US3896259A
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Wiring harness with mounting device and method of making same
Assignee: Rists Wires and Cables Ltd
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Filing: 1974-01-29
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Granted: 1975-07-22
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Expires: 1994-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A wiring harness, particularly, but not exclusively, for use in a vehicle electrical system including a thermo-plastic backing strip. A number of conductive leads each of which comprises a conductive core in a thermoplastic sheath are secured to the backing strip by having their sheath fused thereto. Incorporated in the harness is a mounting device whereby the harness can be mounted on a support panel or the like in use, the mounting device including a member which extends between the lead and the backing strip, and which is held against movement relative to the lead and the backing strip to hold the device in position.
Inventors
- 👤 William Lawrence Fry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/08; H01B7/0846; F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/22; H01B7/0045; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1089; Y10T156/1092; Y10T156/1093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A wiring harness including a thermoplastic backing strip, at least one conductive lead comprising a conductive core within a thermoplastic sheath, said sheath being fused to the backing strip to secure the lead to the backing strip, and, a mounting device whereby the harness can be mounted on a support panel or the like in use, the mounting device including a member formed from thermoplastic material extending between the lead and the backing strip, the member being held against movement relative to the backing strip and the lead by being fused to the backing strip, and, said mounting device further including an element extending outwardly from the backing strip for attachment to said support panel or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A wiring harness including a thermoplastic backing strip, at least one conductive lead comprising a conductive core within a thermoplastic sheath, said sheath being fused to the backing strip to secure the lead to the backing strip, and, a mounting device whereby the harness can be mounted on a support panel or the like in use, the mounting device including a member formed from thermoplastic material extending between the lead and the backing strip, the member being held against movement relative to the backing strip and the lead by being fused to the backing strip, and, said mounting device further including an element extending outwardly from the backing strip for attachment to said support panel or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
107 words
A wiring harness including a thermoplastic backing strip, at least one conductive lead comprising a conductive core within a thermoplastic sheath, said sheath being fused to the backing strip to secure the lead to the backing strip, and, a mounting device whereby the harness can be mounted on a support panel or the like in use, the mounting device including a member formed from thermoplastic material held against movement relative to the backing strip and the lead by being fused to the backing strip, and, the mounting device further including an element extending outwardly from the backing strip for attachment to the support panel or the like.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
107 words
A wiring harness including a thermoplastic backing strip, at least one conductive lead comprising a conductive core within a thermoplastic sheath, said sheath being fused to the backing strip to secure the lead to the backing strip, and, a mounting device whereby the harness can be mounted on a support panel or the like in use, the mounting device including a member formed from thermoplastic material held against movement relative to the backing strip and the lead by being fused to the backing strip, and, the mounting device further including an element extending outwardly from the backing strip for attachment to the support panel or the like.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of manufacturing a wiring harness including the steps of positioning at least one lead having a conductive core in a thermoplastic sheath, on a platform, engaging with the lead a thermoplastic member of a mounting device so that the member overlies part of the lead, and engaging with the lead along its length, and at least that portion of the member overlying the lead, a thermoplastic backing strip while heating the mutually presented surfaces of the lead, the member, and the backing strip so that the sheath of the lead and said member fuse to the backing strip.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of manufacturing a wiring harness including the steps of positioning at least one lead having a conductive core in a thermoplastic sheath, on a platform, engaging with the lead a thermoplastic member of a mounting device so that the member overlies part of the lead, and engaging with the lead along its length, and at least that portion of the member overlying the lead, a thermoplastic backing strip while heating the mutually presented surfaces of the lead, the member, and the backing strip so that the sheath of the lead and said member fuse to the backing strip.
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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) | 1978-07-21 | 1979-01-20 | 1979-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-21 | 1983-01-20 | 1983-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-21 | 1987-01-20 | 1987-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |