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US4029895A
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Re-enterable splice case
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1976-10-12
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1996-10-12
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a splice case for covering the spliced junction or area of two multiwire cables with the advantage of being able to re-enter the splice area without destroying the integrity or the reuseability of the splice case. The splice case includes a tubular cover of resilient elastomeric material over a generally rigid sleeve member and a pair of ribbons positioned therein between to provide a means for rolling the cover back onto the sleeve member.
Inventors
- 👤 Grover Harry Scarborough
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:40
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/18; H02G15/182; H02G15/1826; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A splice case for removably covering a splice area between two cables, comprising: a. an elongated generally rigid sleeve adapted to be positioned over a splice area between two cables; b. an elongated resilient cover of elastomeric material supported on the sleeve and adapted to be rolled out over the sleeve and onto the cables extending out from either end of the sleeve; and c. a pair of ribbons of tear resistant material positioned diametrically between the sleeve and cover, said ribbons being adapted to roll up the ends of the cover by grasping the ribbon ends and pulling back toward the other end of the sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A splice case for removably covering a splice area between two cables, comprising: a. an elongated generally rigid sleeve adapted to be positioned over a splice area between two cables; b. an elongated resilient cover of elastomeric material supported on the sleeve and adapted to be rolled out over the sleeve and onto the cables extending out from either end of the sleeve; and c. a pair of ribbons of tear resistant material positioned diametrically between the sleeve and cover, said ribbons being adapted to roll up the ends of the cover by grasping the ribbon ends and pulling back toward the other end of the sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The splice case of claim 1 wherein the hardness of the cover is about 45 durometer Shore A.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The splice case of claim 1 wherein the sleeve ends are slit thereby permitting circumferentially compressing the ends down around the cables which may extend therethrough.
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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |