Splice restraint and mating indicator

Details Splice restraint and mating indicator Splice restraint and mating indicator

2009-09-28

2011-12-06

Hyeon, Hae Moon (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With indicating or identifying provision

Connection indicating provision

C439S369000, C439S798000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070509

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a splice restraint for use with sleeves that attach to joints. The splice restraint includes a first securing member constructed and arranged to be received in a groove of a first sleeve that is installable on a first leg of a joint, a second securing member constructed and arranged to be received in a groove of a second sleeve that is installable on a second leg of the joint, and a strap connecting the first securing member to the second securing member. The strap having a length determined by the distance between the groove on the first sleeve and the groove on the second sleeve when the first and second sleeves are properly installed on the joint. The splice restraint provides a visual indication that the sleeves are properly installed on the joint, as well ensures that sleeves will not be displaced after the lineman leaves the site.

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