Patent ID: 7189100
Filing Date: 2007-03-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A method of retaining a male and female plug in an engaged position, said method comprising: providing a housing having a first end wall, a second end wall and a peripheral wall extending between said first and second end walls, said peripheral wall having a break therein such that a first section and a second section are defined, said first section being selectively separable from said second section and said first and second end walls, said first section having first edge and a second edge, a hinge hingedly coupling said first edge to said second section such that said second edge is selectively positionable in a closed position abutting said second section or in an open position spaced from said second section, each of said first and second ends walls having a distal edge with respect to said second section, each of said distal edges having a notch therein, each of said first and second end walls being planar and having a substantially circular shape, each of said notches extending to a central area of a respective one of said first and second end walls; positioning mated female and male plug in said housing, each of said female and male plugs having a cord attached thereto; positioning each of said cords in one of said notches; and positioning said first section in said closed position.