US3341690A
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Heater cable assembly
Assignee: Nortel Networks Ltd
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Filing: 1965-01-13
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Commins John Gray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:33
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; H05B3/40; H05B3/54; H05B3/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A HEATER CABLE ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING: (A) A CABLE SEGMENT HAVING A PAIR OF CONDUCTORS; (B) A PAIR OF WATERPROOF CONNECTORS HAVING BODIES OF PLASTIC WHICH PLASTIC HAS THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF VINYL, SAID CONNECTORS RESPECTIVELY DISPOSED AT THE ENDS OF SAID SEGMENT BY WHICH CONNECTORS THE CONDUCTORS OF A SIMILAR SEGMENT MAY BE JOINED TO THE CONNECTORS AND CONDUCTORS OF SAID SEGMENT AT EITHER END OF SAID SEGMENT; (C) A HEATING ELEMENT EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID CONNECTORS AND CONNECTED ACROSS SAID CONDUCTORS; (D) A POWER CORD INCLUDING A WATERPROOF CONNECTOR CONNECTABLE TO ONE OF SAID PAIR OF CONNECTORS; AND (E) A WATERTIGHT CLOSURE DIRECTLY MATABLE WITH THE PLASTIC BODY OF THE OTHER OF SAID PAIR OF CONNECTORS IN WATERTIGHT RELATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A HEATER CABLE ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING: (A) A CABLE SEGMENT HAVING A PAIR OF CONDUCTORS; (B) A PAIR OF WATERPROOF CONNECTORS HAVING BODIES OF PLASTIC WHICH PLASTIC HAS THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF VINYL, SAID CONNECTORS RESPECTIVELY DISPOSED AT THE ENDS OF SAID SEGMENT BY WHICH CONNECTORS THE CONDUCTORS OF A SIMILAR SEGMENT MAY BE JOINED TO THE CONNECTORS AND CONDUCTORS OF SAID SEGMENT AT EITHER END OF SAID SEGMENT; (C) A HEATING ELEMENT EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID CONNECTORS AND CONNECTED ACROSS SAID CONDUCTORS; (D) A POWER CORD INCLUDING A WATERPROOF CONNECTOR CONNECTABLE TO ONE OF SAID PAIR OF CONNECTORS; AND (E) A WATERTIGHT CLOSURE DIRECTLY MATABLE WITH THE PLASTIC BODY OF THE OTHER OF SAID PAIR OF CONNECTORS IN WATERTIGHT RELATION.
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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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |