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US3243500A
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Mineral-filled cable connection
Assignee: FCI USA LLC
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Filing: 1963-10-30
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1983-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rabinowitz Azriel Jay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/58; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
AN INSULATING SPLICE CONNECTION, COMPRISING: A FIRST ELECTRICAL CABLE OF THE TYPE HAVING A CONDUCTOR ENCLOSED WITHIN A FLEXIBLE METAL SHEATH WHICH IS FILLED WITH POWDERED INSULATING MATERIAL; A SECOND ELECTRICAL CABLE; AN EXPOSED CONDUCTOR EXTENDING FROM ONE END OF SAID FIRST CABLE; AN EXPOSED CONDUCTOR EXTENDING FORM ONE END OF SAID SECOND CABLE; A TUBULAR POWDER CASE HAVING THE OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF FITTED OVER THE ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND CABLES RESPECTIVELY; SAID EXPOSED CONDUCTORS BEINTERCONNECTED WITHIN SAID CASE; AN OPEN LONGITUDINAL SLIT PORTION IN SAID POWDER CASE OF PERMITTING INTRODUCTION OF LOOSE POWDER INSULATING MATERIAL INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASE; POWDER INSULATING MATERIAL FILLING THE INTERIOR VOLUME OF SAID CASE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND CABLES AND SURROUNDING THE EXPOSED CONDUCTORS THEREIN; AND, AN OUTER SLEEVE ENCLOSING SAID POWDER CASE AND COVERING THE SAID LONGITUDINAL SLIT PORTION; SAID SLEEVE BEING SEALED TO SAID CABLES AT THE ENDS THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
AN INSULATING SPLICE CONNECTION, COMPRISING: A FIRST ELECTRICAL CABLE OF THE TYPE HAVING A CONDUCTOR ENCLOSED WITHIN A FLEXIBLE METAL SHEATH WHICH IS FILLED WITH POWDERED INSULATING MATERIAL; A SECOND ELECTRICAL CABLE; AN EXPOSED CONDUCTOR EXTENDING FROM ONE END OF SAID FIRST CABLE; AN EXPOSED CONDUCTOR EXTENDING FORM ONE END OF SAID SECOND CABLE; A TUBULAR POWDER CASE HAVING THE OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF FITTED OVER THE ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND CABLES RESPECTIVELY; SAID EXPOSED CONDUCTORS BEINTERCONNECTED WITHIN SAID CASE; AN OPEN LONGITUDINAL SLIT PORTION IN SAID POWDER CASE OF PERMITTING INTRODUCTION OF LOOSE POWDER INSULATING MATERIAL INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASE; POWDER INSULATING MATERIAL FILLING THE INTERIOR VOLUME OF SAID CASE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND CABLES AND SURROUNDING THE EXPOSED CONDUCTORS THEREIN; AND, AN OUTER SLEEVE ENCLOSING SAID POWDER CASE AND COVERING THE SAID LONGITUDINAL SLIT PORTION; SAID SLEEVE BEING SEALED TO SAID CABLES AT THE ENDS THEREOF.
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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |