US3290194A
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Process and apparatus for injecting fluids into a sheathed cable
Assignee: Gfc Engineering and Sales Corp
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Filing: 1965-06-28
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1985-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Gillemot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/17; H01B7/28; H01B7/282; H01B13/00; H01B13/06; H01B13/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
THE METHOD OF INJECTING FLUID INTO THE INTERIOR OF A SHEATHED CABLE, SAID CABLE HAVING IN THE INTERIOR THEREOF A BUNDLE OF FILAMENTS, SAID BUNDLE OF FILAMENTS BEING CONTAINED WITHIN AN EXTERIOR SHEATH WHICH METHOD COMPRISES: FORMING AN OPENING IN SAID EXTERIOR SHEATH BY REMOVING A PORTION OF SAID EXTERIOR SHEATH FROM SAID CABLE; INSERTING AN ELONGATED INJECTION NOZZLE THROUGH SAID OPENING AND AT LEAST PART WAY INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID BUNDLE OF FILAMENTS, SAID INJECTION NOZZLE BEING AFFIXED TO A FLEXIBLE SHEET-SHAPED FLAP; WRAPPING SAID FLAP AROUND SAID CABLE IN OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION WITH SAID OPENING; SECURING SAID FLAP TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID SHEATH TO FORM A SUBSTANTIALLY FLUID-TIGHT SEAL AROUND SAID OPENING; AND INJECTING FLUID THROUGH SAID NOZZLE DIRECTLY INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID CABLE, SAID FLUID BEING INJECTED FROM SAID NOZZLE AT A POINT WITHIN THE INTERIOR OF SAID BUNDLE OF FILAMENTS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
146 words
THE METHOD OF INJECTING FLUID INTO THE INTERIOR OF A SHEATHED CABLE, SAID CABLE HAVING IN THE INTERIOR THEREOF A BUNDLE OF FILAMENTS, SAID BUNDLE OF FILAMENTS BEING CONTAINED WITHIN AN EXTERIOR SHEATH WHICH METHOD COMPRISES: FORMING AN OPENING IN SAID EXTERIOR SHEATH BY REMOVING A PORTION OF SAID EXTERIOR SHEATH FROM SAID CABLE; INSERTING AN ELONGATED INJECTION NOZZLE THROUGH SAID OPENING AND AT LEAST PART WAY INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID BUNDLE OF FILAMENTS, SAID INJECTION NOZZLE BEING AFFIXED TO A FLEXIBLE SHEET-SHAPED FLAP; WRAPPING SAID FLAP AROUND SAID CABLE IN OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION WITH SAID OPENING; SECURING SAID FLAP TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID SHEATH TO FORM A SUBSTANTIALLY FLUID-TIGHT SEAL AROUND SAID OPENING; AND INJECTING FLUID THROUGH SAID NOZZLE DIRECTLY INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID CABLE, SAID FLUID BEING INJECTED FROM SAID NOZZLE AT A POINT WITHIN THE INTERIOR OF SAID BUNDLE OF FILAMENTS.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |