US3077513A
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Coaxial cable connector
Assignee: Microdot Inc
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Filing: 1959-08-28
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Granted: 1963-02-12
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Expires: 1979-08-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon P Felts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0518
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
257 words
A FITTING FOR A CABLE HAVING A CENTRAL CONDUCTOR AND AN OUTER CONDUCTING SHEATH AND INSULATION BETWEEN THE CENTRAL CONDUCTOR AND THE SHEATH, COMPRISING: A TUBULAR HOUSING HAVING A CENTRAL BORE AND COUPLED AT ONE END TO SAID CABLE AND MADE FROM A CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, SAID HOUSING HAVING A BEVELED INTERNAL WALL ADJACENT ITS CABLE RECEIVING END; A CLAMP RING WITHIN THE CENTRAL BORE OF SAID HOUSING AND SURROUNDING AND ENGAGING THE SHEATH OF SAID CABLE AND MADE FROM AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING MATERIAL, SAID RING HAVING AT LEAST ONE FINGER BEING CLAMPED AGAINST SAID SHEATH AND ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED TO SAID HOUSING, WHEN THE FINGER ON THE RING IS FORCED AGAINST SAID BEVELED WALL; A CONTACT PIN HAVING A HEAD END ABUTTING AN END OF THE CABLE INSULATION, SAID HEAD END BEING SLOTTED TO RECEIVE THE CENTRAL CONDUCTOR OF THE CABLE THERETHROUGH; MEANS ANCHORING THE CONDUCTOR IN SAID SLOT; AN INNER INSULATING BUSHING SURROUNDING THE HEAD OF SAID PIN AND ADJACENT CABLE INSULATION; AND AN OUTER INSULATING BUSHING SURROUNDING SAID PIN AND SAID INNER BUSHING ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE HEAD END OF THE PIN, THE INNER ENDS OF SAID INNER AND OUTER INSULATING BUSHINGS BEARING AGAINST AN END PORTION OF THE CABLE SHEATH CARRIED OUT BETWEEN SAID BUSHING ENDS AND THE ADJACENT END OF SAID RING; AND CONFRONTING INTERLOCKING SURFACES ON SAID OUTER BUSHING AND THE CENTRAL BORE OF SAID HOUSING FOR RETAINING SAID PARTS IN ASSEMBLED POSITION WITH THE PIN END OPPOSITE ITS HEAD END PROJECTING FROM THE OUTER BUSHING TO FORM A MALE CONNECTION CONTACT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
257 words
A FITTING FOR A CABLE HAVING A CENTRAL CONDUCTOR AND AN OUTER CONDUCTING SHEATH AND INSULATION BETWEEN THE CENTRAL CONDUCTOR AND THE SHEATH, COMPRISING: A TUBULAR HOUSING HAVING A CENTRAL BORE AND COUPLED AT ONE END TO SAID CABLE AND MADE FROM A CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, SAID HOUSING HAVING A BEVELED INTERNAL WALL ADJACENT ITS CABLE RECEIVING END; A CLAMP RING WITHIN THE CENTRAL BORE OF SAID HOUSING AND SURROUNDING AND ENGAGING THE SHEATH OF SAID CABLE AND MADE FROM AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING MATERIAL, SAID RING HAVING AT LEAST ONE FINGER BEING CLAMPED AGAINST SAID SHEATH AND ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED TO SAID HOUSING, WHEN THE FINGER ON THE RING IS FORCED AGAINST SAID BEVELED WALL; A CONTACT PIN HAVING A HEAD END ABUTTING AN END OF THE CABLE INSULATION, SAID HEAD END BEING SLOTTED TO RECEIVE THE CENTRAL CONDUCTOR OF THE CABLE THERETHROUGH; MEANS ANCHORING THE CONDUCTOR IN SAID SLOT; AN INNER INSULATING BUSHING SURROUNDING THE HEAD OF SAID PIN AND ADJACENT CABLE INSULATION; AND AN OUTER INSULATING BUSHING SURROUNDING SAID PIN AND SAID INNER BUSHING ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE HEAD END OF THE PIN, THE INNER ENDS OF SAID INNER AND OUTER INSULATING BUSHINGS BEARING AGAINST AN END PORTION OF THE CABLE SHEATH CARRIED OUT BETWEEN SAID BUSHING ENDS AND THE ADJACENT END OF SAID RING; AND CONFRONTING INTERLOCKING SURFACES ON SAID OUTER BUSHING AND THE CENTRAL BORE OF SAID HOUSING FOR RETAINING SAID PARTS IN ASSEMBLED POSITION WITH THE PIN END OPPOSITE ITS HEAD END PROJECTING FROM THE OUTER BUSHING TO FORM A MALE CONNECTION CONTACT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-11 | 1966-08-13 | 1967-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-11 | 1970-08-13 | 1971-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-11 | 1974-08-13 | 1975-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |