US4595724A
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Flame retardant sealant
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1985-08-05
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Granted: 1986-06-17
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Expires: 2005-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A fusible flame retardant sealant composition comprised of a homogeneous mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride, methacrylate polymer, and antimony oxide is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the sealant composition also contains zinc oxide. The sealant composition as disclosed herein is used to make fusible sealant inserts for preinsulated electrical connectors having a heat recoverable sleeve. The connectors are essentially comprising a conductor connecting means positioned within the heat recoverable sleeve, the conductor connecting means being designed to receive and electrically connect two or more electrical conducting members, the members being inserted from the ends of the sleeve, and one fusible sealant insert member made of said composition positioned near each one of the open ends of the sleeve. Upon application of sufficient heat to the sleeve, the sleeve recovers around the conductor connecting means and the electrical conducting members, and the fusible sealant insert members soften, conform and adapt to the conducting member, adhere to the conducting member and the sleeve, and seal the interstices between the conducting member and the recovered sleeve. The resulting seal is flame retardant and resistant to corrosive chemicals such as jet fuel and lubricant.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis F. Koblitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/70; C; C08; C08K; C08K3/00; C08K3/18; C08K3/20; C08K3/22; C08L; C08L27/00; C08L27/02; C08L27/12; C08L27/16; C08L33/00; C08L33/04; C08L33/06; C08L51/00; C08L51/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A fusible sealant composition for use with preinsulated electrical connectors having a heat recoverable sleeve, the connectors essentially comprising a conductor connecting means positioned within the heat recoverable sleeve, the conductor connecting means being designed to receive and electrically connect two or more electrical conducting members, the members being inserted from the ends of the sleeve, and at least one fusible sealant insert member made of said composition positioned near at least one of the open ends of the sleeve, the composition being characterized in that: the sealant is a homogeneous mixture comprised of polyvinylidene fluoride, a methacrylate polymer, and antimony oxide, the polyvinylidene fluoride comprises from about 64 percent to about 93 percent by weight of the mixture, the methacrylate polymer comprises from about 3 percent to about 32 percent by weight of the mixture, the antimony oxide comprises approximately 4 percent by weight of the mixture whereby, upon application of sufficient heat to the sleeve, the sleeve recovers around the conductor connecting means and the electrical conducting members, and said at least one fusible sealant insert member softens, conforms and adapts to an associated said conducting member, adheres to the conducting member and the sleeve, and seals the interstices between the conducting member and the recovered sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A fusible sealant composition for use with preinsulated electrical connectors having a heat recoverable sleeve, the connectors essentially comprising a conductor connecting means positioned within the heat recoverable sleeve, the conductor connecting means being designed to receive and electrically connect two or more electrical conducting members, the members being inserted from the ends of the sleeve, and at least one fusible sealant insert member made of said composition positioned near at least one of the open ends of the sleeve, the composition being characterized in that: the sealant is a homogeneous mixture comprised of polyvinylidene fluoride, a methacrylate polymer, and antimony oxide, the polyvinylidene fluoride comprises from about 64 percent to about 93 percent by weight of the mixture, the methacrylate polymer comprises from about 3 percent to about 32 percent by weight of the mixture, the antimony oxide comprises approximately 4 percent by weight of the mixture whereby, upon application of sufficient heat to the sleeve, the sleeve recovers around the conductor connecting means and the electrical conducting members, and said at least one fusible sealant insert member softens, conforms and adapts to an associated said conducting member, adheres to the conducting member and the sleeve, and seals the interstices between the conducting member and the recovered sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that the composition is also comprised of approximately 4 percent by weight of zinc oxide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is one that is miscible with polyvinylidene fluoride and produces a sealant with a melt viscosity of 3,000 to 11,000 poises when measured at 400°-450° F. (204°-232° C.).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is methylmethacrylate-co-ethylacrylate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is methylmethacrylate-co-butylmethacrylate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 2, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is one that is miscible with polyvinylidene fluoride and produces a sealant with a melt viscosity of 3,000 to 1,000 poises when measured at 400°-450° F. (204°-232° C.).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 2, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is methylmethacrylate-co-ethylacrylate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 2, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is methylmethacrylate-co-butylmethacrylate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
196 words
A fusible sealant composition for use with preinsulated electrical connectors having a heat recoverable sleeve, the connectors essentially comprising a wire connecting means positioned within the heat recoverable sleeve, the wire connecting means being designed to receive and electrically connect two or more wires, said wires being inserted from the open ends of the sleeve and into the wire connecting means, and one fusible sealant insert member made of said composition positioned near each open end of the sleeve, the composition being characterized in that: the sealant is a homogeneous mixture comprised of polyvinylidene fluoride, a methacrylate polymer, and antimony oxide, the polyvinylidene fluoride comprises from 64 percent to about 93 percent by weight of the mixture, the methacrylate polymer comprises from about 3 percent to about 32 percent by weight of the mixture, the antimony oxide comprises approximately 4 percent by weight of the mixture whereby, upon application of sufficient heat to the sleeve, the sleeve recovers around the wire connecting means and said wires and said fusible sealant insert members soften, conform and adapt to the wire, adhere to the wire and sleeve, and seal the interstices between the wire and the recovered sleeve.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
196 words
