Shroud for in-line electrical plug

• US 5,147,216 A
• Filed: 10/12/1990
• Issued: 09/15/1992
• Est. Priority Date: 10/12/1990
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Michael J. Shotey
• Original Assignee: Michael J. Shotey
• Inventors: Shotey, Michael J.
• Primary Examiner(s): Bradley, Paula A.
• Application Number:
  US07/596,781
• Time in Patent Office: 704 Days
• Field of Search: 439/367, 439/369, 439/371, 439/521, 439/892, 174/138 F
• US Class Current: 439/367
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6392 for extension cord

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.

Claims

1. Apparatus for protecting an in-line electrical connector, said apparatus comprising in combination:

a) a sheath of flexible water resistant material having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis for encircling the in-line electrical connector and for accommodating protrusions of electrical conductors extending from the in-line connector, said sheath including opposed first and second longitudinal edges permanently attached to one another to form a closed longitudinal wall of uniform water resistance and defining said sheath;

b) first means for closing one end of said sheath; and

c) second means for closing the other end of said sheath to enclose the in-line connector within said sheath.

2. The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first closing means comprises a strap and means for securing said strap to itself.

3. The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein one of the electrical conductors extends from said one end and the other of the electrical conductors extends from said other end.

4. The apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein said sheath is cylindrical.

5. The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second closing means comprises a strap and means for securing said strap to itself.

6. The apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said first closing means comprises a further strap and further means for securing said further strap to itself.

7. The apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein each of said securing means and said further securing means comprises hook and loop fastening means.