US3873785A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Magnetic Controls Co
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Filing: 1973-10-25
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-10-25
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector jack having an outer cylindrical housing and a central coaxial conducting member which is slidable along its axis when receiving a plug so as to complete a contact with a second central coaxial conductor and simultaneously open a switch connected to a second central coaxial conductor so as to disconnect a terminating resistance or an alternate circuit path. The second conductor is connected so that there is no unused stub to cause reflections.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter G Lieberman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/42; H01R24/46; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/70; H01R13/703; H01R2103/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/944
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
An electrical connector especially suitable for higher frequency signals comprising, about a common axis, an outer cylindrical housing forming a first circuit path and a coaxial center conductor having first and second portions, both of said portions mounted in non-conducting spacers inside said housing forming a second circuit path, the first portion of said center conductor having a pin receiving means at one end and being slidable over a limited distance along said axis so as to be movable in and out of contact at its other end with the fixed second portion of said center conductor, an electrical contract means connecting said second portion to said outer cylindrical housing, said first portion of said center conductor including means operable to open the electrical contact means at the contacted end of the second portion of said center conductor upon movement of said first portion into contact with said remaining portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
An electrical connector especially suitable for higher frequency signals comprising, about a common axis, an outer cylindrical housing forming a first circuit path and a coaxial center conductor having first and second portions, both of said portions mounted in non-conducting spacers inside said housing forming a second circuit path, the first portion of said center conductor having a pin receiving means at one end and being slidable over a limited distance along said axis so as to be movable in and out of contact at its other end with the fixed second portion of said center conductor, an electrical contract means connecting said second portion to said outer cylindrical housing, said first portion of said center conductor including means operable to open the electrical contact means at the contacted end of the second portion of said center conductor upon movement of said first portion into contact with said remaining portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The connector of claim 1 in which said electrical contact is springable into a rest position against the end of said second portion and said first portion moves said springable contact out of said rest position upon movement of said first portion into contact with said second portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The connector of claim 2 including resistance means connected between the springable contact and said outer housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The connector of claim 2 including a non-conducting guide pin means mounted on the end of said second portion of said center conductor sized to fit into a hole in the end of said first portion of said center conductor, said hole being aligned with said axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The connector of claim 4 in which said end of said first portion is hollow so as to slide over said guide pin means and over the end of said second portion of Said center conductor so as to make contact therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The connector of claim 4 including a non-conducting circumferential sleeve positioned about said end of said first contacting portion so as to move said springable contact away from the rest position on said second portion upon movement of said first portion toward said second portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The connector of claim 6 in which said end of said first portion is hollow so as to slide over said guide pin means and over the end of said second portion of said center conductor so as to make contact therewith.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The connector of claim 7 including resistance means connected between the springable contact and said outer housing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |