Abstract: A fastening device for fastening a conductor line to at least one mounting element. The fastening device has at least one holding element connectable to the conductor line. The holding element fastens the conductor line to the mounting element such that movement perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the conductor line is not possible. A conductor line system has a conductor line, which is fastened by a first fastening device to a first mounting element and by a second fastening device spaced apart therefrom to a second mounting element. The first fastening device is connected to the conductor line and to the first mounting element in such a way that movement in the longitudinal direction is not possible. The second fastening device is connected to the conductor line and/or to the mounting line in such a way that movement in the longitudinal direction is possible.

Abstract: A quick release junction box assembly includes a junction box that is positionable above a ceiling in a building. A socket is positioned in the junction box, a female electrical plug is integrated into the socket and the female electrical plug is electrically coupled to the wires for receiving voltage and voltage from the wires. A plug is slidably insertable into the socket and the plug is placed in electrical communication with the building's electrical system when the plug is inserted into the socket. A locking mechanism is movably integrated into the plug to releasably engage the socket when the plug is inserted into the socket. A light fixture is coupled around the plug and the light fixture receives the electrical voltage from the building's electrical system when the plug is inserted into the socket.

Abstract: A mounting device holds a sensor, such as an ultrasonic fluid level sensor, against a side of a reservoir, such as a blood reservoir in an extracorporeal blood circulation system. Flexible foot pads in a base sheet carry an adhesive coating for attaching the footpads to an arbitrarily shaped outer wall of the reservoir. A rigid bayonet-type locking connector which receives the sensor is suspended from the base sheet by a tubular coupling member which preferably includes a resilient section that flexes to maintain the sensor in an orthogonal relationship with the reservoir wall. The resilient section preferably includes helical arms which are under tension when the sensor is locked into place in order to create a desirable amount of preload force between the sensor and the wall.

Abstract: A housing holds a contact. A shield member is held in the housing and blocks electromagnetic waves. The shield member has a tubular shape, and the contact is arranged therein. The housing has an outer housing portion that is arranged outside of the shield member, and an inner housing portion that is arranged inside the shield member. The housing also has a joining portion that integrally joins the outer housing portion and the inner housing portion in an end portion on one side in a direction that is parallel to the direction of mating with the partner connector.

Abstract: A surgical instrument operable to sever tissue includes a body assembly and a selectively coupleable end effector assembly. The end effector assembly may include a transmission assembly, an end effector, and a rotational knob operable to rotate the transmission assembly and the end effector. The body assembly includes a trigger and a casing having a distal aperture configured to receive a portion of the end effector assembly. First and second coupling mechanism portions cooperatively couple the end effector assembly to the body assembly for use. The coupling may mechanically and/or electrically couple the end effector assembly to the body assembly via various coupling mechanisms. For instance, a threaded slip nut may couple to threads within the body assembly. In one configuration, the end effector assembly may have locking tabs that rotate into rotational recesses in the body assembly. The locking tabs may include electrical contacts and/or optically perceivable indicators.

Abstract: A holder for attaching an acoustic emission sensor to a non-metallic and non-magnetic material has a tubular body with a closed top end and an open bottom end through which the sensor is insertable into the tubular body. The closed top end has a plurality of unitary flexible flaps angularly extending inwardly from an inner surface of the enclosed top end. An inner surface of the tubular body has a plurality of spacers extending radially inward proximate the bottom end of the tubular body. The unitary flexible flaps and the spacers fix the sensor within the tubular body. The tubular body may also have a plurality of capture tabs extending outwardly from an exterior surface thereof proximate the open bottom end that are slidably and removably engageable with an engagement keyway in a retainer bracket that is affixed to a non-metallic and non-magnetic material.

Abstract: A track power supply system (1) that extends and provides power to various electronic devices or components in a display areas of a retail setting wherein 110 volt hardwired electrical components would be difficult and/or uneconomical to install. Components may include lights, LEDs, USB ports and so forth as well as various supplies for powering the track. Each component attaches via a pressure fit into channels of the track.

Abstract: A welding ground detection system and method are provided. In one embodiment, a switch actuator is interconnected to a grounding device and operatively associated with a switch. The switch is electrically connected to an electrical circuit that is operatively associated with the welding equipment. The switch is normally in an open state in which the switch opens the electrical circuit, thereby preventing welding. Upon connection of the grounding device to a workpiece, the switch actuator actuates the switch to a closed state, thereby permitting welding. In one embodiment, detection of a voltage, a current, a resistance, or an impedance of a ground connection is not required to actuate the switch.

Abstract: A retractile power outlet assembly for a vehicle includes a socket body including a first electrical contact providing an electrical current from a power source and a displaceable retractile cap carrying a second electrical contact. A resilient member disposed in the socket body biases the displaceable cap away from the first electrical contact. In turn, a power plug is provided, configured for mating engagement with an interior of the socket body. The socket body further includes a holder cap against which the resilient member urges the displaceable retractile cap to sealingly occlude the socket body. The displaceable retractile cap further includes a head portion for carrying the second electrical contact, the head portion including a flange configured to receive a sealing gasket to provide that sealingly occluding fit. The head portion further includes a bore configured to receive the third electrical contact therethrough to touch the second electrical contact.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for identifying a cable path may be provided. The system may include a cable set operable to transmit data, the cable set comprising power delivery wires designed to transmit electrical power. The cable set may also comprise two adapters proximate respective ends of the cable set, the first adapter operable to be coupled to a signal generator operable to transmit electrical power across the power delivery wires. In some embodiments, the cable set may further comprise a circuit coupled to the power delivery wires of the cable set, the circuit operable to receive electrical power from the signal generator and allow at least a portion of the electrical power to continue across the power delivery wires. The cable set may further comprise an indicator coupled to the circuit and operable to emit light when electrical power from the circuit is received at the indicator.

Abstract: An electric connection unit is provided. The electric connection unit includes a plug and a socket. The plug includes a plurality of plug contacts. The socket includes a plurality of socket contacts, wherein an opening is formed on a socket surface of the socket, and a sliding space is formed in the socket. The opening is communicated to the sliding space, and the socket contacts are disposed in the sliding space. The plug contacts are inserted into the sliding space of the socket through the opening, and the plug contacts are rotated between a first orientation and a second orientation. When the plug contacts are in the first orientation, the plug contacts are separated from the socket contacts, and when the plug contacts are in the second orientation, the plug contacts are electrically connected to the socket contacts.

Abstract: A telecommunications apparatus for use with a plug having at least first, second and third pins. The telecommunications apparatus includes a plug connector for receiving the plug. The plug connector includes at least first, second and third electrical contacts for electrically contacting the first, second and third pins, respectively, when the plug is inserted in the plug connector.

Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) interface is used to connect to a USB device. When the driving pole of the USB interface is pressed, the conductive washer of the USB interface is driven to move away from the first terminal and the second terminal of the positive differential signal pin of the USB interface, an electrical connection between the first and second terminals of the positive differential signal pin is cut. When the driving pole is loosed, the conductive washer returns back, to contact the first terminal and the second terminal of the positive differential signal pin, the first and second terminals of the positive differential signal pin are thus electrically connected.

Abstract: A telecommunications apparatus for use with a plug having at least first, second and third pins. The telecommunications apparatus includes a plug connector for receiving the plug. The plug connector includes at least first, second and third electrical contacts for electrically contacting the first, second and third pins, respectively, when the plug is inserted in the plug connector.

Abstract: A combination electrical plug, receptacle and switch includes a cylindrical plug portion in which is inserted a cylindrical receptacle portion. The plug portion may be plugged into a conventional electrical socket. An electrical appliance or device may be plugged into the receptacle end. Electrical contacts in the plug portion and the receptacle portion can be made to contact to form a pathway for electrical current by a applying a twisting motion to the receptacle portion. The pathway for the electrical current may be disconnected by twisting the receptacle portion the other way. In this manner, the combination may be conveniently used as an on/off switch for almost any electrical device. Safety features include a way to block twisting of the receptacle end when the switch is in the off position unless the receptacle end is first pulled slightly away from the plug end before twisting it.

Abstract: A telecommunications apparatus for use with a plug having at least first, second and third pins. The telecommunications apparatus includes a plug connector for receiving the plug. The plug connector includes at least first, second and third electrical contacts for electrically contacting the first, second and third pins, respectively, when the plug is inserted in the plug connector.

Abstract: A telecommunications apparatus for use with a plug having at least first, second and third pins. The telecommunications apparatus includes a plug connector for receiving the plug. The plug connector includes at least first, second and third electrical contacts for electrically contacting the first, second and third pins, respectively, when the plug is inserted in the plug connector.

Abstract: A switch device for assembly with a fastener securing an access cover to a high voltage storage device includes a switch connector device connectable to a shroud. The switch connector includes a flange with a bolt hole through which a fastener passes and a first connector having a shorting bar. The shroud includes a second connector with first and second wire cables, mateable to the first connector. The switch device has open and closed positions. In closed position, the shroud is mated to the switch connector device, and conducts electrical signals between the first and second wire cables. The shroud substantially completely obstructs operative access to the fastener. In open position, the shroud is sufficiently unmated from the switch connector device to permit operative tool access to the fastener. The first connector is disconnected from the second connector when in the open position.

Abstract: A telecommunications apparatus for use with a plug having at least first, second and third pins. The telecommunications apparatus includes a plug connector for receiving the plug. The plug connector includes at least first, second and third electrical contacts for electrically contacting the first, second and third pins, respectively, when the plug is inserted in the plug connector.

Abstract: A lamp unit having an electromechanical ball including first and second electrically-conductive hemispheres separated by an insulator region, the ball being pop-fit insertable and removable anywhere along a guide track apparatus providing first and second oppositely-disposed conductor strips, the lamp unit being rotatable with respect to the conductor strips to provide on-off switching. The lamp unit-track combination provides the multiple capabilities of aiming and on-off switching, as well as lamp insertion and removal, while eliminating conventional fixturing.