US Patent No: 8,191,207
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Cord protective apparatus and associated method
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Jun 5, 2012
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May 22, 2009
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12/454,756
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Abstract
The cord protective apparatus includes a protective, flexible, slip-resistant sheath wrap for use with a cord or hose. Binding straps have opposite end portions each having corresponding hook and loop fastener portions, thereby allowing the sheath to wrap securely around the circumference of a hose for protecting said hose from incidental and accidental nicks and other damage that may occur when said hose is placed through a doorway or other high traffic areas. The apparatus further includes a hook to fasten the wrapped hose to a secure mounting structure and conveniently and tidily store said cord/hose in an appropriate place.
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| 6,701,580 Interlocking fastener including adhesive portions | 19 | 2002 | |
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| 5,075,933 Cable locking and retaining device | 25 | 1990 | |
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| 7,588,216 Fiber optic cabling management using hook and loop fabric | 1 | 2001 | |
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| 5,604,961 Multiple purpose fastening device, system and method | 36 | 1995 | |
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| 6,827,601 Cord guard for a household appliance | 7 | 2003 | |
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| 4,639,980 Tubing organizer | 29 | 1984 | |
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| D439564 Inserting clamp with cord protector | 6 | 2000 | |
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| 6,049,953 Fastener assembly | 18 | 1998 | |
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| 7,404,238 Securing strap | 5 | 2005 | |
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| 6,345,418 Rope hook | 4 | 2000 | |
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| 5,093,964 Clip for holding flexible elements such as wire, hose, etc. | 11 | 1991 | |
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| 2008/0201,915 STRAPPING SYSTEM | 1 | 2007 | |
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| 6,317,933 Binding band | 13 | 1999 | |
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| 4,182,005 Electrical cord holder | 34 | 1978 | |
| 4,431,226 Large mattress carrying device | 29 | 1981 | |
| 4,893,381 Bundling strap with two adjustable closures | 56 | 1988 | |
| 4,856,149 Tape leash | 15 | 1988 | |
| 4,939,818 Adjustable bundling device | 68 | 1988 | |
| 5,075,934 Fastening device | 13 | 1990 | |
| 5,136,759 Multi-purpose fastening device | 39 | 1991 | |
| 5,167,050 Bundling device | 23 | 1991 | |
| 5,348,362 Portable carrier for wires, hoses and the like | 6 | 1992 | |
| 5,581,850 Fastening device | 28 | 1995 | |
| 5,745,958 Cable-bundling band | 11 | 1997 | |
| 5,881,436 Portable line harnessing device | 22 | 1997 | |
| 6,138,882 Universal carrier for bottles, beverage containers and other projects | 15 | 1999 | |
| 6,523,229 Cord keeper strap | 11 | 2001 | |
| 7,469,854 Cord organizer | 3 | 2005 | |
| 7,849,568 Cord organizer | 2 | 2006 | |
| 2011/0030,175 Cording restraining means attachable to a tool | 1 | 2009 | |
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