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Neutral conductor grounding system

  • US 5,807,447 A
  • Filed: 10/16/1996
  • Issued: 09/15/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of fabricating an electrical cable with means for grounding neutral conductors of said electrical cable over a length of said electrical cable, the method comprising steps of:

  • a) forming a semi-conductive insulation shield having an outer surface with at least one strip of semi-conductive material extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said electrical cable with a free end above the outer surface of said semi-conductive insulation shield and spaced-apart side walls, said at least one strip at least partially enveloping each of said neutral conductors; and

    b) forming an insulating jacket for said electrical cable, said insulating jacket substantially forming the periphery of said cable and engaging said spaced-apart side walls of said at least one strip;

    said insulating jacket having a thickness equal to the thickness of said free end above the outer surface of said semi-conductive insulation shield, whereby said at least one strip and said insulating jacket form a continuous uniform layer about said outer surface of said semi-conductive insulation shield.

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