Patents by Inventor William D. McLaughlin

William D. McLaughlin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6210222
    Abstract: A F-type coaxial cable connector includes an outer tubular sleeve which receives an inner tubular post. The inner post includes a projecting barrel portion sized to receive the center conductor and the dielectric layer of a prepared coaxial cable end. The barrel portion includes a raised barb which separates the outer jacket and conductive braid or foil of the coaxial cable, the post further including an annular flange having a circumferential cavity which receives the end of the separated cable jacket and braid, providing a 360° seal. The post and rotating nut are driven longitudinally into the stationary outer sleeve to crimp the connector and to complete the cable termination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Eagle Comtronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Arvin L. Langham, William D. McLaughlin, Gary L. Harrison