Patent ID: 7632141

Claim:
A compression connector for the end of a coaxial cable, the compression connector comprising: a connector body having a first end, a second end, an outer diameter, and defining an internal cavity at the second end of the connector body; a fastening element rotatably engaged with the first end of the connector body, said fastening element having an external surface and an internal surface, said internal surface configured to connect with a port on an electronic device; an attachment element having an opening capable of being enlarged from a first, diameter less than at least a portion of the outer diameter of the connector body to a second, diameter greater than at least a portion of the outer diameter of the connector body, wherein the enlarged opening of the attachment element is capable of being placed around a portion of the connector body at a predetermined placement location; and a tubular moisture seal element attached to the attachment element, said tubular moisture seal being configured to extend over at least a portion of the external surface of the fastening element and extend over at least a portion of the port to form a seal therebetween; a post disposed at least partially within the internal cavity at the second end of the connector body; a locking member having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the locking member is disposed within the internal cavity at the second end of the connector body and the first end extends outwardly therefrom.