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Cable for stringed musical instruments

US7700872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2009
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01B11/1895
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A center conductor having an effective outer diameter; a dielectric material around the center conductor, a semi-conductive layer around the dielectric material, an outer conductor, or shield, around the dielectric material; the shield having an effective inner diameter; wherein the center conductor has a cross-sectional area of 3.141×10−4 in2 or less; wherein the cable has a capacitance of about 15 pF/ft or less; wherein the cable maintains electrical continuity under a tensile force of 25 lbf or greater; wherein the cable has a flex life of greater than about 30,000 cycles; and wherein the cable is a musical instrument cable.

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