US3644660A
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Overhead transmission line and attached vibration damper
Assignee: TE Connectivity Australia Pty Ltd
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Filing: 1970-07-09
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1990-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A vibration damper for an overhead cable having a C-shaped cushioned elastomer lined suspender engaging the cable and a vibration damper suspended below it. Helical rods are wrapped around the cable and suspender to hold the suspender in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip W Dulhunty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:01
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G7/00; H02G7/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S174/00; Y10S174/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A vibration damper and transmission line comprising: a. a resilient supporting member extending substantially parallel with said transmission line with a mass at each end of said supporting member; b. suspender attaching said member to said transmission line with a U-shaped opening engaging said line, said opening being at an angle to the vertical; c. a resilient elastomer coating inside said U-shaped opening to cushion it against said line; d. at least one helical rod wrapped around said line and the portion of the suspender opposite said U-shaped opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A vibration damper and transmission line comprising: a. a resilient supporting member extending substantially parallel with said transmission line with a mass at each end of said supporting member; b. suspender attaching said member to said transmission line with a U-shaped opening engaging said line, said opening being at an angle to the vertical; c. a resilient elastomer coating inside said U-shaped opening to cushion it against said line; d. at least one helical rod wrapped around said line and the portion of the suspender opposite said U-shaped opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The damper of claim 1 in which said helical rod extends along the line and both sides of said suspender.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The damper of claim 1 in which the suspender has a journal through which the resilient member passes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The damper of claim 1 in which said elastomer is selected from the group consisting of natural or synthetic rubber or neoprene.
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) | 1975-02-21 | 1975-08-23 | 1976-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-21 | 1979-08-23 | 1980-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-21 | 1983-08-23 | 1984-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |