US3824331A
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Resilient cover having a removable external support member
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1973-06-25
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1993-06-25
Abstract
Abstract This invention pertains to a resilient tubular cover being supported in a stretched condition by an easily removable one piece support member positioned around the outside of the cover. More particularly, the invention resides in a hollow member through which the resilient cover passes and on which the rolled portions of the resilient cover are received and removably retained.
Inventors
- 👤 J Mixon
- 👤 E Beinhaur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:01
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/18; F; F16; F16L; F16L21/00; F16L21/002; F16L21/005; H02G1/00; H02G1/14; H02G15/182; H02G15/1826; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53657
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A resilient cover assembly useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises, a stretched, elongated, resilient cover member supported by an annular support member, said support member being split longitudinally from end to end, said cover member extending through the support member with the ends of the cover member being rolled up and removably positioned on the outer surface of the support member, said longitudinal split adapted to facilitate removal of the support member from around the cover member after the cover member has been unrolled off the support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A resilient cover assembly useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises, a stretched, elongated, resilient cover member supported by an annular support member, said support member being split longitudinally from end to end, said cover member extending through the support member with the ends of the cover member being rolled up and removably positioned on the outer surface of the support member, said longitudinal split adapted to facilitate removal of the support member from around the cover member after the cover member has been unrolled off the support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The resilient cover assembly of claim 1 wherein said support member includes annular projections at each end thereof to removably retain said rolled cover member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The resilient cover assembly of claim 1 further including a removable inner sleeve extending through the portion of the rolled cover member which passes through said support member, said sleeve permitting easier installation of the assembly onto one of the cables being spliced together.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of assembling a resilient cover assembly of the type useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises the steps of: a. providing a tubular support member; b. positioning a resilient sleeve-like, cover member through the support member; and c. rolling up the ends of the cover member toward the center thereof and onto the ends of the support member.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of assembling a resilient cover assembly of the type useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises the steps of: a. providing a tubular support member; b. positioning a resilient sleeve-like, cover member through the support member; and c. rolling up the ends of the cover member toward the center thereof and onto the ends of the support member.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of assembling a resiLient cover assembly of the type useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises the steps of: a. providing a tubular support member having annular projections at each end thereof; b. positioning a resilient, sleeve-like cover member through the support member; c. stretching the cover member axially; d. rolling up the ends of the stretched cover member toward the center thereof; and e. positioning the rolled up ends onto the ends of the support member so that said annular projections removably retain them.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of assembling a resiLient cover assembly of the type useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises the steps of: a. providing a tubular support member having annular projections at each end thereof; b. positioning a resilient, sleeve-like cover member through the support member; c. stretching the cover member axially; d. rolling up the ends of the stretched cover member toward the center thereof; and e. positioning the rolled up ends onto the ends of the support member so that said annular projections removably retain them.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 5 further characterized by the additional step of placing a removable inner sleeve through the portion of the cover member positioned within the support member.
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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) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |