Patent ID: 6829813
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of installing an electrical signal filter between another device and a cable terminated with a {fraction (7/16)}â€³ cable connector, a housing of the electrical signal filter having a span which is substantially greater than {fraction (7/16)}â€³ and a threaded female connector portion formed integrally with one end of the housing, said method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a tool having an engaging span of {fraction (7/16)}â€³; (b) using said tool to engage a drive member, having a {fraction (7/16)}â€³ span, positioned proximate of the threaded female connector portion and formed integrally with the filter housing, said filter housing having a said span substantially greater than {fraction (7/16)}â€³; (c) rotating the filter housing by using said tool to secure the filter to another said device; (d) using said tool to engage the cable connector terminating the cable; and (e) rotating the cable connector by using said tool to secure the cable to the filter.