US3894731A
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Marker assembly
Assignee: Raychem Corp
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Filing: 1973-06-14
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1993-06-14
Abstract
Abstract Described herein are marker assemblies comprising an elongate denticule whose flat, pendent tines bear in snug and slidable relation heat recovered sleeves which conform to the flattened configuration of the tines. After positioning generally tubular heat recoverable sleeves over the pendent tines and recovery of the same, printed information may be imparted to the tine-borne sleeves, which thereafter may be removed from the denticular support and employed as identifying markers for electrical wire and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph H Evans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:41
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/0295; G09F3/04; G09F3/06; H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/36; H01B7/368
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
An assembly comprising: a. a flexible support spine comprised of an elongate spine from at least one side of which transversely projects a train of substantially parallel tines spaced one apart from the other, said support admitting of flexure so as to diminish the distance between opposite ends thereof while retaining said tines in mutually parallel orientation; and b. a plurality of tubular sleeves; each of said sleeves being snugly and slidably disposed over one of said tines so as to admit of removal therefrom when drawn past the ends of said tines distant from said spine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
An assembly comprising: a. a flexible support spine comprised of an elongate spine from at least one side of which transversely projects a train of substantially parallel tines spaced one apart from the other, said support admitting of flexure so as to diminish the distance between opposite ends thereof while retaining said tines in mutually parallel orientation; and b. a plurality of tubular sleeves; each of said sleeves being snugly and slidably disposed over one of said tines so as to admit of removal therefrom when drawn past the ends of said tines distant from said spine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said tines are substantially flat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
An assembly according to claim 2 wherein said sleeves are flattened.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly according to claim 3 in which said sleeves retain their flattened configuration when removed from said tines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly according to claim 4 in which a release agent is disposed between said tines and said sleeves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An assembly according to claim 5 in which said tines are integral with said spine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly according to claim 5 in which a train of perforations are provided along the length of said spine.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
An assembly according to claim 4 in which said sleeves are comprised of a crystalline, cross-linked polyolefin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly according to claim 4 in which said sleeves are comprised of a cross-linked polymer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly according to claim 3 in which flattened surfaces of said sleeves bear printed information.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly according to claim 3 in which, upon removal from said tines, said sleeves are heat recoverable to a lesser transverse dimension.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly according to claim 1 in which, upon removal from said tines, said sleeves are heat recoverable to a lesser transverse dimension.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly according to claim 12 in which said sleeves are comprised of a cross-linked polymer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
An assembly according to claim 13, wherein said polymer is a polyolefin.
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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) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |