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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2011
Thomas K. Reusche, Elburn, IL (US);
Philip E. Chumbley, Aurora, IL (US);
Salvatore Occhipinti, Elburn, IL (US);
Thomas K. Reusche, Elburn, IL (US);
Philip E. Chumbley, Aurora, IL (US);
Salvatore Occhipinti, Elburn, IL (US);
Allied Precision Industries, Inc., Elburn, IL (US);
Abstract
A locking cord connector assembly may include a male housing and a female housing. The male housing defines a male interior chamber configured to house one of a plug or outlet portion of an extension cord. The male housing includes male threads outwardly extending from an outer surface, and at least one tab. The female housing defines a female interior chamber configured to house the other of the plug or outlet portion of an extension cord. The female housing includes female threads inwardly extending from an interior surface. The at least one tab cooperates with a portion of the female housing to provide a ratcheting mechanism configured to maintain a secure connection between the male and female housings.