Abstract: The flexible wiring conduit is a hollow structure. The flexible wiring conduit forms a protected space that contains the cable. The flexible wiring conduit protects a cable from damage by forces that are exterior to the protected space formed by the flexible wiring conduit. The cable inserts through the protected space. The flexible wiring conduit is a composite prism structure. The flexible wiring conduit is a bimodal flexible structure. The bimodal flexible structure of the flexible wiring conduit allows the flexible wiring conduit to bent to follow a desired cabling path. The flexible wiring conduit incorporates a plurality of end fittings, a plurality of rigid tube structures, and a plurality of flexible tube structures. The plurality of end fittings, the plurality of rigid tube structures, and the plurality of flexible tube structures are interconnected to form the flexible wiring conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating and providing a pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways includes a respiratory pressure therapy (RPT) device having an engagement port pneumatically and electrically coupled to the RPT device, and an air delivery tube configured to engage the engagement port so as to pass a flow of breathable gas to a patient interface. The air delivery tube includes electric contacts associated with a heating and/or a sensing arrangement. The air delivery tube includes a locking collar rotatably movable between (1) an unlocked position to allow connection/disconnection of the air delivery tube to/from the engagement port, and (2) a locked position to releasably lock the air delivery tube to the engagement port. The air delivery tube is structured and arranged to, when the locking collar is rotated into the locked position, pneumatically connect to the engagement port and define an operational configuration of the apparatus.

Abstract: A wired drill string assembly, comprising a plurality of drill pipes extending from a surface into a wellbore. The plurality of drill pipes comprising a coaxial wired transmission line. The assembly comprising a downhole tool comprising a body having a first threaded connector and a second threaded connector, the first threaded connector being connected to one of the plurality of drill pipes. The downhole tool including one or more electrical components comprising a sensor coupled to the body and a signal transmitter configured to transmit a signal representing a measurement taken by the sensor. A first coaxial transmission line extending along the body and electrically connected to the coaxial wired transmission line and with the one or more electrical components. The first transmission line is electrically connected to the transmission wire by a first physical electrical contact on at least a portion of a first removable connector thread flank.

Abstract: An inductively coupled drillstring includes a drillstring tool such as a drill pipe and other downhole tools. The drillstring tool comprises a threaded pin end comprising male helical threads and a threaded box end comprising female helical threads. The female helical threads comprise a bulbous thread root and a generally keyhole cross section. The male helical threads comprise a bulbous thread crest and a cross section complementary with the cross section of the female bulbous thread root. At least a portion of the female bulbous helical threads comprise at least a portion of a first helical inductive coupler, and at least a portion of the male bulbous helical threads comprise at least a portion of a second helical inductive coupler. When the male and female threads are engaged at least a portion of the respective first and second helical inductive couplers are opposed to each other within the drillstring.

Abstract: An improved cable guard and methods of use are provided for securing an MLE cable to an ESP system in a wellbore casing, the system having flange bolts and an annular channel. The cable guard may be unitary (i.e., one piece), comprising a body having a bridge portion and two side portions forming a cavity for securing the cable to the system, two connectors extending from the side portions, each connector forming at least one aperture for receiving a flange bolt, and skids extending from the side portions for guiding movement of the system within the casing. In some embodiments, methods of using the improved cable guard may comprise providing the cable guard, positioning the cable guard to receive the cable within the cavity and to receive at least one flange bolt within an aperture, and securing the cable guard to the system.

Abstract: A gas delivery conduit adapted for fluidly connecting to a respiratory gases delivery system in a high flow therapy system, the gas delivery conduit includes a first connector adapted for connecting to the respiratory gases delivery system, a second connector adapted for connecting to a fitting of a patient interface, tubing fluidly connecting the first connector to the second connector where the first connector has a gas inlet adapted to receive the supplied respiratory gas, one of electrical contacts and temperature contacts integrated into the first connector. The gas delivery conduit further can include a sensing conduit integrated into the gas delivery conduit, where the first connector of the gas delivery conduit is adapted to allow the user to couple the first connector with the respiratory gases delivery system in a single motion.

Abstract: A surface treatment apparatus may include a coupling, a handle, an accessory coupled to the coupling, and a toggle proximate the handle. The accessory may have at least two operational states. An actuation of the toggle may cause the accessory to transition between operational states.

Abstract: An example robot includes inks comprising a first link and a second link, together with joints among the links. A joint between the first link and the second link is configured to enable relative movement between the first link and the second link. An end effector is connected in series with one of the joints. A hose assembly is connected to the end effector. The hose assembly includes a hose having a first end for making connection to a vacuum source and a second end for making connection to the end effector. An elasticity of the hose assembly is greater along the length of the hose assembly than along the cross-section of the hose assembly.

Abstract: Components and systems include devices for implementing downhole splice connections within a wellbore. In some embodiments, a downhole splice connector includes at least one connector body having an inner diameter defining a cavity within which at least one connector receptacle is disposed, and at least one conductive center pin disposed within the at least one connector receptacle. The downhole splice connector further includes at least one pressure sleeve annularly disposed between an inner diameter of the connector body and an outer diameter of the center pin, such that a pressure barrier is formed between an outer diameter of the pressure sleeve and an inner diameter of the connector body and a pressure barrier is formed between an inner diameter of the pressure sleeve and an outer diameter of the center pin.

Abstract: A connection assembly for a respiratory therapy system, comprising: an outlet assembly, said outlet assembly including an outlet housing and a swivelling disc located on said outlet housing, said outlet housing and said swivelling disc defining, at least in part, a recess; an outlet connector located at an end of a tube portion, said outlet connector including an electrical connector; and a cable having a first end to connect to the electrical connector and a second end to connect to at least one electrical component of the respiratory therapy system, said cable having a slack portion, wherein said outlet connector and said swivelling disc are rotatable in unison between a first position and a second position, and wherein the slack portion of the cable extends from the recess and wraps around the swivelling disc as the swivelling disc is rotated from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for connecting feed lines, comprising: first electrical connector elements which can each be connected to a power supply, and first fluid connection elements which can be connected to a working fluid source, all of said elements being grouped together in a fixed manner in a first stationary connector; a power feed line, a working fluid feed line; and a second fluid connection element coupled to a first end of a flexible tube and second electrical connector elements, grouped together in a fixed manner in a first movable connector. According to the invention, at least first end segments of the second electrical connector elements and of the flexible tube are disposed inside an elastically flexible hose that is connected to the first movable connector.

Abstract: A control line assembly for coupling with a tubing or casing hanger of a wellhead assembly includes a support ring configured to couple with the tubing or casing hanger, and a tubular member configured to extend through a first bore disposed in the support ring, wherein a first end of the tubular member is configured to be stabbed into a passage disposed in a wellhead component of the wellhead assembly, and a second end of the tubular member is configured to be stabbed into a first receptacle disposed in the tubing or casing hanger, wherein, when the control line assembly is coupled with the tubing or casing hanger and the wellhead component is landed over the tubing or casing hanger, a passage disposed in the tubular member is configured to provide communication between the passage of the wellhead component and the first receptacle of the tubing or casing hanger.

Abstract: Vacuums including a hollow wand and a vacuum accessory are provided herein. The vacuum accessory is configured to releasably couple with the hollow wand. A first terminal is disposed at a distal end of the hollow wand. A second terminal is disposed at a proximal end of the vacuum accessory. The second terminal is configured to correspondingly electrically mate with the first terminal. A biasing member is operably coupled to one of the first terminal and the second terminal, wherein, when the hollow wand is releasably coupled to the vacuum accessory, the biasing member is compressed such that the first terminal and the second terminal are maintained in mating contact with each other.

Abstract: A disconnect tool can be part of a production string in a wellbore. The disconnect tool can include a disconnect sub and a disconnect receptacle. The disconnect sub can be inserted into the disconnect receptacle such that the disconnect sub is concentric with the disconnect receptacle. The disconnect sub and the disconnect receptacle can include bands having multiple electrically conductive sections separated by an electrically insulating material. Insertion of the disconnect sub into the disconnect receptacle cause the electrically conductive sections of the disconnect sub to contact the electrically conductive sections of the disconnect receptacle, thereby completing multiple electrical connections between a control system uphole of the disconnect tool and one or more devices downhole from the disconnect tool along the lower portion of the production string. The disconnect tool allows the upper portion of the production string to be removed leaving devices in the lower production string undisturbed.

Abstract: A telescoping connector joint for making an electrical connection includes a first tubular member with a first internal bore. A second tubular member is located within the first internal bore defining a joint annular space between an outer diameter surface of the second tubular member and an inner diameter surface of the internal bore. An annular seal assembly seals the joint annular space. A female wet connect member is located on one of the first tubular member and the second tubular member, and a male wet connect member is located on the other. The telescoping connector joint has a connected configuration where the female wet connect member is in electrical engagement with the male wet connect member and has an unconnected configuration where the female wet connect member is free of electrical engagement with the male wet connect member.

Abstract: A one-connector penetrator system that is adaptable to any cables used in artificial lift system is described herein. The one-connector penetrator system can comprise an enclosure and a plurality of seals. The enclosure can have a hollowed interior. The plurality of seals can be housed within the enclosure. The plurality of seals can stabilize a three-phase power cable in a fixed position. The plurality of seals can comprise a first seal, a second seal, and a third seal. The first seal can be placed at the front-end portion of the enclosure. The second seal can be placed within the middle portion of the enclosure. The third seal can be placed at the bottom portion of the enclosure.

Abstract: A connector unit with first and second connector parts. The first connector part has a volume compensating chamber that is pressure compensated against an ambient environment. A contact support element enters a second connector part during mating of the unit. The second connector part has a second volume compensating chamber that is pressure compensated against the ambient environment. The unit has a communication chamber in flow communication with the first volume compensating chamber when in an unmated state and is in flow communication with the second volume compensating chamber when in the mated state. During mating, flow communication between the communication chamber and the first volume compensating chamber is interrupted and the communication chamber is brought into flow communication with the second volume compensating chamber, so that the communication chamber is pressure compensated via the second volume compensating chamber in the mated state.

Abstract: An electrical submersible well pump motor has metal-to-metal sealing for the power cable electrical connection. A conductor passage in the motor head has a conical seat. A motor contact member electrically connected with the motor is located in the conductor passage below the seat. A metal tube has a lower portion that inserts into an upper portion of the conductor passage. A metal sealing ferrule encircles the tube, and a compression nut deforms the ferrule into sealing engagement with the seat and the tube. An electrical conductor extending from the power cable protrudes downward from the tube and has a conductor contact member on a lower end. The motor contact member and the conductor contact member stab into partial engagement with each other, defining a gap between terminal surfaces of the contact members that can close up during operation due to thermal growth.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly positionable in a wellbore includes a flexible conductor, a first hanger ring connected to a first end of the flexible conductor, a first hanger ring landing shelf in an outer housing, a second hanger ring positioned on a second end of the flexible conductor, and a second hanger ring landing shelf in the housing.

Abstract: A method of applying acid-wash to a subsea connection assembly, in particular a stabplate connection, in order to remove unwanted material such as marine growth and calcareous deposits. The method consists of inserting a plug, containing channels, into a central in a stabplate connection and injecting acid-wash through the plug. The plug may be carried by an operating tool arm of a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV).

Abstract: A method for conditioning at least a section of a mating member of a connector unit having the mating member and a corresponding receiving chamber with a cavity wall partially encasing a receiving cavity, including at least the steps of: using a mating force caused by a mate of the mating member and the receiving chamber to force an insulation medium housed in the receiving cavity of the receiving chamber to travel along a distribution path for the insulation medium, wherein the insulation medium exits the receiving cavity and re-enters the receiving cavity along the distribution path and conditioning at least the section of the mating member with the insulation medium while the insulation medium is bypassing the section of the mating member due to the mate of the mating member and the receiving chamber.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system for use in providing power for personal, commercial, and industrial uses. The electrical power distribution system may be incorporated in products such as safety barriers, velvet ropes for events, office furniture and home interior trim. The basic component is a conduit section that holds identical electrical connectors at each ends and which interconnect and interlock automatically when rotated to the correct orientation, at which point they have the correct polarity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a blow-by device comprising a connection piece and a coupling piece that can be connected to each other. A ring is provided on which a connector collar for a connector is provided in order to establish an electrical connection in connection pieces that are connected to the coupling piece. The ring may be positioned on the connection piece.

Abstract: The invention addresses protecting the free ends of communication lines from debris during downhole wet-mate connection in a wellbore, with protection of the lines upon disconnection as well. A reciprocating debris exclusion device is provided for use with upper and lower tools to be connected. The lower tool has a reciprocating cover member mounted for sliding engagement with the housing of the lower tool, the cover member shielding the free end of a communication line. An upper tool has a bladder-type cover member attached to the upper tool and protecting the free end of a communication line. The reciprocating cover member is moveable between a closed and an open position and is moved in response to contact with the upper tool. The bladder cover is movable between closed and open positions and is moved to the open position by contact with the reciprocating cover member of the lower tool.

Abstract: A power box adapted for use with a vacuum cleaning unit adapted to be carried on the back of a user, comprises an external housing including a power outlet recessed therein, the recessed power outlet further comprising a male power attachment, wherein the power box further comprises structures for receiving a power nozzle adapted for use with the vacuum cleaning unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas turbine engine part which has a primary purpose in the engine which is structural and/or aerodynamic. The part is formed of rigid composite material, and has an electrical system comprising electrical conductors permanently embedded in the composite material. This provides advantages in terms of weight, complexity, and build time.

Abstract: A metallic tube body is expanded in an exterior member to be an expanded state, so that an outer surface of an insulator comes into close contact with an inner surface of the exterior member.

Abstract: A connector (10) includes a housing (30) with a wire draw-out portion (34) from which wires (W) are drawn out. Rubber plugs (27) are accommodated in rubber plug accommodating portions (41) in the housing (30) and seal between the wires (W) and inner peripheral surfaces of the rubber plug accommodating portions (41). A back retainer (50) is mounted through a wire draw-out opening (34A) in the wire draw-out portion (34) and retains the rubber plugs (27). The back retainer (50) includes a retainer main body (52) for preventing backward movements of the rubber plugs (27) while allowing the insertion of the wires W therethrough. A position where the wires (W) are drawn out backward in the retainer main body (52) is closer to a back part of the wire draw-out portion (34) than the wire draw-out opening (34A).

Abstract: A coupling arrangement for a line for transmitting high power electrical energy as well as for transmitting a pressurized fluid, the line having at least one fluid channel and at least one electrical conductor, consisting of a first and second coupling piece, in each case comprising at least one fluid channel and at least one electrical connecting element, wherein, in a coupled position of the first and second coupling piece, a liquid-tight connection of the fluid channels and an electrically conductive connection exists between the electrical connecting elements and, in a decoupled position of the first and second coupling piece, the fluid channels and the electrical connecting elements are separated from one another, wherein the coupling arrangement encompasses an intermediate position, which is provided between the coupled and decoupled position, in which the first and second coupling piece are connected to one another in a liquid-tight manner.

Abstract: A pair of contact or capacitive HF couplers for drill stem components. Each of the first and second couplers includes a central conductor, a supplemental conductor, and an annular dielectric mechanism. The dielectric mechanism is disposed between the conductors. The conductors are isolated from each other. The supplemental conductor includes two electrical contact surfaces. The central conductor includes an electrical contact surface or electrode such that the couplers are capacitive. The central conductors of the first and second couplers interact electrically in the coupled state. The supplemental conductors of the first and second couplers are in electrical contact in the coupled state. The supplemental conductors surround the central conductors. In the mounted state, the supplemental conductors form a shielding for the central conductors.

Abstract: A plasma arc torch includes a cathode adaptor body having at least two sealant channels with sealant rings. The torch also includes a cathode body having at least two sealant channels with sealant rings. The torch further includes a pilot arc connector having at least two sealant channels with sealant rings. The torch additionally includes a rear isolator that includes at least two sealant channels with sealant rings that engage an anode body and are spaced apart from each other by a distance that is in a range of 2 percent to 50 percent of an overall length of the rear isolator. The rear isolator also includes at least two sealant channels with sealant rings that engage a ring isolator and are spaced apart from each other by a distance that is in a range of 2 percent to 50 percent of the overall length of the rear isolator.

Abstract: A flexible hose is adapted to maintain its inner wall temperature above the dew point of air transported between a CPAP machine's humidifier and mask, preventing condensation. An electrically energizable heating element forms a helical reinforcement member. The hose's first end has a standard CPAP soft end cuff. The second end comprises a special end fitting including: a support ring, electrical jack, and a specially shaped over-molded plastic cuff. The support ring has a ring portion threadably secured onto the helical reinforcing member, and a receptacle extending therefrom. A coaxial electrical jack is received within the receptacle, with the energizable heating element of the helix being wired to the prongs of the jack. A soft plastic cuff is molded over much of the ring portion and receptacle, to provide further integrity of the end fitting, while the remaining portion of the cuff conforms to the standard CPAP end cuff configuration.

Abstract: A method for making a conduit for transmitting signals along its length includes forming one or more grooves in at least one of the inner and outer walls of a tubular body that extend substantially to a communicative coupler, and securing one or more conductive wires within the one or more grooves. A conduit for transmitting signals along its length in a borehole environment includes one or more conductive wires extending through and being secured within one or more grooves of a tubular body, the one or more conductive wires in signal communication with a communicative coupler so as to establish one or more wired links. The conduit may include a means for securing the one or more conductive wires within the one or more grooves.

Abstract: A downhole electrical wet connector comprising a plug which is slidingly inserted into a socket, the socket comprising a series of wiper seals spaced apart by separation zones, each zone being individually supplied with dielectric fluid from a separate reservoir. A retractable insert is arranged in the socket and displaced by the plug during connection. The fluid pressure in each zone is individually regulated relative to ambient wellbore pressure and the pressure in adjacent zones and optionally equalised to minimise loss of fluid.

Abstract: Luer connector including a primary Luer male connector, having a secondary female section extending from a top distal part of the primary Luer male connector back towards a proximal part thereof, the primary Luer male connector including a first inner fluid flow channel extending from a proximal end thereof to the secondary female section, the primary Luer male connector being configured to mate with a primary Luer female connector having a secondary male section including a second inner fluid flow channel.

Abstract: A connector unit for connecting at least two cables includes at least a male part, a female part, and a shuttle piston. The shuttle piston includes an opening configured for receiving at least a section of the male part, at least one latching device, and at least one latching structure. The male part includes the section configured for insertion into the opening of the shuttle pin, at least one latching aid, and an interaction area configured for a force-fitting interaction with at least one backing latch of the female part. The female part includes the at least one backing latch.

Abstract: A communication system is disclosed for use with a train consist. The consist communication system may have a first fluid conduit, a first coupling connected to the first fluid conduit, a first cover connected to the first coupling and configured to close an end of the first fluid conduit, and at least a first cable disposed within the first fluid conduit. The system may also have a second fluid conduit substantially identical to the first fluid conduit, a second coupling substantially identical to the first coupling, fixedly connected to the second fluid conduit, and connectable to the first coupling, and a second cover connected to the second coupling and configured to close an end of the second fluid conduit. At least a second cable may be disposed within the second fluid conduit in communication with the at least a first cable through the first and second covers. The first and second fluid conduits may be pressurized.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for producing a hydrocarbon fluid from a subterranean environment. The system and method utilize an electric submersible pumping system having a motive unit comprising a combined submersible motor section and protector section.

Abstract: A connecting device for the fluid-tight connection of a first and a second duct provided with a connector having a fixed electrical connection terminal; a mobile electrical connector for establishing an electrical connection with the fixed electrical connection terminal; a control unit suited to check the presence of a connection between the fixed electrical connection terminal and the mobile electrical connector; and an intermediate connecting body interposed in use between the connector and the mobile electrical connector, suited to establish an electrical connection between the fixed electrical connection terminal and the mobile electrical connector and suited to allow the fixed electrical connection terminal and the mobile electrical connector to be coupled to each other, only when there is a fluid-tight joint between the two ducts.

Abstract: A coupling arrangement for a line for transmitting high power electrical energy as well as for transmitting a pressurized fluid, the line having at least one fluid channel and at least one electrical conductor, consisting of a first and second coupling piece, in each case comprising at least one fluid channel and at least one electrical connecting element, wherein, in a coupled position of the first and second coupling piece, a liquid-tight connection of the fluid channels and an electrically conductive connection exists between the electrical connecting elements and, in a decoupled position of the first and second coupling piece, the fluid channels and the electrical connecting elements are separated from one another, wherein the coupling arrangement encompasses an intermediate position, which is provided between the coupled and decoupled position in which the first and second coupling piece are connected to one another in a liquid-tight manner.

Abstract: A connecting system for connecting a ventilation tube to a respiratory humidifier (1) is provided, wherein the ventilation tube comprises an electrical line and the respiratory humidifier (1) comprises a housing (2) and a liquid container (4), the connection system including a first connection element (6) arranged on the liquid container (4); a first electrical contact element (24) arranged on the housing (2); and a second connection element (14), which can be connected to the ventilation tube (7, 9) and comprises a second electrical contact element (16), which can be connected to the electrical line of the ventilation tube (7, 9); wherein the first connection element (6) and the second connection element (14) can be connected to each other in a first connecting direction in such a way that, by establishment of the pneumatic connection of the ventilation tube (7, 9) to the liquid container (4), the electrical connection of the first contact element (24) to the second contact element (16) is produced.

Abstract: A connector for gas piping for detachably connecting gas tubes (T) corresponding to mating pipes (54) provided in a mating connector (50) is provided with a housing main body (10) connectable to the mating connector (50), a sub-connector (30) provided in the housing main body (10), joint pipes (32) connectable to the mating pipes (54) and having the gas tubes (T) connected thereto, and an engaging mechanism for holding the sub-connector (30) and the housing main body (10) in an engaged state.

Abstract: A wired pipe segment includes a body extending from a box end to a pin end and a coupler located in one of the box end or the pin end, the coupler including a communication element and a coupler connector in electrical communication therewith and extending away from the communication element. The segment also includes a transmission line extending away from the coupler towards the other of the box and pin end, the transmission line including an inner conductor surrounded by an insulating material, the inner conductor of the transmission line having an end with a non-cylindrical shape. The segment also includes a connector that electrically connects the coupler to the transmission line.

Abstract: A hose equipped with a cord, wherein the hose and the cord can be easily assembled together and easily maintained. A cord-equipped hose, wherein opposite ends of a flexible hose are respectively provided with tube holders each constructed from a pair of half tubes. The tube holders each sandwich an end of the flexible hose with the pair of half tubes joined together and each form, between the joined ends of the half tubes, a lead-out opening for an electric power source cord. Opposite ends of the electric power source cord in the flexible hose are respectively led out of the lead-out openings of the tube holders and held in position.

Abstract: A connector for connecting together a welding torch power cable including a threaded connector, a coolant line and a shielding gas line to a welding power and/or coolant source including a connector receptacle includes an electrically conductive tubular body having a front end and a back end. The tubular body front end is adapted to receive and connect to the power cable threaded connector. The tubular body back end is adapted to connect to the connector receptacle. The tubular body also includes a passageway therein to communicate shielding gas or coolant between the source and the torch. A hose connector is attached at an end of the passageway. A casing including a longitudinally extending tubular side wall terminates in front and back ends. A twist cap is releasably connectable to the back end of the casing. A cable cover adapter is releasably connectable to the front end of the casing.

Abstract: This connector assembly (4) comprises a connecting plate (12) provided with at least one electrical (16) and/or fluid (14) connection element, which defines a direction of connecting (Z) to a complementary connection element (18, 20), a support (22) and a floating device (26). The plate (12) is able to be displaced in relation to the support (22) in an offset position in a plane (X-Y). The floating device (26) recentres the plate (12) in an idle position in disconnected configuration and comprises a recentring element (28) integral with an element (12, 22) and means of recalling (30) a cam surface (38) of the recentring element (28) in contact with a cam follower surface (40) arranged on an element (12, 22). The surface (38) and/or the surface (40) is inclined (a) in relation to the direction (Z), and the recentring element (28) is mobile according to the direction (Z) in relation to the plate (12) and in relation to the support (22) between the idle and offset positions.

Abstract: A connecting device for the fluid-tight connection of a first and a second duct provided with a connector having a fixed electrical connection terminal; a mobile electrical connector for establishing an electrical connection with the fixed electrical connection terminal; a control unit suited to check the presence of a connection between the fixed electrical connection terminal and the mobile electrical connector; and an intermediate connecting body interposed in use between the connector and the mobile electrical connector, suited to establish an electrical connection between the fixed electrical connection terminal and the mobile electrical connector and suited to allow the fixed electrical connection terminal and the mobile electrical connector to be coupled to each other, only when there is a fluid-tight joint between the two ducts.

Abstract: A connector for connecting electrical power to a well pump motor has cable and motor connector portions that mate with each other in a connected position. The connector portions have insulating members, each of which has a number of passages and an end face. Electrical contact members are mounted in each of the passages. Contact members in the cable connector portion protrude past the end face of the insulating member. A debris seal insulates the electrical contact members in the cable connector and includes expansion slots so that when the material of the debris seal thermally expands, the expansion slots contract in response to the expansion without the debris seal impinging against either connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical and hydraulic coupling device 10 for a system for supplying and/or distributing liquid to be sprayed onto a window of a vehicle, comprising at least one tube 22 and at least one first electrically conductive cable 21, 34, the tube 22 is delimited by a wall 25 in which are formed at least two liquid circulation ducts 23, 24 and in which is embedded a heating element 26, said wall comprising at least one recess 37 open towards the outside of the tube 22 and in which is housed all or part of said cable 21, 34.

Abstract: A coupling system is provided. The system comprises a first hydraulic line element that is electrically conductive at least inside, a second hydraulic line element, an electrically conductive intermediate element that projects by a first end thereof at least partially into the first hydraulic line element, a releasable fastening element configured to couple the electrically conductive intermediate element to the second hydraulic line element, and a conducting device coupled to a predetermined electric potential and connected in an electrically conductive manner to the electrically conductive intermediate element. In this way, the two hydraulic lines can be coupled in a releasable manner and dissipate electric charge that may build up in, for example, a fuel system.