Abstract: A phase shifting network for an inductor motor is provided. The network includes a resistor connected in series with each motor phase coil of a pair of motor phases. The network further includes a capacitor connected between the motor phases. The inventive phase shifting network produces current and voltage waveforms within the motor phase coils that are smoother, more equal, and less subject to harmonic distortion as compared to the waveforms generated by conventional phase shifting networks.

Abstract: A programmable terminal strip for connecting the internal electrical conductors of an electrical device, such as the phase windings of an electric motor, with a plurality of external electrical conductors includes a plurality of pockets formed thereon. Each of the pockets is provided to form a terminal for the programmable terminal strip. To accomplish this, one end of one of the internal electrical conductors is connected to a wire terminal member installed within the pocket so as to provide an electrical connection therebetween. A plurality of external electrical conductor and terminal assemblies are provided for use with the programmable terminal strip. A first embodiment of the external conductor assembly includes an insulated external electrical conductor wire having a metallic wire terminal member secured thereto. The wire terminal member is adapted to be inserted into the pocket to provide an electrical connection therebetween.