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Miniature coaxial cable connector
Assignee: United States Atomic Energy Commission
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Filing: 1971-06-02
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A connector for coaxial cables is formed by using a spring to pull the center conductors of a coaxial cable together to maintain electrical contact therebetween. The spring also connects the outer conductors of the coaxial cable to provide an electrical connection between the outer conductors. A sleeve is positioned between the center conductor and the spring to provide for alignment of the cable.
Inventors
- 👤 George J Baisz
- 👤 Francis R Shonka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A connector for joining first and second coaxial conductors with each of said coaxial conductors having an inner and an outer conductor, including in combination, spring means positioned around the coaxial conductors, one end of said spring means being mechanically and electrically connected to the outer conductor of the first coaxial conductor and the other end of said spring means being mechanically and electrically connected to the outer conductor of the second coaxial conductor, guide means positioned around said inner conductor of each of said first and second coaxial conductors for aligning said inner conductors, said spring means being tensioned to draw the coaxial conductor together to cause the inner conductors thereof to make electrical contact, said spring means further being conductive to provide electrical connection between said outer conductors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A connector for joining first and second coaxial conductors with each of said coaxial conductors having an inner and an outer conductor, including in combination, spring means positioned around the coaxial conductors, one end of said spring means being mechanically and electrically connected to the outer conductor of the first coaxial conductor and the other end of said spring means being mechanically and electrically connected to the outer conductor of the second coaxial conductor, guide means positioned around said inner conductor of each of said first and second coaxial conductors for aligning said inner conductors, said spring means being tensioned to draw the coaxial conductor together to cause the inner conductors thereof to make electrical contact, said spring means further being conductive to provide electrical connection between said outer conductors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein, said spring means is in the form of a helical spring, said helical spring having an inner diameter less than the outer diameter of said outer conductors of said first and second coaxial conductors, whereby the radial tension of said helical spring holds the same in electrical and mechanical contact with said outer conductors of said first and second coaxial conductors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The connector of claim 2 wherein, said guide means is a metal sleeve surrounding said inner conductor and dielectric of each of said first and second coaxial conductors.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |