Patent ID: 6634799
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: A61B,G02B

Abstract:
An adapter for enabling a quick connect and disconnect between an externally threaded bushing and a BNC connector, the adapter comprising:a cylindrical sleeve having an external surface and an internal surface, a portion of the internal surface having internal screw threading that is complementary to external screw threading of a bushing to which the sleeve is to be attached, at least one post on the external surface of the sleeve, the post being positioned to engage with a slot of a BNC connector to hold the BNC connector on the sleeve external surface; an insulator inserted into the sleeve and the internal screw threading being on the insulator; and, a cylindrical sleeve insert mounted on the insulator inside the sleeve with the insulator separating the insert from the sleeve internal surface, the insert having an internal surface and the internal screw threading being on the insert internal surface.