US3917901A
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Conductor with insulative layer comprising wood pulp and polyolefin fibers
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1974-07-26
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A conductor insulated with a composition of wood pulp and polypropylene or polyethylene fibers is found to exhibit enhanced properties. As compared to wood pulp alone, dissipation factor and dielectric constant are substantially reduced in magnitude and variability, particularly at high frequencies.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Benjamin Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/02; H01B13/00; H01B13/06; H01B13/12; H01B3/00; H01B3/18; H01B3/48; H01B3/485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A CONDUCTOR HAVING AN INSULATIVE LAYER COMPRISING FROM 10 TO 40 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF WOOD PULP, FROM 80 TO 35 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF POLYOLEFIN FIBERS AND FROM 10 TO 25 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF A BINDER, SAID POLYOLEFIN FIBERS BEING CHARCCTERIZED BY A DENIER SIZE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN 6.0 AND A FIBER LENGTH
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A CONDUCTOR HAVING AN INSULATIVE LAYER COMPRISING FROM 10 TO 40 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF WOOD PULP, FROM 80 TO 35 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF POLYOLEFIN FIBERS AND FROM 10 TO 25 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF A BINDER, SAID POLYOLEFIN FIBERS BEING CHARCCTERIZED BY A DENIER SIZE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN 6.0 AND A FIBER LENGTH
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The insulated conductor claimed in claim 1, wherein the wood pulp is at least 25 parts by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The insulated conductor claimed in claim 1, wherein the polyolefin fiber is polypropylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
In combination: a conductive element surrounded by an insulative layer comprising from 10 to 40 parts by weight of wood pulp, from 80 to 35 parts by weight of polyolefin fibers and from 10 to 25 parts by weight of a binder, said polyolefin fibers being characterized by a fiber length of substantially between 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch and by a denier size of not greater than 6.0.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
In combination: a conductive element surrounded by an insulative layer comprising from 10 to 40 parts by weight of wood pulp, from 80 to 35 parts by weight of polyolefin fibers and from 10 to 25 parts by weight of a binder, said polyolefin fibers being characterized by a fiber length of substantially between 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch and by a denier size of not greater than 6.0.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |