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US3143593A
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Welding cable separators, coolant passageways, and terminal attaching means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-28
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1983-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Toto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B9/00; H01B9/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A FLEXIBLE, WELDING CABLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING TWO GROUPS OF ELONGATED CABLE CONDUCTORS OF OPPOSITE POLARITY WOUND IN HELICAL FASHION ALONG THE CABLE LENGTH, SAID CONDUCTORS EACH HAVING A FREE END PORTION; A FLEXIBLE INSULATOR SHEET ELEMENT ELECTRICALLY SEPARATING EACH OF SAID GROUPS OF CONDUCTORS FROM THE OTHER; CABLE CONDUCTOR CONNECTOR ELEMENTS SECURED TO EACH OF SAID CONDUCTOR FREE END PORTIONS; TERMINAL ELEMENTS AT EACH END OF SAID CABLE ASSEMBLY, SAID TERMINAL ELEMENTS EACH COMPRISING A PAIR OF ELONGATED, SEMICYLINDRICAL TERMINAL CONDUCTOR ELEMENTS JOINED ALONG INNER, FLAT, MUTUALLY INSULATED, CONTIGUOUS SURFACES, EACH OF SAID TERMINAL CONDUCTOR ELEMENTS HAVING A REARWARD PORTION THEREOF UNDERCUT SO AS TO PROVIDE A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY EXTENDING CABLE CONNECTOR ELEMENT RECEIVING SURFACES, THE FORWARD EDGE OF EACH OF SAID SURFACES INTERSECTING THE BODY OF EACH OF SAID TERMINAL CONDUCTORS AT A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR, RADIALLY EXTENDING SURFACE OF SAID TERMINAL CONDUCTOR; SAID CONNECTOR ELEMENTS HAVING INNER SURFACES CONFORMING TO THE SHAPE OF SAID CONNECTOR ELEMENT RECEIVING SURFACES OF SAID TERMINAL ELEMENTS, AND SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR FORWARD END SURFACES; EACH OF SAID CABLE CONDUCTORS OF LIKE POLARITY BEING SECURED AT ITS OPPOSITE ENDS TO A TERMINAL CONDUCTOR ELEMENT OF LIKE POLARITY BY MEANS OF SAID CABLE CONNECTOR ELEMENTS; EACH OF SAID CONNECTOR ELEMENTS BEING CONDUCTIVELY SECURED TO A CONNECTOR RE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A FLEXIBLE, WELDING CABLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING TWO GROUPS OF ELONGATED CABLE CONDUCTORS OF OPPOSITE POLARITY WOUND IN HELICAL FASHION ALONG THE CABLE LENGTH, SAID CONDUCTORS EACH HAVING A FREE END PORTION; A FLEXIBLE INSULATOR SHEET ELEMENT ELECTRICALLY SEPARATING EACH OF SAID GROUPS OF CONDUCTORS FROM THE OTHER; CABLE CONDUCTOR CONNECTOR ELEMENTS SECURED TO EACH OF SAID CONDUCTOR FREE END PORTIONS; TERMINAL ELEMENTS AT EACH END OF SAID CABLE ASSEMBLY, SAID TERMINAL ELEMENTS EACH COMPRISING A PAIR OF ELONGATED, SEMICYLINDRICAL TERMINAL CONDUCTOR ELEMENTS JOINED ALONG INNER, FLAT, MUTUALLY INSULATED, CONTIGUOUS SURFACES, EACH OF SAID TERMINAL CONDUCTOR ELEMENTS HAVING A REARWARD PORTION THEREOF UNDERCUT SO AS TO PROVIDE A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY EXTENDING CABLE CONNECTOR ELEMENT RECEIVING SURFACES, THE FORWARD EDGE OF EACH OF SAID SURFACES INTERSECTING THE BODY OF EACH OF SAID TERMINAL CONDUCTORS AT A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR, RADIALLY EXTENDING SURFACE OF SAID TERMINAL CONDUCTOR; SAID CONNECTOR ELEMENTS HAVING INNER SURFACES CONFORMING TO THE SHAPE OF SAID CONNECTOR ELEMENT RECEIVING SURFACES OF SAID TERMINAL ELEMENTS, AND SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR FORWARD END SURFACES; EACH OF SAID CABLE CONDUCTORS OF LIKE POLARITY BEING SECURED AT ITS OPPOSITE ENDS TO A TERMINAL CONDUCTOR ELEMENT OF LIKE POLARITY BY MEANS OF SAID CABLE CONNECTOR ELEMENTS; EACH OF SAID CONNECTOR ELEMENTS BEING CONDUCTIVELY SECURED TO A CONNECTOR RE-
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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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |