Extension cord retaining device
OwnerJess W. Magnusoninventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for detachably holding the ends of two cords together has a first retaining rod and a first cord retaining hook on one end of the first retaining rod. A securing clamp is attached to the first retaining rod. The securing clamp has a rod receiving member, a rod receiving channel in the rod receiving member, a threaded clamping channel in the rod receiving member and a clamping screw threadingly engaged with the threaded clamping channel. A second retaining rod is releasingly and slidingly engaged within the securing clamp and releasingly engaged with the clamping screw. A second cord retaining hook is on one end of the second retaining rod. The clamping screw has a knurled gripping head.
Claims2
An apparatus for detachably holding the ends of two cords together comprising:
- (a) a first retaining rod;
- (b) a first cord retaining hook on one end of the first retaining rod;
- (c) a securing clamp attached to the first retaining rod comprising:
- a rod receiving member;
- a rod receiving channel member in the rod receiving member;
- and
- a clamping screw threadingly engaged within the threaded clamping channel;
- (d) a second retaining rod slidingly engaged within the securing clamp and releasingly engaged with the clamping screw;
- (e) a second cord retaining hook on a first end of the second retaining rod;
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- (f) retaining means for preventing the second retaining rod from disengaging with the securing clamp, comprising a splayed tip at a second end of the second retaining rod.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.