Patent ID: 7841897
Filing Date: 2010-11-30
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A coaxial cable ground block apparatus for interconnecting coaxial cables and a ground wire in a satellite dish installation, said apparatus comprising: an electrically conducting ground block body having a top portion, and bottom portion and opposing left and right flanges projecting proximal said bottom portion, each flange defining an aperture for receiving a fastener for anchoring the ground block body to a surface; said ground block body including first and second grounding points, each of said grounding points including means for connecting a ground wire to said ground block body; and said ground block body including first and second in-line coaxial cable splice connectors disposed proximal said ground block bottom portion and third and fourth in-line coaxial cable splice connectors disposed proximal said ground block top portion, each of said connector having axially opposing externally threaded connection studs; said first and second in-line splice connectors being spaced a first distance apart and generally centered relative to said ground block body; said third and fourth in-line splice connectors being spaced a second distance apart and generally centered relative to said ground block body; said first distance being greater than said second distance such that said first and second; and an area defined between said coaxial cable splice connectors comprising a free area devoid of projecting structures thereby providing access for connection of coaxial cables.