US3650862A
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Marking apparatus and method
Assignee: Alcatel USA Holding Corp
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Filing: 1969-01-27
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1989-01-27
Abstract
Abstract Stripes are applied to insulated wire by passing it between two endless belts at least one of which carries ink or transverse marking areas. The belts are canted at opposite angles so that the wire is caused to roll across the printing surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey Burr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:56
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B13/00; H01B13/34; H01B13/341
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
Apparatus for marking continuously advancing strand comprising: A. a first endless belt having a surface adjacent to said strand, said surface advancing in a line having a first component with the same speed and direction as said strand and a second component with a direction transverse of said strand, B. a second endless belt having a surface facing said surface of said first belt and advancing in a line having one component with the same speed and direction as said strand and another component transverse of said strand in a direction opposite to the direction of said second component, C. printing areas on the surface of at least one of said belts engaging said strand, D. means applying marking composition to said areas, and E. means guiding said strand between said belts whereby said strand is rotated by the belt friction in said transverse components and urged to roll over said printing areas and be marked thereby.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
Apparatus for marking continuously advancing strand comprising: A. a first endless belt having a surface adjacent to said strand, said surface advancing in a line having a first component with the same speed and direction as said strand and a second component with a direction transverse of said strand, B. a second endless belt having a surface facing said surface of said first belt and advancing in a line having one component with the same speed and direction as said strand and another component transverse of said strand in a direction opposite to the direction of said second component, C. printing areas on the surface of at least one of said belts engaging said strand, D. means applying marking composition to said areas, and E. means guiding said strand between said belts whereby said strand is rotated by the belt friction in said transverse components and urged to roll over said printing areas and be marked thereby.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said strand is rolled substantially 360*.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said areas are straight-edged and normal to the line of advance of said strand thereby marking circular stripes on said strand.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said areas are straight-edged and oblique to the line of advance of said strand thereby producing a helical stripe on said strand.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said printing areas are raised.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said printing areas are intaglio.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said areas are offset.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein both of said belts comprise printing areas.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus of claim 8 wherein a different color is applied to each of said belts.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus of claim 1 comprising means applying different color compositions to different of said areas.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
91 words
The method of marking a continuously advancing strand of indefinite length comprising the steps of: A. continuously paying-off and taking-up said strand, along an angularly fixed axis, B. bringing the surface of said strand in contact with a plurality of printing areas advancing with said strand, C. seizing said strand at said areas, D. twisting said strand around its own axis so as to roll said surface through a large angle upon said areas, thereby marking said strand for a substantial length around the circumference thereof, and E. releasing said strand.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
91 words
The method of marking a continuously advancing strand of indefinite length comprising the steps of: A. continuously paying-off and taking-up said strand, along an angularly fixed axis, B. bringing the surface of said strand in contact with a plurality of printing areas advancing with said strand, C. seizing said strand at said areas, D. twisting said strand around its own axis so as to roll said surface through a large angle upon said areas, thereby marking said strand for a substantial length around the circumference thereof, and E. releasing said strand.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 11 wherein said angle approximates 360*.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
94 words
The method of making a coded cable comprising the steps of: A. paying an electrical conductor into an extrusion machine, B. extruding a wall of polymeric insulation over said conductor in said machine, C. passing the insulated conductor advancing from said machine between a pair of endless belts and thereby twisting sAid conductor and rolling it over printing areas on at least one of said belts, D. passing the printed conductor advancing from said belts into a stranding machine along with at least one other insulated conductor and twisting said conductors into a cable.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
94 words
The method of making a coded cable comprising the steps of: A. paying an electrical conductor into an extrusion machine, B. extruding a wall of polymeric insulation over said conductor in said machine, C. passing the insulated conductor advancing from said machine between a pair of endless belts and thereby twisting sAid conductor and rolling it over printing areas on at least one of said belts, D. passing the printed conductor advancing from said belts into a stranding machine along with at least one other insulated conductor and twisting said conductors into a cable.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 13 wherein both of said conductors is concurrently insulated in a single extrusion machine.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said printing areas are raised.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said printing areas are raised.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said printing areas are raised.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said printing areas are intaglio.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said printing areas are intaglio.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said printing areas are intaglio.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said areas are offset.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said areas are offset.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said areas are offset.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein both of said belts comprise printing areas.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein both of said belts comprise printing areas.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein both of said belts comprise printing areas.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus of claim 2 comprising means applying different color compositions to different of said areas.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus of claim 3 comprising means applying different color compositions to different of said areas.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus of claim 4 comprising means applying different color compositions to different of said areas.
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) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |