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Electric cable resistant to water penetration

US7087842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2000
Grant dateAug 8, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A30/14
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Electric cable (20), in particular for power transmission or distribution at medium or high voltage, comprising a metallic screen (5) and a water swellable layer (21) capable of forming a barrier to the water penetration provided in a position radially external to said metallic screen (5). Said water swellable layer (21) is made of an expanded polymeric material in which a water swellable material preferably in the form of powder, is embedded.

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