Patent ID: 8241053

Claim:
A cord assembly for an electronic device, comprising: a cord including an insulation layer having a first end with an exterior surface and at least one electrical conductor extending within the insulation layer; a strength member extending within the insulation layer generally alongside of the at least one conductor and including a first end extending beyond the insulation layer first end, the strength member first end further extending back along the exterior surface of the insulation layer under a pre-tension force; a securing element configured to crimp on to the strength member and insulation layer and lock the pre-tensioned first end of the strength member with the first end of the insulation layer; and a molded member secured to the cord at the first end of the insulation layer, a portion of the molded member being molded over the first end of the strength member and the securing element; wherein the strength member is pre-tensioned such that any additional tensile loads placed on the cord are carried at least initially by the strength member.