US3757279A
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Tor diameters electrical connector operable for diverse coaxial cable center conduc
Assignee: Jerrold Electronics Corp
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Filing: 1972-05-15
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-05-15
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector for receiving the conductors of a coaxial cable comprises axially engaging housing members having tapered inner surfaces for selectively radially compressing interior connector elements which seize the coaxial cable center and outer conductors. The composite connector structure for securing the cable center conductor includes plural, diverse axially oriented slots such that center conductors of varying sizes may be reliably accommodated, and such that the connector housing members may be fully engaged for any size center conductor to provide a reliable ground connection.
Inventors
- 👤 E Winston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:32
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0521
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
In combination in an electrical connector for receiving coaxial cables formed of a center conductor and an outer conductor, first and second cylindrically shaped connector body members, means for providing relative axial translation between said first and second body members, center pin means within said connector body members, said center pin means including a compressible cable center conductor seizing portion having axial slots therein, and radially compressible insulative spacer means about said center pin compressible portion, said spacer means comprising an outer tapered surface, one of said connector body members including an inner tapered surface engaging said tapered outer surface of said spacer means, said spacer means including axial slots about its inner and outer surfaces, said outer surface of said spacer means including a greater number of slots than the inner surface of said spacer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
In combination in an electrical connector for receiving coaxial cables formed of a center conductor and an outer conductor, first and second cylindrically shaped connector body members, means for providing relative axial translation between said first and second body members, center pin means within said connector body members, said center pin means including a compressible cable center conductor seizing portion having axial slots therein, and radially compressible insulative spacer means about said center pin compressible portion, said spacer means comprising an outer tapered surface, one of said connector body members including an inner tapered surface engaging said tapered outer surface of said spacer means, said spacer means including axial slots about its inner and outer surfaces, said outer surface of said spacer means including a greater number of slots than the inner surface of said spacer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination as in claim 1 wherein a subportion of the axial slots in said outer surface of said spacer means are continuous to said inner surface of said spacer means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A combination as in claim 2 further comprising a third connector body member for engaging one of said first and second body members, said third body member including a tapered inner surface for causinG said first or second body member engaged therewith to seize an outer coaxial cable conductor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination as in claim 3 wherein the inner surface of said first or second body member engaged by said third body member is compressible.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |