Abstract: A universal thermal wiring connector is configured for monitoring ambient and conducted temperatures on all wire and wire terminal connections external to a wiring device, including supply leads and non-metallic outlet box to insure they are operating within an acceptable temperature range. The device is configured to terminate/disconnect the supply source, before the wiring device terminations, when an abnormal overheating temperature is detected. The device: prevents outlet box fires due to excessive overheating; can be incorporated external on standard receptacle or wiring devices; and provides a safer reasonable alternative with minimal added cost per unit. The device includes a wiring assembly consisting of UL listed wire, connectors, and a calibrated thermal fuse that is connected to the exterior screw terminal of a standard receptacle in the field by a licensed electrician or homeowner, or connected to the screw terminal of the receptacle when it is manufactured at the factory.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing wire or needles having a taper point. Needle or wire blanks are cut from a roll of wire and mounted to a carrier strip. The carrier strip and needles are moved through a succession of forming and trimming and grinding stations. The blanks are preferably rotated in the strip while being ground.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing wire or needles having a taper point. Needle or wire blanks are cut from a roll of wire and mounted to a carrier strip. The carrier strip and needles are moved through a succession of forming and trimming and grinding stations. The blanks are preferably rotated in the strip while being ground.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing wire or needles having a taper point. Needle or wire blanks are cut from a roll of wire and mounted to a carrier strip. The carrier strip and needles are moved through a succession of forming and trimming and grinding stations. The blanks are preferably rotated in the strip while being ground.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing surgical needles from solid, cylindrical needle blanks. A plurality of needle blanks are cut from a roll of wire and mounted to a flat carrier strip. The carrier strip then indexes each needle blank to a grinding station where an orbital grinding means grinds the distal end of each needle blank into a taper point while the needle blanks are held fixed in the carrier strip.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing wire or needles having a taper point. Needle or wire blanks are cut from a roll of wire and mounted to a carrier strip. The carrier strip and needles are moved through a succession of forming and trimming and grinding stations. The blanks are preferably rotated in the strip while being ground.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing wire or needles having a taper point. Needle or wire blanks are cut from a roll of wire and mounted to a carrier strip. The carrier strip and needles are moved through a succession of forming and trimming and grinding stations. The blanks are preferably rotated in the strip while being ground.