Patent ID: 7153160
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An improved tap assembly having at least one integrated connector for retaining a coaxial cable comprising: a) a tap faceplate having at least one port, said tap faceplate having an inner surface and an outer surface; b) an integral housing extending outward from the outer surface of the tap faceplate, wherein said integral housing further comprises a bore having a threaded segment adapted to receive a threaded nut and a clamping means, wherein said clamping means comprises a substantially cylindrical elastomer element having a bore throughout its axial length, and is adapted to be received within a bore formed in the threaded nut, wherein said bore formed within said threaded nut further comprises a tapered groove and said clamping means further comprises a tapered end segment wherein said tapered groove of said bore formed within said threaded nut is adapted to receive the tapered end segment of the clamping means; and c) a means for fixedly attaching a coaxial cable to said integral housing.