Abstract: A dripless means for a fuel dispensing nozzle begins with a nozzle for dispensing fuel into automobile tanks. Regulations limit drainage of the spout to within ten seconds, met by the present invention that prevents fuel drops from exiting the spout. First, the spout retains fuel drops behind a dam made of a series of fins upon the interior of the spout. Second, the present invention has a bushing with a weir that works in combination with the damming. Third, the nozzle has a vent tube within the spout where a plug constricts its diameter to limit the fuel drawn into the vent tube. With proper use, the present invention retains fuel drops in the spout to meet the regulations.

Abstract: A modular electrical system for mounting on furniture components such as wall panels. The system includes modules which each include at least one power block provides increased electrical circuit capacity, which capacity in the preferred embodiment is at least six electrical circuits. The power block provides different groupings of circuits which are externally accessible, such as for connection to removable receptacle units, on opposite sides thereof. Flexible electrical connectors are provided for connection to and transmitting electrical power between power blocks of adjacent panels. Each connector transmits only one grouping of electrical circuits therethrough, whereby two such connectors are normally utilized for connection between adjacent power blocks of adjacent panels to transmit all electrical circuits therebetween.

Abstract: A modular electrical system for mounting on furniture components such as wall panels. The system includes modules which each include at least one power block provides increased electrical circuit capacity, which capacity in the preferred embodiment is at least six electrical circuits. The power block provides different groupings of circuits which are externally accessible, such as for connection to removable receptacle units, on opposite sides thereof. Flexible electrical connectors are provided for connection to and transmitting electrical power between power blocks of adjacent panels. Each connector transmits only one grouping of electrical circuits therethrough, whereby two such connectors are normally utilized for connection between adjacent power blocks of adjacent panels to transmit all electrical circuits therebetween.

Abstract: Each component includes one or more sets of pin and/or socket contacts each set being mounted on a contact block. The contact block has shield means surrounding the contacts and around each shield means in an outer housing. The shields and housing electrically and mechanically isolate the contacts.

Abstract: Insert has a plate member supporting one or more transition blocks for interconnecting power conductors from the power cell to the conductors of a flat cable together with an adjusting ring supporting a cover with a cable exit slot. The cover, the adjusting ring, and the transition block provide for the cover and transition block to be angularly oriented to correspond to the direction from which the flat conductor cable exits to the insert. The arrangement provides for the flat connector cable to exit the insert from several different azimuthal directions and with the power conductors being connectible with the transition block.

Abstract: In an underfloor electrical distribution system, a feeder arrangement for directing power and communication conductors from one or more closets to the distribution runs of the system wherein a plurality of junction boxes are arranged in a line in end-to-end abutting relationship, each having interior means forming power and communication channels electrically isolating conductors respectively disposed therein from one another, the respective channels providing for power and communication conductors to enter through one end of the box and exit through an opposite end and/or to enter or to exit through one or more openings provided in one or both of the sides of the box.

Abstract: An afterset for a cellular raceway. The afterset includes an annular housing, an adjusting ring mounted in the housing, and a split cover for flush mounting removably secured to the adjusting ring. The housing has an internal bridge member which, in conjunction with the housing, forms a pair of power compartments open to the power cell of the cellular raceway and a pair of communication openings respectively open to the communication cells of the raceway, each power compartment has a duplex receptacle disposed below the cover and is accessible from the interior of the housing.

Abstract: Poke-thru has floor fitting serviced by a thru floor unit in a bore in the floor and carries power and/or communications conductors. The thru floor unit comprises a pair of mounting screws which extend down through the floor fitting base with the heads engaging the base. The mounting screws carry a flexible finger type retaining clip to grip the side of the bore. Above the retaining clip, on the mounting screws, are top separator means which maintain the clip and base a fixed distance apart. Intumescent material and a top spacer are loosely disposed in the space between the clip and the base. Below the retaining clip, on the mounting screws, is a bottom spacer. Below the bottom spacer are top and bottom retainers held a fixed distance apart by separator means. Intumescent material is loosely disposed in the space between the top and bottom retainers. The bottom retainer has nuts in which the screws are threaded.

Abstract: A junction box having an access unit adapting the box for use in floors having carpet or tile as floor covering whose construction contemplates an adjusting ring having a flange which function both as a trim for carpet or tile on the cover and as trim for carpet or tile on the floor.

Abstract: Fitting comprises an attaching ring secured to a pair of adjacent underfloor ducts and spanning the pre-punched access holes in the ducts, the attaching ring retains adjusting screws which in turn support an adjustable carpet plate which carries power/telephone outlets.

Abstract: A device used in overhead power distribution systems to serve solely as a cable coupler, i.e. join or splice a pair of flexible connecting cables having a plug-in connector at opposite ends or alternatively slightly modified so to serve as a wiring adaptor, i.e. to be secured to a unit to be energized and provide the power either from a single flexible cable or from a pair of flexible cables which are spliced together. A typical example of a unit to be energized is an overhead lighting fixture or a service pole.

Abstract: Service poles having improved structures, namely: extruded aluminum frame with special slots to removably retain covers and to mount receptacle retainers; pole hanger adapted for use with various sizes of poles and also adaptable to secure pole to a ceiling panel T-bar suspension system or alternatively to a floor supported suspension rod; base adapting pole for use on tile or carpet; ceiling tile trim plate adaptable for use with various sizes of poles and for use regardless of the point where the pole passes thru the ceiling panel; retainers for supporting single and duplex receptacles.

Abstract: A pair of self-clamping couplings are secured to the opposite walls of a feeder duct. The ends of a pair of branch ducts are respectively supported on the couplings. A cover closes off the space between the branch ducts and is held in position by engagement with the ends of the branch ducts.

Abstract: .[.Poke-thru has floor fitting servived by a thru floor unit in a bore in the floor and carries power and/or communications conductors. The thru floor unit comprises a pair of mounting screws which extend down through the floor fitting base with the heads engaging the base. The mounting screws carry a flexible finger type retaining clip to grip the side of the bore. Above the retaining clip, on the mounting screws, are top separator means which maintain the clip and base a fixed distance apart. Intumescent material and a top spacer are loosely disposed in the space between the clip and the base. Below the retaining clip, on the mounting screws, is a bottom spacer. Below the bottom spacer are top and bottom retainers held a fixed distance apart by separator means. Intumescent material is loosely disposed in the space between the top and bottom retainers. The bottom retainer has nuts in which the screws are threaded.]. .Iadd.Poke-thru has a floor fitting serviced by a thru-floor unit.