US3663901A
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Tuned coaxial device
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1970-02-27
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-02-27
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a tuner device in a coaxial connector to readily adjust VSWR of an RF system by a structure which is of improved sensitivity and is practical and usable in the field.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar Wilmot Forney Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01P; H01P5/00; H01P5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A connector for coaxial lines and tuning means comprising: a conductive shell member having an opening therethrough, means on said shell member for detachable connection to a pair of coaxial lines, a conductive tubular member provided with a passageway in communication with said opening, a short circuiting member adjustably mounted within said passageway, a rod slidably mounted in said short circuiting member, a stirrup depending from said rod and provided with resilient conductive sidewalls receiving and engaging therebetween a contact member mounted in said shell, means for connecting said contact with a center conductor of one of the coaxial lines, spacer means freely receiving said contact therethrough and freely receiving said stirrup therethrough, dielectric means supporting said contact within said shell, and crimpable means for retaining said one of the coaxial lines in fixed position relative to said shell, said crimpable means abutting said spacer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A connector for coaxial lines and tuning means comprising: a conductive shell member having an opening therethrough, means on said shell member for detachable connection to a pair of coaxial lines, a conductive tubular member provided with a passageway in communication with said opening, a short circuiting member adjustably mounted within said passageway, a rod slidably mounted in said short circuiting member, a stirrup depending from said rod and provided with resilient conductive sidewalls receiving and engaging therebetween a contact member mounted in said shell, means for connecting said contact with a center conductor of one of the coaxial lines, spacer means freely receiving said contact therethrough and freely receiving said stirrup therethrough, dielectric means supporting said contact within said shell, and crimpable means for retaining said one of the coaxial lines in fixed position relative to said shell, said crimpable means abutting said spacer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, wherein, said crimpable means includes a cylindrical portion having a flange abutting against said spacer means, with said one of said coaxial lines received through said cylindrical portion, radially compressible ferrule means received over said cylindrical portion, a collet, and retaining means abutting said flange and retaining said collet in mechanical and electrical connection with said shell member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, wherein, said stirrup includeS a flat strip of conductive material generally of U-shaped configuration and having free end portions each in abutting relationship and secured to an end wall of said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure as recited in claim 3, wherein said strip configuration is provided with spaced opposed parallel walls received interiorly of said shell member, said contact is generally cylindrical and said walls receiving said contact are resiliently deformable into a generally cylindrical band encircling said 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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |