US3286020A
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Covering for power line conductors to reduce windage, corona loss and radio frequency interference
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-12-24
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-12-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R Mcloughlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B5/00; H01B5/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
AN APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF FLUID CURRENTS AND CORONA LOSS ON AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR COMPRISING AN AIR FOIL OF NONCONDUCTING MATERIAL ATTACHED TO THE CONDUCTOR, A TRAILING EDGE ON SAID AIR FOIL HAVING A STREAMLINED SHAPED SO THAT AIR PASSES SMOOTHLY OVER THE SURFACE OF THE AIR FOIL AND THE CONDUCTOR TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF WINDAGE THEREON, AND MEANS ON A SURFACE OF SAID AIR FOIL, ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE CONDUCTOR, TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE CONDUCTOR AND THEREBY REDUCE CORONA LOSSES THEREON.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
AN APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF FLUID CURRENTS AND CORONA LOSS ON AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR COMPRISING AN AIR FOIL OF NONCONDUCTING MATERIAL ATTACHED TO THE CONDUCTOR, A TRAILING EDGE ON SAID AIR FOIL HAVING A STREAMLINED SHAPED SO THAT AIR PASSES SMOOTHLY OVER THE SURFACE OF THE AIR FOIL AND THE CONDUCTOR TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF WINDAGE THEREON, AND MEANS ON A SURFACE OF SAID AIR FOIL, ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE CONDUCTOR, TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE CONDUCTOR AND THEREBY REDUCE CORONA LOSSES THEREON.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR877588A
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US2789154A
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |