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US3485689A
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Method and apparatus for making cable
Assignee: General Cable Corp
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Filing: 1966-12-06
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Granted: 1969-12-23
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Expires: 1986-12-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred F Polizzano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B13/00; H01B13/22; H01B13/26; H01B13/2613; H01B13/266; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
APPARATUS FOR MAKING SHEATHERED ELECTRIC CABLE HAVING A CORE SURROUNDED BY A LONGITUDINALLY FOLDED LAMINATED STRIP WHICH IS FORMED INTO A LONGITUDINAL SEAM TUBE ENCLOSING THE CORE, THE STRIP HAVING A METALLIC LAYER AND PLASTIC COATING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE METALLIC LAYER, SAID APPARATUS INCLUDING, IN COMBINATION, FORMING MEANS FOR BENDING THE STRIP INTO A TUBE AROUND THE CORE WITH UPSTANDING TABS ALONG THE EDGE PORTIONS OF THE SEAM, A KNIFE ADJACENT TO THE FORMING MEANS IN POSITION TO TRIM OFF THE TOP EDGES OF THE TABS EVEN WITH ONE ANOTHER, HEATING MEANS BEYOND THE KNIFE AND ALONG THE PATH OF LONGITUDINAL TRAVEL OF THE TABS, PRESSURE MEANS BEYOND THE HEATING MEANS AND THROUGH WHICH THE TABS PASS, THE PRESSURE MEANS INCLUDING ELEMENTS CLOSELY SPACED FOR MOVING THE TABS CLOSER TOGETHER AND SQUEEZING OUT SOME OF THE COATING FROM BETWEEN THE TABS TO FORM A BEAD THAT COVERS THE CUT EDGES OF THE TABS, AND OTHER FORMING MEANS THAT FOLD THE TABS DOWN AGAINST THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE FORMED TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
APPARATUS FOR MAKING SHEATHERED ELECTRIC CABLE HAVING A CORE SURROUNDED BY A LONGITUDINALLY FOLDED LAMINATED STRIP WHICH IS FORMED INTO A LONGITUDINAL SEAM TUBE ENCLOSING THE CORE, THE STRIP HAVING A METALLIC LAYER AND PLASTIC COATING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE METALLIC LAYER, SAID APPARATUS INCLUDING, IN COMBINATION, FORMING MEANS FOR BENDING THE STRIP INTO A TUBE AROUND THE CORE WITH UPSTANDING TABS ALONG THE EDGE PORTIONS OF THE SEAM, A KNIFE ADJACENT TO THE FORMING MEANS IN POSITION TO TRIM OFF THE TOP EDGES OF THE TABS EVEN WITH ONE ANOTHER, HEATING MEANS BEYOND THE KNIFE AND ALONG THE PATH OF LONGITUDINAL TRAVEL OF THE TABS, PRESSURE MEANS BEYOND THE HEATING MEANS AND THROUGH WHICH THE TABS PASS, THE PRESSURE MEANS INCLUDING ELEMENTS CLOSELY SPACED FOR MOVING THE TABS CLOSER TOGETHER AND SQUEEZING OUT SOME OF THE COATING FROM BETWEEN THE TABS TO FORM A BEAD THAT COVERS THE CUT EDGES OF THE TABS, AND OTHER FORMING MEANS THAT FOLD THE TABS DOWN AGAINST THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE FORMED TUBE.
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) | 1972-12-22 | 1973-06-23 | 1973-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-12-22 | 1977-06-23 | 1977-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-12-22 | 1981-06-23 | 1981-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |