US4074945A
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Cable fastener assembly
Assignee: PENNSYLVANIA WIRE ROPE CORP
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Filing: 1976-05-06
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1996-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A cable fastener assembly including a latch clip connected to a collar, the collar being positioned on one side of a wall and the latch clip positioned on the opposite side of the wall, the latch clip having finger portions abutting the wall, and constructed and arranged so that the fastener assembly can be mounted in walls of different thicknesses, seal means disposed between the collar and the wall, and between one end of the latch clip and a cable extending through the fastener assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Kraus
- 👤 Howard C. Murphy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:49
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L5/00; F16L5/02; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/102; F16C1/103; F16C1/26; F16C1/262; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A cable fastener for mounting a sheathed cable extending through an aperture in a wall comprising, a latch clip adapted to be positioned on one side of said wall, a collar adapted to be positioned on the opposite side of the wall, one end of said latch clip being connected to said collar, said latch clip having a substantially cylindrical body portion and resilient finger means integrally connected thereto, said resilient finger means each having diverging portions extending tangentially to the latch clip body portion and inclined toward opposite end planes of said cylindrical body so that when inserting the fastener in a wall aperture the peripheral edge of the wall aperture progressively engages certain inclined portions of the resilient finger means causing the finger means to be cammed radially inwardly circumferentially around the cylindrical body portion until other inclined portions of the resilient finger means pass through said aperture whereupon the resilient finger means spring radially outwardly causing said other inclined portions of the resilient finger means to engage the peripheral edge of the wall aperture to secure the fastener within said aperture, whereby the fastener assembly is adapted for mounting in walls of various thicknesses and is prevented from rotating within the wall aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A cable fastener for mounting a sheathed cable extending through an aperture in a wall comprising, a latch clip adapted to be positioned on one side of said wall, a collar adapted to be positioned on the opposite side of the wall, one end of said latch clip being connected to said collar, said latch clip having a substantially cylindrical body portion and resilient finger means integrally connected thereto, said resilient finger means each having diverging portions extending tangentially to the latch clip body portion and inclined toward opposite end planes of said cylindrical body so that when inserting the fastener in a wall aperture the peripheral edge of the wall aperture progressively engages certain inclined portions of the resilient finger means causing the finger means to be cammed radially inwardly circumferentially around the cylindrical body portion until other inclined portions of the resilient finger means pass through said aperture whereupon the resilient finger means spring radially outwardly causing said other inclined portions of the resilient finger means to engage the peripheral edge of the wall aperture to secure the fastener within said aperture, whereby the fastener assembly is adapted for mounting in walls of various thicknesses and is prevented from rotating within the wall aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A cable fastener according to claim 1, wherein inwardly bent tab members are provided on the opposite end of said latch clip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cable fastener according to claim 1, wherein said one end of the latch clip is provided with outwardly bent tabs, said collar having a flange portion bent inwardly around said tabs, whereby the latch clip is connected to said collar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cable fastener according to claim 2, wherein a seal is integrally connected to said tab members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cable fastener according to claim 3, wherein a seal is integrally connected to one face of said flange portion and abuts one face of the wall.
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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) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |