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Coaxial cable
Assignee: Ericsson Inc
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Filing: 1971-04-16
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1991-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A coaxial cable has an outer conductor bonded to the cable jacket and an overlapped longitudinal seam. The seam is sealed with a layer of adhesive and has a bare stripe, free from adhesive, to allow metal-to-metal electric contact.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Grey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:20
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B11/00; H01B11/18; H01B11/1808
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
14 words
The cable of claim 1 wherein said stripe comprises an edge of said tape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cable of claim 1 wherein said stripe is removed from the edge of said tape, said edge being bonded to said strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cable of claim 1 wherein said jacket comprises a polyolefin and said adhesive comprises a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cable of claim 2 wherein said jacket comprises a polyolefin and said adhesive comprises a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cable of claim 3 wherein said jacket comprises a polyolefin and said adhesive comprises a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
116 words
A coaxial television cable comprising: A. an inner conductor, B. a cylindrical wall of insulation surrounding said conductor, C. a metal tape surrounding said wall of insulation, said tape comprising a longitudinal seam comprising a lengthwise strip along the edge of said tape overlapping a portion thereof, D. a solid, abrasion-resistant, synthetic-resin jacket surrounding said tape, E. a layer of adhesive bonding the entire outer surface of said tape not being covered by said strip to said jacket and bonding said tape to an overlying area of said strip, F. a lengthwise fold in said tape under said strip said fold bringing together two adhesive-coated portions of said tape and making electrical contact with said strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cable of claim 7 wherein the thickness of said tape at said fold is reduced below the thickness of the remainder of said tape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cable of claim 7 wherein said jacket comprises a polyolefin and said adhesive comprises a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cable of claim 8 wherein said jacket comprises a polyolefin and said adhesive comprises a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |