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Electrical cord holding apparatus

a technology of electric cords and holding devices, which is applied in domestic applications, traveling carriers, travelling objects, etc., can solve problems such as cord damage and/or tiller plugs

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-10-30
DESA IP LLC
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[0014] While the present invention is open to various modifications and alternative constructions, the preferred embodiment shown in the drawing will be described herein in detail. It is understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the particular embodiment, form or example disclosed. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalent structures and methods, and alternative constructions falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as expressed in the appended claims, pursuant to Title 35 U.S.C. section 112 (second paragraph).

[0015] Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, a line or cord holding apparatus 10, also referred to as a belt clip, is shown as a unitary device having a back or base portion 12, a front or flap portion 14 and a clip portion 16. As shown in FIG. 1, the line holding apparatus is supported by a user 18 by being mounted to his belt 20. This is accomplished by having the back portion 12 and front portion 14 stradd...

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An extension cord belt clip is disclosed as an example of the present invention. The belt clip is simply constructed, inexpensive and very easy to use. The belt clip allows a cord to be made slack between a user and a tool to which the cord is connected, thereby prevents damage should the cord be inadvertently stretched to its full length during use. The belt clip is a one piece part having a rectangular back portion, a smaller rectangular front portion connected to the upper section of the back portion so as to flex in use, and an "S" shaped clip portion connected to the lower section of the front portion so as to also flex in use. The clip portion includes a cam follower surface for the cord to bear against when connecting the cord to the belt clip, and a support region between the clip portion and the front portion so that the cord is restrained during use.

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[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention relates to a holding apparatus and more particularly to an apparatus for holding a line, such as an electrical extension cord, to provide slack therein, where the apparatus is simply constructed, inexpensive and easy to use.[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art[0004] Some electrically driven tools must be used far from a power source, such as an electrical outlet. For example, an electric garden tiller is an outdoor tool that is likely to be used at a distance from an electrical outlet mounted to the outside wall of a house. To solve this problem, electrical extension cords are used. These extend from the wall outlet to the electric tiller. The tiller typically includes an electrical plug, and the extension cord is connected to the tiller plug to cause a hook up of electrical power. During operation of the tiller, it is constantly being moved. This requires the user to monitor the cord very carefully. Careful attention ...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F5/02
CPCA45F5/021A45F5/02
Inventor FISHER, DAVID B.
Owner DESA IP LLC