US4039742A
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Waterproof cable splice enclosure kit
Assignee: Preformed Line Products Co
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Filing: 1974-11-22
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Granted: 1977-08-02
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Expires: 1994-11-22
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed herein a novel waterproof cable splice enclosure for protecting cable splices and the exposed cable ends associated with the cable splice. The enclosure is comprised of a cap having apertures therethrough for receiving the cables, a clamp for holding the cables, a vial containing a moisture-proof sealant, a sleeve coaxially disposed within the vial when the enclosure is assembled and means for securing the cap to the vial. The enclosure is most useful in protecting the cable splices which are comprised of a plurality of simple wire conductors and associated splicing means.
Inventors
- 👤 Bert A. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:08
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/02; H02G15/06; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A kit for enclosing and protecting a splice between a plurality of cables comprising: a cap having apertures therein for receiving and passing said cables therethrough, said cap being provided with a channel having a first and second groove on the inner side thereof, said first groove enabling retention of a sleeve means; means for splicing said cables together; a vial having a body of sealant material positioned therein, said vial having one open end and adapted to accept said cap for closure; and, sleeve means insertable into said vial, said sleeve means capable of forming a protective enclosure about said cables and said splicing means when said sleeve means is inserted into the sealant material in said vial.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A kit for enclosing and protecting a splice between a plurality of cables comprising: a cap having apertures therein for receiving and passing said cables therethrough, said cap being provided with a channel having a first and second groove on the inner side thereof, said first groove enabling retention of a sleeve means; means for splicing said cables together; a vial having a body of sealant material positioned therein, said vial having one open end and adapted to accept said cap for closure; and, sleeve means insertable into said vial, said sleeve means capable of forming a protective enclosure about said cables and said splicing means when said sleeve means is inserted into the sealant material in said vial.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein the end of said sleeve means is provided with a lip capable of locking engagement with said first groove of said cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein said end of said vial is provided with a lip capable of locking engagement with said second groove of said cap.
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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) | 1980-08-01 | 1981-01-31 | 1981-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-01 | 1985-01-31 | 1985-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-01 | 1989-01-31 | 1989-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |