Abstract: An electrical connector having a housing for receiving therein at least one terminal; a hinged cover, operably coupled to the housing, for covering the terminal received by the housing; at least a hinge member operably coupled to the housing and the hinged cover; and an independent secondary terminal lock (ISL) within the hinged cover for locking the terminal within the housing when the hinged cover is at a closed position. The ISL blocks the terminal from being removed or dislodged from the housing. The housing and the hinged cover have a locking mechanism that retains and secures the hinged cover onto the housing, and thereby locks the terminal within the housing. Alternatively, the housing and the hinged cover have another locking mechanism that includes a substantially flexible member having an elongated slot and extending from a side portion of the housing for accommodating therein at least an elongated retention member extending from at least a side of the hinged cover.

Abstract: An isolation tool for positioning in a pipe bore and providing a sealing barrier extending transversely across the pipe bore for isolating a section of the bore during replacement of a pipe section includes: a pair of identical inflatable seals positioned in the tool mid-section by an annular subassembly which secures the seals in position, preventing them from dislodging into the internal tool cavity. Having inflatable seals allows flexibility since the tool can be used within a greater range of pipe diameters. The tool “self-centers” within the pipe in its proper position as gas is pumped into both seals simultaneously through a single gas inlet of a shared plumbing assembly, thereby enabling quick installation and removal. Moveable gripper inserts are tightened against the inner pipe surface to hold the tool stationary. Support leg assemblies assist tool installation and removal. The back plate defines multiple port connections. The tool is electronically monitored by a separate enhanced monitoring unit.

Abstract: An isolation tool for providing a sealing barrier extending transversely across the bore for isolating a section of the bore during replacement of a pipe section includes: front and back plates and a central annular ring for securing front and back seal elements in position, preventing them from dislodging into the internal tool cavity; moveable gripper inserts which are tightened against the inner surface of various diameters of pipe to hold the tool stationary during operation; and support leg assemblies which assist tool installation, centering, and removal. The back plate defines multiple port connections. Engraved, brightly painted indicia corresponding to a torque and tightening sequence improve visibility in darkness. The tool is electronically monitored by a separate enhanced monitoring unit.

Abstract: A socket electrical connector adapted to receive a portion of a mating plug electrical connector. The socket electrical connector includes a housing, at least two electrical contact terminals, and a contact shorting member. The housing includes a first housing member and a second housing member. The second housing member is located in the first housing member and forms a scoop proof dome having a height extending above a top side of the first hosing member. The second housing member forms at least one receiving area for receiving the portion of the mating plug electrical connector.

Abstract: An apparatus for increasing venous blood flow to an extremity of a patient is disclosed. The apparatus includes a forced heated air unit, and a detachable transparent housing having an opening through which the extremity of the patient may be introduced in to the detachable transparent housing.

Abstract: An electrical terminal including a first connection section; and a second connection section. The second connection section includes at least two cantilevered deflectable contact arms configured to contact a mating electrical terminal. A front end of each of the arms is outwardly flared including opposite sides of each front end being outwardly flared in general opposite directions relative to each other. The front ends combine to form a general tulip shaped entrance into the electrical terminal for the mating electrical terminal.

Abstract: A socket electrical connector adapted to receive a portion of a mating plug electrical connector. The socket electrical connector includes a housing, at least two electrical contact terminals, and a contact shorting member. The housing includes a first housing member and a second housing member. The second housing member is located in the first housing member and forms a scoop proof dome having a height extending above a top side of the first hosing member. The second housing member forms at least one receiving area for receiving the portion of the mating plug electrical connector.

Abstract: An electrical terminal including a first connection section; and a second connection section. The second connection section includes at least two cantilevered deflectable contact arms configured to contact a mating electrical terminal. A front end of each of the arms is outwardly flared including opposite sides of each front end being outwardly flared in general opposite directions relative to each other. The front ends combine to form a general tulip shaped entrance into the electrical terminal for the mating electrical terminal.

Abstract: An electrical connector housing including a base; and a cover. The cover is adapted to be connected to the base to capture at least one electrical connector component in the base. The cover includes a first section and a second section. The second section is movably connected to the first section by a connection. The second section is movable between an open position relative to the base and a closed position. The connection includes a detent latching system for latching the second section in the open position to allow access to a location inside the base.

Abstract: An electrical connector housing including a base; and a cover. The cover is adapted to be connected to the base to capture at least one electrical connector component in the base. The cover includes a first section and a second section. The second section is movably connected to the first section by a connection. The second section is movable between an open position relative to the base and a closed position. The connection includes a detent latching system for latching the second section in the open position to allow access to a location inside the base.

Abstract: A socket electrical connector adapted to receive a portion of a mating plug electrical connector. The socket electrical connector includes a housing, at least two electrical contact terminals, and a contact shorting member. The housing includes a first housing member and a second housing member. The second housing member is located in the first housing member and forms a scoop proof dome having a height extending above a top side of the first hosing member. The second housing member forms at least one receiving area for receiving the portion of the mating plug electrical connector. The electrical contact terminals are connected to the first housing member and extend into the at least one receiving area of the second housing member. The contact shorting member is mounted on the second housing member and contacts the electrical contacts.

Abstract: An electrical filter assembly including a housing; at least one electrical wire extending into the housing; and a filter subassembly on the housing, the filter subassembly comprising a lead frame and a filter circuit connected to the lead frame. The filter circuit has a plurality of capacitors attached to the lead frame as a modular block. The lead frame comprises at least one insulation displacement contact section which makes electrical connection with the at least one electrical wire.

Abstract: A vehicle air bag electrical system including an air bag control module; electrical conductors connected to the control module; an electrical connector connected to the electrical conductors; and a filter circuit coupled to the electrical conductors. The filter circuit includes a plurality of capacitors provided as a module. The electrical connector is adapted to be connected to an air bag gas initiator.

Abstract: A vehicle air bag electrical system including an air bag control module; electrical conductors connected to the control module; an electrical connector connected to the electrical conductors; and a filter circuit coupled to the electrical conductors. The filter circuit includes a plurality of capacitors provided as a module. The electrical connector is adapted to be connected to an air bag gas initiator.

Abstract: A bi-directional communication system advantageously automatically senses and reports problems to a central operator network management station and operates with fewer subscriber service interruptions by detecting and correcting such conditions before they result in subscriber service interruption. Specifically, a system adaptively varies upstream transmission power level to prevent communication interruption in a cable modem network. A method for adaptively adjusting communication operation by varying a transmission parameter involves retrieving a communication parameter from memory and comparing the retrieved parameter with a predetermined threshold. A message is transmitted to a CATV head-end at a remote site representing that the parameter value indicates adjustment of the parameter is necessary.

Abstract: A vehicle air bag electrical system including an air bag control module; electrical conductors connected to the control module; an electrical connector connected to the electrical conductors; and a filter circuit coupled to the electrical conductors. The filter circuit comprises a plurality of capacitors provided as a module. The electrical connector is adapted to be connected to an air bag gas initiator.

Abstract: An electrical filter assembly including a housing; at least one electrical wire extending into the housing; and a filter subassembly on the housing, the filter subassembly comprising a lead frame and a filter circuit connected to the lead frame. The filter circuit has a plurality of capacitors attached to the lead frame as a modular block. The lead frame comprises at least one insulation displacement contact section which makes electrical connection with the at least one electrical wire.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing having a receiving area for receiving a portion of a mating connector; coaxial electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a ferrite member located in the housing. The housing comprises ribs projecting inwardly into the receiving area. The ribs are adapted to allow the housing to be mated to the mating connector in at least two orientations. When the electrical connector is attached to the mating connector, the ribs are adapted to prevent rotation of the housing relative to the mating connector. The electrical connector further includes a connector position assurance (CPA) member movably attached to the housing. The CPA member includes a portion adapted to contact a section of a second one of the electrical contacts to move the section when the CPA member is moved from an unlatched position towards a latch position.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing having a deflectable cantilevered mating connector latch arm, electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a connector position assurance (CPA) member movably mounted to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The CPA member comprising a top section and two downwardly extending rails. Each rail has a bottom end adapted to contact a shorting clip of a mating electrical connector and move the shorting clip off of connection with contacts of the mating electrical connector. The first rail includes a wedge surface and a detent locating surface. The wedge surface is adapted to be contacted by the mating electrical connector to deflect the first rail. When the CPA member is moved to the closed position, the detent locating surface is adapted to be positioned below a detent surface of the housing to retain the CPA member in the closed position.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing having a receiving area for receiving a portion of a mating connector; coaxial electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a ferrite member located in the housing. The housing comprises ribs projecting inwardly into the receiving area. The ribs are adapted to allow the housing to be mated to the mating connector in at least two orientations. When the electrical connector is attached to the mating connector, the ribs are adapted to prevent rotation of the housing relative to the mating connector. The electrical connector further includes a connector position assurance (CPA) member movably attached to the housing. The CPA member includes a portion adapted to contact a section of a second one of the electrical contacts to move the section when the CPA member is moved from an unlatched position towards a latch position.