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Coaxial cable connector sleeve

US8568164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 16, 2011
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2103/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An adapter sleeve for a coaxial cable connector having a nut member including a retaining structure on an external surface of the nut member, said adapter sleeve comprising a cylindrical body comprising a first end and a second end defining a bore along a longitudinal axis therethrough, the bore defining an interior surface, the interior surface having a torque transmission feature sized to slideably engage the nut member on the coaxial cable connector, the cylindrical body having at least one recessed portion, wherein the recessed portion is dimensioned and adapted to mate with the retaining structure on the external surface of the nut member is provided. An associated connector assembly and method is also provided.

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