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US 6,719,462 B2Granted
Splice protection system
AssigneeChemque, Inc.
InventorElliott E. Hershkowitz
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Abstract
A splice protection system including a water resistant material disposed on a flexible wrapper that retains the water resistant material is disclosed. The splice protection system is useful for preventing unwanted entry of external elements into the splice regions of signal transmission devices, thus preserving the integrity and function of the signal transmission devices.
Claims15
A method of protecting a splice of a signal transmission device comprising:
- providing a closure comprising a flexible wrapper and a water resistant material;
- arranging the splice in contact with the water resistant material;
- wrapping the flexible wrapper around the splice to bring the water resistant material into 360° contact with the splice;
- compressing the wrapped flexible wrapper in a manner to force the water resistant material into voids in the splice;
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- securing the closure to the signal transmission device.
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