US3209061A
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Insulating device for heavy duty splices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-03
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Granted: 1965-09-28
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Expires: 1983-09-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher W Mier
- 👤 Kowalik Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:17
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING COVER FOR A SPLIC OF AT LEAST TWO CABLES, COMPRISING: (A) A SPLICE-ENCLOSING INNER COVERING ELEMENT OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATIVE, RESILIENTLY FLEXIBLE MATERIAL FORMED AS A SLEEVE SLIT FOR AT LEAST PART OF ITS LENGTH, TO TEMPORARILY SPREAD THE SAME FOR INSERTION OF THE SPLICE; AND (B) AN OUTER COVERING ELEMENT IN THE FORM OF A SLEEVE HAVING A LENGTH GREATER THAN THAT OF THE INNER ELEMENT AND FORMED OF A FLEXIBLE, WEATHERPROOF MATERIAL, SAID OUTER ELEMENT COMPLETELY EVELOPING THE INNER COVERING ELEMENT, SAID OUTER ELEMENT HAVING AT LEAST ONE OF ITS ENDS FORMED OPEN AND PROJECTING BEYOND THE INNER ELEMENT TO RECEIVE AT LEAST ONE CABLE OF THE SPLICE, THE OUTER ELEMENT INCLUDING MEANS EXTENDING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE OPEN END THEREOF AND CONTRACTABLE RADIALLY OF SAID OPEN END TO SEALABLY CLOSE THE SAME ABOUT THE CABLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING COVER FOR A SPLIC OF AT LEAST TWO CABLES, COMPRISING: (A) A SPLICE-ENCLOSING INNER COVERING ELEMENT OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATIVE, RESILIENTLY FLEXIBLE MATERIAL FORMED AS A SLEEVE SLIT FOR AT LEAST PART OF ITS LENGTH, TO TEMPORARILY SPREAD THE SAME FOR INSERTION OF THE SPLICE; AND (B) AN OUTER COVERING ELEMENT IN THE FORM OF A SLEEVE HAVING A LENGTH GREATER THAN THAT OF THE INNER ELEMENT AND FORMED OF A FLEXIBLE, WEATHERPROOF MATERIAL, SAID OUTER ELEMENT COMPLETELY EVELOPING THE INNER COVERING ELEMENT, SAID OUTER ELEMENT HAVING AT LEAST ONE OF ITS ENDS FORMED OPEN AND PROJECTING BEYOND THE INNER ELEMENT TO RECEIVE AT LEAST ONE CABLE OF THE SPLICE, THE OUTER ELEMENT INCLUDING MEANS EXTENDING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE OPEN END THEREOF AND CONTRACTABLE RADIALLY OF SAID OPEN END TO SEALABLY CLOSE THE SAME ABOUT THE 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) | 1968-09-27 | 1969-03-29 | 1969-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-27 | 1973-03-29 | 1973-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-27 | 1977-03-29 | 1977-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |