Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-17
2010-10-12
Harvey, James (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
active
07811117
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for providing cord fastening (CF) so Industrial, Commercial and Home users (ICAHUs) can assure that cords, including but not limited to electrical cords, cannot be accidentally unplugged. The system and method allows ICAHUs to work safely and efficiently and to avoid cords that may accidentally unplug themselves in the course of everyday use. ICAHUs can easily apply collar mechanisms to the end of cords aft of said cord's respective plug 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 standard electrical cords may be fastened together then held tightly together without easily becoming accidentally unplugged.
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