Abstract: An enclosure for retaining an electrical connection between a receptacle from a first electrical cord and a plug from a second electrical cord comprises a lower shell hingedly attached to the upper shell and a latch for securing the upper and lower shells into a closed position. In a first embodiment, an inside surface of one or both of the shells may include an elongated protrusion extending into the enclosure interior space for deformably engaging lateral surfaces of the receptacle and plug, thereby creating a frictional force to resist connection separation. The enclosure may also include protrusions or sectional annuli for engaging the first and second cords for resisting cord movement during the application of tensile loads on the electrical connection. Finally, the enclosure may also include a sheath fixed to the receptacle or plug.

Abstract: A strap like device retaining the connected terminals of a pair of electrical cords from becoming unintentionally separated.

Abstract: A retainer device for holding a pair of electrical connector plugs in interconnected relation includes an elongate flexible strip formed of velcro material. The strip is of rectangular configuration and has a pair of slits in the end portions thereof. The interconnected electric plugs extend through the slits and the end portions of the strip are folded over into overlapped relation and are releasably connected together.

Abstract: An electrical cord connector securing device consisting of strap members, having hook and loop material affixed to the strap members to permit a first end of each strap member to be everted over a ring member and connected to a proximal end of each strap member. The strap members are connected to ring members which are engaged concentrically over the electrical cords and adjacent electrical cord plugs on the electrical cords.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus to provide a secure connection between the male plug and female receptacle on adjoining electrical cords which prevents the plug from separating from the receptacle by forcing the plug and the receptacle together. The apparatus comprises a pair of opposing body portions, each of said body portions having an interior and an exterior end. The body portions preferably consist of a pair of co-axial cones with generally flat opposing bases. A centrally disposed longitudinal conduit is provided through said body potions and opens on said interior and exterior ends of said body portions. Elastic means link said body portions so that said body portions are biased towards each other when said elastic means is stretched to separate the body potions. The elastic means preferably comprise a plurality of lining members attaching the interior ends of said body portions.

Abstract: An combination of a male connector electrical contacting device, a female connector electrical contacting device and an apparatus is disclosed for enabling the secure engagement of a first electrical cable of the male connector electrical contacting device to a second electrical cable of the female connector electrical contacting device. The apparatus includes a rigid body having a center region and a first end region and a second end region positioned at opposite ends of the center region. Each end region of the rigid body defines (a) a leg having a proximal end and a distal end relative to the center region, wherein the proximal end of the leg forms about a ninety degree turn relative to the center region, and (b) a substantially S shaped structure having a middle section, proximal hook section and distal hook section in relationship to the distal end of the leg.

Abstract: An extension cord retaining device for preventing accidental disengagement of male and female extension cord adapters. A first planar shaped member includes a flattened body portion and a first pair of angularly extending and spaced apart gripping members. A second planar shaped member includes a pair of spaced apart and axially extending legs which receive the flattened body portion of the first planar member in a coplanar fashion and a second pair of angularly extending and spaced apart gripping members which are arranged opposite the first pair of gripping members. An upper plate and a lower plate sandwich the first and second planar shaped members and fasteners secure the stacked arrangement together.

Abstract: A multi-polar connectors of a wire harness on a body side which is mounted on a dash board of a motor vehicle, and the multipolar connectors of a wire harness on a panel side which is mounted on an instrument panel, have through-holes through which guiding insertion bolts extended from the dash board are passed, so that those multipolar connectors of the two wire harnesses are engaged with each other simultaneously when the instrument panel is joined to the dash board.

Abstract: A system (10) for retaining a plug (11) carried by a cord (12) in a socket (17) of an electrical receptacle (13) includes, in one embodiment, a plate (14) mountable to the receptacle (13). The plate (14) has opposed lugs (19, 20) on each side of the socket (17). The lugs (19, 20) form opposed slots (21, 22) to receive flanges (32, 33) formed on one end of resilient arms (24, 25) of a retainer (15). In one embodiment, a retention device (27) is formed near the other end of the arms (24, 25) to hold the cord (12).

Abstract: An electrical plug assembly with coupling mechanism including a male plug with helical grooves formed therein. Further included is a female plug having a radially outward extending flange formed therein at a front end thereof and a detent formed therebehind. An annular sleeve comprising a radially inward extending flange is formed in a rear end thereof for slidably rotating between the flange and detent of the female plug. Finally, helical grooves are formed in an inner surface of the sleeve at a front end thereof for screwably coupling with the helical grooves of the male plug.

