US3146053A
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Potential tap device
Assignee: ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING Co
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Filing: 1961-02-21
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1981-02-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard E Strock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2475; H01R4/2483; H01F; H01F27/00; H01F27/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
IN COMBINATION, A CURRENT CARRYING CABLE INCLUDING AN INSULATED COVERED CONDUCTOR AND A POTENTIAL TAP DEVICE OPERATIVELY MOUNTED THERETO; SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A SINGLE ANCHOR BAND SURROUNDING SAID CABLE TO DEFINE AN ENCLOSED VOLUME FOR THE RECEPTION OF SAID CABLE; A SELF-THREADING SCREW MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH AND THREADEDLY ENGAGING TIGHTLY FITTING ALIGNED APERTURE MEANS IN OVERLAPPING PORTION OF SAID BAND WITH THE TIP OF THE SCREW MEANS ENTERED INTO THE CONDUCTOR FOR ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL CONNECTION THERETO; SAID BAND BEING CONSTRUCTED OF AN ELONGATED STRIP WHOSE LENGTH EXCEEDS THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE BAND, WITH SAID BAND TIGHTLY ENGAGING SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE PERIPHERY OF SAID CABLE, WHEREBY THE DRIVE FORCE OF SAID SCREW MEANS IS TRANSFERRED ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID CABLE; SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS CLOSELY ABUTTING SAID CONDUCTOR AT THE POINT OF ENTRY OF SAID SCREW.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
IN COMBINATION, A CURRENT CARRYING CABLE INCLUDING AN INSULATED COVERED CONDUCTOR AND A POTENTIAL TAP DEVICE OPERATIVELY MOUNTED THERETO; SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A SINGLE ANCHOR BAND SURROUNDING SAID CABLE TO DEFINE AN ENCLOSED VOLUME FOR THE RECEPTION OF SAID CABLE; A SELF-THREADING SCREW MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH AND THREADEDLY ENGAGING TIGHTLY FITTING ALIGNED APERTURE MEANS IN OVERLAPPING PORTION OF SAID BAND WITH THE TIP OF THE SCREW MEANS ENTERED INTO THE CONDUCTOR FOR ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL CONNECTION THERETO; SAID BAND BEING CONSTRUCTED OF AN ELONGATED STRIP WHOSE LENGTH EXCEEDS THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE BAND, WITH SAID BAND TIGHTLY ENGAGING SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE PERIPHERY OF SAID CABLE, WHEREBY THE DRIVE FORCE OF SAID SCREW MEANS IS TRANSFERRED ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID CABLE; SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS CLOSELY ABUTTING SAID CONDUCTOR AT THE POINT OF ENTRY OF SAID SCREW.
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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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |