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US4026012A
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Method for installing a shield connector in a cable
Assignee: Smith-Schreyer and Assoc Inc
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Filing: 1975-06-30
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1995-06-30
Abstract
Abstract An insert for protecting electrical conductors in a cable during and after installation of a shield connector. The insert includes a flexible piece of plastic broadly oval in plan which may be easily inserted underneath the outer cover and shield of a cable to protect the electrical conductors contained within the cable.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J. Smith
- 👤 Paul C. Getz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:32
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/58; H01R4/64; H01R4/646; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for installing a shield connector in a cable having electrical conductors, a conductive shield surrounding the electrical conductors, and an outer cover surrounding the conductive shield, including the steps of inserting a thin plastic piece between the shield and the electrical conductors of a cable; cutting the outer cover and shield of the cable on the inserted thin plastic piece; and inserting a shield connector between the cut shield and the inserted thin plastic piece.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for installing a shield connector in a cable having electrical conductors, a conductive shield surrounding the electrical conductors, and an outer cover surrounding the conductive shield, including the steps of inserting a thin plastic piece between the shield and the electrical conductors of a cable; cutting the outer cover and shield of the cable on the inserted thin plastic piece; and inserting a shield connector between the cut shield and the inserted thin plastic piece.
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) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |