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Abstract

A male coaxial connector of the present invention comprises a conductive insert and a coupling nut. The conductive insert has a front end with an annular flange. The coupling nut includes an inner surface defining a bore, wherein the bore at least partially surrounds the conductive insert and is configured to receive a female coaxial connector. The coupling nut further includes an annular flange extending from the inner surface. The male connector also includes a torque washer, preferably formed from fiber-reinforced rubber. The torque washer is disposed between the flange of the conductive insert and the flange of the coupling nut. When the coupling nut engages a female coaxial connector, the torque washer is compressed between the flange of the coupling nut and the flange of the insert. The compressed torque washer maintains a tension force between the male and female connectors to help prevent their separation. The male coaxial connector can be configured to be coupled to an end of the coaxial cable by, for example, crimping or compression.

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First Claim