Abstract: A plug engagement retainer for retaining engagement of two connected electric cord plugs is disclosed. The plug engagement retainer includes a one piece member being at least in part generally flat wherein the flat part is thinner than it is wide and long. The flat part includes two apertures with each aperture having a large portion and a narrow slot extending from the large portion. The slots extend one toward the other. Portions of the flat part bounding each of the slots are resilient and flexible.

Abstract: A connector latch is provided which includes an inner member having protuberances which extend therefrom and a concentric outer sleeve which may be reciprocated relative to such inner member to lock the protuberances in place relative to corresponding connector openings to lock mated connectors together. A connector assembly which includes such a connector latch is also provided.

Abstract: A locking device for maintaining a mating connection between female and male ends of electrical cords is provided including a locking member which is a flat rigid element. Structure in the locking member is provided for receiving enlarged plug and socket heads on ends of electrical cords through the locking member. At least one slot is formed in the locking member connected to the enlarged head receiving structure with the slot being configured to substantially fix the cord receiving tension forces in a predetermined position in the slot.

Abstract: An electrical cord plug lock for securing plug of a pair of electrical cords together. The inventive device includes a first cord clamp securable to an extension cord proximal to a plug thereof, and a second cord clamp securable to a power tool cord proximal to a plug of the power tool cord. A joining assembly extends between the cord clamps for securing the plugs together to preclude separation of the plugs during tensioning of the cords.

Abstract: A cord securement device for maintaining two interconnected electrical plugs in plugged together electrical connection. The device includes first and second eyelets secured to a base member. Each eyelet defines an opening sized to receive a looped portion of each electrical cord extending from the plugged together ends. The looped portion of each cord is urged through one eyelet to engage a hook member secured to the base member. The hook members transfer the strain of connection of the electrical cords from the plugs to the cord securement device. A method is also disclosed which maintains the electrical plugs in plugged together relationship by transferring the strain of connection from the plugs of the electrical cords to the device.

Abstract: A device for securing together a plurality of cords and for securing together a plurality of loops of one or more cords comprising a disk-shaped first connector with a central opening and an access notch, and a first strip attached to the first connector. The plurality of cords or cord loops can be secured by wrapping the securing device around the cords or loops and then inserting a portion of the first strip into the central opening via the access notch. A securing device suitable for securing together a first plug with a second plug comprising a first connector attached to a first strip, a second connector attached to both the first strip and a second strip and a third connector attached to the second strip. Each connector has a central opening and an access notch.

Abstract: A protective system for multi-part connections that prevents unintended disconnection, is inexpensive, and can be used regardless of the shape of the connectors which form the connection. The protective system allows interchanging of component connectors without compromising the protective function. The secured connection includes a first connector, a second connector shaped to engage the first connector and including a catch positioned to be accessible when the connectors are engaged, and a securing line shaped at a first end thereof to engage the first connector and at a second end thereof to be secured in the catch.

Abstract: A surface-piercing electrical connector protector including a rigid container having a hollow interior, an opening for allowing access to the interior for placing a pair of mated electrical plugs of a pair of electrical cords therein, and a pair of through holes formed on the container adjacent to the opening with each through hole sized for snugly receiving an electrical cord extended from one of the plugs in the container; a rigid lid securable over the opening of the container; and a cord securement mechanism coupled to the lid for holding an electrical cord extended from each through hole of the container in a fixed position.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing together an attachment plug mounted at one end of an electric flexible cord, with an electric receptacle defining either a cord connector or an electric wall receptacle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises in combination an elongated member fastened to a buckle in which an arcuated portion of the electric flexible cord is mounted and blocked. The free end of the elongated member is then secured to an anchoring object which is the electric wall receptacle if the apparatus is securing the attachment plug with the wall receptacle. If the apparatus is securing extension cords together, the anchoring object is another buckle in which the electric cord of the cord connector is mounted and blocked. This securing apparatus is very advantageous because it is equally suitable for securing a coupled pair of electrical cords to one another or, in the alternative, for securing attachment plug in a standard wall receptacle. It is also easy to install and low in cost.

Abstract: An adapter for holding in assembly the connectors of two electrical cables. The base of the adapter is fastened over at least a part of the first connector and attached below or on a mounting panel. The second connector is matingly coupled to the first in the adapter and a locking member, pivotally mounted on the base, is placed over the second connector to prevent separation of the connectors and provide strain relief to the second cable/connector joints.

Abstract: An electrical cord connector for holding together a male electrical plug and a female electrical plug wherein the connector includes two one-piece receptacle-like members with their side walls forming conic threads such that the members may be threaded securely together to prevent the male and female electrical plugs from being pulled apart and if desired provide a water resistant environment for the male and female electrical plugs.

Abstract: An electrical cord retaining connector for maintaining the plug ends of two interconnected cords in a mated position comprising an elongated piece of flexible wire having free ends and an intermediate portion therebetween, the free ends each having a helical coil formed thereon, the intermediate portion further having a helical coil formed thereon and thereby creating a pair of segments extended outwardly therefrom to the coils at the free ends and with the piece positionable in a coupled configuration between two interconnected cords having mated plug ends with the coil on the intermediate portion securable about one cord near a plug end thereof and the coils at the free ends positionable in coaxial alignment about the other cord near a plug end thereof whereby the piece ensures that the plug ends remain in their mated configuration.

Abstract: A connecting mechanism for an electric plug and socket comprises a plug member which defines a plug housing thereof. A pair of legs are disposed and fixed within the plug housing. One end of the legs is connected with a conducting wire and the other end of each of the legs extends to the outside of the plug housing. A socket member defines a socket housing thereof. A pair of clamping plates with respect to said legs of the plug are disposed within said socket housing. One end of each of the clamping plates is connected with a conducting wire thereof. The socket housing further includes a pair of slot at the clamping plate and the legs of the plug can be received and retained by the clamping plate of the socket as said legs pass through the slot firstly. And a retaining means for removably attaching the plug to the socket.

Abstract: The electric connector plug retainer (10) holds a male electric plug (12) in engagement with a female electric plug (14). The electric connector plug retainer (10) includes a first ring section (40) with a central aperture (48) for the passage of an electric cable (16) and a second ring section (42) for the passage of an electric cable (18). Elongated elastic members (44 and 46) are integral with the first and second ring sections (40 and 42), bias the first and second ring sections toward each other and bias the electric plug (12) and the electric plug (14) toward each other to retain an electric connection. A slit (52) is provided in the second ring section for the passage of a cable (18) into and out of the central aperture (50). Tabs (54) are provided in the slit (52) to restrict the passage of a cable through the slit. A slit (68) can be provided in the first ring section (40) if desired.

Abstract: This electrical cord, plug and receptacle retainer is made from one piece that holds together plugs and receptacles by retaining their cords. Likewise, the line retainer, with the same end element as the cord retainer, can hold a boat fender to a desired position when line is secured in line retainer.

Abstract: A plug and socket connector clamp for maintaining engagement between an electrical plug and mating socket connector. The clamp includes a housing having sides and end abutments defining a central space for receiving the mated plug and socket connector. The sides prevent sideways disconnection of the plug and socket connector in at least one plane. A first of the end abutments contains an electric cord retaining slot and is in intimate contact with one of the plug and socket connector. The second end abutment has a releasable member for the rapid installation and removal of a cord clamp which also includes a clamping portion arranged to be brought into intimate contact with the other of said plug or socket connector. The releasable cord clamp itself is made up of two hinged halves which can be rapidly installed to or removed from an electrical cord, making overall installation and removal of the clamp quick and simple.

Abstract: An electrical connection system is provided with two electrical connectors and a mounting track. The mounting track is adapted to be connected to a frame. The connectors are slidingly mounted onto the mounting track and into electrical connection with each other.

Abstract: A connector for temporarily securing electrical cords in an end-to-end relationship to prevent accidental disconnection comprising an elongated, substantially planar member having a flexible tab integrally formed in a one end of the elongated member, the flexible member and the end of the flexible member defining a pair of cord openings on opposite sides of the tab, with the openings sufficiently large to permit passage of an electrical cord through each of the openings and around the flexible tab with the flexible tab having sufficient support to prevent the flexible tab from disengaging from the cord under normal pressure that does not rupture the cord yet yield to release the cord if pressure is sufficient that it might rupture the cord.

Abstract: A device for retaining an electrical plug and extension cord to another plug and extension cord employs fastener strip elements secured to the cord adjacent to the plug by a circumferential clamping element. When the electrical plug is engaged with a corresponding socket, the mechanical fastener elements secured to the plug engage cooperating fastening elements affixed to the corresponding socket to retain the assembly in its connected state. The fastener elements may be mushroom-type fastener elements such as those available under the name Dual Lock.

