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US3306973A
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Line cable support with suppressor bond
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1965-03-30
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Granted: 1967-02-28
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Expires: 1985-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph T Lowerre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:22
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G7/00; H02G7/05; H02G7/053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A LINE CABLE SUPPORT COMPRISING A BRACKET, A SUPPORT MEMBER HAVING A CABLE RECEIVING GROOVE THEREIN, MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING SAID SUPPORT MEMBER ON SAID BRACKET, SAID LAST NAMED MEANS INCLUDING A THREADED MEMBER, A CABLE CLAMP HAVING A CABLE RECEIVING GROOVE THEREIN, MEANS FOR FASTENING SAID CLAMP TO SAID SUPPORT MEMBER INCLUDING A SECOND THREADED MEMBER HAVING ITS AXIS GENERALLY NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF SAID FIRST THREADED MEMBER, AND A SUPPRESSOR BOND EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SCREW MEMBERS, SAID SUPPRESSOR BOND INCLUDING A STRANDED CONDUCTOR AND A FLAT U-SHAPED FITTING SECURED TO EACH END OF SAID STRANDED CONDUCTOR, THE FIRST OF SAID FITTINGS HAVING ITS OPENING FACING TOWARD THE SECOND OF SAID FITTINGS AND THE SECOND FITTING HAVING ITS OPENING FACING AWAY FROM THE FIRST FITTING, SAID FIRST FITTING RECEIVING THE SECOND THREADED MEMBER IN ITS OPENING AND BEING ATTACHED THERETO, SAID SECOND FITTING RECEIVING THE FIRST THREADED MEMBER IN ITS OPENING AND BEING ATTACHED THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A LINE CABLE SUPPORT COMPRISING A BRACKET, A SUPPORT MEMBER HAVING A CABLE RECEIVING GROOVE THEREIN, MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING SAID SUPPORT MEMBER ON SAID BRACKET, SAID LAST NAMED MEANS INCLUDING A THREADED MEMBER, A CABLE CLAMP HAVING A CABLE RECEIVING GROOVE THEREIN, MEANS FOR FASTENING SAID CLAMP TO SAID SUPPORT MEMBER INCLUDING A SECOND THREADED MEMBER HAVING ITS AXIS GENERALLY NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF SAID FIRST THREADED MEMBER, AND A SUPPRESSOR BOND EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SCREW MEMBERS, SAID SUPPRESSOR BOND INCLUDING A STRANDED CONDUCTOR AND A FLAT U-SHAPED FITTING SECURED TO EACH END OF SAID STRANDED CONDUCTOR, THE FIRST OF SAID FITTINGS HAVING ITS OPENING FACING TOWARD THE SECOND OF SAID FITTINGS AND THE SECOND FITTING HAVING ITS OPENING FACING AWAY FROM THE FIRST FITTING, SAID FIRST FITTING RECEIVING THE SECOND THREADED MEMBER IN ITS OPENING AND BEING ATTACHED THERETO, SAID SECOND FITTING RECEIVING THE FIRST THREADED MEMBER IN ITS OPENING AND BEING ATTACHED THERETO.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
106 words
A SUPPRESSOR BOND ADAPTED TO EXTEND BETWEEN AND TO BE ATTACHED TO TWO MEMBERS ARRANGED WITH THEIR AXES GENERALLY NORMAL TO ONE ANOTHER COMPRISING A STRANDED WIRE CONDUCTOR, AND A FLAT U-SHAPED FITTING SECURED TO EACH END OF SAID STRANDED WIRE CONDUCTOR WITH THE FIRST OF SAID FITTINGS HAVING ITS OPENING FACING TOWARD THE SECOND OF SAID FITTINGS AND THE SECOND FITTING HAVING ITS OPENING FACING AWAY FROM THE FIRST FITTING, EACH OF SAID FITTINGS INCLUDING A SLEEVE SURROUNDING THE STRANDED WIRE CONDUCTOR, AND A PORTION EXTENDING TANGENTIALLY THEREFROM, THE LAST NAMED PORTIONS BEING SPACED AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE STRANDED CONDUCTOR 180* FROM ONE ANOTHER.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
A SUPPRESSOR BOND ADAPTED TO EXTEND BETWEEN AND TO BE ATTACHED TO TWO MEMBERS ARRANGED WITH THEIR AXES GENERALLY NORMAL TO ONE ANOTHER COMPRISING A STRANDED WIRE CONDUCTOR, AND A FLAT U-SHAPED FITTING SECURED TO EACH END OF SAID STRANDED WIRE CONDUCTOR WITH THE FIRST OF SAID FITTINGS HAVING ITS OPENING FACING TOWARD THE SECOND OF SAID FITTINGS AND THE SECOND FITTING HAVING ITS OPENING FACING AWAY FROM THE FIRST FITTING, EACH OF SAID FITTINGS INCLUDING A SLEEVE SURROUNDING THE STRANDED WIRE CONDUCTOR, AND A PORTION EXTENDING TANGENTIALLY THEREFROM, THE LAST NAMED PORTIONS BEING SPACED AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE STRANDED CONDUCTOR 180* FROM ONE ANOTHER.
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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) | 1970-02-27 | 1970-08-29 | 1971-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-27 | 1974-08-29 | 1975-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-27 | 1978-08-29 | 1979-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |