Electric wire fishing implement
US6279877A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/556
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention pertains to an electric wire fish implement including fiberglass sections which are connected to each other to form an elongated implement which is used to introduce wires into inaccessible locations. The fiberglass sections are connected to each other by way of connectors at each end of the sections. The connectors are made of brass so that they can easily be attached to the fiberglass section ends by impressed dimples. one of the connectors is a female connector having a cylindrical recess therein. The other connector is made up in the same way but a threaded male stud is inserted therein and securely and permanently fastened therein. The male stud has a shore hardness considerably greater than the sleeve material. This stud helps to avoid breakage of the connection between the fiberglass sections when subjected to extreme or undesirable bends. There is also disclosed a way of quickly connecting or disconnecting various sections to or from each other, respectively. The quick connect connector can either be dovetail connections or could be form-fit connections where the connector material is made of plastic and will yield to obstructive elements. It is also disclosed…
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