US4193319A
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Push-pull cable core with self-lubricating coating
Assignee: VHC Inc FORMERLY KNOWN AS VARO Inc
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Filing: 1975-09-05
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Granted: 1980-03-18
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Expires: 1995-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A core is capable of being utilized within a conduit in a push-pull type remote control cable assembly. The core has a metallic wire member and includes a coating around the wire member which has an outer layer of TFE resin. An inner layer of the coating includes FEP resin which is bonded to the wire member to secure the coating thereabout.
Inventors
- 👤 William D. Langford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:08
CPC Classifications
D; D07; D07B; D07B1/00; D07B1/16; D07B1/162; D07B7/00; D07B7/02; D07B7/14; F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/20; F16C1/205; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20456
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A core capable of being utilized within a conduit in a push-pull type remote control cable assembly, said core comprising: a metallic wire member including a plurality of helically wound strands of wire having at least one flat wire helically wound about an outer surface of plurality of said strands with axial space between adjacent convolutions to provide a substantially even outer surface for said wire member; at least a partial coating on said wire member including an outer layer of TFE resin; and an inner layer of said coating include FEP resin bonded to said wire member to secure said coating to said wire member, said FEP resin layer extending into said space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A core capable of being utilized within a conduit in a push-pull type remote control cable assembly, said core comprising: a metallic wire member including a plurality of helically wound strands of wire having at least one flat wire helically wound about an outer surface of plurality of said strands with axial space between adjacent convolutions to provide a substantially even outer surface for said wire member; at least a partial coating on said wire member including an outer layer of TFE resin; and an inner layer of said coating include FEP resin bonded to said wire member to secure said coating to said wire member, said FEP resin layer extending into said space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A core as set forth in claim 1 wherein said flat wire is stainless steel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A core as set forth in claim 1 wherein said coating is formed from layered tape which is helically wrapped about said wire member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A core as set forth in claim 3 wherein said tape is wrapped in overlapping convolutions about said wire member and said FEP resin of said inner layer at the areas of overlap are bonded to said TFE resin of said outer layer of said tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A core as set forth in claim 4 wherein said coating includes at any one location thereon a maximum of two thicknesses of said tape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
94 words
A push-pull type remote control cable assembly comprising: a conduit having an inner surface of nylon; a core disposed inwardly of said conduit and capable of being axially displaced relative to said conduit; said core having a base metallic material and at least a partial coating about said metallic material; and said coating having an outer surface of TFE resin to provide a low-friction contact between said coating and said inner surface of said conduit and an inner surface of FEP resin which is bonded to said metallic material to secure said coating thereabout.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
94 words
A push-pull type remote control cable assembly comprising: a conduit having an inner surface of nylon; a core disposed inwardly of said conduit and capable of being axially displaced relative to said conduit; said core having a base metallic material and at least a partial coating about said metallic material; and said coating having an outer surface of TFE resin to provide a low-friction contact between said coating and said inner surface of said conduit and an inner surface of FEP resin which is bonded to said metallic material to secure said coating thereabout.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
93 words
A core capable of being utilized within a conduit in a push-pull type remote control cable assembly, said core comprising: a metallic wire member; at least a partial coating on said wire member; said metallic wire member including a plurality of helically wound strands of wire having at least one flat wire helically wound about an outer surface of a plurality of said strands to provide a substantially even outer surface for said wire member with an axial space between adjacent convolutions of said flat wire and said coating extending into said space.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
93 words
A core capable of being utilized within a conduit in a push-pull type remote control cable assembly, said core comprising: a metallic wire member; at least a partial coating on said wire member; said metallic wire member including a plurality of helically wound strands of wire having at least one flat wire helically wound about an outer surface of a plurality of said strands to provide a substantially even outer surface for said wire member with an axial space between adjacent convolutions of said flat wire and said coating extending into said space.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A core as set forth in claim 7 wherein said flat wire is stainless steel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A core as set forth in claim 7 wherein said coating is formed from layered tape which is helically wrapped about said wire member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A core as set forth in claim 9 wherein said tape is wrapped in overlapping convolutions about said wire member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A core as set forth in claim 10 wherein said coating includes at any one location thereon a maximum of two thicknesses of said tape.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The core of claim 9 wherein said tape does not overlap in being wrapped about said wire.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
A core as set forth in claim 7 wherein the FEP resin is chemically bonded to the wire member to secure the coating to the wire member.
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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) | 1983-03-18 | 1983-09-17 | 1984-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-18 | 1987-09-17 | 1988-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-18 | 1991-09-17 | 1992-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |