US3715458A
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Electrical cable structure
Assignee: Cooper Industries LLC
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Filing: 1971-11-01
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1991-11-01
Abstract
Abstract An electrical cable structure is described in which two separate cables are enclosed within a single extruded jacket. The jacket includes a recess extending along its outer surface equidistant from and parallel with the first and second cables. The recess is of a configuration to form a retainer for a further cable inserted in the recess.
Inventors
- 👤 L Bayes
- 👤 R Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
An electrical cable structure comprising, a first cable, a second cable, a jacket of flexible insulating material extruded about said first and second cables to surround each of said cables with said first and second cables being in untwisted generally parallel relation, said jacket being formed with a recess therein extending along said jacket parallel with said first and second cables and substantially equidistant therefrom, said recess having a pair of lips extending along the open side thereof to form a retainer for a further cable inserted in said recess, a further recess formed in said jacket opposite said first named recess, said further recess being of a different shape than said recess and being of a depth sufficient to provide a manually severable web between said recesses, extending the length of said jacket to allow manual separation of said cables.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
An electrical cable structure comprising, a first cable, a second cable, a jacket of flexible insulating material extruded about said first and second cables to surround each of said cables with said first and second cables being in untwisted generally parallel relation, said jacket being formed with a recess therein extending along said jacket parallel with said first and second cables and substantially equidistant therefrom, said recess having a pair of lips extending along the open side thereof to form a retainer for a further cable inserted in said recess, a further recess formed in said jacket opposite said first named recess, said further recess being of a different shape than said recess and being of a depth sufficient to provide a manually severable web between said recesses, extending the length of said jacket to allow manual separation of said cables.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
141 words
An electrical cable structure comprising, a first cable, a second cable, a jacket of flexible insulating material extruded about said first and second cables to surround each of said cables with said first and second cables being in untwisted generally parallel relation, said jacket being formed with a recess therein extending along said jacket parallel with said first and second cables and substantially equidistant therefrom, said recess having a pair of lips extending along the open side thereof to form a retainer for a further cable inserted in said recess, a further recess formed in said jacket opposite said first named recess, said further recess being of a different shape than said recess and being of a depth sufficient to provide a manually severable web between said recesses, extending the length of said jacket to allow manual separation of said cables.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
141 words
An electrical cable structure comprising, a first cable, a second cable, a jacket of flexible insulating material extruded about said first and second cables to surround each of said cables with said first and second cables being in untwisted generally parallel relation, said jacket being formed with a recess therein extending along said jacket parallel with said first and second cables and substantially equidistant therefrom, said recess having a pair of lips extending along the open side thereof to form a retainer for a further cable inserted in said recess, a further recess formed in said jacket opposite said first named recess, said further recess being of a different shape than said recess and being of a depth sufficient to provide a manually severable web between said recesses, extending the length of said jacket to allow manual separation of said cables.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electrical cable structure according to claim 1 wherein said further recess has a generally V-shaped cross sectional outline.
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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |