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Dead front system and process for injecting fluid into an electrical cable

US6338637B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2000
Grant dateJan 15, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/921
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dead front system provides fluid access to an electrical connector and cable. The dead front system includes an injection plug, a fluid access system, and a tube connected at a first end to the injection plug and at a second end to the fluid access system. The injection plug, fluid access system, and tube are surrounded by a conductive, grounded surface.

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