US3166751A
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Antenna mounting fixture with loading coil
Assignee: DPZ CORP
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Filing: 1962-09-27
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Granted: 1965-01-19
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Expires: 1982-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Roll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:04
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q9/00; H01Q9/04; H01Q9/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
AN ANTENNA STRUCTURE COMPRISING (A) A BASE MOUNTING SCREW HAVING A LONGITUDINAL CENTRAL BORE, A THREADED SHANK, AND A HEAD; (B) A COAXIAL CABLE PASSING UPWARD THROUGH THE CENTRAL BORE OF SAID BASE MOUNTING SCREW AND HAVING AN INNER CONDUCTOR, AN INSULATING LAYER SURROUNDING THE INNER CONDUCTOR, AND A SHIELDING BRAID SURROUNDING THE INSULATING LAYER, THE UPPER END OF THE INNER CONDUCTOR PROJECTING BEYOND THE HEAD OF THE HEAD MOUNTING SCREW; (C) A FERRULE WEDGE HAVING AN AXIAL HOLE, THE INSULATING LAYER AND THE INNER CONDUCTOR OF THE COAXIAL CABLE PASSING UPWARD THROUGH THE AXIAL HOLE AND THE FERRULE WEDGE LYING AT LEAST PARTLY INSIDE THE SHIELDING BRAID, SAID FERRULE WEDGE FORCING THE SHIELDING BRAID OUTWARD AGAINST THE WALL OF THE CENTRAL BORE OF THE BASE MOUNTING SCREW AND THUS COOPERATING WITH SAID WALL TO GRIP THE SHIELDING BRAID TIGHTLY; (D) AN ANTENNA CONNECTED SOCKET ADAPTED TO COUPLE TO AN ANTENNA ROD; (E) A MOLDED BASE OF INSULATING MATERIAL MOLDED ABOUT AND SECURELY GRIPPING THE HEAD OF THE BASE MOUNTING SCREW AND PARTIALLY ENCLOSING THE UPPER END OF THE INNER CONDUCTOR, SAID MOLDED BASE PARTIALLY SURROUNDING AND SECURELY GRIPPING THE ANTENNA CONNECTION SOCKET WHILE MAINTAINING SAID ANTENNA CONNECTION SOCKET OUT OF DIRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID BASE MOUNTING SCREW; AND (F) ELECTRICAL CONNECTING MEANS FOR CARRYING CURRENT BETWEEN THE UPPER END OF THE INNER CONDUCTOR AND THE ANTENNA CONNECTION SOCKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
AN ANTENNA STRUCTURE COMPRISING (A) A BASE MOUNTING SCREW HAVING A LONGITUDINAL CENTRAL BORE, A THREADED SHANK, AND A HEAD; (B) A COAXIAL CABLE PASSING UPWARD THROUGH THE CENTRAL BORE OF SAID BASE MOUNTING SCREW AND HAVING AN INNER CONDUCTOR, AN INSULATING LAYER SURROUNDING THE INNER CONDUCTOR, AND A SHIELDING BRAID SURROUNDING THE INSULATING LAYER, THE UPPER END OF THE INNER CONDUCTOR PROJECTING BEYOND THE HEAD OF THE HEAD MOUNTING SCREW; (C) A FERRULE WEDGE HAVING AN AXIAL HOLE, THE INSULATING LAYER AND THE INNER CONDUCTOR OF THE COAXIAL CABLE PASSING UPWARD THROUGH THE AXIAL HOLE AND THE FERRULE WEDGE LYING AT LEAST PARTLY INSIDE THE SHIELDING BRAID, SAID FERRULE WEDGE FORCING THE SHIELDING BRAID OUTWARD AGAINST THE WALL OF THE CENTRAL BORE OF THE BASE MOUNTING SCREW AND THUS COOPERATING WITH SAID WALL TO GRIP THE SHIELDING BRAID TIGHTLY; (D) AN ANTENNA CONNECTED SOCKET ADAPTED TO COUPLE TO AN ANTENNA ROD; (E) A MOLDED BASE OF INSULATING MATERIAL MOLDED ABOUT AND SECURELY GRIPPING THE HEAD OF THE BASE MOUNTING SCREW AND PARTIALLY ENCLOSING THE UPPER END OF THE INNER CONDUCTOR, SAID MOLDED BASE PARTIALLY SURROUNDING AND SECURELY GRIPPING THE ANTENNA CONNECTION SOCKET WHILE MAINTAINING SAID ANTENNA CONNECTION SOCKET OUT OF DIRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID BASE MOUNTING SCREW; AND (F) ELECTRICAL CONNECTING MEANS FOR CARRYING CURRENT BETWEEN THE UPPER END OF THE INNER CONDUCTOR AND THE ANTENNA CONNECTION SOCKET.
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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) | 1968-01-19 | 1968-07-20 | 1969-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-19 | 1972-07-20 | 1973-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-19 | 1976-07-20 | 1977-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |