Extension cord retention device
OwnerStephen S. Makrinosinventor
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Abstract
An attachable device for preventing disengagement of a male plug connected to a female plug is provided. The device includes an elongated portion having a first end with a first connector and a second end with a second connector, each connector having a cord extending therefrom and the first connector is connected to one of the cords extending from the male and female plugs and the second connector is connected to the other cord such that the device prevents disengagement of the male and female plugs when the cords are pulled in a direction away from each other.
Claims20
An attachable device for preventing disengagement of a male plug connected to a female plug comprising an elongated portion having a first end with a first connector and a second end with a second connector, wherein each of said male and female plugs have a cord extending therefrom and the first connector is connected to one of the cords extending from the male and female plugs and the second connector is connected to the other cord such that the device prevents disengagement of the male and female plugs when the cords are pulled in a direction away from each other.
An attachable device for preventing disengagement of a male plug connected to a female plug comprising an elongated tubular portion having a first end with a first strap and a second end with a second strap, wherein each of said male and female plugs have a cord extending therefrom and the first strap is connected to one of the cords extending from the male and female plugs and the second strap is connected to the other cord such that the device prevents disengagement of the male and female plugs when the cords are pulled in a direction away from each other.
A method for preventing disengagement of a male plug connected to a female plug, each of said male and female plugs having a cord extending therefrom, the method comprising attaching a device having a first end with a first connector to one of the cords extending from the male and female plugs and then attaching a second end with a second connector of the device to the other cord such that the device prevents disengagement of the male and female plugs when the cords are pulled in a direction away from each other.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.