US4366341A
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Bridge for connecting cable channel systems
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1980-07-28
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Granted: 1982-12-28
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Expires: 2000-07-28
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a connecting bridge intended for use as a support of an electric connecting cable between two cable channels. According to the invention, the bridge has an opening which is accessible from the side and in which the connecting cable can be positioned without threading that cable through the opening. After the connecting cable has been positioned, the opening is partially covered by means of an auxiliary element.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin A. van Riet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:10
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/06; H02G3/0608; H02G3/28; H02G3/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A connecting bridge for use as a support for an electric connecting cable between two cable channel systems which are directed transversely of one another, at least one bridge portion of one piece, said bridge portion having a U-shaped cross-section, there being an opening in at least the central portion of the U-shaped cross-section which is a passage for the connecting cable, this opening being bounded on all sides the mounted condition of the bridge, characterized in that in the mounted condition of the bridge portion the circumference of the opening is only partially bounded by the bridge portion which is of one piece and the apparatus also includes an auxiliary element, which is movable relative to said bridge portion, said bridge portion providing the further bounding of the opening, and that in the absence of the auxiliary element the opening has an open periphery.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A connecting bridge for use as a support for an electric connecting cable between two cable channel systems which are directed transversely of one another, at least one bridge portion of one piece, said bridge portion having a U-shaped cross-section, there being an opening in at least the central portion of the U-shaped cross-section which is a passage for the connecting cable, this opening being bounded on all sides the mounted condition of the bridge, characterized in that in the mounted condition of the bridge portion the circumference of the opening is only partially bounded by the bridge portion which is of one piece and the apparatus also includes an auxiliary element, which is movable relative to said bridge portion, said bridge portion providing the further bounding of the opening, and that in the absence of the auxiliary element the opening has an open periphery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A connecting bridge as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the auxiliary element is in the form of a second bridge portion having a U-shaped cross-section, and that in the mounted condition of the bridge the two bridge portions having U-shaped cross-sections are substantially in line, and that the second bridge portion is located at the other side of the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connecting bridge as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the length of one bridge portion is at least equal to twice the length of the other bridge portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A connecting bridge as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that an end facing away from the opening--and also from the upright portions of the U--of the central portion of the bridge portion which is of one piece comprises a plate-shaped element which is directed transversely of the longitudinal direction of that bridge portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
An assembly of a bridge as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3 for two cable channel systems which are directed transversely of one another, the bridge supporting an electric connecting cable between the two cable channel systems, at least one of those cable channel systems comprising at least two separate and substantially parallel cable channels.
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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) | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | 1986-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-27 | 1990-06-28 | 1990-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-27 | 1994-06-28 | 1994-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |