Plug-securing device
First Claim
1. A device for securing a plug of a power cord within an electrical outlet, the device comprising:
- a securement strap which is securable about the plug of a cord; and
a tensioning cord which is connected to the strap and which is securable to the electrical outlet within which the plug is to be plugged so that removal of the plug from the electrical outlet is resisted by the tensioning cord.
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Abstract
A device for securing a plug of a power cord within an electrical outlet includes a securement strap which is securable about the plug of a cord and elastomeric tensioning cords which are connected to the strap and which are securable to the plug into which the plug is to be plugged. The device, by way of the tensioning cords, resists the removal of the plug from the outlet, and is particularly well-suited for use in a marine environment for securing an electrical power cord which extends from a moored boat within an electrical outlet as the boat is moored adjacent the electrical outlet or for securing a plug of a power cord which extends from a dock to the electrical outlet of a boat moored at the dock.
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19 Claims
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1. A device for securing a plug of a power cord within an electrical outlet, the device comprising:
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a securement strap which is securable about the plug of a cord; and
a tensioning cord which is connected to the strap and which is securable to the electrical outlet within which the plug is to be plugged so that removal of the plug from the electrical outlet is resisted by the tensioning cord. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18)
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10. A device for securing a plug of a power cord within an electrical outlet wherein a stationary item is disposed adjacent the electrical outlet, the device comprising:
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a securement strap which is securable about the plug of a cord, the securement strap including an elongated strip of flexible material which is capable of being wrapped about the body of the plug when secured thereabout; and
at least one elastomeric tensioning cord which is connected to the strap and which is securable about the stationary item situated adjacent the electrical outlet into which the plug is to be plugged so that removal of the plug from the electrical outlet is resisted by the at least one tensioning cord. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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19. A device for securing a plug of a power cord within an electrical outlet, the device comprising:
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a securement strap which is securable about the plug of a cord wherein the strap includes an elongated strip of flexible material and means for releasably securing the elongated strip of flexible material in a wrapped condition about the plug; and
a pair of elastomeric tensioning cords which are connected to the strap and which are securable to the electrical outlet within which the plug is to be plugged so that removal of the plug from the electrical outlet is resisted by the tensioning cords; and
wherein each of the tensioning cords is connected to the securement strap to form a loop which facilitates the securement of the tensioning cords to the electrical outlet.
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Specification