US4332849A
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Cold shrink cable repair device
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1980-11-28
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Granted: 1982-06-01
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Expires: 2000-11-28
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a device which is used to repair a damaged insulating jacket on an electrical cable. The device is shrunk down around the cable without the use of heat to provide an impervious, protective covering. More particularly, the invention includes a sheet or sleeve which is elongated and held in that state by removable support struts. After covering the damaged area of the cable jacket, the struts are withdrawn to allow the sheet or sleeve to shrink down around the cable.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee A. Barkus
- 👤 Craig W. Simons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:32
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/18; B; B29; B29C; B29C61/00; B29C61/06; B29C61/0608; B29C61/065; H02G1/00; H02G1/14; H02G15/182; H02G15/1826; B29C61/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S138/00; Y10S138/05; Y10S174/00; Y10S174/08; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1089; Y10T156/109; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1352; Y10T428/139; Y10T428/19; Y10T428/192; Y10T428/195; Y10T428/20; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24744; Y10T428/24777
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A device which comprises: a. a sheet of material resiliently elongated in one direction and having a plurality of spaced-apart holes extending therethrough in a direction normal to the elongation; b. a plurality of removable support means positioned in the holes to hold said sheet in the elongated state; and c. anti-friction means for facilitating the withdrawal of the support means whereupon said sheet returns to its pre-elongated dimensions.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
A device which comprises: a. a sheet of material resiliently elongated in one direction and having a plurality of spaced-apart holes extending therethrough in a direction normal to the elongation; b. a plurality of removable support means positioned in the holes to hold said sheet in the elongated state; and c. anti-friction means for facilitating the withdrawal of the support means whereupon said sheet returns to its pre-elongated dimensions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 1 wherein opposite surfaces at the ends of the sheet are bevelled so that upon bringing the sheet around to join the two ends, the bevelled surfaces form a lap joint of substantially the same thickness as the sheet proper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said support means include struts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the anti-friction means includes a cord positioned between the support means and the side walls of the holes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the sides of the struts are concave.
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) | 1985-05-31 | 1985-11-30 | 1986-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-31 | 1989-11-30 | 1990-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-31 | 1993-11-30 | 1994-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |