Abstract: A meter socket with a meter jaw and termination connector assembly is disclosed. The termination connector is configured to receive a conductor and includes a connector tab with an opening formed therein. The meter jaw is configured to receive a connector blade of an electric meter and includes a boss projecting therefrom. The boss of the meter jaw is positioned within the opening and secured to the connector tab of the termination connector so as mechanically, electrically and thermally connect the meter jaw to the termination connector.

Abstract: A mechanical grasping device where each of the segments of the finger assemblies, are individually sizeable. This allows for both a proportionately scalable grasping device as well as individual customization of geometric configurations tailored to specific use patterns. The mechanical grasping device is crushable since it has flexible and pivotable connections between digits along its length and width. It has a hollow member construction that imparts a strong lightweight design. It is modular so individual parts can be replaced for quick repair. From an aesthetics point, it is visually pleasing and can be offered in different colors, and with custom digit sleeves for specific applications. Finger assemblies can be operated individually or in groups via pairs of cables which allow operation in either voluntary open or voluntary closed modes of control. The flexible construction allows gripping of irregularly shaped objects and deforms before failing giving indication of overload prior to failure.

Abstract: A tactile manipulation device comprised of at least one bent axle rod, a series of revolve rods, two substantially similar barrel housings and at least two retaining means. The embodiments differ in the geometric design of the barrel housings, the number of revolve rods, the angle of the bends in the rods, the number and style of retaining means used to lock the axle rod in the barrel housings. This series of similarly bent revolve rods are rotationally and removeably contained adjacent their distal and proximal ends within C-shaped channels formed parallel to the centerline in a pair of identical barrel housings. The ends of the revolve rods have mechanical tool bits thereon.

Abstract: A body-powered articulated prosthetic hand where each of the segments of the digits, the palmer plate, the thumb pivot plate and the wrist are individually sizeable. This allows for both a proportionately scalable hand as well as individual customization of geometric configurations tailored to specific use patterns. The hand is crushable since it has flexible and pivotable connections between digits along the length and width of the hand. It has a hollow member construction that imparts a strong lightweight design. It is modular so individual parts can be replaced for quick repair. From an aesthetics point, it is visually pleasing and can be offered in different colors, and with custom digit sleeves for specific applications. Fingers can be operated individually or in groups via pairs of cables which allow operation in either voluntary open or voluntary closed modes of control.

Abstract: A tactile manipulation device comprised of at least one bent axle rod, a series of revolve rods, two substantially similar barrel housings and at least two retaining means. The embodiments differ in the geometric design of the barrel housings, the number of revolve rods, the angle of the bends in the rods, the number and style of retaining means used to lock the axle rod in the barrel housings. This series of similarly bent revolve rods are rotationally and removeably contained adjacent their distal and proximal ends within C-shaped channels formed parallel to the centerline in a pair of identical barrel housings. The ends of the revolve rods have mechanical tool bits thereon.

Abstract: A mechanical grasping device where each of the segments of the finger assemblies, are individually sizeable. This allows for both a proportionately scalable grasping device as well as individual customization of geometric configurations tailored to specific use patterns. The mechanical grasping device is crushable since it has flexible and pivotable connections between digits along its length and width. It has a hollow member construction that imparts a strong lightweight design. It is modular so individual parts can be replaced for quick repair. From an aesthetics point, it is visually pleasing and can be offered in different colors, and with custom digit sleeves for specific applications. Finger assemblies can be operated individually or in groups via pairs of cables which allow operation in either voluntary open or voluntary closed modes of control. The flexible construction allows gripping of irregularly shaped objects and deforms before failing giving indication of overload prior to failure.

Abstract: A body-powered articulated prosthetic hand where each of the segments of the digits, the palmer plate, the thumb pivot plate and the wrist are individually sizeable. This allows for both a proportionately scalable hand as well as individual customization of geometric configurations tailored to specific use patterns. The hand is crushable since it has flexible and pivotable connections between digits along the length and width of the hand. It has a hollow member construction that imparts a strong lightweight design. It is modular so individual parts can be replaced for quick repair. From an aesthetics point, it is visually pleasing and can be offered in different colors, and with custom digit sleeves for specific applications. Fingers can be operated individually or in groups via pairs of cables which allow operation in either voluntary open or voluntary closed modes of control.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for remote monitoring of a premises, comprising the steps of operatively coupling a geographically remote client to a security system server which is capable of authenticating a user of the remote client, operatively coupling the remote client to a security gateway which is capable of managing the monitoring of the premises, activating a signal at the premises for notifying an occupant at the premises that remote monitoring is occurring, and transferring information between the security gateway and the remote client. The transfer of information between the security gateway and the remote client is controlled by the user of the remote client. The security gateway may be operably coupled to at least one camera at the premises and to at least one audio station at the premises.