cord. It has also proven to be inconvenient where the worker must also carry other articles, such as power tools, tool boxes, or the like.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a carrier for receiving and carrying an electrical connector head, such as a plug or a socket, which may be attached to the worker, such as by attaching it to clothing, a belt, or a work belt, the carrier receiving and carrying the electrical connector head of the electrical cord. The carrier has a sidewall forming a hollow body having an open end and a closed end, with the open end having a larger transverse dimension than the closed end, and an inserting channel through the sidewall extending from the open end into and at least partially across the closed end. A clip extends from the exterior of the sidewall to clip the carrier to the worker, or to an article easily carried by the worker, such as a toolbox, or the like.
The connector head is inserted into the hollow body by inserting the electrical cord through the inserting channel and placing the electrical connector head within the hollow body. The electrical cord then extends through the portion of the inserting channel located in the closed end. Once the carrier is attached to the worker, the worker can easily move to various locations in the workplace without manually manipulating the connector head or the electrical cord.


REFERENCES:
patent: 4921444 (1990-05-01), Cama
patent: 5308253 (1994-05-01), Maki
patent: 5593170 (1997-01-01), Chiu

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