A fusible sealant composition for use with preinsulated electrical connectors having a heat recoverable sleeve, the connectors essentially comprising a wire connecting means positioned within the heat recoverable sleeve, the wire connecting means being designed to receive and electrically connect two or more wires, said wires being inserted from the open ends of the sleeve and into the wire connecting means, and one fusible sealant insert member made of said composition positioned near each open end of the sleeve, the composition being characterized in that: the sealant is a homogeneous mixture comprised of polyvinylidene fluoride, a methacrylate polymer, and antimony oxide, the polyvinylidene fluoride comprises from 64 percent to about 93 percent by weight of the mixture, the methacrylate polymer comprises from about 3 percent to about 32 percent by weight of the mixture, the antimony oxide comprises approximately 4 percent by weight of the mixture whereby, upon application of sufficient heat to the sleeve, the sleeve recovers around the wire connecting means and said wires and said fusible sealant insert members soften, conform and adapt to the wire, adhere to the wire and sleeve, and seal the interstices between the wire and the recovered sleeve.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 9, further characterized in that the composition is also comprised of approximately 4 percent by weight of zinc oxide.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 9, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is one that is miscible with polyvinylidene fluoride and produces a sealant with a melt viscosity of 3,000 to 11,000 poises when measured at 400°-450° F. (204°-232° C.).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 9, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is methylmethacrylate-co-ethylacrylate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 9, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is methylmethacrylate-co-butylmethacrylate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 10, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is one that is miscible with polyvinylidene fluoride and produces a sealant with a melt viscosity of 3,000 to 11,000 poises when measured at 400°-450° F. (204°-232° C.).
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 10, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is methylmethacrylate-co-ethylacrylate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 10, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is methylmethacrylate-co-butylmethacrylate.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
202 words
A preinsulated electrical connector having a heat recoverable sleeve, the connector comprising a conductor connecting means positioned within the heat recoverable sleeve, the conductor connecting means being designed to receive and electrically connect two or more electrical conducting members, the members being inserted from the ends of the sleeve, and at least one fusible sealant insert member positioned near at least one of the open ends of the sleeve, the connector being characterized in that: the sealant insert is made of a material comprised of a homogeneous mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride, a methacrylate polymer, and antimony oxide, the polyvinylidene fluoride comprises from about 64 percent to about 93 percent by weight of the mixture, the methacrylate polymer comprises from about 3 percent to about 32 percent by weight of the mixture, the antimony oxide comprises approximately 4 percent by weight of the mixture, whereby, upon application of sufficient heat to the sleeve, the sleeve recovers around the conductor connecting means and the electrical conducting members, and said at least one fusible sealant insert member softens, conforms and adapts to the conducting members, adheres to the conducting members and the sleeve, and seals the interstices between the conducting members and the recovered sleeve.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
202 words
A preinsulated electrical connector having a heat recoverable sleeve, the connector comprising a conductor connecting means positioned within the heat recoverable sleeve, the conductor connecting means being designed to receive and electrically connect two or more electrical conducting members, the members being inserted from the ends of the sleeve, and at least one fusible sealant insert member positioned near at least one of the open ends of the sleeve, the connector being characterized in that: the sealant insert is made of a material comprised of a homogeneous mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride, a methacrylate polymer, and antimony oxide, the polyvinylidene fluoride comprises from about 64 percent to about 93 percent by weight of the mixture, the methacrylate polymer comprises from about 3 percent to about 32 percent by weight of the mixture, the antimony oxide comprises approximately 4 percent by weight of the mixture, whereby, upon application of sufficient heat to the sleeve, the sleeve recovers around the conductor connecting means and the electrical conducting members, and said at least one fusible sealant insert member softens, conforms and adapts to the conducting members, adheres to the conducting members and the sleeve, and seals the interstices between the conducting members and the recovered sleeve.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
A preinsulated electrical connector as set forth in claim 17, further characterized in that the composition is also comprised of approximately 4 percent by weight of zinc oxide.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
45 words
A preinsulated electrical connector as set forth in claim 18, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is one that is miscible with polyvinylidene fluoride and produces a sealant with a melt viscosity of 3,000 to 11,000 poises when measured at 400°-450° F. (204°-232° C.).
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
A preinsulated electrical connector as set forth in claim 18, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is methylmethacrylate-co-ethylacrylate.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 3, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer has a weight average molecular weight in the range of 20,000 to 350,000.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
33 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 6, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is one that has a weight average molecular weight in the range of 20,000 to 350,000.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 11, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer is one that has a weight average molecular weight in the range of 20,000 to 350,000.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fusible sealant composition as set forth in claim 14, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer has a weight average molecular weight in the range of 20,000 to 350,000.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
30 words
A preinsulated electrical connector as set forth in claim 19, further characterized in that the methacrylate polymer has a weight average molecular weight in the range of 20,000 to 350,000.
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