US3141643A
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Tangent support for messenger cable
Assignee: Reliable Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-12-21
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1981-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George R Shrewsbury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:17
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G7/00; H02G7/05; H02G7/06; H02G7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A TANGENT CLAMP FOR INTEGRATED MESSENGER CABLE COMPRISING TWO LIKE PLATES OF STAMPED SHEET METAL AND SCREW THREADED MEANS INCLUDING A NUT FOR ACTUATING THE SAME, EACH PLATE HAVING A TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING JAW PORTION FORMED ALONG THE LOWER EDGE THEREOF, A HOLE FORMED IN SAID PLATE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT SAID JAW PORTION, AN ANNULAR NUT BEARING SURFACE SURROUNDING SAID HOLE, AND OFFSET OUTWARDLY FROM THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID PLATE TO AN EXTENT AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE CORRESPONDING OFFSET OF SAID JAW PORTION, SAID ANNULAR BEARING SURFACE EXTENDING INTO SAID JAW PORTION TO PROVIDE A DIRECT TRANSMISSION OF FORCE FROM SAID SCREW THREADED CLAMPING MEANS TO SAID JAW PORTION, AND SAID ANNULAR BEARING SURFACE BEING CONICALLY DISHED TO IMPART RESILIENCE TO THE CLAMPING ACTION EXERTED BY SAID TANGENT CLAMP ON THE JACKETED MESSENGER OF SAID INTEGRATED MESSENGER CABLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A TANGENT CLAMP FOR INTEGRATED MESSENGER CABLE COMPRISING TWO LIKE PLATES OF STAMPED SHEET METAL AND SCREW THREADED MEANS INCLUDING A NUT FOR ACTUATING THE SAME, EACH PLATE HAVING A TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING JAW PORTION FORMED ALONG THE LOWER EDGE THEREOF, A HOLE FORMED IN SAID PLATE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT SAID JAW PORTION, AN ANNULAR NUT BEARING SURFACE SURROUNDING SAID HOLE, AND OFFSET OUTWARDLY FROM THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID PLATE TO AN EXTENT AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE CORRESPONDING OFFSET OF SAID JAW PORTION, SAID ANNULAR BEARING SURFACE EXTENDING INTO SAID JAW PORTION TO PROVIDE A DIRECT TRANSMISSION OF FORCE FROM SAID SCREW THREADED CLAMPING MEANS TO SAID JAW PORTION, AND SAID ANNULAR BEARING SURFACE BEING CONICALLY DISHED TO IMPART RESILIENCE TO THE CLAMPING ACTION EXERTED BY SAID TANGENT CLAMP ON THE JACKETED MESSENGER OF SAID INTEGRATED MESSENGER CABLE.
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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |