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US3910537A
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Device for supporting flat electrical cables
Assignee: Compagnie Internationale pour l'Informatique CII-Honeywell Bull SA
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Filing: 1974-06-11
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1994-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of parallel plates are detachably coupled to each other. Each of the plates has a substantially flat side and a second side which is opposite and parallel to said flat side. The second side is comprised of a flat face between an abutment and a projecting face; the latter two protrude with respect to the flat face. The plates interlock in the area of the projections. This configuration of plates forms an assembly for holding a plurality of electrical cables in the substantially rectangular, hollow spaces formed between adjacent plates.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Andre Laboue
- 👤 Hen Rene Qu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:30
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G5/00; H02G5/02; H02G5/025; H02G3/00; H02G3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
A device for supporting a plurality of flat electrical cables comprising: a plurality of holding members, each of said members including: a first substantially rectangular side which is flat and provided with at least one pair of coupling means, a second substantially rectangular side parallel to said first side, said second side having a projection at a first end, said projection provided with at least one pair of coupling means, an abutment at a second end opposite said first end, said abutment of the same thickness as said projection and coming into contact with an adjacent member, and a flat face between said first and said second ends; each of said pairs of coupling means including a male member and a female member for interlocking with another pair of coupling means provided on an opposite side of an adjacent member; and a pair of terminal angle brackets for attaching said device to a support, each of said brackets including: a first section with an opening for passing a bolt therethrough, for attaching said bracket to said support, a second section substantially perpendicular to said first section, said second section having a flat face with at least a pair of coupling means for interlocking with another pair of said coupling means on one of said holding members; and said members and said pair of brackets combining to form an assembly of parallel members for holding one of said cables within each of the substantially rectangular hollow passageways formed between pairs of adjacent members and between pairs of said members and said brackets.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
261 words
A device for supporting a plurality of flat electrical cables comprising: a plurality of holding members, each of said members including: a first substantially rectangular side which is flat and provided with at least one pair of coupling means, a second substantially rectangular side parallel to said first side, said second side having a projection at a first end, said projection provided with at least one pair of coupling means, an abutment at a second end opposite said first end, said abutment of the same thickness as said projection and coming into contact with an adjacent member, and a flat face between said first and said second ends; each of said pairs of coupling means including a male member and a female member for interlocking with another pair of coupling means provided on an opposite side of an adjacent member; and a pair of terminal angle brackets for attaching said device to a support, each of said brackets including: a first section with an opening for passing a bolt therethrough, for attaching said bracket to said support, a second section substantially perpendicular to said first section, said second section having a flat face with at least a pair of coupling means for interlocking with another pair of said coupling means on one of said holding members; and said members and said pair of brackets combining to form an assembly of parallel members for holding one of said cables within each of the substantially rectangular hollow passageways formed between pairs of adjacent members and between pairs of said members and said brackets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the said members are flexible.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the abutment facing the adjoining member has a chamfer to form a V-shaped groove which opens outwards.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said holding members are provided with aligned openings passing transversely from said first side to said second side in the area corresponding to said first end of said second side; said terminal brackets are also provided with openings aligned with said openings in said holding members; and a fixing bolt passing through said aligned openings for further detachably holding together said plurality of holding members and terminal brackets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein said second section further includes notches aligned with said abutments, and an elastic band for further holding said members and said brackets together, said band held in place by said notches.
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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) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |