General Cable Technologies Corporation Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150117825 | COMPOSITE COMMUNICATIONS CABLE - A communications cable that has a core that includes a dielectric separator. The separator has a spline that extends longitudinally in the core, thereby dividing the core into at least two quadrants. The separator also has at least one compartment. At least one pair of twisted insulated conductors is received in at least one of the quadrants and at least one optical fiber is received in the compartment of the dielectric separator. An outer jacket substantially surrounds the core. | 04-30-2015 |
20140329088 | EASY CLEAN CABLE - Cables having a conductor with a polymeric covering layer and a non-extruded coating layer made of a material based on a liquid composition including a polymer resin and a fatty acid amide. Methods of making cables are also provided. | 11-06-2014 |
20140272115 | FIRE RETARDANT COATING FOR HALOGEN FREE CABLES - Cables having a conductor with a polymeric covering layer and a non-extruded coating layer made of a material based on a liquid composition including a polymer resin and a fire retardant. Methods of making cables are also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262427 | FOAMED POLYMER SEPARATOR FOR CABLING - A cable separator comprising a preshaped article having a longitudinal length, wherein said preshaped article is substantially entirely formed of a foamed polymer material having a glass transition temperature greater than 160° C. and being halogen-free is provided. A data communications cable comprising a plurality of conductors and the cable separator of the present invention, wherein said cable separator separates the plurality of conductors is provided. A method of manufacturing a cable comprising the separator of the invention is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140238718 | PROTECTIVE ARMOR FOR CABLING - A protective armor layer that comprises a plurality of overlapping reinforcement strips. Each reinforcement strip includes a first end that has a substantially semi-circular profile, a second end opposite the first end that has a linear angular extension, and a substantially flat segment between the first and second ends. The substantially semi-circular profile of the first end defines an area configured to receive the linear angular extension of the second end of an adjacent reinforcement strip, such that the first end of the reinforcement strip extends about halfway across the substantially flat segment of the adjacent reinforcement strip. | 08-28-2014 |
20140166339 | FIRE AND WATER RESISTANT CABLE - The present invention relates to lead-free, halogen-free, and antimony-free cables containing insulations made of (a) a polyolefin; (b) a maleic anhydride modified polyolefin; (c) a butadiene-styrene copolymer; (d) a non-halogen flame retardant; and (e) a silane compound. The cable contains a fire retardant tape between the conductor and the insulation when the insulation thickness is greater than about 75 mils for a 1/0 AWG cable. | 06-19-2014 |
20140141244 | JACKET COMPOSITION FOR RISER AND PLENUM CABLES - The present invention relates to materials for making cable jackets, particularly for riser and plenum cables. The materials provide low flammability and allow the cable to meet UL 910 or NFPA-262 or UL 1666 specifications. The composition contains polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin, a plasticizer, ammonium octamolybdate, a molybdate compound, a stabilizer, a lubricant, aluminum trihydrate, and either i) metal oxide particles, ii) a polytetrafluoroehtylene (PTFE), iii) an intumescent compound, or iv) combinations thereof. | 05-22-2014 |
20140079952 | STRIPPABLE SEMICONDUCTING SHIELD COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to semiconducting shield compositions for electric power cables having a base polymer system, nano-talc, and carbon black. The invention also relates to such semiconducting shield compositions and the use of these semiconducting shield compositions to manufacture semiconductive shields for use in electric cables, electric cables made from these compositions and methods of making electric cables from these semiconducting shield compositions. The semiconducting shield compositions of the invention may be used as strippable “semiconducting” dielectric shields (also referred to as the core shields, dielectric screen and core screen materials) in power cables with cross linked polymeric insulation, primarily with medium voltage cables having a voltage from about 5 kV up to about 100 kV, preferably up to about 35 kV. | 03-20-2014 |
