US3620539A
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Moisture-proof wire holder
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1968-08-23
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1988-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A moistureproof wire holder for attachment to a panel and for holding wires in a fixed position when the wires are passed through a hole of substantially equal diameter in the panel. The holder is a two part device, one part placed on each side of the panel. Each part is made of a silicone rubber member fitted into a recess portion of a plastic or metal clamp. The clamps exert a spring action on the wires to resist movement away from the panel, thereby compressing the rubber into a moistureproof seal between the clamp and the panel. The silicone rubber also maintains a positive moisture seal around the wire.
Inventors
- 👤 Maceo M Lanier
- 👤 Nathan P Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:21
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/02; F16J15/06; F16J15/10; F16J15/104; F16J15/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A device for providing a moisture-proof joint between a panel with a hole therein and a member projecting through said hole with the diameters of said member and hole substantially equal comprising: a pair of cup-shaped flexible clamps, each having a rear wall with a generally cylindrical sidewall extending therefrom and having gripping means defining edges formed in said rear wall, said cup-shaped clamps being disposed about said member on either side of said panel, and a body of compressible material received within each of said cup-shaped clamps such that said compressible material is held in sealing engagement with said panel and said member by said rear wall and said sidewall when each of said clamps is mounted on said member; said clamps and said compressible material being held in position on said member by the gripping engagement of said edges with said member, whereby compression of said material against said member and against the opposite surfaces of said panel is effected to provide moisture-proof joints therebetween.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
167 words
A device for providing a moisture-proof joint between a panel with a hole therein and a member projecting through said hole with the diameters of said member and hole substantially equal comprising: a pair of cup-shaped flexible clamps, each having a rear wall with a generally cylindrical sidewall extending therefrom and having gripping means defining edges formed in said rear wall, said cup-shaped clamps being disposed about said member on either side of said panel, and a body of compressible material received within each of said cup-shaped clamps such that said compressible material is held in sealing engagement with said panel and said member by said rear wall and said sidewall when each of said clamps is mounted on said member; said clamps and said compressible material being held in position on said member by the gripping engagement of said edges with said member, whereby compression of said material against said member and against the opposite surfaces of said panel is effected to provide moisture-proof joints therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein the rear wall of each of said clamps includes resilient portions forming said gripping means, which resilient portions are provided with openings smaller than the cross section of said member and engagement portions including peripheral edges disposed for constraint of said compressible material; said resilient portions being disposed for opposed gripping relation with said member and said engagement portions being disposed for respective compression of said material toward said opposing surfaces and said member responsive to the compression to provide moisture proof joints therebetween.
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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) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |