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US2967795A
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Protection of wire-splices
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1955-10-18
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Granted: 1961-01-10
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Expires: 1975-10-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bollmeier Emil Wayne
- 👤 Leo F Vokaty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:45
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/003; H02G15/08; H02G15/18; H02G15/196; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A METHOD OF PROTECTING WIRE AND CABLE SPLICES COMPRISING: SURROUNDING THE ENTIRE SPLICE AREA WITH WRAPPINGS OF OPEN POROUS FLEXIBLE AND CONFORMABLE INSULATING SCREEN MATERIAL TO PRODUCE A COMPACT, SMOOTHLY CONTOURED SUPPORT STRUCTURE FULL OF INTERCONNECTED OPEN VOIDS, APPLYING OVER AND IN CONTACT WITH SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND ADJACENT CABLE AREA A CLOSE-FITTING FLEXIBLY CONFORMABLE LIQUID-TIGHT PRESSURE-RESISTANT COVERING HAVING A RESIN ENTRY PORT, FORCING A LIQUID SELF-CURING INSULATING RESINOUS COMPOSITION UNDER PRESSURE THROUGH SAID PART TO FILL ALL VOIDS WITHIN SAID COVERING, AND PERMITING THE RESINOUS COMPOSITION TO CURE AND SOLIDIFY.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
91 words
A METHOD OF PROTECTING WIRE AND CABLE SPLICES COMPRISING: SURROUNDING THE ENTIRE SPLICE AREA WITH WRAPPINGS OF OPEN POROUS FLEXIBLE AND CONFORMABLE INSULATING SCREEN MATERIAL TO PRODUCE A COMPACT, SMOOTHLY CONTOURED SUPPORT STRUCTURE FULL OF INTERCONNECTED OPEN VOIDS, APPLYING OVER AND IN CONTACT WITH SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND ADJACENT CABLE AREA A CLOSE-FITTING FLEXIBLY CONFORMABLE LIQUID-TIGHT PRESSURE-RESISTANT COVERING HAVING A RESIN ENTRY PORT, FORCING A LIQUID SELF-CURING INSULATING RESINOUS COMPOSITION UNDER PRESSURE THROUGH SAID PART TO FILL ALL VOIDS WITHIN SAID COVERING, AND PERMITING THE RESINOUS COMPOSITION TO CURE AND SOLIDIFY.
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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) | 1964-01-10 | 1964-07-11 | 1965-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-01-10 | 1968-07-11 | 1969-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-01-10 | 1972-07-11 | 1973-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |