Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a status communication system associated with an electrical distribution/equipment control box having a case portion and a movable lid portion, comprising: a body; a status communicator attached to the body; a communication element having at least a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the communication element is operatively connected to the status communicator; and an attachment mechanism; wherein the second end of the communication element is operatively connected to a status communicator driving mechanism inside of the case portion of the electrical distribution/equipment control box; wherein a part of the communication element is disposed between the case portion of the electrical distribution/equipment control box and the moveable lid portion of the electrical distribution/equipment control box when the communication element is operatively connected to the status communicator and the status communicator driving mechanism and the moveable

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a clip for making an electrical connection with a buss stab terminal, comprising: a generally flat body having a first side and a second side and being formed at least in part from an electrically conductive material; an elongated slot in the body; a first spring flap adjacent the slot, wherein the first spring flap projects at least partially outward, away from the body on the first side of the body; and a second spring flap adjacent the slot, wherein the second spring flap projects at least partially outward, away from the body on the first side of the body and wherein the second spring flap is on the opposite side of the slot relative to the first spring flap; wherein the clip is configured to slide onto the buss stab terminal (such as an electric meter) by receiving the buss stab terminal through the slot; and wherein the spring flaps apply pressure to the buss stab terminal to provide an electrical connection between the buss stab terminal and the clip.

Abstract: Transient voltage surge suppression (TVSS) meter adapter status indication perceptible by a nearby observer. When TVSS over-voltage protective means is on-line, a visible and/or audible signal is generated within the meter adapter housing and is transmitted to the exterior. Light emitted by an indicating lamp connected in series with the over-voltage protective element is transmitted to the exterior by means of a translucent rod to which the lamp is juxtaposed extending through the meter adapter housing wall and terminating just outside. Sound emitted by a buzzer similarly located is transmitted through the housing wall upon demand of an an observer outside, who actuates a normally open switch in series with the buzzer by juxtaposing a small magnet against the housing wall.

Abstract: Plug-and-jack electrical connector terminal with a blade-like plug terminal portion at one end and a slit-like jack terminal portion at the opposite end. The respective connector portions have at their mutually interconnecting ends preferably flat surfaces adapted to be juxtaposed to one another and to be interconnected, preferably disengageably, by fastener means preferably through bores therein.