US3636240A
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Cable splice protector
Assignee: WILHELM QUANTE
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Filing: 1970-11-10
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1990-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A sleeve for protecting a cable splice is composed of at least two elongated shell sections having abutting sealing faces and being composed of synthetic plastic material. Longitudinal grooves are provided in the sealing faces and permanently plastomeric sealing material is accommodated in these grooves. Moisture barrier means is embedded in the shell sections in form of a foil, preferably a compound foil of metal to which thermoplastic material is adhered.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Quante
- 👤 Peter Neumann
- 👤 Walter Rose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:12
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/10; H02G15/113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A cable splice protector, comprising a sleeve composed of at least two elongated shell sections having abutting sealing faces and composed of synthetic plastic material; longitudinal grooves in said sealing faces; permanently plastomeric sealing material in said grooves for sealing the junctures of said shell sections; and moisture barrier means embedded in said shell sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A cable splice protector, comprising a sleeve composed of at least two elongated shell sections having abutting sealing faces and composed of synthetic plastic material; longitudinal grooves in said sealing faces; permanently plastomeric sealing material in said grooves for sealing the junctures of said shell sections; and moisture barrier means embedded in said shell sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 1, wherein said barrier means comprises at least one first foil of metallic material, and at least one second foil of synthetic plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 2, wherein said second foil is of thermoplastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 1, wherein said shell sections are made of durable plastic material; and further comprising protective external coatings on said shell sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 1; and further comprising protective external coatings on said shell sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 5, wherein said protective coatings are coatings of metallic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 1, said sleeve having a cable inlet and a cable outlet, and said grooves extending from one to the other of said outlets; and further comprising additional grooves encircling said inlet and outlet, respectively, and connecting said longitudinal grooves.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 7, said additional grooves comprising a plurality of additional grooves surrounding said inlet and outlet in at least substantially parallel grooves spaced axially of said inlet and outlet, respectively; and ribs between respective ones of said additional grooves.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 7; and further comprising annular sealing members accommodated in the respective additional grooves and sealingly surrounding cable in said inlet and outlet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
A cable splice protector as defined iN claim 7; further comprising cables partly located in said inlet and outlet, respectively, and having an outer cable jacket; and support rings accommodated between said cable and cable jacket and clampingly retained in place by pressure of said shell section upon said jacket.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 7, wherein said inlet and outlet are axially spaced, and wherein said shell sections, and thereby said sleeve, have opposite end portions which converge in direction towards said inlet and said outlet, respectively.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 11, said shell sections also having stepped outer surfaces including inwardly recessed sections provided at said end portions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 12; and further comprising at least one groove provided in the respective recessed section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 11; and further comprising cable clamps engaging said cable inwardly of the respective end portions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 11; and further comprising means engaging said cable outside of but adjacent to the respective end portions in pressure-exerting relationship.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 1; and further comprising threaded nuts nonturnably embedded in said shell sections, and cooperating bolts for engaging the nuts of the respective shell sections and connecting the latter together.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 1, said shell sections having marginal portions in part with pocket-shaped recesses.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 1; and further comprising apertured tapped metallic reinforcing plates accommodated between said sealing faces; and screw means connecting said plates and shell sections.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
46 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 1, said sleeve having a cable inlet and a cable outlet, and said moisture barrier means comprising foils embedded in said shell sections and provided in the region of the inlet and outlet of said sleeve with folds.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 1, said barrier means comprising at least one compound foil composed of a metal foil laminated to a synthetic plastic foil.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 20, wherein said plastic foil is a thermoplastic foil.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 21, said metal foil having a main portion and a circumferential marginal portion; and wherein said plastic foil is coextensive only with said main portion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
22 words
A cable splice protector as defined in claim 22, wherein said compound foil is cinched along lines extending across said main portion.
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) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |