Patent ID: 7137843
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A system for protecting mated electrical connectors disposed on ends of a pair of electrical cords, comprising: a. a flexible sleeve having first and second ends and inner and outer surfaces, wherein the mated electrical connectors are placed inside said flexible sleeve between said first and second ends; b. heat activated glue being disposed on said inner surface of each of said first and second ends of said flexible sleeve so that after said glue is heat activated a seal is formed around the mated electrical connectors and each of the ends of the pair of electrical cords; and, c. means for heating said heat activated glue whereby the heat activated glue is heated around each of the pair of electrical cords and first and second ends of the flexible sleeve thereby sealed to each of the electrical cords, wherein said means for heating comprises: