US3207836A
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Self-supporting cable
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1961-12-29
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1981-12-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry C Slechta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B13/00; H01B13/0009; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4401; G02B6/4415; G02B6/4416; G02B6/4422; G02B6/4425; H01B13/02; H01B13/22; H01B7/00; H01B7/17; H01B7/18; H01B7/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A SELF-SUPPORTING CABLE HAVING A CORE INCLUDING A PLURALTIY OF CONDUCTORS SET IN A SELF-RETAINING UNDULATED FORM OF PREDETERMINED AMPLITUDE TO FACILITATE MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THE CONDUCTORS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ADVANCING THE CORE BETWEEN USHAPED GUIDING MEMBERS ALTERNATELY SPACED ON OPPOSED MOVING BELTS OF A CAPSTAN TO FORCE THE CORE INTO AN UNDULATORY FORM, SHEATHING THE UNDULATED CORE WITH AN INSULATING MATERIAL, SURROUNDING THE INSULATED CORE WITH A METAL SHEATH, FEEDING A SUPPORT WIRE TO A POINT ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO THE SHEATHED CORE, AND APPLYING AN INSULATED COVERING OVER THE SHEATHED CORE AND SUPPORT WIRE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A SELF-SUPPORTING CABLE HAVING A CORE INCLUDING A PLURALTIY OF CONDUCTORS SET IN A SELF-RETAINING UNDULATED FORM OF PREDETERMINED AMPLITUDE TO FACILITATE MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THE CONDUCTORS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ADVANCING THE CORE BETWEEN USHAPED GUIDING MEMBERS ALTERNATELY SPACED ON OPPOSED MOVING BELTS OF A CAPSTAN TO FORCE THE CORE INTO AN UNDULATORY FORM, SHEATHING THE UNDULATED CORE WITH AN INSULATING MATERIAL, SURROUNDING THE INSULATED CORE WITH A METAL SHEATH, FEEDING A SUPPORT WIRE TO A POINT ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO THE SHEATHED CORE, AND APPLYING AN INSULATED COVERING OVER THE SHEATHED CORE AND SUPPORT WIRE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
A SELF-SUPPORTING CABLE COMPRISING: A CABLE CORE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CONDUCTORS SET IN A SELF-RETAINING UNDULATING FORM OVER THE ENTIRE CABLE LENGTH, THE UNDULATIONS PROVIDING SUFFICIENT TENSILE RELIEF TO FACILITATE MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THE CONDUCTORS WHEN THE CABLE IS STRUNG BETWEEN SPACED POINTS, AN INNER SHEATH OF INSULATING MATERIAL SURROUNDING THE UNDULATED CORE, A METALLIC SHEATH SURROUNDING THE INNER SHEATH, A SUPPORT WIRE EXTENDING IN A STRAIGHT PATH ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO THE CABLE CORE, AND A PLASTIC SHEATHING SURROUNDING AND INTERCONNECTING THE SHEATHED CORE AND SUPPORT WIRE.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
A SELF-SUPPORTING CABLE COMPRISING: A CABLE CORE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CONDUCTORS SET IN A SELF-RETAINING UNDULATING FORM OVER THE ENTIRE CABLE LENGTH, THE UNDULATIONS PROVIDING SUFFICIENT TENSILE RELIEF TO FACILITATE MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THE CONDUCTORS WHEN THE CABLE IS STRUNG BETWEEN SPACED POINTS, AN INNER SHEATH OF INSULATING MATERIAL SURROUNDING THE UNDULATED CORE, A METALLIC SHEATH SURROUNDING THE INNER SHEATH, A SUPPORT WIRE EXTENDING IN A STRAIGHT PATH ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO THE CABLE CORE, AND A PLASTIC SHEATHING SURROUNDING AND INTERCONNECTING THE SHEATHED CORE AND SUPPORT WIRE.
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) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |