Abstract: Described herein is a reusable connector which may, for example, find use in making electrical connections. The connector comprises a heat recoverable metallic band disposed about a non-resilient, deformable member, typically a hollow cylinder that has been slotted to form tines, that has been deformed from an original configuration. When it is desired to make a connection, an object member is inserted into the deformable member and the metallic band is caused to shrink and drive the deformable member towards its original configuration thereby engaging the object member. Preferably the object member has an enlarged portion that is positioned so that when the object member is inserted, the enlarged portion passes through the metallic band. Recovery of the metallic band behind the enlarged portion inhibits withdrawal of the object member from the connector.

Abstract: Described herein are connectors for terminating screened multiconductor cables. The connectors comprise a longitudinally slotted tubular grounding member having resilient tines between which are positioned individual leads or screens of the multiconductor cable. Fastening means are provided around the tines which, upon tightening, cause the slotted portion of the tubular grounding member to contract so that the leads or screens are firmly gripped. The fastening means preferably comprises a heat-shrinkable metal band or ring of a memory metal and is advantageously further provided with a collet, band or ring positioned internally of said heat-shrinkable member. Also described are methods of utilizing said connector in the termination of multiconductor cables.