Patent ID: 9461450
Filing Date: 2016-10-04
CPC Classification: B29C,H02G,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of forming an anchor on an insulated cable for anchoring an end of the cable, the method including the steps of: providing a body formed from a wicking material, the body defining an opening therethrough; passing the end of the insulated cable through the opening so that the end of the cable extends from the body of the wicking material, and the wicking material is located on the cable, proximate the end of the cable, and in contact with the insulation of the cable; introducing a liquid, settable adhesive into the body of wicking material on the insulated cable; and allowing the liquid, settable adhesive to be wicked into the wicking material and to set so as to bond the body of the wicking material to the insulation of the cable, thereby forming a projecting anchor which is configured for subsequent engagement proximate the end of the cable for anchoring the end of the cable.