US4100002A
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Method for producing powder filled cable
Assignee: Nortel Networks Ltd
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Filing: 1975-04-01
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Granted: 1978-07-11
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Expires: 1995-04-01
Abstract
Abstract In a method of continuously producing a multi-stranded powder filled core for an electric cable, the conductors forming the core are kept apart over a length of their travel while powder is applied to them electrostatically, after which the conductors are brought together to form the core. Preferably the conductors are oil coated prior to the application of the powder, the formed core is passed through a powder bath, and a core wrap tape is oiled and applied to the core, the tape being also powder coated on its contacting surface if applied longitudinally to the core rather than helically. For a metal sheathed cable the metal tape forming the sheath may be oiled and powder coated on the surface contacting the core wrap prior to the application of the metal tape to the core unit, to form an intervening layer of powder between the core wrap and the sheath.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo Victor Woytiuk
- 👤 Ronald Yves Mayer
- 👤 George B. Kepes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B13/00; H01B13/32; H01B13/321
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
In a method of continuously producing an electric cable having a plurality of conductors forming a stranded core enclosed in a sheath or jacket, the voids within the sheath or jacket being at least partially filled with powder, the sequential steps of: maintaining the conductors in spaced lateral relationship over a predetermined length of travel; applying a coating of oil to the laterally spaced conductors; applying powder electrostatically to the separated conductors; and bringing the powdered conductors together to form said core.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a method of continuously producing an electric cable having a plurality of conductors forming a stranded core enclosed in a sheath or jacket, the voids within the sheath or jacket being at least partially filled with powder, the sequential steps of: maintaining the conductors in spaced lateral relationship over a predetermined length of travel; applying a coating of oil to the laterally spaced conductors; applying powder electrostatically to the separated conductors; and bringing the powdered conductors together to form said core.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 including the added step of applying a binder ribbon helically around the core to maintain the conductors in stranded relationship and the powder therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
A method as claimed in claim 2 including the added sequential steps of: applying a coating of oil to one side of a continuous tape; powder coating said one side of the continuous tape; applying the powder coated tape longitudinally over the core to form a covering layer thereon with said one side inwardly directed; and applying a further binder ribbon around the tape to maintain the covering layer on the core.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method as claimed in claim 3 including the added steps of: oil coating and powder coating a further continuous tape; and applying the further coated tape over the covering layer on the stranded core to form a sheath or jacket thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 including the added step of applying a continuous tape helically over thd core to form a covering layer thereon, one side of said continuous tape being oil coated prior to the application of the tape over the core, said one side being inwardly directed with respect to the core.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 including the added steps of: oil coating a continuous tape; passing the bound core through a bed of said powder and allowing excess powder falling from said core to fall on the oiled tape; applying the coated tape over the binder ribbon to form a covering layer on the stranded core; and applying a further binder ribbon to maintain the covering layer on the core.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the oil is applied in vapor form to the conductors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the powder is a mixture of hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials.
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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) | 1981-07-10 | 1982-01-09 | 1982-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-10 | 1986-01-09 | 1986-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-10 | 1990-01-09 | 1990-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |