Abstract: A connector retaining construction in which retaining claws for retaining connectors in a holder member will not interfere with an external member, and are prevented from damage due to such interference. In the construction, connectors (31, 32), having terminals inserted and retained therein, is inserted into a holder member (11) through an opening (18) of the holder member (11), and the connectors (31, 32) are slid, with elongate guide projections (42) of the connector (31, 32) engaged respectively with guide rails (19) formed on the holder member (11), thereby retaining the connector (32) in the holder member (11). A retaining step portion (44) is formed at each of the elongate guide projections (42) of the connector (32). An elastically-deformable retaining claw (22) for engagement in the associated retaining step portion (44) is disposed along each of the guide rails (19), The retaining claw having such a width that it will not project outwardly from the guide rail (19).

Abstract: An electrical connector system is disclosed. This connector system includes a receptacle suitable for co-operating with a plug in which elements of the receptacle and plug are compatible with standardized connectors commonly used in industry.

Abstract: An improved termination connector for seismic cable, the improvement including a reduced rigid length and improved flexibility by making connector to cable conductor splice connection within the bend restrictor, further reducing failure due to lateral stress through the use of a split collar and sleeve arrangement for connecting the connector's rotatable nut assembly to the connector body. The instant connector improves pin to cable makeup with improved pressure compensation splice connection process.

Abstract: A protective housing for an elongated metal connector attached to the end of an electrical conductor wherein the connector comprises a tubular portion at its rear end for receiving the conductor and a contact portion at its forward end. The protective housing comprises a bottom section of rigid non-conductive material having a semi-cylindrical portion and a forward tubular portion for holding the metal connector. A top section of the housing fits against and is secured to the semi-cylindrical portion of the bottom section to form the assembled protective housing. Internal members within the top and bottom portions are adapted to engage the outer surface of the metal connector and provide heat insulgating air spaces around the metal connector within the assembled housing.