20140065317 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE AS CABLE COVERINGS - The present invention relates to a crosslinked polymer containing polyphenylene sulfide (PSS) and an impact modifier, and its use as cable coverings, such as jacket or insulation. The composition contains a crosslinked polymer containing of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and an impact modifier. Preferably, the impact modifier is present at about 20-50 percent (by weight of the total composition), preferably about 20-30 percent; and PPS is present at about 50-80 percent (by weight of the total composition), preferably about 70-80 percent. It is preferred that the polymer is crosslinked using irradiation. | 03-06-2014 |
20140017494 | INSULATIONS CONTAINING NON-MIGRATING ANTISTATIC AGENT - The invention provides an insulation composition for an electric cable containing a polyolefin, a permanent (non-migrating) antistatic agent, a phenolic antioxidant, and a peroxide. Preferably, the permanent antistatic agent is present at about 0.5-5 percent by weight of the total composition, preferably about 0.8-3 percent, and more preferably about 0.9-2.5 percent. | 01-16-2014 |
20130343707 | CABLE AND CONNECTOR ADAPTER ASSEMBLY - An adapter that comprises an outer housing, an inner shell, a contact insert, and at least one of an optical contact and an electrical contact. The outer housing has opposing first and second ends, and at least the first end has a coupling member. The inner shell has opposing first and second ends and is received in the outer housing. The first end corresponds to the first end of the outer housing. First and second receiving sections are defined in the inner shell and terminate at the first and second ends, respectively. The contact insert is received in the first receiving section of the inner shell. The contact insert has a dielectric body and at least one passageway extending therethrough. The at least one optical contact and electrical contact are received in the at least one passageway of the contact insert. | 12-26-2013 |
20130306347 | OIL SMELTER CABLE - An oil smelter cable that comprises a plurality of conductor assemblies. Each conductor assembly includes a galvanized steel conductor, an insulation layer that surrounds the galvanized steel conductor, and a metal sheath that surrounds the insulation layer. An armor layer surrounds the plurality of conductor assemblies. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306214 | METHOD FOR MAKING CABLE JACKET WITH EMBEDDED SHIELD - A method for making a cable jacket that includes the steps of providing at least one shielding tape having a substrate formed of a substrate material, said substrate including at least one conductive segment; inserting the at least one shielding tape between first and second jacket layers of the cable jacket, each of said first and second jacket layers being formed of a jacket material; and co-extruding the at least one shielding tape with the first and second jacket layers, wherein the substrate material of the at least one shielding tape and the jacket material of the first and second jacket layers are the same such that during the co-extrusion step, the substrate and first and second jacket layers bond together into a single layer wherein the at least one conductive segment is embedded in the single layer. | 11-21-2013 |
20130284494 | LIGHTWEIGHT COAXIAL CABLE - A cable comprising at least one center conductor, an insulation layer surrounding the at least one center conductor, at least one substantially flat conductor running substantially parallel to the at least one center conductor and surrounding at least a portion of the insulation layer, and an outer jacket surrounding the at least one substantially flat conductor and the insulation layer, wherein no braid is disposed within the outer jacket, is provided. A method for making a cable is also provided. | 10-31-2013 |
20130269976 | LEAD-FREE CABLE CONTAINING BISMUTH COMPOUND - The invention relates to cover (insulation or jacket) compositions for wires or cables having a base polymer and a bismuth compound. The composition contains no significant amount of lead and no added fire retardant. | 10-17-2013 |
20130161063 | CABLE COMPONENT WITH NON-FLAMMABLE MATERIAL - A cable component that comprises a main body where at least a part of the main body is formed of an insulation material, and at least one non-flammable portion is disposed in the insulation material of the main body. The non-flammable portion forms at least about 25% by volume of the cable component, is flexible, and reduces the amount of the insulation material of the main body, thereby reducing the fuel load in the cable component. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161058 | CABLE WITH NON-FLAMMABLE BARRIER LAYER - A cable that comprises a core that has at least one conductor, a dielectric barrier layer that surrounds the core, and a conductive shield that surrounds the core. The dielectric barrier layer is formed of a substantially non-flammable material and is devoid of fluoropolymers. | 06-27-2013 |
20130105058 | METHOD FOR MAKING A POWER CABLE WITH MICRODUCT | 05-02-2013 |
20130101747 | METHOD FOR SHIELDING CABLE COMPONENTS - A shielded cable component and method that comprises a main body that has an outer surface and the main body is formed of a dielectric material and a coating that is applied to the outer surface of the main body where the coating includes a conductive or semi-conductive shielding material. An outer layer is disposed on the coating that completely encapsulates the coating and the main body and the outer layer is formed of a dielectric material. | 04-25-2013 |
20130008684 | SHIELDING FOR CABLE COMPONENTS - A shielded cable component and method that comprises a human body that has an outer surface and the main body is formed of a dielectric material and a coating that is applied to the outer surface of the main body where the coating includes a conductive or semi-conductive shielding material. An outer layer is disposed on the coating that completely encapsulates the coating and the main body and the outer layer is formed of a dielectric material. | 01-10-2013 |
20120301089 | SEPARATOR FOR COMMUNICATION CABLE WITH SHAPED ENDS - A communication cable that comprises a jacket, a twisted wire group, and a single separator received in a core of the jacket. The separator includes a body that has first and second segments adapted to define quadrants in the communication cable. The first and second segments are substantially perpendicular to each other and define a junction point of the first and second segments. Each segment includes a main portion and a terminal end remote from the junction point of the segments. Each of the terminal ends has a shape such that each of the terminal ends is wider than the main portions of the segments. An air pocket is defined between the terminal ends of the first and second segments. The air pocket includes a gap sized such that the air pocket is substantially enclosed, wherein the twisted wire group is prevented from entering the air pocket. | 11-29-2012 |
20120273250 | INSULATION COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to insulation compositions. In an object of the present invention, the compositions contain a fluoropolymer, a poly(arylene ether) and a styrene block copolymer. The compositions maintain substantially similar electrical properties and flame retardancy, and have reducing cost and density when compared to fluoropolymers alone. | 11-01-2012 |
20120171900 | LAMINOUS MULTI-POLYMERIC HIGH AMPERAGE OVER-MOLDED CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING - In an electrical connector for an electric vehicle, the spring latch is not sealed; instead, the connector body has holes allowing water entering the spring latch mechanism to drain harmlessly out of the connector. A forward-facing LED or other light source acts as a flashlight. Once the connector is connected, the forward-facing LED is switched off, and a rear-facing LED or other light source is switched on to confirm that the connector is connected and capable of charging the vehicle. The connector is produced by overmolding in a three-layer configuration, where each layer is formed of a material having advantageous materials for that layer's position in the connector. | 07-05-2012 |
20120171887 | LAMINOUS MULTI-POLYMERIC HIGH AMPERAGE OVER-MOLDED CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING - In an electrical connector for an electric vehicle, the spring latch is not sealed; instead, the connector body has holes allowing water entering the spring latch mechanism to drain harmlessly out of the connector. A forward-facing LED or other light source acts as a flashlight. Once the connector is connected, the forward-facing LED is switched off, and a rear-facing LED or other light source is switched on to confirm that the connector is connected and capable of charging the vehicle. The connector is produced by overmolding in a three-layer configuration, where each layer is formed of a material having advantageous materials for that layer's position in the connector. | 07-05-2012 |
20120145453 | POWER CABLE WITH MICRODUCT - The present invention provides a power cable that comprises a cable core that has at least one power conductor. The cable core defines a longitudinal axis of the cable. A jacket surrounds the cable core and the jacket has an outer surface. A longitudinal duct is coupled to the outer surface of the jacket and extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cable core. The longitudinal duct is hollow to receive at least one optical fiber. | 06-14-2012 |
20120080211 | CABLE WITH BARRIER LAYER - A cable that comprises a cable core which includes a plurality of pairs of insulated conductors, a barrier layer surrounding at least one pair of the insulated conductors, and at least one shielding layer that is provided between the plurality of pairs of insulated conductors. The barrier layer may be non-conductive and the shielding layer may be conductive. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080210 | CABLE BARRIER LAYER WITH SHIELDING SEGMENTS - A cable that comprises a cable core that includes at least one conductor that is surrounded by insulation. A barrier layer substantially surrounds the conductor's insulation. The barrier layer may include a plurality of shielding segments. Each of the shielding segments extends substantially around a circumference of the barrier layer. The shielding segments may be spaced from one other to form a discontinuous shield around the conductor. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080209 | SHIELDING FOR COMMUNICATION CABLES USING CONDUCTIVE PARTICLES - A shielding for a cable component that comprises a base material that is non-conductive and a plurality of conductive particles suspended in or disposed on an outer surface of the base material. The conductive particles are at least one of substantially the same size, the same shape, the same conductive material, different sizes, different shapes, and different conductive materials, such that selection of the conductive particles tunes the frequency bandwidth for effective shielding. | 04-05-2012 |
20120067614 | CABLE WITH A SPLIT TUBE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A cable that comprises a cable core that includes a plurality of twisted wire pairs and each wire of the pairs is insulated. A separating layer surrounds at least one pair of the plurality of twisted wire pairs. The separating layer is a tube with a longitudinal split therein. | 03-22-2012 |
20120037397 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE AS CABLE COVERINGS - The present invention relates to a crosslinked polymer containing polyphenylene sulfide (PSS) and an impact modifier, and its use as cable coverings, such as jacket or insulation. The composition contains a crosslinked polymer containing of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and an impact modifier. Preferably, the impact modifier is present at about 20-50 percent (by weight of the total composition), preferably about 20-30 percent; and PPS is present at about 50-80 percent (by weight of the total composition), preferably about 70-80 percent. It is preferred that the polymer is crosslinked using irradiation. | 02-16-2012 |
20120024570 | ZERO HALOGEN CABLE - A cable that comprises a cable core that includes a plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors wherein, the insulation of at least one pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors is formed of a zero halogen material that is substantially flame retardant, and the insulation of at least another pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors is formed of a zero halogen material that is not flame retardant. | 02-02-2012 |
20120000690 | DATA CABLE WITH FREE STRIPPING WATER BLOCKING MATERIAL - A data cable with free stripping water blocking material includes a first conductor substantially surrounded by a first foam, a second conductor longitudinally adjacent the first conductor and substantially surrounded by a second foam, a solid coat substantially surrounding the first foam of the first conductor, a filler material, a shielding member, a water swellable tape, and a jacket. The first conductor with the first foam and the solid coat and the second conductor with the second foam are substantially placed within the filler material. The shielding member is placed substantially around the filler material. The water swellable tape is placed substantially around the shielding member. The jacket is placed substantially around the water swellable tape. | 01-05-2012 |
20110308836 | INSULATION CONTAINING STYRENE COPOLYMERS - The invention relates to cover compositions for electric power cables having a polyolefin and a styrene copolymer. The styrene copolymer 1) has a styrene content of 55 percent (by weight base on the total styrene copolymer) or greater; 2) contains a random arrangement of styrene and at least one other block polymer; and/or 3) contains a triblock having the formula S-AS-S, wherein S is styrene and A is alkylene or a mixture of different alkylenes. The cover can be an insulation or a jacket. | 12-22-2011 |
20110290527 | HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANT POLYOLEFIN - The present invention relates to halogen-free compositions containing an additive of bohmite, nanoclay, microcrystalline talc, zinc hydroxystannate, and a polyolefin oil. The composition is useful as a covering material (e.g. insulation or jacket) for electrical cables with excellent flame resistance and mechanical properties, such as cold bend and thermomechanical properties. | 12-01-2011 |
20110240336 | CONDUCTOR INSULATION WITH MICRO OXIDE PARTICLES - An insulated conductor that comprises a conductor and at least one layer of a composite insulation surrounding the conductor. The composite insulation includes insulating material and micro oxide particles adapted to provide at least one of an increase in the flame retardancy of the insulating material and an improvement in the electrical properties of the insulating material. | 10-06-2011 |
