Coaxial cable connector
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Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a new and ornamental design for a coaxial cable connector in its shipping condition. The internal details thereof are illustrated in the phantom are for environmental purposes only.
FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the coaxial cable connector of FIG. 1; and,
FIGS. 3 and 4 are front and end views respectively of coaxial cable connector of FIG. 1, with the internal details being illustrated in phantom for environmental purposes only.
Claims
The ornamental design for a coaxial cable connector, shown in the shipping condition as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D535259
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 22, 2005
Date of Patent: Jan 16, 2007
Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc. (Sparks, NV)
Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues (Collierville, TN), Salvatore J. Abbruzzese (Piscataway, NJ), Brian S. Welborn (The Woodlands, TX)
Primary Examiner: Philip S. Hyder
Attorney: Hoffman & Baron, LLP
Application Number: 29/228,454
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 22, 2005
Date of Patent: Jan 16, 2007
Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc. (Sparks, NV)
Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues (Collierville, TN), Salvatore J. Abbruzzese (Piscataway, NJ), Brian S. Welborn (The Woodlands, TX)
Primary Examiner: Philip S. Hyder
Attorney: Hoffman & Baron, LLP
Application Number: 29/228,454
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Threaded Engagement (D13/151);
Connector, Conductor Or Housing Therefor (10) (D13/133)