Patent ID: 6402547
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: H01R,H02G

Abstract:
A theft-deterrent ironing system comprising:an electrical extension cord having a modified female electrical connector at one end and a male electrical connector at an opposite end, the modified female electrical connector being adapted for mounting to an ironing board, the male electrical connector being adapted to be plugged into a standard electrical receptacle; an electric iron having a power cord with a first end electrically connected to the iron and a second end connected to a modified male electrical connector, the modified male electrical connector comprising: a front face having a peripheral edge margin; a pair of electrical terminal prongs projecting forwardly from the front face; and a flange projecting forwardly from the peripheral edge margin of the front face generally parallel to the electrical terminal prongs, the flange having an interior surface adapted to fit over at least a portion of the modified female electrical connector when the modified male electrical connector is connected to the modified female electrical connector; and a mounting bracket adapted for mounting the electrical extension cord to an ironing board, the bracket having a base portion adapted to be connected to the ironing board, a pair of spaced flanges adapted for holding the electrical extension cord when the electrical extension cord is wound around the pair of spaced flanges, and a housing portion extending from the base portion, the housing portion being adapted for engagement with the modified female electrical connector in a manner for retaining at least a portion of the modified female electrical connector therein, thereby securing the modified female electrical connector to the mounting bracket, wherein one flange of the pair of spaced flanges is integral with the housing portion of the bracket.