US3870260A
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Shiftable cable support
Assignee: ESTEY CORP
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Filing: 1973-10-19
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A supporting means for a plurality of electrical conductors having their ends secured to articles which are movable relative to each other. A metal channel houses the conductors and is coupled to each article by a sliding mounting. Each mounting includes three brackets and a plurality of plastic coverings, secured to the brackets, for making sliding contact with the outside surfaces of the channel.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary M Swart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A cable support for positioning electrical conductors connected to articles which are movable with respect to each other comprising: a channel for housing the conductors; said channel including closed sides and a closed bottom and an open top for the insertion of said conductors; mounting means for the channel on each of the articles for slidably supporting the channel when either one of the articles is moved; said mounting means including bracket means secured to the articles and having an opening which is aligned with the open top of said channel permitting the insertion of conductors and a plurality of plastic bearing covers held by the bracket means and arranged for sliding contact with the channel sides and bottom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A cable support for positioning electrical conductors connected to articles which are movable with respect to each other comprising: a channel for housing the conductors; said channel including closed sides and a closed bottom and an open top for the insertion of said conductors; mounting means for the channel on each of the articles for slidably supporting the channel when either one of the articles is moved; said mounting means including bracket means secured to the articles and having an opening which is aligned with the open top of said channel permitting the insertion of conductors and a plurality of plastic bearing covers held by the bracket means and arranged for sliding contact with the channel sides and bottom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
119 words
A cable support for positioning electrical conductors connected to articles which are movable with respect to each other comprising: a channel for housing the conductors; said channel including closed sides and a closed bottom and an open top for the insertion of said conductors; mounting means for the channel on each of the articles for slidably supporting the channel when either one of the articles is moved; said mounting means including bracket means secured to the articles and having an opening which is aligned with the open top of said channel permitting the insertion of conductors and a plurality of plastic bearing covers held by the bracket means and arranged for sliding contact with the channel sides and bottom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
A cable support for positioning electrical conductors connected to articles which are movable with respect to each other comprising: a channel for housing the conductors; said channel including closed sides and a closed bottom and an open top for the insertion of said conductors; mounting means for the channel on each of the articles for slidably supporting the channel when either one of the articles is moved; said mounting means including bracket means secured to the articles and having an opening which is aligned with the open top of said channel permitting the insertion of conductors and a plurality of plastic bearing covers held by the bracket means and arranged for sliding contact with the channel sides and bottom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A support according to claim 1 wherein a limit member is secured to each end of the channel to prevent the channel from disengagement with the mounting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A support according to claim 1 wherein said channel is made of metal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A support according to claim 1 wherein the bearing covers are made of a phenolic condensate resin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A support according to claim 1 wherein the bearing covers are made of nylon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A support according to claim 1 wherein the bearing covers are made of polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A support according to claim 1 wherein restraining means are mounted above the channel on each article for preventing the channel from detachment from the mounting means.
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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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |