Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Virkus

Kenneth J. Virkus has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bridging tape over lap seam cable shield
    Patent number: 4075419
    Abstract: In high voltage power cables with metal shields that have lap seams with the seam edges movable with respect to one another, a bridging tape is frequently used over the seam and a plastic cable jacket covers the metal shield and the bridging tape. This invention provides a novel bridging element that covers the lap seam and that is made of soft and resilient material with edge portions thinner than the center of the bridging element to provide a streamline contour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1978
    Assignee: General Cable Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Virkus