Abstract: A cable gland includes a bushing. The bushing may include a rib on an interior surface of the bushing to facilitate sealing and gripping of a cable received in the cable gland. The bushing may comprise or be formed from a silicone rubber material.

Abstract: A cable gland includes a bushing. The bushing may include a rib on an interior surface of the bushing to facilitate sealing and gripping of a cable received in the cable gland. The bushing may comprise or be formed from a silicone rubber material.

Abstract: An electrical connection assembly includes an electrical box including a housing having an internal surface defining an internal volume of the housing. An electrical connector is positioned outside the internal volume of the housing and fixed to the housing with a fastener. The housing includes an aperture having an opening defining an insertion path extending from a location external to the housing along a frame of the electrical connector to a location within the internal volume of the housing. The assembly includes a disc mechanically secured to the housing relative to the opening to obstruct the insertion path. A retainer and a bushing including a membrane for the electrical connector as well as methods of making an electrical connector are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a while-in-use cover assembly for an electric wire box, having: a base having a front surface and a bottom surface; a lid that selectively covers the base front surface, wherein a first geometric shape is formed by a top profile of the lid, and the while-in-use cover assembly is confined to the first geometric shape when closed; and a ball-joint connecting the lid and the base, wherein the lid can pivot relative to the base, about the ball-joint, for positioning the lid against the base and away from the base, wherein: when the lid is positioned against the base the while-in-use cover assembly is closed; and when the lid is positioned away from the base, the while-in-use cover assembly is opened.

Abstract: Disclosed is a while-in-use cover assembly for an electric wire box, having: a base having a front surface and a bottom surface; a lid that selectively covers the base front surface, wherein a first geometric shape is formed by a top profile of the lid, and the while-in-use cover assembly is confined to the first geometric shape when closed; and a ball-joint connecting the lid and the base, wherein the lid can pivot relative to the base, about the ball-joint, for positioning the lid against the base and away from the base, wherein: when the lid is positioned against the base the while-in-use cover assembly is closed; and when the lid is positioned away from the base, the while-in-use cover assembly is opened.

Abstract: A conduit connector comprising: a body comprising a receiving end and a connecting end, wherein the body comprises a first fixing element and a second fixing element extending from the body at the receiving end, wherein the first fixing element comprises a first slot; wherein the second fixing element comprises a second slot and a groove; a clamp having a clamp channel and a tang; wherein the clamp extends through the first slot, and through the second slot; wherein the tang engages the groove; and a lever having a pin extending between sides of the lever, wherein each side of the lever has a front edge and back edge; wherein the pin is adjacent the back edge of each side of the lever; wherein the lever can be moved from an open position to a closed position which causes a decrease in a distance between the first fixing element and the second fixing element.

Abstract: A cable gland includes a bushing. The bushing may include a rib on an interior surface of the bushing to facilitate sealing and gripping of a cable received in the cable gland. The bushing may comprise or be formed from a silicone rubber material.

Abstract: An electrical connection assembly includes an electrical box including a housing having an internal surface defining an internal volume of the housing. An electrical connector is positioned outside the internal volume of the housing and fixed to the housing with a fastener. The housing includes an aperture having an opening defining an insertion path extending from a location external to the housing along a frame of the electrical connector to a location within the internal volume of the housing. The assembly includes a disc mechanically secured to the housing relative to the opening to obstruct the insertion path. A retainer and a bushing including a membrane for the electrical connector as well as methods of making an electrical connector are also provided.

Abstract: A connector comprises: a connector body comprising an inlet end and an outlet end with a bore extending therethrough, the connector body further comprising a leading end portion positioned at the inlet end and a threaded portion at the outlet end of the connector body and a connector main body portion positioned between the leading end portion and the threaded portion; a generally annular bearing case having a tapered surface positioned in the leading end portion of the connector body, the bearing case formed with at least one recess and wherein the tapered surface has a hollow portion therein and includes a bearing case axis; and at least one locking element positioned in the at least one recess of the bearing case and movable along the bearing case axis.

Abstract: A light fixture comprising, a housing having a base, a support arm, an opening opposite the base with a lens disposed in the opening, and a light source disposed within the housing; and an anchor portion having a fastening end and a cylindrical projection with a tooth on a surface of the cylindrical projection, and a central axis extending through the anchor portion into the support arm; and a spherical joint comprising an inner channel extending less than 360 degrees around the inner surface of the spherical joint; and a sealing grommet. The light fixture is configured to enable relative longitudinal motion between the spherical joint and the support arm and configured to prevent rotational motion therebetween.

Abstract: A conduit connector comprising: a body comprising a receiving end and a connecting end, wherein the body comprises a first fixing element and a second fixing element extending from the body at the receiving end, wherein the first fixing element comprises a first slot; wherein the second fixing element comprises a second slot and a groove; a clamp having a clamp channel and a tang; wherein the clamp extends through the first slot, and through the second slot; wherein the tang engages the groove; and a lever having a pin extending between sides of the lever, wherein each side of the lever has a front edge and back edge; wherein the pin is adjacent the back edge of each side of the lever; wherein the lever can be moved from an open position to a closed position which causes a decrease in a distance between the first fixing element and the second fixing element.

Abstract: A light fixture comprising, a housing having a base, a support arm, an opening opposite the base with a lens disposed in the opening, and a light source disposed within the housing; and an anchor portion having a fastening end and a cylindrical projection with a tooth on a surface of the cylindrical projection, and a central axis extending through the anchor portion into the support arm; and a spherical joint comprising an inner channel extending less than 360 degrees around the inner surface of the spherical joint; and a sealing grommet. The light fixture is configured to enable relative longitudinal motion between the spherical joint and the support arm and configured to prevent rotational motion therebetween.

Abstract: A while in use cover assembly includes a lid hingedly attached to a base having a back wall; a current member attached to the base, wherein the current member comprises a face with blade apertures configured to receive a power cord plug; and a orientable adaptor attached to the current member, wherein the orientable adaptor is symmetrical about a center line and wherein the orientable adaptor allows the current member to have a constant orientation within the base; and wherein the while in use cover assembly is configured to be attached to an outlet socket.

Abstract: A while in use cover assembly includes a lid hingedly attached to a base having a back wall; a current member attached to the base, wherein the current member comprises a face with blade apertures configured to receive a power cord plug; and a orientable adaptor attached to the current member, wherein the orientable adaptor is symmetrical about a center line and wherein the orientable adaptor allows the current member to have a constant orientation within the base; and wherein the while in use cover assembly is configured to be attached to an outlet socket.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising a hollow center capable of receiving a conduit in a receiving end, wherein the hollow center extends from the receiving end to the connecting end; a spring disposed within the hollow center and extending out of the connecting end, wherein the spring comprises engagement tangs extending into the hollow center, toward the connection end, and spring tangs extending past the connection end and spaced apart a distance greater than or equal to an opening diameter in a junction box; and an antishort bush located in the connecting end of the body, retaining the spring in the body.

Abstract: A connector comprises: a connector body comprising an inlet end and an outlet end with a bore extending therethrough, the connector body further comprising a leading end portion positioned at the inlet end and a threaded portion at the outlet end of the connector body and a connector main body portion positioned between the leading end portion and the threaded portion; a generally annular bearing case having a tapered surface positioned in the leading end portion of the connector body, the bearing case formed with at least one recess and wherein the tapered surface has a hollow portion therein and includes a bearing case axis; and at least one locking element positioned in the at least one recess of the bearing case and movable along the bearing case axis.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising an open side, wherein the body is capable of receiving a conduit in a receiving end, wherein the open side extends from a receiving end to a connecting end; a back component configured to engage and close a portion of the open side, wherein the back is moveable from an open to a closed position; a spring disposed around the connecting end, wherein the spring comprises one or more engagement tangs protruding away from the body and away from the connection end, wherein the tangs are spaced apart a distance greater than or equal to an opening diameter in a junction box; and an antishort bush located in and extending from the connecting end of the body.

Abstract: A connector 1 comprises a connector body 2 comprising an inlet end 16 and an outlet end 14 and a bore 7 extending therethrough; a threaded portion 3 on the outlet end 14; a flange 10 circumscribing the threaded portion 3; a spring 23 located in the connector body 2, wherein the spring 23 comprises a first spring portion 33 and a second spring portion 43, and an angle ? located therebetween, wherein the first spring portion 33 is located adjacent to a first connector body edge 4; and a locking device 24 located adjacent to the second spring portion 43, wherein the locking device 24 comprises a locking edge 34 and a leading edge 44, wherein the locking device 24 attaches to a portion of electrical metallic tubing 18 when tubing is inserted into the inlet end 16 of the connector body 2.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising a hollow center capable of receiving a conduit in a receiving end, wherein the hollow center extends from the receiving end to the connecting end; a spring disposed within the hollow center and extending out of the connecting end, wherein the spring comprises engagement tangs extending into the hollow center, toward the connection end, and spring tangs extending past the connection end and spaced apart a distance greater than or equal to an opening diameter in a junction box; and an antishort bush located in the connecting end of the body, retaining the spring in the body.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising a hollow center capable of receiving a conduit in a receiving end, wherein the hollow center extends from the receiving end to the connecting end; a spring disposed within the hollow center and extending out of the connecting end, wherein the spring comprises engagement tangs extending into the hollow center, toward the connection end, and spring tangs extending past the connection end and spaced apart a distance greater than or equal to an opening diameter in a junction box; and an antishort bush located in the connecting end of the body, retaining the spring in the body.