US3878320A
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Resilient cover assembly having a removable external support member and method of assembling the same
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1974-06-21
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Granted: 1975-04-15
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Expires: 1994-06-21
Abstract
Abstract This invention pertains to a resilient tubular cover supported in a stretched and rolled-up condition by an easily removable support member positioned around the outside of the cover and to a device incorporated in the rolled-up cover which facilitates the unrolling of the cover. Further, the apparatus for and method of assembling the resilient cover onto the support member is disclosed. More particularly, the invention resides in a hollow member which may be of one or two piece construction through which the resilient cover passes and on which rolled portions of the resilient cover are received and removably retained. The method of assembly includes means for expanding and stretching the tubular cover prior to rolling the ends thereof up onto the support member.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr James Lenhart Mixon
- 👤 Ernest Lloyd Beinhaur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:31
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/14; F; F16; F16L; F16L21/00; F16L21/002; F16L21/005; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/70; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/18; H02G15/182; H02G15/1826; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53657
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A resilient cover assembly useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises: a. an annular support member; b. an elongated ribbon extending through the support member; and c. a stretched, elongated resilient cover member extending through the support member with the ends of the cover member rolled up to provide rolls which are removably positioned on the outer surface of either end of the support member and with the ends of the ribbon extending out from either roll so that the rolls may be unrolled by pulling on the ribbon ends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A resilient cover assembly useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises: a. an annular support member; b. an elongated ribbon extending through the support member; and c. a stretched, elongated resilient cover member extending through the support member with the ends of the cover member rolled up to provide rolls which are removably positioned on the outer surface of either end of the support member and with the ends of the ribbon extending out from either roll so that the rolls may be unrolled by pulling on the ribbon ends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The resilient cover assembly of claim 1 wherein the annular support member is split longitudinally from end to end to facilitate removal of the support member from around the cover member after the rolls have been unrolled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The resilient cover assembly of claim 1 wherein the annular support member is formed from two halves.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The resilient cover assembly of claim 3 wherein each half of the annular support member has pins on one side and holes on another side so that said halves may be aligned when assembled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The resilient cover assembly of claim 1 further including a removable inner sleeve extending through the portion of the rolled cover member which passes through said support member, said sleeve permitting easier installation of the assembly onto one of the cables being spliced together.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of assembling a resilient cover assembly of the type useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises the steps of: a. providing an annular support member; b. placing an elongated ribbon through the support member with the ends of the ribbon positioned on the outer surface thereof; c. positioning a resilient sleeve-like, cover member through the support member; and d. rolling up the ends of the cover member toward the center thereof and onto the ends of the support member with the ends of the ribbon positioned between the rolled up cover member and the support member and extending out from each rolled up end.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of assembling a resilient cover assembly of the type useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises the steps of: a. providing an annular support member; b. placing an elongated ribbon through the support member with the ends of the ribbon positioned on the outer surface thereof; c. positioning a resilient sleeve-like, cover member through the support member; and d. rolling up the ends of the cover member toward the center thereof and onto the ends of the support member with the ends of the ribbon positioned between the rolled up cover member and the support member and extending out from each rolled up end.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of assembling a resilient cover assembly of the type useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises the steps of: a. providing an annular support member having annular projections at each end thereof; b. placing an elongated ribbon through the support member with the ends of the ribbon positioned on the outer surface thereof; c. positioning a resilient, sleeve-like cover member through the support member; d. stretching the cover member axially; e. rolling up the ends of the stretched cover member toward the center thereof; and f. positioning the rolled up ends onto the ends of the support member so that said annular projections removably retain them and the ends of the ribbon are positioned between the rolled up ends and the annular projections and extend outwardly therefrom.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of assembling a resilient cover assembly of the type useful for covering the spliced area of cables, which comprises the steps of: a. providing an annular support member having annular projections at each end thereof; b. placing an elongated ribbon through the support member with the ends of the ribbon positioned on the outer surface thereof; c. positioning a resilient, sleeve-like cover member through the support member; d. stretching the cover member axially; e. rolling up the ends of the stretched cover member toward the center thereof; and f. positioning the rolled up ends onto the ends of the support member so that said annular projections removably retain them and the ends of the ribbon are positioned between the rolled up ends and the annular projections and extend outwardly therefrom.
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) | 1978-04-14 | 1978-10-14 | 1979-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-14 | 1982-10-14 | 1983-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-14 | 1986-10-14 | 1987-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |