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Electrical signal conductor assembly

Assignee: Monster Cable Products Inc
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Filing: 1989-05-08
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Granted: 1990-06-12
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Expires: 2009-05-08
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Abstract

Abstract A conductor assembly formed by a pair of cables each formed by two conductors in a side-by-side relationship. One conductor of each cable includes at least one wire and the other conductor of each cable is formed by a plurality of bundles of wires. The diameters of a portion of the wires are of a different gauge. The conductors are surrounded by insulation which is configured to permit the assembly to be installed around a corner and to permit one cable to be bent back upon the other. The two conductors of each cable can be mechanically connected together so that they together carry the positive or negative portion of the signal or can be separately connected so that they each carry different frequency components of the signal.

Inventors

  • 👤 Noel Lee

Bibliographic Details

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Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 11:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/08; H01B7/0823; H01B11/00; H01B11/02; H01B11/12; H01B11/125; H01B7/38; H01B7/40

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 77
Claim 1
Independent Claim 333 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said first cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel realtion thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; (3) said first conductor and said second conductor of said first cable and said first conductor and said second conductor of said second cable extending in a side-by-side relationship, and said first cable and said second cable extending in a side-by-side relationship so that all of said conductors are co-planer; and (4) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 333 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said first cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel realtion thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; (3) said first conductor and said second conductor of said first cable and said first conductor and said second conductor of said second cable extending in a side-by-side relationship, and said first cable and said second cable extending in a side-by-side relationship so that all of said conductors are co-planer; and (4) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 22 words
The cable assembly of claim 1 wherein said wires of each of said bundles of each of said second conductors are twisted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 28 words
The conductor assembly of claim 2 wherein said bundles of each said second conductors are twisted in a direction opposite the direction of twist of their respective wires.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 46 words
The cable assembly of claim 1 wherein the first and second conductors of said first cable are connectable together to together transfer said positive signal portion, and wherein the first and second conductors of said second cable are connectable together to together said negative signal portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 42 words
The cable assembly of claim 1 wherein said insulating material of said first and second cables is molded into an integral single unit including a plurality of sleeves respectively extending over said first and second conductors of said first and second cables.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 32 words
The cable assembly of claim 5 wherein said insulating material extending between said cables is of a relative small thickness to permit movement of said first cable relative to said second cable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 34 words
The cable assembly of claim 1 wherein the thickness of said last-mentioned insulating material is sufficient to permit said first and second cables to be bent to a position where they extend substantially perpendicular.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 297 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires forming at least one bundle of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one of said wires forming another bundle of said first cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires forming at least one bundle of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one of said wires forming another bundle of said second cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 297 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires forming at least one bundle of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one of said wires forming another bundle of said first cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires forming at least one bundle of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one of said wires forming another bundle of said second cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 22 words
The cable assembly of claim 8 wherein said first conductor of said first and second cables comprises a plurality of twisted wires.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 41 words
The cable assembly of claim 8 wherein each of said second conductor of said first and second cables comprises a bundle of relatively large diameter wires, a bundle of relatively small diameter wires, and a bundle of relatively intermediate diameter wires.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 21 words
The cable assembly of claim 8 wherein said first conductor of said first and second cables comprises a bundle of wires.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 47 words
The cable assembly of claim 8 wherein the diameters of the wires forming said first conductor of said first and second cables are the same size as the diameters of the wires forming one of said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 26 words
The cable assembly of claim 8 wherein said wires of each of said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables are twisted.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 33 words
The cable assembly of claim 13 wherein said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables are twisted in a direction opposite the direction of twist of their respective wires.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 46 words
The cable assembly of claim 8 wherein the first and second conductors of said first cable are connectable together to together transfer said positive signal portion, and wherein the first and second conductors of said second cable are connectable together to together said negative signal portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 42 words
The cable assembly of claim 8 wherein said insulating material of said first and second cables is molded into an integral single unit including a plurality of sleeves respectively extending over said first and second conductors of said first and second cables.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 32 words
The cable assembly of claim 8 wherein said insulating material extending between said cables is of a relative small thickness to permit movement of said first cable relative to said second cable.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 30 words
The cable assembly of claim 8 further comprising a ridge formed on said insulating material extending between said cables for receiving a nail to fasten said assembly to a wall.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 36 words
The cable assembly of claim 8 wherein said first cable is adapted to lie flat against a first wall and said second cable is adapted to lie flat against a wall perpendicular to said first wall.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 315 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a bundle of relatively large diameter wires, a bundle of relatively small diameter wires, and a bundle of relatively intermediate diameter wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said first cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a bundle of relatively large diameter wires, a bundle of relatively small diameter wires, and a bundle of relatively intermediate diameter wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 315 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a bundle of relatively large diameter wires, a bundle of relatively small diameter wires, and a bundle of relatively intermediate diameter wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said first cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a bundle of relatively large diameter wires, a bundle of relatively small diameter wires, and a bundle of relatively intermediate diameter wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 18 words
The cable assembly of claim 20 wherein each of said first conductors comprises a plurality of twisted wires.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 39 words
The cable assembly of claim 28 wherein the diameters of the wires forming each of said first conductors are the same size as the diameters of the wires forming one of said bundles of each of said second conductors.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 21 words
The cable assembly of claim 20 wherein said wires of each said bundles of each of said second conductors are twisted.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 29 words
The conductor assembly of claim 31 wherein said bundles of each of said second conductors are twisted in a direction opposite the direction of twist of their respective wires.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 46 words
The cable assembly of claim 20 wherein the first and second conductors of said first cable are connected together to together transfer said positive signal portion, and wherein the first and second conductors of said second cable are connectable together to together said negative signal portion.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 42 words
The cable assembly of claim 20 wherein said insulating material of said first and second cables is molded into an integral single unit including a plurality of sleeves respectively extending over said first and second conductors of said first and second cables.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 37 words
The cable assembly of claim 20 wherein at least a portion of said insulating material extending between said cables is of a relative small thickness to permit movement of said first cable relative to said second cable.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim 30 words
The cable assembly of claim 25 further comprising a ridge formed on said insulating material extending between said cables for receiving a nail to fasten said assembly to a wall.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim 36 words
The cable assembly of claim 27 wherein said first cable is adapted to lie flat against a first wall and said second cable is adapted to lie flat against a wall perpendicular to said first wall.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim 21 words
The cable assembly of claim 20 wherein said first conductor of said first and second cables comprises a bundle of wires.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim 282 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising a plurality of twisted wires; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising and plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said first cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising a plurality of twisted wires; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim 282 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising a plurality of twisted wires; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising and plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said first cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising a plurality of twisted wires; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insulating material extending around said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim 41 words
The cable assembly of claim 31 wherein each of said second conductor of said first and second cables comprises a bundle of relatively large diameter wires, a bundle of relatively small diameter wires, and a bundle of relatively intermediate diameter wires.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim 21 words
The cable assembly of claim 31 wherein said first conductor of said first and second cables comprises a bundle of wires.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim 47 words
The cable assembly of claim 31 wherein the diameters of the wires forming said first conductor of said first and second cables are the same size as the diameters of the wires forming one of said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim 26 words
The cable assembly of claim 31 wherein said wires of each of said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables are twisted.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim 33 words
The cable assembly of claim 35 wherein said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables are twisted in a direction opposite the direction of twist of their respective wires.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim 46 words
The cable assembly of claim 31 wherein the first and second conductors of said first cable are connectable together to together transfer said positive signal portion, and wherein the first and second conductors of said second cable are connectable together to together said negative signal portion.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim 42 words
The cable assembly of claim 31 wherein said insulating material of said first and second cables is molded into an integral single unit including a plurality of sleeves respectively extending over said first and second conductors of said first and second cables.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim 32 words
The cable assembly of claim 31 wherein said insulating material extending between said cables is of a relative small thickness to permit movement of said first cable relative to said second cable.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim 30 words
The cable assembly of claim 31 further comprising a ridge formed on said insulating material extending between said cables for receiving a nail to fasten said assembly to a wall.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim 36 words
The cable assembly of claim 31 wherein said first cable is adapted to lie flat against a first wall and said second cable is adapted to lie flat against a wall perpendicular to said first wall.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim 21 words
The cable assembly of claim 31 wherein said first conductor of said first and second cables comprises a bundle of wires.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim 357 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said first cable; (d) an insulating material molded into an integral single unit and including two sleeves respectively extending over said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insulating material molded into an integral single unit and including two sleeves respectively extending over said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables; (a) at least a portion of said last-mentioned insulating material is of a relatively small thickness to permit movement of said first cable relative to said second cable; and (b) said last-mentioned insulating material including a ridge extending between said cables for receiving a nail to fasten said assembly to a wall.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim 357 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said first cable; (d) an insulating material molded into an integral single unit and including two sleeves respectively extending over said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insulating material molded into an integral single unit and including two sleeves respectively extending over said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables; (a) at least a portion of said last-mentioned insulating material is of a relatively small thickness to permit movement of said first cable relative to said second cable; and (b) said last-mentioned insulating material including a ridge extending between said cables for receiving a nail to fasten said assembly to a wall.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim 22 words
The cable assembly of claim 43 wherein said first conductor of said first and second cables comprises a plurality of twisted wires.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim 41 words
The cable assembly of claim 43 wherein each of said second conductor of said first and second cables comprises a bundle of relatively large diameter wires, a bundle of relatively small diameter wires, and a bundle of relatively intermediate diameter wires.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim 21 words
The cable assembly of claim 43 wherein said first conductor of said first and second cables comprises a bundle of wires.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim 47 words
The cable assembly of claim 43 wherein the diameters of the wires forming said first conductor of said first and second cables are the same size as the diameters of the wires forming one of said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim 26 words