Abstract: An electrical cord connecting apparatus for maintaining the connection between a plug and socket. A plug of a portion of electrical cord is held at a first end of a supporting member and a socket of another portion of electrical cord is held at a second end of the supporting member. The supporting member is shaped such that the plug and socket are held at positions which are effective to hold the plug adjacent to the socket in an engaged position with the plug inserted in the socket. The plug end portion or the socket end portion of an electrical cord is clipped onto and retained at one end of the supporting member and the corresponding other of the plug end or the socket end portion of either the same electrical cord (when the device is used to facilitate handling of the electrical cord) or another electrical cord (when the device is used to maintain the effective coupling between the plug and socket) is clipped onto and retained by the other end of the supporting member.

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.

Abstract: A protector for protecting the mating plug and socket of connected electrical cords from damage and contamination and which allows quick disconnection of the plug and socket in an isolated chamber. The protector has a tubular housing formed of high impact plastic, preferably transparent, which surrounds the mating plug and socket members of connected electrical cords and resilient end plugs which are slidably received on the cords rearwardly of the plug and socket. The end plugs have a longitudinal slit extending radially from a central longitudinal bore and are installed by pressing them laterally onto the cords then sliding them axially on the cords to press them into the open ends of the tubular housing. When pressed into the ends of the housing, the end plugs define a central chamber surrounding the plug and socket connection and form a seal at the opposed ends of the chamber between the housing and the exterior of the cords.

Abstract: A flexible water resistant cylindrical sheath encircles an in-line electrical connector to protect it against liquid and particulate contaminants which might create an electrical hazard. Opposed ends of the sheath are closed about respective electrical conductors extending from the in-line connector to enclose the in-line connector. A shroud having flapped ends and of abrasion resistant material envelopes the sheath to protect the sheath and enclosed electrical connector against abrasion.

Abstract: Described is an electrical connector jacket for protecting and preserving an electrically functioning coupling between a cord attached plug and a cord attached receptacle.

Abstract: A stair relief device is positioned around connecting plugs, splice or the like to relieve the contained plugs, splice or the like from any tension which is in the cord. It consists of a rigid hollow cylinder having two rigid circular flanges, extending outwardly at opposite ends of the cylinder. Each of these flanges has positioned therein two slots of appropriate size and shape to permit an electrical cord to pass through the slot. On each flange the two slots are positioned one hundred and eighty degrees (180.degree.) around the flange from each other. The slots in each flange are aligned directly opposite the slots in the other flange. The section of the cord to be protected is positioned within the cylindrical portion of the device. The cord at either end of the device is then positioned back through the slots in the flanges and turned at least one hundred and eighty degrees (180.degree.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for holding, water-proofing and retaining an electrical connection between two electrical power cords which includes a hinged housing defining two openings with the openings receiving inserts to accommodate various sizes and shapes of electrical cords. The inserts are adjustable to allow the user to snug them up against both connectors within the housing. Also, disclosed is a sheath made of rubber or NEOPRENE which is installed over the connection before inserting the connections in the housing to substantially water-proofing the connections.

Abstract: A method and means are provided to retain locked engagement for the plug end of an electrical cord. A coupling device is provided enabling the user to retain locking engagement for the electrically connected cord during ordinary usage.

Abstract: A securing device is provided for a male plug connector on a portable appliance cord and a female socket connector on an extension cord. The securing device comprises an elongated elastic member. A first mechanism is at a first end of the elongated elastic member, for attachment to the extension cord proximate the female socket connector. A second mechanism is at a center of the elongated elastic member, for attachment to the portable appliance cord proximate the male plug connector. A third mechanism is at a second end of the elongated elastic member, for attached to the extension cord proximate the female socket connector. The elongated elastic member can wrap around the female socket connector and the male plug connector, thereby securing the female socket connector to the male plug connector during the use of the portable appliance.

Abstract: Releasably mountable coupling restraints for retaining male and female electrical connectors carried by electrical cords in engagement with respect to one another which include a pair of opposing generally U-shaped flexible members which are mounted in surrounding relationship to the electrical cords and in engagement with the male and female connectors and which include integral locking tabs for securing each member relative to its respective connector and wherein self-binding straps are extended between the opposing opposite legs of each member to thereby urge the members toward one another.

Abstract: A flexible water resistant clindrical sheath encircles an in-line electrical connector to protect it against creating an electrical hazard. Opposed ends of the sheath are closed about respective electrical conductors extending from the in-line connector to enclose the in-line connector.

