US3722158A
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Protective arrangement for exposed tensioned cable
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-30
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A protective covering is provided for a tensioned cable encircling a concrete tank. The covering is in the form of a tube having its opposite ends in a frame mounted on the tank. After the cable is prestressed, grout is poured into one end of the tube to fill the annular space between the cable and tube for protection of the stressed cable against corrosion and vandalism.
Inventors
- 👤 M Dykmans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:17
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H7/00; E04H7/02; E04H7/18; E04H7/20; E04C; E04C5/00; E04C5/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
In a precompressed cylindrical structure, a housing for tensioned cables including a frame structure incorporating two spaced abutments thereon; a tube encompassing the wall of the cylindrical structure with the ends of said tube being secured to a corresponding one of said abutments; a tensioned cable extending throughout the length of said tube and having opposite end portions thereof projecting out of said tube; a cable clamp on each of said end portions and cooperating with corresponding abutments to secure the same thereto; enclosure means secured to a corresponding one of said abutments and enclosing a corresponding one of said cable clamps and cementitious material filling said tube and said enclosure means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
In a precompressed cylindrical structure, a housing for tensioned cables including a frame structure incorporating two spaced abutments thereon; a tube encompassing the wall of the cylindrical structure with the ends of said tube being secured to a corresponding one of said abutments; a tensioned cable extending throughout the length of said tube and having opposite end portions thereof projecting out of said tube; a cable clamp on each of said end portions and cooperating with corresponding abutments to secure the same thereto; enclosure means secured to a corresponding one of said abutments and enclosing a corresponding one of said cable clamps and cementitious material filling said tube and said enclosure means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 including Spaced spacing means interposed between each of said cable clamps and the corresponding abutment whereby the material is uninterrupted from one of said enclosure means through one of said spacing means, through said tube, through the other one of said spacing means and into the other of said enclosure means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 in which said abutments comprises a pair of spaced plates, one at each end of said frame, said frame being elongated between said pair of plates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A structure as set forth in claim 3 in which said plates are disposed in planes angularly related to each other and in convergent relation away from the longitudinal axis of said cylindrical structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein means secure said frame structure to said cylindrical structure and end portions of said tube extend through said frame structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 in which at least one of said enclosure means includes a removable plug.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |