Electrical cord connector assembly
US7465182B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6392
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical cord connector assembly for non-permanently holding together a male electrical plug connected to a first electrical cord and a female electrical plug connected to a second electrical cord comprised of: a first portion formed by two halves joined by a first seam, having a first inner surface, and forming a first opening adapted to receive the first electrical cord; a first plurality of walls on the first inner surface and forming a first longitudinal channel; at least one first groove formed between each of first plurality of walls; at least one first locking key sized to fit within one of the first grooves; a second portion formed by two halves joined by a second seam, having a second inner surface, and forming a second opening adapted to receive the second electrical cord; a second plurality of walls on the second inner surface and forming a second longitudinal channel; at least one second groove formed between the second plurality of walls; at least one second locking key sized to fit within one of the second grooves; and a securing mechanism to non-permanently secure the first portion to the second portion.
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