Patents Examined by Carl J. Arbeg
  • Electrical connector and method of splicing wires
    Patent number: 4864725
    Abstract: An article and process for splicing electrical wires that are to be exposed to an adverse environment. The article includes a connector, an insulating sleeve adapted to retain the connector, and an encapsulant. The encapsulant, which is disposed within the insulating sleeve, has a cone penetration value of 100 to 350 (10.sup.-1 mm) and an ultimate elongation of at least 200%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Raychem Corporation
    Inventor: Christian A. M. Debbaut