Abstract: A cutting tool with first and second pivoted shearing blades has a guide member mounted to the first blade for transverse movement relative to the first blade and toward and away from the second blade. The guide member has at least one transverse restraining surface that confronts a transverse guided surface of at least one of the distal blade portions during cutting to resist axial separation of the cutting edges away from the cutting plane. In some embodiments, the guide member is actuated by placing the workpiece between the blades. Alternatively, the guide member is actuated by relative pivotal movement of the blades.

Abstract: A cutting tool with first and second pivoted shearing blades has a guide member mounted to the first blade for transverse movement relative to the first blade and toward and away from the second blade. The guide member has at least one transverse restraining surface that confronts a transverse guided surface of at least one of the distal blade portions during cutting to resist axial separation of the cutting edges away from the cutting plane. In some embodiments, the guide member is actuated by placing the workpiece between the blades. Alternatively, the guide member is actuated by relative pivotal movement of the blades.

Abstract: A ground connector including a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first member with a threaded post, a second member pivotably connected to the first member, and a pusher on the first member. The second member includes a stepped surface configured to be engaged by the pusher to clamp a pedestal directly between the first and second members. The second section is movably located on the threaded post and configured to directly contact and clamp a conductor towards the pedestal.

Abstract: An electrical terminal including a first connection section adapted to connect to a first electrical conductor; and a second connection section connected to the first connection section. The second connection section is adapted to removably connect to a mating electrical terminal. The second connection section includes a first lateral side with a first bent section forming an inward facing slot. The second connection section includes an opposite second lateral side with a second bent section which is bent in a direction generally opposite a bend of the first bent section. An angle of the bend of the first bent section is greater than an angle of a bend of the second bent section.

Abstract: An electrical ground connector assembly including a bus bar adapted to have a plurality of electrical wires separately connected thereto; and a combined electrical connection and mounting post assembly directly connected to the bus bar. The combined electrical connection and mounting post assembly is adapted to directly connect an electrical conductor thereto. The combined electrical connection and mounting post assembly extends from the bus bar in a generally cantilever fashion and is configured to supportingly attach the bus bar to a structure. A portion of the combined electrical connection and mounting post assembly could be mounted to extend through a hole in the structure, or alternatively a portion of the combined electrical connection and mounting post assembly could be mounted to an exterior side of the structure.

Abstract: An electrical terminal including a first connection section adapted to connect to a first electrical conductor; and a second connection section connected to the first connection section. The second connection section is adapted to removably connect to a mating electrical terminal. The second connection section includes a first lateral side with a first bent section forming an inward facing slot. The second connection section includes an opposite second lateral side with a second bent section which is bent in a direction generally opposite a bend of the first bent section. An angle of the bend of the first bent section is greater than an angle of a bend of the second bent section.

Abstract: A ground connector including a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first member with a threaded post, a second member pivotably connected to the first member, and a pusher on the first member. The second member includes a stepped surface configured to be engaged by the pusher to clamp a pedestal directly between the first and second members. The second section is movably located on the threaded post and configured to directly contact and clamp a conductor towards the pedestal.

Abstract: A ground connector including a frame and a U-bolt. The frame has a first conductor contact surface and a second conductor contact surface. The first and second conductor contact surfaces are angled relative to each other. The U-bolt has ends configured to extend through portions of the frame. The U-bolt and the frame are configured to directly contact and clamp a member therebetween.

Abstract: A ground connector including a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first member with a threaded post, a second member pivotably connected to the first member, and a pusher on the first member. The second member includes a stepped surface configured to be engaged by the pusher to clamp a pedestal directly between the first and second members. The second section is movably located on the threaded post and configured to directly contact and clamp a conductor towards the pedestal.

Abstract: A ground connector including a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first member with a threaded post, a second member pivotably connected to the first member, and a pusher on the first member. The second member includes a stepped surface configured to be engaged by the pusher to clamp a pedestal directly between the first and second members. The second section is movably located on the threaded post and configured to directly contact and clamp a conductor towards the pedestal.

Abstract: An electrical ground connector assembly including a bus bar adapted to have a plurality of electrical wires separately connected thereto; and a combined electrical connection and mounting post assembly directly connected to the bus bar. The combined electrical connection and mounting post assembly is adapted to directly connect an electrical conductor thereto. The combined electrical connection and mounting post assembly extends from the bus bar in a generally cantilever fashion and is configured to supportingly attach the bus bar to a structure.

Abstract: A ground connector including a frame and a U-bolt. The frame has a first conductor contact surface and a second conductor contact surface. The first and second conductor contact surfaces are angled relative to each other. The U-bolt has ends configured to extend through portions of the frame. The U-bolt and the frame are configured to directly contact and clamp a member therebetween.