Patent ID: 7470141
Filing Date: 2008-12-30
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A power cord plug securing device, comprising: an essentially inflexible clasp block member for removably and securably retaining a power cord therein, said clasp block member comprising a trough region disposed approximately centrally therethrough, said trough region disposed along a first axis of orientation corresponding with an axis of the power cord; said trough region comprising a truncated cylindrical bottom portion and approximately vertically disposed retaining walls thereabove, said clasp block member further comprising an open region disposed approximately opposite said cylindrical bottom portion and centrally between said retaining walls, said open region forming an elongated channel to allow the power cord to traverse into and be captured within said cylindrical bottom portion; a securing strap extending proximate from a base region of said clasp block member underlying said trough region and disposed along an axis of orientation parallel to said first axis of orientation, said securing strap oriented for underlying the power cord plug when in use; and, a throughhole formed through said securing strap, said throughhole adapted to receive an electrical outlet cover plate screw for removable attachment of said device to an electrical outlet cover plate, thereby maintaining electrical engagement of electrical conductors of a plug head of the power cord with an electrical outlet.