Method and apparatus for sealing connections between electrical power cords

摘要

An apparatus and method for sealing an electrical connection, such as a connection between two electrical power cords, thereby protecting the electrical connection from moisture or water intrusion. The electrical connection is surrounded by a flexible, substantially water-impermeable material, such as a plastic sheet. The sheet has strips of adhesive around its perimeter. The sheet is folded around the electrical connection such that adhesive on one portion of the sheet is joined to adhesive on another portion of the sheet to form a sealed volume that surrounds the electrical connection. The electrical connection also may be sealed within a plastic sleeve having adhesive strips along the inside edge of the opening at each end of the sleeve.

主权项

1. An apparatus for sealing an electrical connection, the apparatus comprising:
a flexible, substantially water-impermeable sleeve, having an opening at each of two ends and two diametrically opposed creases running along the length of the sleeve; and a thin strip of adhesive along the inside edge of each opening such that a portion of the interior of the sleeve remains free of adhesive; wherein the ends of the sleeve may be compressed such that the adhesive adheres to another portion of the sleeve or adhesive, and seals the sleeve around the electrical connection.