Abstract: A device for maintaining cooperating plugs on a pair of electrical cords connected comprising a generally elongate body adapted to enclose the plugs of a pair of electrical cords; said body comprising at least two cooperating members which, when engaged, form an enclosure for the plugs; at least two pairs of appendages affixed to the inside of the cooperating members; said appendages adapted to grip both electical cords so as to maintain the plugs in a connected relationship; and means to selectively engage and disengage the members comprising the body.

Abstract: A combined releasable holder and lock for electrical connections and cables comprises a pair of identical, strip-like flexible members. Each has a first narrow end or tongue (16), a second wide end or head portion (18), and an intermediate portion with serrations (12 and 14) on its opposite sides. The longitudinal axis of the member has a longitudinal slot (30) which is long enough to pull a cord (39 or 41) with a standard electrical plug (32) or receptacle (34) therethrough. The head portion (18) has a transverse slot (20) formed therein. The member has, on both sides of the transverse slot, two side slots (22 and 24) which converge in a direction opposite to the tongue (16). The end of the long slot (30) nearest the transverse slot (20) terminates in a hole (28). The slots (20, 22, and 24) in the head portion form bendable flaps (23 and 25).

Abstract: A device for maintaining an interconnection between male and female electrical extension cord plugs of a pair of extension cords. A generally elongate housing is provided having an upper half and a lower half which are hingeably coupled together along one edge in an axial direction. A latch is provided for selectively securing and maintaining the upper half and lower half of the housing together in an aubtting relationship, forming an enclosure therein suitable for enclosing an interconnected male and female extension cord plug. A first aperture at one end of the housing is sized to receive an electrical extension cord while retaining a first plug within the housing.

Abstract: An electrical cord connector includes a strap which is adapted to be placed over an extension cord, the strap having a plurality of retaining slots which are designed to receive a tab from a retaining member secured to a receptacle, whereby the plug end of the extension cord may be inserted in and secured to the receptacle by the strap and tab assembly. The cord connector and retainer is equally well suited for securing the plug either to a standard wall receptacle or to a second extension cord.

Abstract: A two-piece, shell-like holder composed of two telescopically mating shell portions sized to be connected together and to maintain a male and a female plug in electrical engagement with one another so that the interconnected shell structure assumes axial forces applied to and tending to separate the electrical connection and wherein the shell portions include interlocking portions when in telescopic engagement which an be unlocked by rotating the shell portions relative to one another and separating them axially.

Abstract: A retainer is disclosed herein for releasably securing an electrical power plug and socket together to avoid inadvertant disconnection. The retainer includes an elongated strap attached to the plug and socket respectively with a securement device for releasably attaching the opposite ends of the strap together so that the strap form fits or conforms to the configuration of the plug and socket. The releasable securement device may be of the hook and pile type or a post and eyelet type. Also, the retainer may be integral with either plug or socket member or the strap may be separate with slit passageways for accommodating insertion of the plug and socket cords during assembly of the strap with the power cords.

Abstract: A device is provided for holding together male and female electrical plugs. The device has two members, one surrounding the male plug and one surrounding the female plug. The two members are cylindrical and engage one another with protuberances on one member sliding and latching in grooves in the other.

Abstract: A connector apparatus comprising male and female connector members and a stay for mounting the connector members in place. A pair of oblong projections are formed on the terminal block portion at the rear end of each connector member so as to be located on opposite sides of the lead wire outlet section of the terminal block portion. The stay is provided with a pair of first elastic hook pieces engageable with the pair of oblong projections of the male connector member and a pair of second elastic hook pieces engageable with the pair of oblong projections of the female connector member. The first and second elastic hook pieces are arranged to face each other with a space therebetween measuring approximately equal to the distance between the terminal block portions of the two connector members when the connector members are completely assembled to maintain the members in assembled condition.

Abstract: A connection box for the connection of two short strings of decoration lights into a long one, comprises an elongated tray body with U shaped cross-section and having longitudinal channels provided therein for the conductors of the light strings entering from respective end to be connected. Piers and ribs are disposed within the tray to ensure the gripping of the connection conductors. A cover with catch means is provided on top of the tray.

Abstract: A cord clip for maintaining electrical connection of a male electrical plug on a first conductor to a mating female electrical plug on a second conductor wherein the clip is composed of a first and second telescopically engaged tubular length with a tension spring captivated therein and normally urging the tubular lengths toward one another yet yieldable for axial movement of the lengths away from one another and wherein each of the tubular lengths includes a cord holding channel each affective to embrace one of the cords adjacent the electrical plug to hold the plugs together under the influence of the tension spring.