Patent ID: 9633766
Date: 2017-04-25
CPC Classifications: H01B,H02G

Claim:
1. An electrical conductor, comprising: a strength member comprising a strand or a plurality of strands of steel or fiber-reinforced longitudinally extending composite materials under tensile strain of at least 0.05%, and having an optional insulation layer sufficient to eliminate galvanic corrosion; and an electrically conductive encapsulating layer portion comprising of at least a single layer of cladding conductive media, wherein the conductive encapsulating layer is in direct contact with the strength member with no gaps; or the conductive encapsulating layer is in direct contact with the strength member via a lubricating layer with no gaps between any of the three layers; and wherein the electrically conductive encapsulating layer portion is substantially free of tension, for electrical conduction and protection of the strength member from damage or material degradation.