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Geophone cable splice and method

US4710593A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 14, 1986
Grant dateDec 1, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49194
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus of making a splice in a geophone cable for providing a weatherproof cable splice with maximum cable break strength. The ends of each of the cables are soldered to a printed circuit board to provided the necessary cable strength. The printed circuit board is covered by a silicone rubber boot which sealingly engages the ends of each of the cables on either side of the printed circuit board to insure moisture protection.

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