The cable assembly of claim 43 wherein said wires of each of said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables are twisted.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim 33 words
The cable assembly of claim 43 wherein said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables are twisted in a direction opposite the direction of twist of their respective wires.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim 46 words
The cable assembly of claim 43 wherein the first and second conductors of said first cable are connectable together to together transfer said positive signal portion, and wherein the first and second conductors of said second cable are connectable together to together said negative signal portion.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim 35 words
The cable assembly of claim 43 wherein said first cable is adapted to lie flat against a first wall and said second cable is adapted to lie flat against wall perpendicular to said first wall.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim 333 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said first cable; (d) an insulating material molded into an integral single unit and including two sleeves respectively extending over said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insulating material said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables, at least a portion of said last-mentioned insulating material being of a relatively small thickness to permit movement of said first cable relative to said second cable so that said first and second cables can respectively lie flat against two perpendicular walls.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim 333 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said first cable; (d) an insulating material molded into an integral single unit and including two sleeves respectively extending over said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising at least one wire; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insulating material said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables, at least a portion of said last-mentioned insulating material being of a relatively small thickness to permit movement of said first cable relative to said second cable so that said first and second cables can respectively lie flat against two perpendicular walls.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim 22 words
The cable assembly of claim 52 wherein said first conductor of said first and second cables comprises a plurality of twisted wires.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim 41 words
The cable assembly of claim 52 wherein each of said second conductor of said first and second cables comprises a bundle of relatively large diameter wires, a bundle of relatively small diameter wires, and a bundle of relatively intermediate diameter wires.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim 21 words
The cable assembly of claim 52 wherein said first conductor of said first and second cables comprises a bundle of wires.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim 47 words
The cable assembly of claim 52 wherein the diameters of the wires forming said first conductor of said first and second cables are the same size as the diameters of the wires forming one of said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim 26 words
The cable assembly of claim 52 wherein said wires of each of said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables are twisted.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim 33 words
The cable assembly of claim 52 wherein said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables are twisted in a direction opposite the direction of twist of their respective wires.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim 46 words
The cable assembly of claim 52 wherein the first and second conductors of said first cable are connectable together to together transfer said positive signal portion, and wherein the first and second conductors of said second cable are connectable together to together said negative signal portion.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim 35 words
The cable assembly of claim 52 wherein said first cable is adapted to lie flat against a first wall and said second cable is adapted to lie flat against wall perpendicular to said first wall.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim 283 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising a bundle of wires; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said first cable; (d) an insualting material extending around said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising a bundle of wires; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insualating material extending around said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim 283 words
A conductor assembly for transmitting an electrical signal between a power source and a load, said assembly comprising: (1) a first cable for carrying the positive portion of said signal, said first cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising a bundle of wires; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said first cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said first cable; (d) an insualting material extending around said first and second conductors of said first cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said first cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said positive signal portion; (2) a second cable extending to the side of said first cable in a spaced parallel relationship for carrying the negative portion of said signal, said second cable comprising: (a) a first conductor comprising a bundle of wires; (b) a second conductor extending to the side of said first conductor in a spaced, parallel relation thereto and comprising a plurality of bundles of wires; (c) the diameters of at least one of said wires of said second cable being different from the diameter of at least one other of said wires of said second cable; (d) an insualating material extending around said first and second conductors of said second cable; (e) said first and second conductors of said second cable being adapted to separately carry different frequency components of said negative signal portion; and (3) an insulating material extending between said first and second cables.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim 41 words
The cable assembly of claim 61 wherein each of said second conductor of said first and second cables comprises a bundle of relatively large diameter wires, a bundle of relatively small diameter wires, and a bundle of relatively intermediate diameter wires.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim 47 words
The cable assembly of claim 61 wherein the diameters of the wires forming said first conductor of said first and second cables are the same size as the diameters of the wires forming one of said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim 26 words
The cable assembly of claim 61 wherein said wires of each of said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables are twisted.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim 33 words
The cable assembly of claim 64 wherein said bundles of said second conductor of said first and second cables are twisted in a direction opposite the direction of twist of their respective wires.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim 46 words
The cable assembly of claim 61 wherein the first and second conductors of said first cable are connectable together to together transfer said positive signal portion, and wherein the first and second conductors of said second cable are connectable together to together said negative signal portion.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim 42 words
The cable assembly of claim 61 wherein said insulating material of said first and second cables is molded into an integral single unit including a plurality of sleeves respectively extending over said first and second conductors of said first and second cables.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim 37 words
The cable assembly of claim 61 wherein at least a portion of said insulating material extending between said cables is of a relative small thickness to permit movement of said first cable relative to said second cable.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim 30 words
The cable assembly of claim 61 further comprising a ridge formed on said insulating material extending between said cables for receiving a nail to fasten said assembly to a wall.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim 36 words
The cable assembly of claim 61 wherein said first cable is adapted to lie flat against a first wall and said second cable is adapted to lie flat against a wall perpendicular to said first wall.

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