US3095643A
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Method of manufacturing submarine cables
Assignee: Pirelli General Cable Works Ltd
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Filing: 1960-02-23
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1980-02-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cooke Edward Ingram
- 👤 Donelan James Arthur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/14; H01B13/00; H01B13/0006; H01B13/22; H01B13/26; H01B13/2613; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49888; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/49927; Y10T29/49929
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SUBMARINE CABLE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF APPLYING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING TAPE OF COPPER OF HIGH ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY WITH ITS EDGES ABUTTING AROUND A TORSIONALLY BALANCED STRANDED METAL HEART, BUTT WELDING THE ABUTTING EDGES OF THE TAPE TOGETHER IN A CONTINUOUS IMPERMEABLE SEAM BY MEANS OF INERT-GAS SHIELDED ELECTRIC ARC WELDING SO AS TO FORM AN ENSHEATING TUBE, REDUCING THE DIAMETER OF SAID TUBE SO AS TO TIGHYLY COMPRESS SAID TUBE ON THE HEART AND THUS MECHANICALLY CONNECT THE CONDUCTOR AND THE HEART TOGETHER AND THEREBY TO INHIBIT RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THEM, AND THEREAFTER HEAT EXTRUDING A PLASTIC SHEATH OVER SAID TUBE AND IN CONTACT THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SUBMARINE CABLE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF APPLYING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING TAPE OF COPPER OF HIGH ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY WITH ITS EDGES ABUTTING AROUND A TORSIONALLY BALANCED STRANDED METAL HEART, BUTT WELDING THE ABUTTING EDGES OF THE TAPE TOGETHER IN A CONTINUOUS IMPERMEABLE SEAM BY MEANS OF INERT-GAS SHIELDED ELECTRIC ARC WELDING SO AS TO FORM AN ENSHEATING TUBE, REDUCING THE DIAMETER OF SAID TUBE SO AS TO TIGHYLY COMPRESS SAID TUBE ON THE HEART AND THUS MECHANICALLY CONNECT THE CONDUCTOR AND THE HEART TOGETHER AND THEREBY TO INHIBIT RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THEM, AND THEREAFTER HEAT EXTRUDING A PLASTIC SHEATH OVER SAID TUBE AND IN CONTACT THEREWITH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |