US5564942A
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Connector for an electrical signal transmitting cable
Assignee: Monster Cable Products Inc
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Filing: 1995-02-21
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Granted: 1996-10-15
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Expires: 2015-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A connector for connection to an electrical cable and including an inner sleeve for receiving the electrical cable and being formed, at least in part, by a plurality of angularly-spaced segments. An outer barrel is also provided which extends over the inner sleeve and which includes a camming surface for engaging the segments of the inner sleeve and camming the segments radially inwardly into engagement with the cable to secure the cable to the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Noel Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0521
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A connector for connection to a cable assembly, said connector comprising an inner sleeve for receiving the cable and comprising a first sleeve portion, a second sleeve portion spaced from said first sleeve portion, and at least one strut connecting said sleeve portions in a spaced relation, one of said sleeve portions being formed, at least in part, by a plurality of angularly-spaced segments; and an outer barrel extending over said one sleeve portion, said outer barrel including a camming surface for engaging said segments and camming said segments radially inwardly into engagement with said cable to secure said cable assembly to said connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A connector for connection to a cable assembly, said connector comprising an inner sleeve for receiving the cable and comprising a first sleeve portion, a second sleeve portion spaced from said first sleeve portion, and at least one strut connecting said sleeve portions in a spaced relation, one of said sleeve portions being formed, at least in part, by a plurality of angularly-spaced segments; and an outer barrel extending over said one sleeve portion, said outer barrel including a camming surface for engaging said segments and camming said segments radially inwardly into engagement with said cable to secure said cable assembly to said connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein said outer sleeve is advanced over said inner barrel in a manner to cause said camming.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The connector of claim 2 further comprising a first set of threads formed on the outer surface one of said sleeve portions and a second set of threads formed on the inner surface of said barrel and adapted to engage set first said of threads upon said advancement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The connector of claim 1 further comprising a pin supported by said sleeve and having a first end portion projecting outwardly from one of said sleeve portions for engaging a jack of an electrical component.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The connector of claim 4 wherein said cable assembly has two conductors and said pin has a second end portion located in said space between said sleeve portions and connected to one of said conductors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector of claim 5 wherein the other conductor of said cable assembly is connected to said at least one strut.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The connector of claim 6 wherein the space between said sleeve portion is sufficient to enable said conductors to be soldered to said pin portion and to said strut, respectively, to form said connections.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-10-15 | 2000-04-15 | 2000-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-10-15 | 2004-04-15 | 2004-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-10-15 | 2008-04-15 | 2008-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |