Abstract: A transparent anti-theft bracket for a marker light includes a transparent body having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a first tapered opening extending from the first side toward the second side, a second tapered opening extending from the second side toward the first side, and a lip between the first tapered opening and the second tapered opening. The lip defines an opening connecting the first tapered opening to the second tapered opening. A first depth of the first tapered opening is less than a second depth of the second tapered opening.

Abstract: An auto-coupling system for coupling a trailer and a towing vehicle includes a base plate between a vehicle frame and a fifth wheel of the towing vehicle, an extendable arm rotatably coupled to the base plate at a first point and configured to extend in response to relative movement of the towing vehicle and the trailer, a spring fixedly coupled to the base plate at a second point and coupled to the extendable arm, the spring being configured to exert a retractive force onto the extendable arm, and an alignment assembly rotatably coupled to the extendable arm and configured to move against an outer perimeter of the trailer.

Abstract: A connector configured to be connected to an electrical cable includes a sleeve configured to extend around an end of the electrical cable and a flange extending outward from the sleeve. The flange includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The flange also includes an outer skirt extending continuously and completely around an outer periphery of the base plate, and an inner skirt spaced apart from the outer skirt. The inner skirt traces a closed and continuous path around the sleeve. The flange also includes a channel defined between the inner and outer skirts.

Abstract: A bar extension system for supporting a suspended conduit in a vehicle and for engaging a tracker bar affixed to a mounting surface of the vehicle includes an extension arm extending away from the mounting surface of the vehicle and configured to support the suspended conduit, a bracket member coupled to the extension arm and configured to engage the tracker bar, a support arm coupled to the bracket member and angularly extending away from the bracket member and toward the mounting surface of the vehicle, and a support member coupled to the support arm and configured to press against the mounting surface of the vehicle.

Abstract: A bar extension system for supporting a suspended conduit in a vehicle and for engaging a tracker bar affixed to a mounting surface of the vehicle includes an extension arm extending away from the mounting surface of the vehicle and configured to support the suspended conduit, a bracket member coupled to the extension arm and configured to engage the tracker bar, a support arm coupled to the bracket member and angularly extending away from the bracket member and toward the mounting surface of the vehicle, and a support member coupled to the support arm and configured to press against the mounting surface of the vehicle.

Abstract: A locking conduit clamp includes a first clamping member having an upwardly-bowed body defining a downward upper pocket and having a hinge at a first lateral end of the upwardly-bowed body, a second clamping member having a downwardly-bowed body defining an upward lower pocket and being hingedly coupled to the first clamp member via the hinge at a first lateral end of the downwardly-bowed body, the second clamping member being configured to rotate about the hinge between an open position for receiving a conduit, and a closed position for surrounding and capturing the conduit in an opening defined by the upper and bottom pockets, and a latch including an arcuate lever hingedly coupled to the second clamping member, and a buckle hingedly coupled to the arcuate lever and configured to engage the first clamping member to lock the first and second clamping members in a locked position.

Abstract: Provided is an electrical communication link between a tractor and a trailer, the trailer comprising one or more auxiliary electrical devices, the electrical communication link including a first transceiver coupled to the tractor and configured to receive a first signal from the tractor and to wirelessly transmit a control signal corresponding to the first signal, a second transceiver coupled to the trailer and configured to wirelessly receive the control signal and to transmit a second signal corresponding to the control signal to the one or more auxiliary devices.

Abstract: A status monitoring circuit for monitoring the status of an external device coupled to an electrical system of a vehicle, the status monitoring device including a sensing unit coupled to the external device and configured to sense an input voltage and an input current at the external device, a monitoring unit coupled to the sensing unit and configured to determine a normal operation of the external device based on the sensed input voltage, and, in response, to detect an undercurrent condition of the external device based on the sensed input current, and a status indicator coupled to the monitoring unit and configured to display a fault indication in response to the monitoring unit detecting the undercurrent condition.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a substantially tubular housing for housing an electrical terminal, and a substantially cylindrical electrical terminal holder configured to be inserted into the housing, the electrical terminal holder being configured to hold the electrical terminal, wherein the electrical terminal holder and the housing are configured to be mechanically engaged by twisting the electrical terminal holder with respect to the housing after being inserted therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an electrical connection, the apparatus including attachment means for enabling the apparatus to be mounted to a surface, a frame means rotatably coupled to the attachment means, an electrical connection coupled to the frame means, and an electrical wire coupled to the electrical connection.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a substantially tubular housing for housing an electrical terminal, and a substantially cylindrical electrical terminal holder configured to be inserted into the housing, the electrical terminal holder being configured to hold the electrical terminal, wherein the electrical terminal holder and the housing are configured to be mechanically engaged by twisting the electrical terminal holder with respect to the housing after being inserted therein.

Abstract: A connector assembly for providing electrical connection to an insulated conductive wire, the connector assembly including: a housing defining a channel for receiving the insulated conductive wire; a cover hinged to the housing and configured to close over the channel to cover the insulated conductive wire; and an electrically conductive pin having a first end in the channel and a second end in the housing beneath the channel.

Abstract: An electrical plug configured to be mated with a socket, the electrical plug including a substantially tubular plug housing having a front end, a rear end, a side wall between the front end and the rear end, and a housing protrusion on the side wall and configured to be inserted within a socket cutout of the socket, a groove proximate the front end of the housing, and a seal located in the groove and having a cross-section with an outer surface that is substantially similar to an outer surface of a cross-section of the side wall and the housing protrusion.

Abstract: A hose clamp includes a hanger configured to be suspended from a harness. A clasp defines lower pockets and is rotatably attached to the hanger by a hinge. The clasp is configured to rotate about the hinge between an open position, in which flexible lines can be laid into the pockets, and a closed position in which the hanger and the clasp together surround and capture the lines in the respective pockets. A latch is configured to latch the clasp in the closed position.

Abstract: A swivel-type cast iron swinger gladhand is provided. The gladhand has a mounting bracket, a cast iron coupler support body, and a cast iron coupler body. The cast iron coupler body includes a pivot arm, a coupler and a clamp integrally formed from a single casting. The cast iron coupler body is pivotally supported by the mounting bracket and the cast iron coupler support body.

Abstract: A jumper cable plug for electrically connecting and physically engaging with a socket of the type used in the trucking industry is provided. The plug comprises a hollow cylindrical housing having a front end, a rear end, and a key extending from the front end toward the rear end. An annular grove is provided around the perimeter of the cylindrical housing, and a resilient seal is disposed in the annular grove.