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Flexible conduit
Assignee: Teleflex Inc
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Filing: 1962-08-01
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1982-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R Pierce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:05
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/26; F16L; F16L11/00; F16L11/04; F16L11/08; F16L11/081; F16L11/082; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20456
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT COMPRISING A TUBULAR MEMBER, A SHEATH LAID ABOUT SAID TUBULAR MEMBER, SAID SHEATH COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED ELEMENTS INDIVIDUALLY LAID WITH A LONG LEAD UPON SAID TUBULAR MEMBER TO PROVIDE A SUBSTANTIALLY FULL COMPLEMENT OF SAID ELEMENTS CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED ABOUT SAID MEMBER, EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS INCLUDING A LONGITUDINAL WIRE MEMBER, AT LEAST SOME OF SAID WIRE MEMBERS BEING ENCASED IN NONMETALLIC MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THEIR LENGTHS, AND A COMMON PLASTIC CASING ENCLOSING SAID ELEMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT COMPRISING A TUBULAR MEMBER, A SHEATH LAID ABOUT SAID TUBULAR MEMBER, SAID SHEATH COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED ELEMENTS INDIVIDUALLY LAID WITH A LONG LEAD UPON SAID TUBULAR MEMBER TO PROVIDE A SUBSTANTIALLY FULL COMPLEMENT OF SAID ELEMENTS CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED ABOUT SAID MEMBER, EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS INCLUDING A LONGITUDINAL WIRE MEMBER, AT LEAST SOME OF SAID WIRE MEMBERS BEING ENCASED IN NONMETALLIC MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THEIR LENGTHS, AND A COMMON PLASTIC CASING ENCLOSING SAID ELEMENTS.
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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) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |