US3594691A
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Method and means for connecting cable shielding
Assignee: Alcatel USA Holding Corp
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Filing: 1969-08-11
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A metal strip connector with a convex pronged surface is inserted under the shielding of a cable, pulled forward to cause the prongs to pierce the shielding and the free end folded back over the jacket and bound down, thus locking the prongs in their piercing position. The extreme free end of the connector is formed into a loop that is pressed onto the flexible conductor of a harness.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald G Neal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:04
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
The method of making an electrical connection to the shielding of a cable comprising the steps of: A. preparing a metal strip connector curved across its short dimension for a substantial portion of its length from one end thereof, and having a plurality of prongs projecting outwardly of the curved portion with points directed toward the opposite end, B. mechanically and electrically connecting the end, facing said prongs, of said strip connector, to a conducting strand, C. inserting said curved portion of said connector into said cable directly under said shielding, D. urging said connector lengthwise of said cable so as to force said prongs to pierce said shielding, E. folding a substantial portion of said connector back over said jacket so as to sandwich said shielding and said jacket between said curved and folded portions of said strip connector, and lock said prongs in their piercing positions, and F. fastening said folded portion down upon said cable.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
The method of making an electrical connection to the shielding of a cable comprising the steps of: A. preparing a metal strip connector curved across its short dimension for a substantial portion of its length from one end thereof, and having a plurality of prongs projecting outwardly of the curved portion with points directed toward the opposite end, B. mechanically and electrically connecting the end, facing said prongs, of said strip connector, to a conducting strand, C. inserting said curved portion of said connector into said cable directly under said shielding, D. urging said connector lengthwise of said cable so as to force said prongs to pierce said shielding, E. folding a substantial portion of said connector back over said jacket so as to sandwich said shielding and said jacket between said curved and folded portions of said strip connector, and lock said prongs in their piercing positions, and F. fastening said folded portion down upon said cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said fastening step comprises wrapping adhesive tape around said cable and said folded portion of said connector.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
183 words
The method of joining the shielding of two cables, comprising the steps of: A. preparing two metal strip connectors, said connectors each being curved across its short dimension for a substantial portion of its length from one end thereof and having a plurality of prongs projecting outwardly of said curved portion, said prongs having points directed toward the opposite end, B. mechanically and electrically connecting the ends of said strip connectors facing said prongs to two ends of a conducting strand, C. splicing the conductors of said cables, D. inserting the curved portions of each of said connectors into a different one of said cables directly under said shielding, E. urging said connectors lengthwise of said cables so as to force said prongs to pierce said shieldings, F. folding a substantial portion of each of said connectors back over the jacket of the cable attached thereto, so as to sandwich said shielding and said jacket between the curved and folded portions of said strip connectors and lock said prongs in their piercing positions, And G. fastening said folded portions down against said cables.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
183 words
The method of joining the shielding of two cables, comprising the steps of: A. preparing two metal strip connectors, said connectors each being curved across its short dimension for a substantial portion of its length from one end thereof and having a plurality of prongs projecting outwardly of said curved portion, said prongs having points directed toward the opposite end, B. mechanically and electrically connecting the ends of said strip connectors facing said prongs to two ends of a conducting strand, C. splicing the conductors of said cables, D. inserting the curved portions of each of said connectors into a different one of said cables directly under said shielding, E. urging said connectors lengthwise of said cables so as to force said prongs to pierce said shieldings, F. folding a substantial portion of each of said connectors back over the jacket of the cable attached thereto, so as to sandwich said shielding and said jacket between the curved and folded portions of said strip connectors and lock said prongs in their piercing positions, And G. fastening said folded portions down against said cables.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said fastening step comprises wrapping adhesive tape around said cables and the folded portions of said connectors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
214 words
A connection between two cables, each comprising a plurality of insulated conductors, an overall jacket, and a metallic shielding layer bonded to said jacket, comprising: A. means splicing the conductors of one of said cables to the respective conductors of the other of said cables, B. at least two connectors comprising metal strips, each comprising a plurality of prongs distributed over at least a substantial portion of said strip, said portion, comprising said prongs of one of said strips, being inserted directly under said shielding layer of one of said cables, and said portion, comprising said prongs of another of strips, being inserted directly under said shielding layer of the other of said cables, said prongs piercing said shielding layers and making electrical contact therewith, portions of said strips being folded back over said jackets so as to grip the combined shielding layer and jacket of each of said cables between the folded portions of said strips, C. a plurality of turns of tape wrapped around each of said folded back portions of said strips and its attached cable, binding said portions back against said jacket, and locking said connectors to said cables, and D. a metallic conductor electrically connecting together the ends of said folded back portions, thereby electrically connecting said shielding layers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
214 words
A connection between two cables, each comprising a plurality of insulated conductors, an overall jacket, and a metallic shielding layer bonded to said jacket, comprising: A. means splicing the conductors of one of said cables to the respective conductors of the other of said cables, B. at least two connectors comprising metal strips, each comprising a plurality of prongs distributed over at least a substantial portion of said strip, said portion, comprising said prongs of one of said strips, being inserted directly under said shielding layer of one of said cables, and said portion, comprising said prongs of another of strips, being inserted directly under said shielding layer of the other of said cables, said prongs piercing said shielding layers and making electrical contact therewith, portions of said strips being folded back over said jackets so as to grip the combined shielding layer and jacket of each of said cables between the folded portions of said strips, C. a plurality of turns of tape wrapped around each of said folded back portions of said strips and its attached cable, binding said portions back against said jacket, and locking said connectors to said cables, and D. a metallic conductor electrically connecting together the ends of said folded back portions, thereby electrically connecting said shielding layers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The connection of claim 5 wherein said metallic conductor is insulated and stranded.
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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 |