US4229714A
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RF Connector assembly with provision for low frequency isolation and RFI reduction
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1978-12-15
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Granted: 1980-10-21
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Expires: 1998-12-15
Abstract
Abstract An RF coaxial connector assembly, having an inner and outer conductor, employs a washer-like capacitor fitted over the outer conductor for low frequency isolation and employs a transformer adapted for connection between a source of RF signals and the inner and outer conductors of the assembly for reducing the RF currents on the outer conductor. Reduction of the RF currents on the outer conductor is effective to reduce the radiation of RF energy from a coaxial cable coupling the connector assembly to the load.
Inventors
- 👤 John P. Yu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:51
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/42; H03; H03H; H03H1/00; H03H1/0007; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An RF coaxial connector assembly having an inner conductor and an outer conductor and adapted for coupling signals from an RF source to a load, said assembly comprising: a transformer having a primary and a secondary winding, said transformer primary winding being adapted for connection to said RF source and said secondary winding being adapted for connection between the inner conductor and the outer conductor of said connector assembly; and means providing a capacitance electrically connected between said primary and said secondary windings, said capacitance means comprising a washer-like capacitor fitted over the outer conductor of said connector assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An RF coaxial connector assembly having an inner conductor and an outer conductor and adapted for coupling signals from an RF source to a load, said assembly comprising: a transformer having a primary and a secondary winding, said transformer primary winding being adapted for connection to said RF source and said secondary winding being adapted for connection between the inner conductor and the outer conductor of said connector assembly; and means providing a capacitance electrically connected between said primary and said secondary windings, said capacitance means comprising a washer-like capacitor fitted over the outer conductor of said connector assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein said primary and secondary windings each comprise an equal number of turns on a common core.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein said assembly is adapted for connection to a conductive wall of a utilization device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
188 words
An RF coaxial connector assembly having an inner conductor and an outer conductor, said assembly being adapted for coupling signals from an RF source to a load, said load being adapted for connection to said connector assembly via a shielded coaxial cable, said assembly comprising: a transformer having a primary and a secondary winding, each of said windings having first and second terminals, the first terminal of said primary winding being adapted for connection to said RF source, the second terminal of said primary winding being adapted for connected to a point of reference potential, the first terminal of said secondary winding being connected to said inner conductor, the second terminal of said secondary winding being connected to said outer conductor; and a means providing a capacitance electrically connected between the second terminal of said primary winding and the second terminal of said secondary winding, said second terminal of said secondary winding being, in addition, electrically connected to the shield of said coaxial cable when said cable is connected to said assembly, said capacitance means comprising a washer-like capacitor fitted over the outer conductor of said connector assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
188 words
An RF coaxial connector assembly having an inner conductor and an outer conductor, said assembly being adapted for coupling signals from an RF source to a load, said load being adapted for connection to said connector assembly via a shielded coaxial cable, said assembly comprising: a transformer having a primary and a secondary winding, each of said windings having first and second terminals, the first terminal of said primary winding being adapted for connection to said RF source, the second terminal of said primary winding being adapted for connected to a point of reference potential, the first terminal of said secondary winding being connected to said inner conductor, the second terminal of said secondary winding being connected to said outer conductor; and a means providing a capacitance electrically connected between the second terminal of said primary winding and the second terminal of said secondary winding, said second terminal of said secondary winding being, in addition, electrically connected to the shield of said coaxial cable when said cable is connected to said assembly, said capacitance means comprising a washer-like capacitor fitted over the outer conductor of said connector assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The assembly according to claim 4 wherein said primary and said secondary windings each comprise an equal number of turns on a toroidal core.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly according to claim 5 wherein said assembly is adapted for connection to a conductive wall of a utilization device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly according to claim 6 wherein said primary and said secondary windings each comprise n turns where n is a number less than 10.
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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) | 1983-10-21 | 1984-04-21 | 1984-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-21 | 1988-04-21 | 1988-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-21 | 1992-04-21 | 1992-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |