US4217464A
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Cable anchor
Assignee: STC PLC
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Filing: 1978-09-11
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1998-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A submarine cable is terminated to a tail cable outside a repeater housing anchorage. A flexible shroud covers the joint and a cable stopper holds the main cable to a tear-shaped anchor member through which the tail cable passes.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald C. Oldham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:29
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/10; H02G15/12; H02G15/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A cable anchor assembly for anchoring a coaxial cable to a structure comprising: a tear-shaped anchor cone having a hole through it along its longitudinal axis; a surface groove extending lengthwise around said anchor cone; an anchor wire mounted in said groove; and a crush-resistant flexible shroud of insulating material projecting from the more pointed end of said anchor cone, whereby the assembly can be placed over a terminated coaxial cable with the cable passing through said shroud and said anchor cone and secured to the cable with said anchor wire which firmly embraces the cable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A cable anchor assembly for anchoring a coaxial cable to a structure comprising: a tear-shaped anchor cone having a hole through it along its longitudinal axis; a surface groove extending lengthwise around said anchor cone; an anchor wire mounted in said groove; and a crush-resistant flexible shroud of insulating material projecting from the more pointed end of said anchor cone, whereby the assembly can be placed over a terminated coaxial cable with the cable passing through said shroud and said anchor cone and secured to the cable with said anchor wire which firmly embraces the cable.
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) | 1983-08-12 | 1984-02-11 | 1984-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-12 | 1988-02-11 | 1988-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-12 | 1992-02-11 | 1992-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |