Abstract: Disclosed herein is a phone jack compression tool that includes a main body having a compression chamber that is configured for receiving an angled phone jack connector. The main body includes an opening under the compression chamber for accommodating the angled phone jack connector. The main body further includes a sliding body. The phone jack compression tool further includes a handle operably connected to the main body such that movement of the handle with respect to the main body causes the sliding body to move between an uncompressed position and a compressed position.

Abstract: A compression tool positioned transverse to a coaxial cable, wherein the compression tool axially compresses a connector positioned on the coaxial cable while the compression tool remains transverse to the coaxial cable, wherein a plurality of linkages having a bended configuration translate transverse movement of an actuator to axial compression of at least two engagement heads. Furthermore, an associated method for providing axial compression is also provided.

Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: A grounding clamp positioned on a coaxial cable at a location other than an end of the coaxial cable, wherein the grounding clamp includes an outer shell formed by the unity of a first split shell portion and a second split shell portion, the outer shell having a radial relationship with an elastomeric sleeve, the elastomeric sleeve being radially disposed over a conductive bonding contact, the conductive bonding contact being radially disposed over an outer conductive portion of the coaxial cable, wherein axial compression of a first split driver and a second split driver against the ends of the grounding clamp facilitates electrical contact between the outer shell and the conductive bonding contact and between the conductive bonding contact and the outer conductive portion of the coaxial cable. Furthermore, an associated method for maintaining ground continuity is also provided.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a corrugated coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable connector assembly comprises a compression member having a first end and a second end, a connector body having a first end and a second end, an insulator, a pin, and a spring basket, wherein the first end of the compression member is structured to receive an exposed end of a corrugated coaxial cable and the second end is structured to receive the first end of the connector body, wherein the connector body is configured to retain the insulator therein and the insulator is configured to retain the pin therein to insulate the pin from the connector body, and wherein the spring basket is configured to couple to an exposed inner conductor of the cable, and wherein the compression member is configured to physically retain the cable and electrically couple an outer conductor of the cable to the connector body while electrically coupling the spring basket to the pin.

Abstract: A grounding clamp positioned on a coaxial cable at a location other than an end of the coaxial cable, wherein the grounding clamp includes an outer shell having a radial relationship with an elastomeric sleeve, the elastomeric sleeve being radially disposed over a conductive bonding contact, the conductive bonding contact being radially disposed over an outer conductive portion of the coaxial cable, wherein axial compression of the grounding clamp facilitates electrical contact between the outer shell and the conductive bonding contact and between the conductive bonding contact and the outer conductive portion of the coaxial cable. Furthermore, an associated method for maintaining ground continuity is also provided.

Abstract: A grounding clamp comprising a separable body; an elastomeric sleeve, the sleeve having a coaxial cable receiving portion and a grounding cable receiving portion; a conductive contact, sized for insertion within the elastomeric sleeve, the conductive contact having a coaxial cable contact portion and a grounding cable contact portion; and at least one fastener wherein, when the separable body is joined together, the elastomeric sleeve is compressed facilitating grounding and sealing of a coaxial cable and a grounding cable securely received within the clamp. Furthermore, an associated method for maintaining ground continuity is also provided.

Abstract: A connector used in coaxial cable communication applications, and more specifically to coaxial connectors having features for sealing against environmental contaminants, facilitating effective attachment to a corresponding interface port, and improving the efficiency of structures and processes for attaching the connectors to coaxial cables. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A coaxial connector comprising a connector body; a nut, axially rotatable with respect to the connector body, the nut having a first forward end configured for threadably attaching to an interface port and a second rearward end; and a continuity member, electrically contacting the nut; wherein the connector is configured to maintain return loss below -40 dBvM when the connector is installed on the interface port, so as to be only engaged with one thread of the interface port is provided.

Abstract: A method of assembling a coaxial cable connector comprising positioning a portion of a post within a body, the post including a flange; positioning a coupler, axially rotatable with respect to the post and the connector body, the coupler having a first end configured for coupling to an interface port and an opposing second end, and an internal lip having a first surface facing the first end of the coupler and a second surface facing the second end of the coupler; positioning a continuity member axially rearward of the second surface of the internal lip of the coupler; and wherein at least a portion of the continuity member is configured to extend about an external surface of the connector body and reside axially rearward of the coupler between the coupler and the connector body.

Abstract: A connector having a conductively coated member is provided, wherein the connector comprises a connector body capable of sealing and securing a coaxial cable, and further wherein the conductively coated member, such as an 0-ring, physically seals the connector, electrically couples the connector and the coaxial cable, facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise.

Abstract: An optical digital audio connector including a ferrule radially disposed over an optical fiber, an outer shell, having a first end and a second end, disposed over the ferrule, the outer shell having an extension extending from the first end of the outer shell, wherein the outer shell and extension have at least one axial slot, the at least one axial slot starting proximate the second end of the shell and axially extending through the outer shell and extension to facilitate radial movement of the outer shell and the extension, and a latching feature structurally integral with the extension, wherein the latching feature is a ramped surface forming a peak, the peak raised a distance from the outer surface, is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable preparation tool that includes a body and a cavity extending from the body configured to accommodate insertion of a coaxial cable therein. A blade attached to the body and positionable in the cavity, the blade configured to cut the coaxial cable when the body is rotated with respect to the coaxial cable. A circumferential adjustment mechanism within the cavity configured to adjust a gripping circumference within the cavity for gripping an outer jacket of the coaxial cable. Further disclosed is a method of preparing a coaxial cable that includes inserting the coaxial cable into a cavity of a coaxial cable preparation tool and adjusting a gripping circumference within the cavity of the coaxial cable preparation tool. The gripping circumference is configured to grip an outer jacket of the coaxial cable. The adjusting is accomplished by the inserting of the coaxial cable into the cavity.

Abstract: A cover and a system of covers/boots for placement in sealed relation over a connector or pair of connectors that is or are adapted to terminate a cable or splice together a pair of cables, preferably cables that carry signals received by a receiving apparatus on a cell tower. The covers include a cable end that sealingly receives a cable therein, an elongated body that provides secure cover to a cable connector, and an end that abuts a bulkhead or sealingly engages with a second cover when used in a splicing application.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes an outer body having a first end and an opposing second end, an inner body having a first inner end and a second inner end, and a post interconnected with the inner body. A fastener portion is at the first end of the outer body. A compression sleeve is disposed to fit on the second inner end. The post, the inner body, and the compression sleeve are movable with respect to the outer body between a first position in which the connector is not mounted to an equipment port and a second position when the connector is mounted to the equipment port. When the fastener portion is mounted to the equipment port, an indicator portion on the compression sleeve is made visible to a user.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a step up pin that engages the center conductor of a coax cable to increase the diameter of the center conductor to thereby make it more manageable. The pin is stored with the connector until the pin and connector are affixed to a coax cable.