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US 2006/0218746 A1Published application
Method for retaining a power cord
AssigneeOreck Holdings, LLC
InventorsCharles Morgan, Christopher Paterson, Steven Irby, Paul Moshenrose
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Abstract
A cord management system operable to reduce or eliminate various forces exerted on a vacuum cleaner power cord. The system includes a swiveling strain relief incorporated into the vacuum handle and collars, used to connect sections of dirty air conduit, having exterior portions that enable the power cord to be retained in a secure manner.
Claims2
A collar for a floor care device, the collar adapted to connect and hold in place sections of conduit, having an outer surface, said collar comprising:
- at least one retaining member extending from said outer surface of said collar, wherein said retaining member is capable of retaining a power cord in place.
A method of retaining a power cord of a floor care device, said method comprising:
- providing a collar for a floor care device, the collar adapted to connect and hold in place sections of conduit, wherein the collar comprises at least one retaining member extending from the outer surface of said collar, and said retaining member is capable of retaining a power cord in place;
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- positioning at least a portion of said power cord within said retaining member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.