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Tubular apparatus for transmission cable
Assignee: Arnco Corp
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Filing: 1989-11-03
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Granted: 1991-07-02
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Expires: 2009-11-03
Abstract
Abstract An inner duct is disclosed which can fit inside a duct and extend along a length thereof for receiving communication cable, particularly a light-guide cable. The inner duct has a continuous side wall with protruding ribs on the inside and outside surfaces to maintain an effective supply of lubricant during the installation of the inner duct and cable in the inner duct. The ribs on the inside surface of the inner duct guide the cable during the placement operation. It is preferred to install a plurality of inner ducts into a duct during which the ribs on the inner duct interlock with one another to prevent spiraling. The ribs also facilitate the dissipation of heat due to friction and ambient sources of heat.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen C. Conti
- 👤 Armand R. Conti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:20
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4439; G02B6/4459; G02B6/46; G02B6/50; H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/06; H02G1/08; H02G1/081; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S138/00; Y10S138/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A radially stable tubular apparatus to protect transmission cable from damage and aid in its installation, said apparatus comprising: an open-ended, elongated hollow tube having a side wall made of synthetic plastic material with a continuous internal surface comprised of spaced-apart and generally protruding internal ribs extending along the length of the internal surface of the tube, said internal ribs having a height and being spaced apart a distance sufficient to contain a supply of lubricant therebetween and form the only areas of frictional contact with the transmission cable whereby the tube is adapted to support transmission cable on its internal ribs as the cable is inserted therethrough and thereby reduce the frictional contact between the tube and the cable; an external surface on the side wall having external protruding ribs extending along the length of the tubing, the external ribs being spaced about substantially the entire external surface of the tube so that such external protruding ribs are adapted to touch the surface with which the tube is in contact, wherein there are more internal ribs than external ribs and the external ribs are spaced to hold lubricant therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A radially stable tubular apparatus to protect transmission cable from damage and aid in its installation, said apparatus comprising: an open-ended, elongated hollow tube having a side wall made of synthetic plastic material with a continuous internal surface comprised of spaced-apart and generally protruding internal ribs extending along the length of the internal surface of the tube, said internal ribs having a height and being spaced apart a distance sufficient to contain a supply of lubricant therebetween and form the only areas of frictional contact with the transmission cable whereby the tube is adapted to support transmission cable on its internal ribs as the cable is inserted therethrough and thereby reduce the frictional contact between the tube and the cable; an external surface on the side wall having external protruding ribs extending along the length of the tubing, the external ribs being spaced about substantially the entire external surface of the tube so that such external protruding ribs are adapted to touch the surface with which the tube is in contact, wherein there are more internal ribs than external ribs and the external ribs are spaced to hold lubricant therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The tubular apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said internal and external ribs are widest at their bases and the internal ribs and external ribs enhance the radial stability of the tube so that it substantially maintains its shape during and after installation of the tube and the transmission cable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tubular apparatus of claim 2 wherein the protruding internal and external ribs are generally parallel and are made of the same synthetic plastic as the tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tubular apparatus according to claim 3 wherein there is a plurality of tubes in proximity to one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The tubular apparatus of claim 3, wherein there is a plurality of tubes having their external surfaces in contact with each other so that the ribs on the external surfaces of the tubes form an interlocking relationship and thereby reduce longitudinal twisting of the tubes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tubular apparatus of claim 5, wherein the plurality of tubes are held in contact with each other by an external means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The tubular apparatus of claim 5, wherein the protruding ribs on the internal and external surfaces are at different radial locations, thus increasing the dimensional stability of the tubes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The tubular apparatus of claim 3 wherein there is a plurality of tubes surrounded by a duct whereby the ribs on the external surface of the tubes contact the duct for reduced sliding friction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tubular apparatus of claim 8, wherein the ribs on the external surface of the tubes form an interlocking relationship to reduce longitudinal twisting.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-07-01 | 1994-12-31 | 1995-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-01 | 1998-12-31 | 1999-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-01 | 2002-12-31 | 2003-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |