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US 2004/0166718 A1Published application
Power cord plug securing device
OwnerDaniel T. Yoestinventor
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Abstract
A power cord plug securing device for securably maintaining a power cord plug in electrically operative engagement with an electrical outlet and/or electrical extension cord, thereby eliminating forced disengagement of same, and the resulting structural and functional damage to the power cord, plug head, and electrical outlet.
Claims23
A power cord plug securing device, comprising:
- a clasp member for removably and securably retaining a power cord therein;
- a securing strap in communication with said clasp member;
- and,
- a throughhole formed through said securing strap, said throughhole adapted to receive an electrical outlet cover plate screw for removable attachment of said device to an electrical outlet cover plate, thereby maintaining electrical engagement of electrical conductors of a plug head of the power cord with an electrical outlet.
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A power cord plug securing device, comprising:
- a first clasp member for removably and securably retaining a first power cord therein;
- a second clasp member for removably and securely retaining a second power cord therein;
- and,
- a securing strap in communication with said first clasp member and said second clasp member.
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A method of maintaining electrical continuity between at least a first and second current carrying member, said method comprising the steps of:
- a. obtaining a device having a clasp member for removably and securably retaining the first current carrying member therein, said clasp member having a securing strap in communication therewith;
- b. securing within said clasp member a portion of the first current carrying member;
- and,
- c. securing the first current carrying member to the second current carrying member via a means for securing carried by said securing strap.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.