Computer Cable Connector Protector
First Claim
1. A device for protecting the junction between a connector and a cable, said device comprising:
- a connector having a cable extending therefrom, said connector connecting said cable to a computer universal serial bus port; and
a body having a first end and an opposing second end defining a longitudinal axis, said body having a longitudinal passage therethrough, said passage having a first section at said first end and a second section at said second end, said first section dimensioned to receive and grip said connector, said second section dimensioned to receive and grip a portion of said cable adjacent to said connector so that said connector and said portion of cable cannot move with respect to one another.
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Abstract
A device and method for reinforcing a connector and a portion of cable adjacent to the connector is herein disclosed and claimed. The device of the present invention is comprised of a body that grips and secures a connector and a portion of cable adjacent to the connector. The body has a longitudinal passage therethrough, the passage having a first section and a second section. The first section is dimensioned to receive the connector and the second section is dimensioned to receive the portion of cable. The body may be comprised of two corresponding clam shell halves which can be fastened together using common fasteners, joined with an adhesive, or otherwise frictionally or chemically joined. The body may also be injection molded around the connector and cable.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for protecting the junction between a connector and a cable, said device comprising:
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a connector having a cable extending therefrom, said connector connecting said cable to a computer universal serial bus port; and a body having a first end and an opposing second end defining a longitudinal axis, said body having a longitudinal passage therethrough, said passage having a first section at said first end and a second section at said second end, said first section dimensioned to receive and grip said connector, said second section dimensioned to receive and grip a portion of said cable adjacent to said connector so that said connector and said portion of cable cannot move with respect to one another. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An adapter for a computer comprising:
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a connector having a cable extending therefrom, said connector connecting said cable to a computer universal serial bus port; and a body having a first end and an opposing second end defining a longitudinal axis, said body having a longitudinal passage therethrough, said passage having a first section at said first end and a second section at said second end, said first section dimensioned to receive said connector, said second section dimensioned to receive a portion of said cable adjacent to said connector a connector, said connector positioned in said first section of said longitudinal passage;
said cable positioned in said second section of said longitudinal passage;
said first section gripping said connector and said second section gripping said cable so that said connector and said cable cannot move with respect to one another. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A method of reinforcing a connector and a portion of cable adjacent to a connector, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a connector with a cable extending therefrom, said connector connecting said cable to a computer universal serial bus port;
providing at least one screw;
providing a body having a first end and an opposing second end defining a longitudinal axis, said body having a longitudinal passage therethrough, said passage having a first section at said first end of said connector and a second section at said second end of said connector, said first section dimensioned to receive and grip said connector, said second section dimensioned to receive and grip a portion of cable adjacent to said connector, said body comprised of a first clam shell half and a corresponding second clam shell half, said first clam shell half and said second clam shell half each comprising a half of said first section of said passage and a corresponding half of said second section of said passage, said body having at least one lateral hole therethrough, said at least one lateral hole extending through said first clam shell half and said second clam shell half and dimensioned to receive and engage said at least one screw;
placing said first clam shell half and said second clam shell half around said connector and said portion of said cable; and
attaching said first clam shell half to said second clam shell half with said at least one screw so that said first clam shell half and said second clam shell half grip said connector and said portion of cable securing said portion of cable with respect to said connector.
- providing a connector with a cable extending therefrom, said connector connecting said cable to a computer universal serial bus port;
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16. A method of reinforcing a connector and a portion of cable adjacent to said connector, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a connector having a cable extending therefrom, said connector connecting said cable to a computer universal serial bus port, providing at least one screw;
providing at least one nut dimensioned to engage said screw;
providing a body having a first end and an opposing second end defining a longitudinal axis, said body having a longitudinal passage therethrough, said passage having a first section at said first end of said connector and a second section at said second end of said connector, said first section dimensioned to receive and grip said connector;
said second section dimensioned to receive and grip a portion of cable adjacent to said connector, said body comprised of a first clam shell half and a corresponding second clam shell half, said first clam shell half and said second clam shell half each comprising a half of said first section of said passage and a half of said second section of said passage, said body having at least one lateral hole therethrough, said at least one lateral hole extending through said first clam shell half and said second clam shell half and dimensioned to receive said at least one screw;
placing said first clam shell half and said second clam shell half around said connector and said portion of said cable; and
attaching said first clam shell half to said second clam shell half with said at least one screw and said at least one nut so that said first clam shell half and said second clam shell half grip said connector and said portion of cable securing said portion of cable with respect to said connector.
- providing a connector having a cable extending therefrom, said connector connecting said cable to a computer universal serial bus port, providing at least one screw;
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17. A method of reinforcing a connector and a portion of cable adjacent to said connector, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a connector with a cable extending therefrom, said connector connecting said cable to a computer universal serial bus port;
providing a body having a first end and an opposing second end defining a longitudinal axis, said body having a longitudinal passage therethrough, said passage having a first section at said first end of said connector and a second section at said second end of said connector, said first section dimensioned to receive and grip said connector, said second section dimensioned to receive and grip a portion of said cable adjacent to said connector, said body comprised of a first clam shell half and a corresponding second clam shell half, said first clam shell half and said second clam shell half each comprising a half of said first section of said passage and a half of said second section of said passage, applying an adhesive to said first clam shell half and said second clam shell half;
placing said first clam shell half and said second clam shell half around said connector and said portion of said cable so that said first clam shell half adheres to said second clam shell half thereby securing said portion of cable with respect to said connector. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
- providing a connector with a cable extending therefrom, said connector connecting said cable to a computer universal serial bus port;
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20. A method of reinforcing a connector and a portion of cable adjacent to said connector, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a connector with a cable extending therefrom, said connector connecting said cable to a computer universal serial bus port;
providing a mold dimensioned to receive said connector and said portion of cable with room surrounding said connector and said portion of said cable;
providing molten plastic material;
injecting said molten plastic material into said mold to surround said connector and said portion of said cable;
allowing said molten plastic material to cool and harden so that said portion of said cable is secured with respect to said connector.
- providing a connector with a cable extending therefrom, said connector connecting said cable to a computer universal serial bus port;
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