US4282398A
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Anti-holiday cable armor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-16
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Granted: 1981-08-04
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Expires: 1999-07-16
Abstract
Abstract An anti-holiday cable armor for submersible electrical cables comprising two generally helically wrapped, overlapping metal straps, the second metal strap being wrapped longitudinally in a direction opposite to the direction of wrap on the first metal strap, for providing anti-holiday protection when the cable is pulled in either direction is disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Solomon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:37
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/08; H01B7/0869; H01B7/17; H01B7/18; H01B7/22; H01B7/226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
In an electrical cable of the type comprising at least one electrical conductor surrounded by at least one electrical insulating covering and a metal armor covering enclosing the insulating covering, the improvement wherein the metal armor covering is a two-directional anti-holiday armor comprising a first metal strap having a depressed side and a raised side generally helically wrapped directionally from the first end of the cable toward the second end of the cable with the raised side of the strap overlapping the depressed side of the strap of the next preceding wrap to the helix to provide a non-snagging armor when the cable is pulled on one direction against a potentially snagging object, and a second metal strap having a depressed side and a raised side generally helically wrapped directionally from the second end of the cable toward the first end of the cable with the raised side of the second strap overlapping the depressed side of the second strap of the next preceding wrap of the helix of the second metal strip to provide a non-snagging armor when the cable is pulled in the opposite direction against a potentially snagging object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
In an electrical cable of the type comprising at least one electrical conductor surrounded by at least one electrical insulating covering and a metal armor covering enclosing the insulating covering, the improvement wherein the metal armor covering is a two-directional anti-holiday armor comprising a first metal strap having a depressed side and a raised side generally helically wrapped directionally from the first end of the cable toward the second end of the cable with the raised side of the strap overlapping the depressed side of the strap of the next preceding wrap to the helix to provide a non-snagging armor when the cable is pulled on one direction against a potentially snagging object, and a second metal strap having a depressed side and a raised side generally helically wrapped directionally from the second end of the cable toward the first end of the cable with the raised side of the second strap overlapping the depressed side of the second strap of the next preceding wrap of the helix of the second metal strip to provide a non-snagging armor when the cable is pulled in the opposite direction against a potentially snagging object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The electrical cable of claim 1 comprising three parallel electrical conductors lying generally in the same plane, each conductor individually enclosed in electrical insulation, and all three electrical conductors enclosed in electrical insulation, the metal armor overwrapping the last named electrical insulation thereby resulting in a generally flat electrical cable having a widthh at least about twice the thickness of the cable.
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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) | 1984-08-03 | 1985-02-02 | 1985-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-03 | 1989-02-02 | 1989-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-03 | 1993-02-02 | 1993-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |