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Bicycle cable connector for splicing two cables in series

  • US 6,510,760 B2
  • Filed: 11/23/2001
  • Issued: 01/28/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/06/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A bicycle cable connector kit for connecting a first cable that slides within a first outer casing to a second cable that slides within a second outer casing comprising:

  • a first connector including;

    a first cable retaining portion for retaining the first cable; and

    a projection extending along a first connector axis, wherein the projection includes a threaded outer peripheral surface extending completely around the projection;

    a second connector including;

    a second cable retaining portion for retaining the second cable; and

    a tubular portion having a side wall that is continuous around the entire circumference of the tubular portion and a threaded inner peripheral surface extending completely around the tubular portion for engaging the threaded outer peripheral surface of the projection; and

    a bracket including an elongated brace member;

    a first casing support collar disposed at a first end of brace member and defining a first outer casing opening for supporting the first outer casing therein; and

    a second casing support collar disposed at a second end of brace member and defining a second outer casing opening for supporting the second outer casing therein.

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