Electrical connectors – Including or for use with coaxial cable
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-04-05
Leon, Edwin A. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Including or for use with coaxial cable
Reexamination Certificate
active
07918687
ABSTRACT:
A coaxial connector with a connector body is provided with a connector body bore. A grip ring is retained within the connector body bore, and an outer diameter of the grip ring abuts an annular wedge surface provided with a taper between a maximum diameter proximate the connector end and a minimum diameter proximate the cable end. The wedge surface may be provided directly on the connector body bore sidewall or alternatively on an inner diameter of a clamp ring coupled to the cable end of the connector body. An inner diameter of the grip ring is provided with a grip surface. A spring contact is retained within the connector body bore. The grip surface provided with a rotational interlock with the connector body directly or via an interconnection with the spring contact and/or clamp ring.
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Allison Lee
Cox Al
Islam Nahid
Paynter Jeffrey
Andrew LLC
Babcock IP , PLLC
Girardi Vanessa
Leon Edwin A.
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