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US3240082A
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Push-pull cable with reinforced core element
Assignee: FKI Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-02-18
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1983-02-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Otto J Bratz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:14
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20456
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
IN A FLEXIBLE PUSH-PULL CABLE INCLUDING IN COMBINATION AN EXTERIOR TUBULAR CASING AND AN INTERIOR CORE ELEMENT AXIALLY SLIDABLE WITHIN SAID CASING, SAID CORE ELEMENT COMPRISING: (A) AN ELONGATED INNER MEMBER, AND (B) AT LEAST ONE WIRE HELICALLY WRAPPED AND COMPRESSED ABOUT SAID INNER MEMBER RADIALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE CABLE AXIS WITH ADJACENT TURNS OF THE WIRE HAVING SURFACES IN PARTIALLY OVERLAPPED SLIDEABLE ENGAGEMENT PERMITTING LIMITED AXIAL SLIDING DISPLACEMENT OF THE ENGAGED TURNS WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER WHEN THE CORE ELEMENT IS BENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
IN A FLEXIBLE PUSH-PULL CABLE INCLUDING IN COMBINATION AN EXTERIOR TUBULAR CASING AND AN INTERIOR CORE ELEMENT AXIALLY SLIDABLE WITHIN SAID CASING, SAID CORE ELEMENT COMPRISING: (A) AN ELONGATED INNER MEMBER, AND (B) AT LEAST ONE WIRE HELICALLY WRAPPED AND COMPRESSED ABOUT SAID INNER MEMBER RADIALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE CABLE AXIS WITH ADJACENT TURNS OF THE WIRE HAVING SURFACES IN PARTIALLY OVERLAPPED SLIDEABLE ENGAGEMENT PERMITTING LIMITED AXIAL SLIDING DISPLACEMENT OF THE ENGAGED TURNS WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER WHEN THE CORE ELEMENT IS BENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |