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US 4,732,628 AGranted
Method of sealing and repairing electrical cables
AssigneesThomas & Betts Corporation, Zoltan B. Dienes
InventorZoltan B. Dienes
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Abstract
An exposed portion of an electrical cable is sealed by applying a sealant material to the exposed cable and then placing the ends of a split unitary cover over the sealant material in overlapped disposition. The cover is then compressed into contact with the sealant material. In repairing a damaged cable sheath, a reinforcing member may be placed over the sealant material prior to placing the cover thereover.
Claims9
A method of sealably covering an exposed electrical cable comprising the steps of:
- applying sealant material around said exposed cable;
- placing a protective cover over said sealant material;
- and
- mechanically compressing said cover into contact with said sealant material to effect a seal between said cover and said cable.
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A method of repairing a damaged electrical cable comprising the steps of:
- applying a sealant material around said damaged cable;
- placing a heat-cured protective cover over said sealant material;
- and
- non-heatably compressing said split cover into contact with said sealant material to provide a seal between said cover and said cable.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.