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US3280246A
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Ground sheath connector
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1965-02-02
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1985-02-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gustaf R Lawson
- 👤 William M Hawkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6592; H01R13/6593; H01R13/65912; H01R13/65918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A GROUND SHEATH CONNECTOR COMPRISING A CONDUCTIVE COLLECTOR RING, A PLURALITY OF BUNCHED, PARALLEL, INDIVIDUALLY SHIELDED WIRE CONDUCTORS PASSING WITHIN SAID COLLECTOR RING, A STRIPPED END PORTION OF THE SHIELDING ON EACH CONDUCTOR LYING ON AND IN CONTACT WITH THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF THE COLLECTOR RING, THE INNER PERIPHERY OF SAID COLLECTOR RING BEING COVERED WITH A YIELDABLE, PLASTIC INSULATION MATERIAL, A LARGER DIAMETER COMPLEMENTARY COMPRESSION RING OF RELATIVELY SOFT CONDUCTIVE METAL ASSEMBLED IN TELESCOPING RELATIONSHIP OVER THE COLLECTOR RING AND THE STRIPPED END PORTIONS OF THE SHIELDING, SAID COMPRESSION RING BEING IN CONTACT WITH SAID STRIPPED END PORTIONS, AND A GROUND WIRE IN ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID COMPRESSION RING, SAID COMPRESSION RING BEING ADAPTED TO BE COLD SWAGED ON SAID COLLECTOR RING IN RESPONSE TO SQUEEZE PRESSURE THEREON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A GROUND SHEATH CONNECTOR COMPRISING A CONDUCTIVE COLLECTOR RING, A PLURALITY OF BUNCHED, PARALLEL, INDIVIDUALLY SHIELDED WIRE CONDUCTORS PASSING WITHIN SAID COLLECTOR RING, A STRIPPED END PORTION OF THE SHIELDING ON EACH CONDUCTOR LYING ON AND IN CONTACT WITH THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF THE COLLECTOR RING, THE INNER PERIPHERY OF SAID COLLECTOR RING BEING COVERED WITH A YIELDABLE, PLASTIC INSULATION MATERIAL, A LARGER DIAMETER COMPLEMENTARY COMPRESSION RING OF RELATIVELY SOFT CONDUCTIVE METAL ASSEMBLED IN TELESCOPING RELATIONSHIP OVER THE COLLECTOR RING AND THE STRIPPED END PORTIONS OF THE SHIELDING, SAID COMPRESSION RING BEING IN CONTACT WITH SAID STRIPPED END PORTIONS, AND A GROUND WIRE IN ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID COMPRESSION RING, SAID COMPRESSION RING BEING ADAPTED TO BE COLD SWAGED ON SAID COLLECTOR RING IN RESPONSE TO SQUEEZE PRESSURE THEREON.
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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |