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Sealing apparatus for elongate cables having movable insert with gripping members

  • US 5,622,642 A
  • Filed: 02/06/1995
  • Issued: 04/22/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/06/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for sealing the end of an elongate cable, said apparatus comprising(1) a housing of generally tubular shape, the housing comprising(a) a first open end and a second closed end,(b) a longitudinal top portion with an interior surface and an exterior surface, and(c) a longitudinal bottom portion with an interior surface and an exterior surface;

  • and(2) a polymeric insert which is positioned within the housing and is free to move in an axial direction within the housing and in a vertical direction within the housing, which insert(a) is in the shape of a clip having a first open end and a second closed end and two open sides,(b) comprises a first top arm with an interior surface and an exterior surface, and a second bottom arm with an interior surface and an exterior surface, said first and second arms extending from the closed end of the insert,(c) a plurality of first gripping members which are associated with the interior surface of the first arm, and(d) a plurality of second gripping members which are associated with the interior surface of the second arm.

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