EP0094242A2
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Device and method for sealing
Assignee: Commscope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
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Filing: 1983-05-10
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2003-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A seal is formed between a heat-shrinkable sleeve and at least two substrates extending from one end of the sleeve by placing a clip having at least two spaced apart legs over the sleeve so as to form at least two conduits in its end, the legs defining a channel between them that causes the sleeve positioned therein to adopt a line other than straight.
Inventors
- 👤 Luiz Neves Mendes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:13
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/18; H02G15/1806; B; B29; B29C; B29C61/00; B29C61/06; B29C61/0608; B29C61/0641; F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of forming a seal between a sleeve and at least two substrates extending from one end of the sleeve which comprises positioning a clip having at least two spaced apart legs over the end of a heat-shrinkable sleeve so as to form at least two conduits in the end of the sleeve, the legs defining a channel between them that causes the sleeve positioned therein to adopt a line other than straight, positioning the substrates in the conduits, and applying heat to effect shrinkage and form the seal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of forming a seal between a sleeve and at least two substrates extending from one end of the sleeve which comprises positioning a clip having at least two spaced apart legs over the end of a heat-shrinkable sleeve so as to form at least two conduits in the end of the sleeve, the legs defining a channel between them that causes the sleeve positioned therein to adopt a line other than straight, positioning the substrates in the conduits, and applying heat to effect shrinkage and form the seal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the channel has an open end and a closed end, and has five substantially straight portions, the first being closest to the closed end, the first and fifth being collinear and the third parallel to but not collinear therewith, the second portion joining the end of the first portion remote from the closed end to the end of the third closer to the closed end, and the fourth joining the end of the third remote from the closed end to the end of the fifth closer to the closed end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the clip has one channel only.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the sleeve has an internal mastic coating.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
20 words
A method as claimed in any one of ' claims 1 to 4, wherein the sleeve is a convoluted sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A clip having at least two spaced apart legs, at least one pair of adjacent spaced apart legs defining a path or channel between them that causes sheet material, on being inserted therein, to adopt a line other than straight.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A clip having at least two spaced apart legs, at least one pair of adjacent spaced apart legs defining a path or channel between them that causes sheet material, on being inserted therein, to adopt a line other than straight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
98 words
A clip as claimed in claim 6, wherein the channel has an open end and a closed end, and has five substantially straight portions, the first being closest to the closed end, the first and fifth being collinear and the third parallel to but not collinear therewith, the second portion joining the end of the first portion remote from the closed end to the end of the third closer to the closed end, and the fourth joining the end of the third remote from the closed end to the end of the fifth closer to the closed end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
A kit of parts comprising a heat-shrinkable sleeve and a clip having at least two spaced apart legs, at least one pair of adjacent spaced apart legs defining a channel between them that causes the heat-shrinkable sleeve, on being inserted therein, to adopt a line other than straight.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A kit of parts comprising a heat-shrinkable sleeve and a clip having at least two spaced apart legs, at least one pair of adjacent spaced apart legs defining a channel between them that causes the heat-shrinkable sleeve, on being inserted therein, to adopt a line other than straight.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A kit of parts as claimed in claim 8, wherein the sleeve has an internal mastic coating.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A kit of parts as claimed in claim 8, wherein the sleeve is a convoluted sleeve.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
103 words
A kit of parts as claimed in claim 8, wherein the channel in the clip has an open end and a closed end, and has five substantially straight portions, the first being closest to the closed end, the first and fifth being collinear and the third parallel to but not collinear therewith, the second portion joining the end of the first portion remote from the closed end to the end of the third closer to the closed end, and the fourth joining the end of the third remote from the closed end to the end of the fifth closer to the closed end.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
81 words
An assembly comprising at least two substrates extending from one end of a protective sleeve, the end of the sleeve being sealed around the conduits by a clip positioned over the end of the sleeve between the conduits and having at least two spaced apart legs, at least one pair of adjacent spaced apart legs defining a path or channel between them that causes the portion of the end of the sleeve positioned therein to adopt a line other than straight.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
81 words
An assembly comprising at least two substrates extending from one end of a protective sleeve, the end of the sleeve being sealed around the conduits by a clip positioned over the end of the sleeve between the conduits and having at least two spaced apart legs, at least one pair of adjacent spaced apart legs defining a path or channel between them that causes the portion of the end of the sleeve positioned therein to adopt a line other than straight.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
93 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 12, wherein the clip has an open end, and has five substantially straight portions, the first being closest to the closed end, the first and fifth being collinear and the third parallel to but not collinear therewith, the second portion joining the end of the first portion remote from the closed end to the end of the third closer to the closed end, and the fourth joining the end of the third remote from the closed end to.the end of the fifth closer to the closed end.
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