Patent ID: 8653369
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: H01B

Abstract:
1. An improved electrically conductive buoyant cable, comprising a multi-member cable including: a core member; a reinforcing member disposed within the core member and extending along a length thereof; an electrical conductive member, defining electrical conductors also disposed within the core member and extending along the length thereof; a skin member surrounding each of the core member, the reinforcing member and the electrical conductive member and extending along the length thereof, and a substantially flat tie down member resting on an end of the core member, the tie down member including: openings to enable the conductors of the conductive member to pass through the flat tie down member, and guide grooves formed around an outer perimeter of the flat tie down member to enable strands of the reinforcing member to extend up from the core member, along the guide grooves, and to be tied over the tie down member, thereby securing the tie down member in place.