Patent ID: 6096977
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: H01B

Abstract:
A patch cord electrical cable resistant to rotation during pay-off from a storage reel, said cable consisting of:first and second pairs of elongated insulated conductors, wherein said conductors are made of stranded wire, the conductors in each pair being twisted together along their lengths and the first and second twisted pairs being twisted together along their lengths in a manner such that they can be contained in a substantially circular jacket;said substantially circular jacket surrounding and containing said pairs;said first pair of conductors having a first twist lay of approximately 0.67 inches;said second pair of conductors having a second twist lay of approximately 0.44 inches; andsaid first and second pairs being twisted together with a strand lay such that said pairs periodically change position within said circular jacket, said strand lay being within the range of approximately 4.2 to 5.0 inches.