20110220394 | INSULATION WITH MICRO OXIDE PARTICLES - A composite insulation that comprises an insulating material and amorphous micro oxide particles added to the insulating material by at least 1% weight of the composition insulation wherein the micro oxide particles provide at least one of an increase in the flame retardancy of the insulating material, a reduction in smoke generated, and an improvement in the electrical properties of the insulating material. | 09-15-2011 |
20110220390 | INSULATION WITH MICRO OXIDE PARTICLES FOR CABLE COMPONENTS - A cable that comprises at least a first pair of conductors. At least one of the conductors of the first pair of conductors has at least one layer of a composite insulation surrounding the conductor. The composite insulation includes insulating material and micro oxide particles adapted to provide an increase in the flame retardancy of the insulating material and an improvement in the electrical performance of the cable. | 09-15-2011 |
20110220387 | CABLE HAVING INSULATION WITH MICRO OXIDE PARTICLES - A cable that comprises a plurality of conductors. Each conductor is surrounded by a layer of insulating material. A jacket encloses the plurality of conductors. The jacket is formed of an insulating material. A separator separates the plurality of conductors. The separator is formed of an insulating material. The insulation material of at least one of the plurality of conductors, the jacket, and the separator includes micro oxide particles to form a composite insulation which has at least one of an increased flame retardancy and improved electrical properties over the insulating material without the micro oxide particles, such that the cable has an improved electrical performance. | 09-15-2011 |
20110215278 | SEMICONDUCTING COMPOSITION - An improved conductor shielding composition for power cables is disclosed. The composition includes a base polymer, conductive carbon black, polyethylene glycol and a waxy additive. Cable shields prepared from the composition exhibit improved aging performance in accelerated cable life tests (ACLT). | 09-08-2011 |
20110198108 | COMPOSITIONS FOR RISER AND PLENUM CABLES - The present invention relates to materials for making cable jackets, particularly riser and plenum cables. The materials provide low flammability and allow the cable to meet UL 910 or NFPA 262 or UL 1666 specifications. The material contains PVC resin, a plasticizer, a metal oxide particle, and optionally a brominated phthalate. Preferably, the metal oxide particle is spherical amorphous silicon dioxide. More preferably, the spherical amorphous silicon dioxide has a mean particle size of about 100-200 nm and/or a BET surface area of about 10-30 m | 08-18-2011 |
20110155416 | TREE RESISTANT INSULATION COMPOSITIONS - Insulation compositions for electric power cables having a polyolefin base polymer and an additive comprising either low molecular weight wax or polyethylene glycol (PEG) and optionally further comprising one or more hindered amine light stabilizers, amine antioxidants and other antioxidant blends are disclosed. Also disclosed are insulation compositions comprising a C | 06-30-2011 |
20110117366 | VARIED WIRE INSULATION USING BOTH FOAMED AND UNFOAMED SECTIONS - The present invention provides a twisted pair of insulated wires that comprises a first wire that has a first insulation. The first insulation includes at least one foamed section and at least one unfoamed section. A second wire has a second insulation. The second insulation includes at least one foamed section and at least one unfoamed section. The at least one foamed section of the first insulation is spaced from and not adjacent to the at least one foamed section of the second insulation. | 05-19-2011 |
20110117270 | METHOD OF POST-TWINNING DUAL SOLID FOAMED INSULATION - The present invention relates to a method for making wire insulation that comprises the steps of providing a solid insulative material; adding a chemical foaming agent to at least one section of the solid insulative material; extruding the solid insulative material over at least one wire to create an insulated wire; and heating the insulated wire after extruding the solid insulative material and activating the chemical foaming agent in the at least one section of the solid insulative material to create at least one foamed section in the solid insulative material. | 05-19-2011 |
20110114362 | DUAL FOAMED-SOLID WIRE INSULATION WITH MINIMAL SOLID - The present invention provides insulation for a wire that comprises a main body configured to cover the wire where the main body has an inner surface that abuts the wire, an outer surface opposite the inner surface, and an insulation cross-sectional area defined between the inner and outer surfaces. A plurality of foamed sections are disposed in the insulation cross-sectional area of the main body. At least one solid section is disposed in the insulation cross-sectional area of the main body, wherein the plurality of foamed sections form at least 45% of the insulation cross-sectional area. | 05-19-2011 |
