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High frequency cable with bridging strip
Assignee: Radio Frequency Systems Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-31
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1992-01-31
Abstract
Abstract In a high-frequency communication cable with foam plastic insulation and an outer conducting tape having a bonded longitudinal overlapped seam, a separate metal bridging strip is inserted under the seam.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee J. Rosenberg
- 👤 E. Mark Wolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B11/00; H01B11/18; H01B11/1808; H01B11/1826; H01B11/1834; H01B11/1839
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A television-frequency communication cable comprising: A. an elongated metallic conductor, B. a wall of expanded polyolefinic insulation surrounding said conductor, C. a metal tape surrounding said wall, said tape comprising a longitudinal overlapped seam, D. a solid, abrasion-resistant synthetic-resinous jacket surrounding said tape, E. a layer of adhesive bonding the outer surface of said tape to said jacket and bonding said tape to itself at said seam, said adhesive comprising a fine longitudinal hiatus between the metallic portions of said tape, F. a longitudinal strip of metal under said seam, said strip being compressed against said tape by said insulation, being free from bonding to said tape, and said strip comprising continuous areas of metal-to-metal contact with said tape on both sides of said hiatus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A television-frequency communication cable comprising: A. an elongated metallic conductor, B. a wall of expanded polyolefinic insulation surrounding said conductor, C. a metal tape surrounding said wall, said tape comprising a longitudinal overlapped seam, D. a solid, abrasion-resistant synthetic-resinous jacket surrounding said tape, E. a layer of adhesive bonding the outer surface of said tape to said jacket and bonding said tape to itself at said seam, said adhesive comprising a fine longitudinal hiatus between the metallic portions of said tape, F. a longitudinal strip of metal under said seam, said strip being compressed against said tape by said insulation, being free from bonding to said tape, and said strip comprising continuous areas of metal-to-metal contact with said tape on both sides of said hiatus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cable of claim 1 wherein said tape has a thickness of 0.003-0.010 inch and the thickness of said strip is not substantially greater than the thickness of said tape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cable of claim 1 wherein said tape and said strip comprise aluminum.
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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) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |