US3780210A
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Connection device for submarine repeater
Assignee: Alcatel CIT SA
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Filing: 1972-12-18
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-12-18
Abstract
Abstract Connection device for connecting a submarine repeater and a coaxial cable having an outside conductor made of aluminum, comprising particular means to be implemented for connecting a repeater to a submarine cable of the coaxial type whose outer conductor is made of aluminum, these means being imposed by the necessity of avoiding the forming of an electrochemical couple between the aluminum of the line cable and the copper of the connecting cable of the repeater having sea water as its electrolyte.
Inventors
- 👤 L Rocton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:23
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/10; H02G15/12; H02G15/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A device as defiNed in claim 1, wherein said box is disposed within a rigid frame and the end of said line cable is provided with a surrounding steel sleeve, further including a cardan joint interconnecting said rigid frame and said steel sleeve and a flexible elastomer sleeve surrounding said cardan joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A device as defined in claim 2, further including an insulating cover disposed about said hybrid connecting element and into contact with the outer conductor of said inlet cable, said insulating sleeve extending into contact with said insulating cover to seal the connection of said copper part of said hybrid connecting element to the outer conductor of said inlet cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as defined in claim 3, wherein an annular pocket is formed between said insulating cover and said insulating sleeve, said annular pocket being filled with a polyisobutylene compound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as defined in claim 2, wherein said steel sleeve is joined to one element of said cardan joint by threaded connection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A device as defined in claim 2, wherein said inlet cable has its inner conductor extending coaxially and insulatingly through a copper extension part which is connected to the outer conductor of said inlet cable, and an insulated connecting conductor connected at one end to said extension part and at the other end thereof to an aluminum electrode disposed so as to be electrically at ground potential in use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
A device as defined in claim 6, further including an insulating cover disposed about said hybrid connecting element and into contact with the outer conductor of said inlet cable, said insulating sleeve extending into contact with said insulating cover to seal the connection of said copper part of said hybrid connecting element to the outer conductor of said inlet cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as defined in claim 7, wherein said inlet cable has an outer insulating layer extending beneath said insulating cover.
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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |