US3568128A
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Ground clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-09
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A ground clamp for making a ground connection to the sheath of a coaxial cable. The ground clamp is provided with relatively wide metal clamping members having arcuate portions for clamping the metal sheath therebetween after the outer insulation is stripped from the cable and the sheath is exposed. These portions of the ground clamp cable are enclosed in a plastic housing which is made of two identical sections that are adapted to be held together by the anchoring screw. The housing sections are provided with inwardly extending ridges that engage the outer plastic coating of the cable to form seals therewith and prevent moisture from entering the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:50
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/06; H02G3/0616; H02G3/0625; H02G3/0683; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/58; H01R4/64; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0512; H02G1/00; H02G1/12; H02G1/1202; H02G1/1204; H02G1/1229; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7129
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
In a ground clamp for making a ground connection to the metal sheath of a coaxial cable which is provided with an outer insulation covering, the combination comprising a two piece housing of electrically insulating material, said two pieces being adapted to be interchangeably assembled so that one piece forms a top and the other forms a bottom of said housing, said housing having a cavity extending across the length thereof, said cavity having a generally circular cross section and the opposite end portions of said cavity snugly engaging the insulation covering of said coaxial cable, said two piece housing having a narrow opening on one side thereof leading into the side of said cavity, a ground connection for said sheath comprising at least one metal strip member having an arcuate end portion engaging a portion of said sheath that has been exposed, said strip member extending out of said cavity in said housing through said narrow side opening, said housing having a hole formed therethrough from the top to the bottom thereof, a fastening member positioned in said hole for holding said two piece housing assembled so that the outer covering of said insulation is clamped in said cavity and means provided to the portion of said strip member extending out of said narrow opening for making electrical connection thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
In a ground clamp for making a ground connection to the metal sheath of a coaxial cable which is provided with an outer insulation covering, the combination comprising a two piece housing of electrically insulating material, said two pieces being adapted to be interchangeably assembled so that one piece forms a top and the other forms a bottom of said housing, said housing having a cavity extending across the length thereof, said cavity having a generally circular cross section and the opposite end portions of said cavity snugly engaging the insulation covering of said coaxial cable, said two piece housing having a narrow opening on one side thereof leading into the side of said cavity, a ground connection for said sheath comprising at least one metal strip member having an arcuate end portion engaging a portion of said sheath that has been exposed, said strip member extending out of said cavity in said housing through said narrow side opening, said housing having a hole formed therethrough from the top to the bottom thereof, a fastening member positioned in said hole for holding said two piece housing assembled so that the outer covering of said insulation is clamped in said cavity and means provided to the portion of said strip member extending out of said narrow opening for making electrical connection thereto.
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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |