Closure arrangements for electrical splices
Patent 4963700 Issued on October 16, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 26, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 26, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3147338 3484541 3624270 3757031 Plastic food container Cable splice housing Splice insulator assembly Environmental protection closure for wire splices; and method Patent #: 4849580 InventorsApplicationNo. 341760 filed on 04/26/1989US Classes:174/138F, Terminal covers174/92LongitudinallyExaminersPrimary: Askin, Laramie E.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesH01R 004/70H02G 015/113 AbstractA closure for use in providing an environmental seal about a wire junction. The closure comprises a closable shell defining, when closed, an internal wire junction receiving chamber having first and second opposite open ends, for receipt of wires therethrough. The shell comprises first and second shell sections, and an interference fit locking arrangement oriented between the shell sections. In one embodiment, the shell sections are unitary, i.e. they are joined along a hinge line. In an alternate embodiment, the shell sections are independent of one another, but engageable in a nesting manner. The interference locking mechanism preferably comprises a plurality of elongate, continuous, interengageable rachet teeth. In use, sealant material is positioned within the shell sections, and a junction to be sealed is enclosed therein. | |
