US3781461A
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Cable splice assembly and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-30
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A versatile, readily expandable cable splice assembly and method utilizing a high strength conductive member to interconnect the electrical shields of the cable ends and additionally to transfer cable tension forces across the splice independently of the splice conductors. The assembly includes a plurality of components designed for telescopic assembly to provide a splice enclosure of resilient non-conductive split tubes chargeable with potting compound of either the setting or non-setting type. If the latter type is employed, the splice assembly may be reentered whenever it is desirable for servicing or the addition of branchout service lines to customers served by the cable.
Inventors
- 👤 J Thompson
- 👤 G Gillemot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:06
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/10; H02G15/103; H02G15/105; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/58; H01R4/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
A cable splice assembly for encapsulating splice connections between a plurality of aligned overlapping cable ends and at least one branchout service cable, said assembly comprising a plurality of resilient split tubes of rigid plastic material and including at least one intermediate tube and a pair of end tubes tapering toward their remote ends and adapted to embrace the sheath of a respective one of the cables snugly, said tubes being aligned with one another and having their adjacent ends telescoped together to provide an enclosure bridging the conductor splices the edges of said split tubes being seated in the grooved lateral edges of sealing strips extending lengthwise thereof, means for holding the edges of said split tubes seated in said sealing strips and restraining said split tubes against expanding out of assembled relation with said sealing strips, at least one molded resilient nipple means having a pair of parallel grooves facing away from one another along the opposite sides thereof and sized to seat the juxtaposed edges of the slit along one of said tubes and adapted to be perforated centrally of its closed end to seal about and have a snug fit with the exterior of a branchout service cable, and the interior of said splice assembly being chargeable via the slit in one of said tubes with a charge of potting compound filling the interior of said splice assembly to seal the same against the entry of air and moisture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
243 words
A cable splice assembly for encapsulating splice connections between a plurality of aligned overlapping cable ends and at least one branchout service cable, said assembly comprising a plurality of resilient split tubes of rigid plastic material and including at least one intermediate tube and a pair of end tubes tapering toward their remote ends and adapted to embrace the sheath of a respective one of the cables snugly, said tubes being aligned with one another and having their adjacent ends telescoped together to provide an enclosure bridging the conductor splices the edges of said split tubes being seated in the grooved lateral edges of sealing strips extending lengthwise thereof, means for holding the edges of said split tubes seated in said sealing strips and restraining said split tubes against expanding out of assembled relation with said sealing strips, at least one molded resilient nipple means having a pair of parallel grooves facing away from one another along the opposite sides thereof and sized to seat the juxtaposed edges of the slit along one of said tubes and adapted to be perforated centrally of its closed end to seal about and have a snug fit with the exterior of a branchout service cable, and the interior of said splice assembly being chargeable via the slit in one of said tubes with a charge of potting compound filling the interior of said splice assembly to seal the same against the entry of air and moisture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
A cable splice assembly as defined in claim 1 characterized in the provision of a plurality of molded pliant nipple means each grooved along the opposite lateral sides of one end thereof and seating a respective edge of one of said split tubes to hold said nipple means captive in said slit, the other ends of said nipples being closed but severably to snugly seat a separate branchout service cable extending outwardly therethrough from the interior of said splice assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cable splice assembly as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said potting compound has a permanent gel-like consistency whereby said assembly can be readily opened for servicing and reclosed and recharged with said gel-like potting compound at any time.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A cable splice assembly as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said potting compound is of a type which takes a firm set and bonds itself to surfaces in contact therewith Thereby bonding the parts of said splice assembly permanently together in a hermetically sealed assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A cable splice assembly as defined in claim 1 characterized in the provision of potting compound charging means, said charging means comprising a molded tubular fitting having deep grooves along opposed portions thereof which grooves are sized to seat opposed edges of the slit along said slit tubes, and a closure cap detachably secured to the outer end of said charging means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
119 words
A cable splice assembly as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said split tubes include first, second and third intermediate tubes axially aligned with one another, said first intermediate tube abutting the larger end of one of said tapering tubes and held assembled thereto by said second aplit tube snugly embracing the abutting portions of said one tapering tube and said first tube, and said third tube being telescoped in part over the large end of the other one of said tapering tubes and the adjacent end portion of said first split tube, and ringlet means snugly embracing said first, second and third split tubes and holding the same snugly contracted together and to said tapering split tubes.
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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |