A flat cable includes a strip having lead wires therein, and projecting portions formed on the strip as branch joints and projecting in the width direction of the strip. The branch joint allows a connection between the lead wires or between the lead wire and an electric connection line. A laminated cable...http://www.google.de/patents/US6723925?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6723925 - Flat cable and laminated cable harness