20110083878 | COMMUNICATION CABLE - The present invention relates generally to cables suitable for use in plenum applications. In particular, the present invention relates to coaxial cables suitable for use in plenum applications (which exhibit flame spread and smoke generation properties that comply with industry standards, e.g., UL 910 or NFPA 262) without compromising electrical performance. The cable has two or more layers of insulation where the inner layer is made of a material having a high melt flow index and the outer layer is made of a material having a low melt flow index. | 04-14-2011 |
20110024934 | METHODS OF MAKING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THERMOPLASTIC AND CURABLE POLYMERS AND ARTICLES MADE FROM SUCH METHODS - Manufactured articles and methods of producing such articles are disclosed where the article has a thermoplastic polymer component and a curable polymer component. The curable polymer may be moisture-curable polymer, or microwave, dielectric or radio frequency curable polymer. The articles may be manufactured by a variety of polymer processing methods including extrusion, co-extrusion, co-molding, injection molding and calendering. A variety of articles and shapes may be made by the method including electric wire and cable, and weatherstripping. | 02-03-2011 |
20100326695 | LONGITUDINAL SHIELD TAPE WRAP APPLICATOR WITH EDGE FOLDER TO ENCLOSE DRAIN WIRE - A shielded electrical wire and device and method for making the same is disclosed. The device includes a first folding die configured to fold a first edge of a shield tape a first direction from a central portion of the shield tape and to fold a second edge of the shield tape a second direction opposite to the first direction from the central portion of the shield tape, a second folding die configured to wrap the shield tape around at least two insulated conductors to apply a fold to the first edge of the shield tape so as to fold the first edge back over onto the central portion of the shield tape to form a receiving area, a third folding die configured to tighten the shield tape around the plurality of conductors while positioning the receiving area to receive a drain wire, a wire guide configured to install a drain wire in the receiving area, and a closing die configured to close the shield tape around the plurality of conductors and the drain wire to form an enclosure around the plurality of conductors with the second edge overlapping the receiving area at an outside surface of the enclosure. | 12-30-2010 |
20100200269 | SEPARATOR FOR COMMUNICATION CABLE WITH SHAPED ENDS - A separator for a communication cable that comprises a body that includes at least first and second segments adapted to define a plurality of quadrants in the communication cable. The segments are substantially perpendicular to each other and define a junction point of the segments. Each of the segments includes a main portion and a terminal end remote from the junction point of the segments. Each of the terminal ends has a shape such that each of the terminal ends is wider than the main portions of the segments. At least one air pocket is defined between the terminal ends of the segments. The air pocket includes a gap sized such that the air pocket is substantially enclosed. | 08-12-2010 |
20100175910 | JACKET FOR CABLE DATA - A jacket for a data cable that comprises a main jacket body having an inner area for receiving one or more filaments and a central longitudinal axis. The main body has an inner surface that surrounds the inner area and an opposite outer surface. At least one longitudinal opening extends through the main jacket body between the inner and outer surfaces and substantially parallel to the central longitudinal axis of the main jacket body. The longitudinal opening is substantially enclosed within the main jacket body. | 07-15-2010 |
20100022683 | HARD GRADE EPR INSULATION COMPOSITIONS - Novel additive systems for lead-free filled cable insulation are disclosed. These systems provide improved electrical and mechanical properties. The composition contains a base polymer of a polyethylene and an elastomer, a filler, and additives of hindered amine light stabilizers and phenolic antioxidants. | 01-28-2010 |
20090194315 | WATERPROOF DATA CABLE WITH FOAM FILLER AND WATER BLOCKING MATERIAL - A data cable includes conductors and a filler material substantially surrounding the conductors. The filler material includes a foam filler and a water blocking material. The data cable can also include insulation substantially surrounding each conductor, foam substantially surrounding each conductor, or a solid coating substantially surrounding each conductor The data cable can further include a shielding member substantially surrounding the filler material or a jacket substantially surrounding the filler material. | 08-06-2009 |