US3593383A
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Heat-shrinkable cable tie
Assignee: Raychem Corp
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Filing: 1968-11-13
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1988-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A tie for use with cables, wire bundles, or the like the differing sizes fabricated from heat-recoverable tubing which is expanded in both the diametrical and longitudinal directions. An insert is positioned in one end of the tubing and this end of the tubing is telescoped within the other end. Upon recovery, the shrinkage of the material causes both the two ends of the tubing to be held together and the wire bundle to be secured.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger H Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; B65D63/1018; B65D63/1027; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S174/00; Y10S174/08; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498; Y10T24/18; Y10T24/186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A tie comprising an elongated tubular member, an insert securely positioned in said member adjacent one end thereof, the other end of said member being transversely heat recoverable and at least an intermediate portion of said member being longitudinally heat recoverable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A tie comprising an elongated tubular member, an insert securely positioned in said member adjacent one end thereof, the other end of said member being transversely heat recoverable and at least an intermediate portion of said member being longitudinally heat recoverable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
A tie comprising an elongated tubular member comprising material which has been diametrically and longitudinally expanded from an original heat stable form to an independently heat-unstable form capable of shrinking in both the transverse and longitudinal directions upon the application of heat alone, and an insert securely positioned in said member adjacent one end thereof, said one end and said insert being capable of being telescoped into the other end of said member whereby application of heat will cause the material of said other end to shrink and firmly grasp said one end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
A tie comprising an elongated tubular member comprising material which has been diametrically and longitudinally expanded from an original heat stable form to an independently heat-unstable form capable of shrinking in both the transverse and longitudinal directions upon the application of heat alone, and an insert securely positioned in said member adjacent one end thereof, said one end and said insert being capable of being telescoped into the other end of said member whereby application of heat will cause the material of said other end to shrink and firmly grasp said one end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tie of claim 2 wherein said insert is securely positioned in said one end by shrinkage of the material of said one end around said insert.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tie of claim 3 wherein said insert is tapered, the wider portion of said insert being remote from said one end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tie of claim 2 wherein said tubular member is provided with means to permit the escape of air.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |