Abstract: An arrangement for protecting a multi-port electrical connection between a component housed in a housing part and a cable from its environment, for example from varying weather conditions. The arrangement comprises a single piece tube like adapter, said adapter having a non-uniform internal cross-sectioned portion for receiving a first electrical connection part in a single predetermined orientation and an internal circumferential seal for sealing against the cable passing through said adapter and connected to the first electrical connection part. The arrangement additionally comprises an external surface portion of non-uniform cross-section locatable within a receiving recess of the housing part in a single predetermined orientation and an external circumferential seal for sealing against a part of the receiving recess.

Abstract: A cable mounting arrangement for a power supply device including a casing having a threaded through hole, a cable having a tapered electric connector inserted through the threaded through hole and connected to a terminal on a circuit board inside the casing, and a tapered jacket threaded into the threaded through hole and covered on the tapered electric connector to hold the tapered electric connector in place.

Abstract: A coupling nut retention apparatus 10 for an electrical connector comprises a generally cylindrical coupling nut 20 having an aperature 24 therein for telescopically receiving a cylindrical housing 40 and an annular flange 30 depending therefrom. The housing 40 has a hole 50 in the front end 46 thereof for receiving a retaining ball 80. An insulator 60 having a rear annular flange 66 depending therefrom is telescopically received by an aperature 44 in the cylindrical housing 40 and has an axial keyway 74 therein that is engaged by said retaining ball 80. The annular flanges, 30 and 66 respectively, of the coupling nut 20 and the insulator 60 abut the retaining ball 80 to prohibit forward motion of said coupling nut 20.

Abstract: A swivel fitting including a first tubular member and a second tubular member each of said first and said second tubular members having a first and a second end, a first annular flange having radiused corners about said first end of said first tubular member, a recess having radiused corners in a second annular flange about said second end of said second tubular member, said first annular flange and said recess mating upon assembly of said first and second tubular members, an annular threaded portion about said second annular flange, and a coupling nut having an annular ring flange which engages the first annular flange when the coupling nut is tightened upon said threads of the annular threaded portion about the second annular flange.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a female power connector for connecting to a power cable. The power connector is designed to couple a male surface connector to a downhole pumping system. The power connector has a substantially cylindrical piece of pre-molded insulating material, a substantially tubular bushing designed to engage a coupling nut, a coupling nut for engaging a surface connector, and a sleeve. The cylindrical piece has a longitudinal axis, an outside surface defining an outside diameter, a first end, a second end, and a means for creating a fluid tight barrier adjacent to the second end. The cylindrical piece further defines a plurality of substantially circular cavities extending from the first end to the second end parallel to the longitudinal axis. Each channel has an inside surface defining an inside diameter. The bushing engages the coupling nut and the sleeve when the secondary molding is in place.

Abstract: An energy saving fluorescent light fixture for small confined areas predominant in residential settings, having a motion detector with a quick plug connector capable of attaching and detaching the detector from the light fixture base. Additional trouble-shooting capabilities are provided by dedicated electronic circuitry and LED display indicators. The LED display indicators signal a nontechnical consumer when maintenance is required, and isolate the failures to the sub-system level, i.e., the detector or fixture base circuitry. The detector is attached through the quick plug connector and concurrently supported by either an elbow joint with rigid wire supporting segments, a flexible arm, or a ball-swivel joint with rigid wire supporting segment. The supporting means enables the user to control the sensor viewing area. A simplified trouble-shooting method enabling the user to use the LED display indicators and quick plug connector facilitates sub-system replacement by nontechnical operators.

Abstract: A cable connector coupling having a nut for attachment to a cable connector and a body joined to the nut so that the cable of the cable connector passes through the nut and body, the nut having a first internal annular groove and the body having a first external annular groove, with a lock ring positioned in the first grooves so that the nut and body translate axially together, an annular engagement ring positioned around the body for sliding axially on the body, the engagement ring having a second internal annular groove and the body having a second external annular groove, with a drive ring positioned in the second grooves, with the nut and engagement ring axially interengaging for varying the overall axial length of the nut and body as the nut is rotated relative to the body, with the body and engagement ring interengaging for limiting rotation of the engagement ring relative to the body, and with the drive ring and body interengaging for urging the engagement ring and nut into engagement for limiting rota

Abstract: A cable connecting system for interconnection with a mating connector includes a connecting element, a first securing element, and a second securing element. The first securing element is rotatably mounted to the connector and the second securing member is rotatably mounted to the first securing element. In operation, the first and second securing elements are first threaded onto a receiving section of the mating connector. Once fully positioned on the receiving section of the mating connector, torque is applied in a conventional direction to the first securing element to secure the connecting element to the mating connector. Then, torque is applied in a counter direction to the second securing element to lock the first and second securing elements. The cable connecting system and the method of interconnection utilizing the cable connecting system is reversible so as to allow repeated connection and disconnection of various assemblies of cable assemblies.

Abstract: A connector for a microphone includes a connecting member provided with a hook having a slot, a tubular member having an end formed with a plurality of hooks and fitted on the connecting member, an adjusting ring having a flange engaged with the hooks of the tubular member and an inner side formed with internal threads, and a fixing collar having an end formed with external threads engageable with the internal threads of the adjusting ring and a longitudinal notch engageable with the slot of the connecting member, whereby the microphone can be firmly and easily engaged with the connector.

Abstract: A liquid-proof plug connector, for example for two cables to be connected, is described, which is provided with a plug and a coupling to which the two cables can be connected. The plug connector is furthermore provided with a plug housing and a coupling housing in which the plug and the coupling are housed, and with a locking ring by means of which the plug housing and the coupling housing can be screwed together. The plug housing and the coupling housing have an overlapping area in the screwed-together state, in which a seal between the two housings is arranged.

Abstract: A shielded, molded electrical connector includes a conductive sleeve surrounding an insert body housing the connector elements. A metal coupling member is received on the sleeve and in electrical continuity with the sleeve. An outer sheath formed of moldable thermoplastic material with wire strands embedded throughout forms a conductive shield from the sleeve to a braided shield (in the case of a cord set) or to a conductive shield on an insert body housing complementary connector elements (in the case of a splitter).

Abstract: A sealed F-connector, with a threaded section and a recessed section adjacent the threaded section, has a ring-shaped elastomeric sealing member formed within the recessed section and affixed to the surface of the recessed section. When a connector shell from a mating connector is screwed on, the sealing member deforms as the connector shell screws on over the sealing member, thereby lining at least a portion of the internal thread of the connector shell and at least a portion of the recessed section of the F-connector. The deformed sealing member thereby establishes a barrier to the penetration of moisture between the F-connector and the mating connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided having an easily attachable, front loading coupling ring having fingers and a receiving aperture having a chamfered edge for slidingly receiving a connector flange of a host connector and providing for a snap-fit of the coupling ring onto the host connector.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a female power connector for connecting to a power cable. The power connector is designed to couple a male surface connector to a downhole pumping system. The power connector has a substantially cylindrical piece of pre-molded insulating material, a substantially tubular bushing designed to engage a coupling nut, a coupling nut for engaging a surface connector, and a sleeve. The cylindrical piece has a longitudinal axis, an outside surface defining an outside diameter, a first end, a second end, and a means for creating a fluid tight barrier adjacent to the second end. The cylindrical piece further defines a plurality of substantially circular cavities extending from the first end to the second end parallel to the longitudinal axis. Each channel has an inside surface defining an inside diameter. The bushing engages the coupling nut and the sleeve when the secondary molding is in place.

Abstract: A twist-lock connector assembly for securing an engaged electrical plug to an electrical outlet which includes a rotatable cylindrical sleeve disposed enclosing an electrical plug and a modified cover plate for replacing the conventional cover plate of an electrical outlet, such as a wall socket or a portable power box. The prong end of the sleeve includes a plurality of radially inwardly projecting nubs provided along an inner cylindrical surface thereof. The cover plate includes an upstanding cylindrical wall disposed about a periphery of each socket access opening. A plurality of thread members are formed on the exterior surface of each upstanding cylindrical wall and which are designed to matingly engage the nubs on the inner cylindrical surface of the sleeve as the sleeve is twist-rotated over the upstanding cylindrical wall. In use, the electrical plug is inserted into the socket portion of the wall outlet and the cylindrical sleeve is rotated about a 1/4 turn.

Abstract: An electrical plug assembly with coupling mechanism including a male plug with helical grooves formed therein. Further included is a female plug having a radially outward extending flange formed therein at a front end thereof and a detent formed therebehind. An annular sleeve comprising a radially inward extending flange is formed in a rear end thereof for slidably rotating between the flange and detent of the female plug. Finally, helical grooves are formed in an inner surface of the sleeve at a front end thereof for screwably coupling with the helical grooves of the male plug.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a planar gripping member which allows for improved manual gripping of the connector to facilitate easy connection/disconnection of the electrical connector from an interface point.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a pair of mating halves comprising a plug and a receptacle mounted on the respective ends of cables to be joined. The plug and receptacle each have a peripheral surface or shell and removable insulated inserts mounted therein through which electrical contacts extend. Spring fingers mounted on thee peripheral surfaces of the plug and receptacle retain the inserts and make electrical contact between the plug and receptacle. Bands hold the cables against the inserts to relieve the strain on the electrical contacts. Environmental seals are provided to prevent the ingress of contaminants into the connector. A releasable locking ring secures the plug and receptacle together.

Abstract: Disclosed is a locking connector for an extension power cord for providing a liquid resistant positive locking plug and receptacle combination whereby preventing unwanted separation of a plurality of connected together extension power cords. The locking connector is suitable for home and commercial use, indoors and outdoors. The locking connector for an extension power cord comprises a male electrical power plug assembly having a cylindrical body with external threads formed thereon and a female electrical power receptacle assembly having a captivated internally threaded locking sleeve engagable with the plug threads. The plug and receptacle are operably connected to opposing ends of an elongated multiconductor power cord. When locked together, planar front facing surfaces are sealed with an o-ring to resist liquid entry.

Abstract: Device for connecting a coaxial cable end to a contact socket A device for connecting a coaxial cable end (2a) which may be provided with a cable end-plug (4) to a contact socket (3) comprises a further socket element (9) surrounding the contact socket (3), a seal (8) positioned between the further socket element (9) and the coaxial cable (2a), and a pressing element (11,12) which can deform the seal into contact with the coaxial cable (2a) and the further contact element (9). The device provides both a good seal, and strain relief to the completed connection.

Abstract: An insulated locking sleeve arrangement including a connector disposed about mating male and female conductor plugs to fixedly retain the conductor plugs in mating relationship and to isolate the conductor plugs from the environment. A heat shrinkable tubing may also be applied over the locking sleeve connector to act as a moisture barrier and also to relieve strain between the conductor cable and the locking sleeve connector.

Abstract: A device for resolving axial and angular misalignments between electrical conductors of adjacent sections of a pre-bussed rigid conduit electrical feeder system. The variable phase positioning device includes a flexible housing with an end piece attached to each end. A number of flexible electrical conductors are enclosed within the housing. Each conductor is enclosed in an electrically insulating sheath. A substantially rigid terminal is fixedly attached to each end of each conductor. At each end of the housing the terminals are loosely captivated within a terminal support such that each terminal can rotate freely. The terminal supports are made from an electrically insulating material. A retaining sleeve is loosely received over each terminal support and attached to the end piece in a manner that permits the terminal supports to rotate freely within the retaining sleeve.

Abstract: A hand held bar code reader or scanner includes a universal locking cable connector assembly attaching a signal cable to the handle of the scanner. Signals and/or power to and from the scanner are carried by the signal cable. The signal cable is removably connected to a connector recessed in the handle of the scanner. The signal cable includes (i) a connector member attached to a terminal end thereof and engagable with the connector of the scanner handle and (ii) a collar adjacent the connector. A plastic retaining member is positionable over the collar and includes an internal stepped bore forming a collar at one end of the retaining member for engaging the collar portion of the signal cable within the bore. A manually lockable bayonet or threaded portion of the retaining member is formed at an opposite end and cooperates with an internal surface of the scanner for securing the retaining member to the housing.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for a standard two or three prong electrical plug connector assembly which includes a retro-fit face plate for attachment to the male plug end of the electrical connector assembly and a rotatable sleeve housing for jacketing a portion of the female socket end of the electrical connector assembly. The face plate includes a plurality of male threads provided along an outer perimeter edge thereof which threadingly engage a coordinate plurality of grooves provided to an inner wall of the sleeve housing adjacent a male plug receiving end to twist lock the two connector ends together. The sleeve housing also includes a radially inward extending notched key way at its other end which is received within a receiving slot provided to the outer periphery of the electrical outlet insulator body and which cooperates with a stop member provided to the outlet insulator body to limit lateral (rotational) travel of the sleeve housing about the outlet insulator body.

Abstract: A high-voltage cable connection (10) includes a standard terminal (12) which fits into a female receptacle in apower supply or x-ray tube to make an electrical connection. A cable (14) is routed through a proximal end (30) of the terminal (12). A clamp (18) secures a jacket (42) of the cable (14) to a cap (16) at the prominal end (30). A boot (20) envelops the cable (14) at a point where the cable (14) enters the terminal (12). A collar (22) which is split into halves or segments (22A, 22B) fits conformably about a boundary formed between the proximal end (30) of the terminal (12) and the boot (20). A ring (24) fits about the collar (22) to hold the segments (22A, 22B) together. A nut (26) having an external thread portion fits over the collar (22) and the ring (24), the nut (26) being rotatable about the collar (22) and the ring (24) and mating with internal threads which form a part of the female receptacle in the power supply or the x-ray tube.

Abstract: A communication plug comprises a cylindrical housing and a fastening ring. The cylindrical housing is provided therein with a space for receiving therein a connection guide wire and an insulator. The cylindrical housing is fitted into the fastening ring which has an inner threaded segment for fastening with a jack of a main machine. The fastening ring is further provided with a retaining ring having a plurality of indentations located in the circumference thereof. The cylindrical housing has a front end provided thereon with a rear cylindrical segment and further has a recessed segment located between the flange and the rear cylindrical segment. One end of the rear cylindrical segment, which is adjacent to the recessed segment, has a diameter greater than a diameter of another end of the rear cylindrical segment. The retaining ring has an inner diameter smaller than the largest diameter of the rear cylindrical segment.

Abstract: In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, an electrical connector assembly to connect the end of a seismic cable to a data acquisition unit includes a body member having a plurality of sockets in one end which react with pins on a companion receptacle. A tubular shell which is rotatably mounted on the body member has threads that make up with threads on the receptacle, and a drive ring which engages a shoulder on the body member to force the sockets onto the pins as thread make-up takes place. As the threads are released, the drive ring moves back into engagement with an opposed shoulder on the body member to positively separate the sockets and pins.

Abstract: A coaxial connector (100) having a coupling nut (12) freely rotatable therearound has a rear stop defined by the forward end (152) of a retention sleeve (150) placed along the central section (128) of the outer conductive shell (120). The retention sleeve rearward end (160) defines a forward stop for a crimping ferrule (196) placed over the reduced diameter rearward shell section (134) and trapping an end of a shielding braid (184) therebetween to be crimped. The retention sleeve includes a rearward section (156) having an inner diameter incrementally less than the outer diameter of the central section (128) of the outer conductive shell so that the retention sleeve (150) is force fittable thereonto and self-retains thereon.

Abstract: An electrical connector segment, for use in industrial and transportation application, which provides engagement to another complementary coupler segment with fine incremental adjustment and prevents disengagement from vibration, jarring and shock and by those unfamiliar with its function, including a backshell assembly for joining an electrical cable to the connector segment, with the same features plus means by which ready access is provided to the juncture, of the wire leads of the cable, with the connector elements within the connector segment for maintenance, repair and modification.

Abstract: A retention sleeve (150) is placed over the rearward end (134) of the outer conductive shell (120) of a coaxial plug connector (100), providing a rearward stop for retaining the coupling nut (12) on the shell. The retention sleeve can include an inwardly directed flange (158) at its rearward end for retention of an annular solder preform (132) within the cable-receiving bore (136) of the outer conductive shell. The retention sleeve (150) can be of low resistance copper having a thin outer layer (170) of magnetic high resistance metal, defining a self-regulating temperature source when subjected to RF current, to reflow the solder of the preform (132) and thus solder the outer conductive shell (120) to the semirigid outer conductor (82) of the coaxial cable end inserted into the cable-receiving bore (136) providing for automated soldering.

Abstract: A cord connection system includes a male plug on an electrical cord having conventional blades projecting therefrom. A female receptacle has conventional blade terminals for connection with the plug, and includes a locking ring rotatably mounted on a receptacle body, the ring being interiorly threaded to engage exterior threads on the body of the male plug. A flange on the forward end of the receptacle retains the ring on the receptacle so that the plug and receptacle are locked together when the locking ring is engaged on the plug thread. A receptacle end piece is provided which maintains the locking ring in position on the end of an electrical cord, in one embodiment of the invention. In a second embodiment of the invention the receptacle end piece is mounted on the rearward surface of a wall plate such that the receptacle projects through the wall plate with the locking ring and blade terminals projecting forwardly of the wall plate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for locking and unlocking a connector pair having a threaded clamping nut or ring that is rotatably coaxially supported on a first shell body for holding connector contacts in axial engagement. A multiplicity of first detent members angularly fixed relative to the clamping ring engage a corresponding multiplicity of second detent members fixed to the first shell body, and a cone-shaped spring washer axially holds the members in facing engagement, whereby a total surface contacting area of engagement between the detent members is at least 0.1 times the product of an average engagement pitch diameter and the width of engagement. The first and second detent members can engage at shallow contact angles of not more than about 40 degrees. The spring washer contacts the first detent ring, which can axially slidably engage an engagement surface fixed to the clamping ring, along a continuous annular contact path for uniform axial biasing of the detent members.

Abstract: A non-shearing connector for a flexible circuit comprising a top retaining isc segment having an exterior threaded section suitably contoured to be compatible with the hollow section of an exterior threaded connector body segment. A pressure plate having integral captive stub means suitably designed to cooperate with slot means positioned on the underside of the retaining disc segment. A center stub protrudes from an insulated bottom segment of the connector body, and in conjunction with the captive stub form clamping means for a stripline, when the device is assembled.

Abstract: A coaxial connector (100) having a coupling nut (12) freely rotatable therearound has a rear stop defined by the forward end (152) of a retention sleeve (150) placed along the central section (128) of the outer conductive shell (120). The retention sleeve rearward end (160) defines a forward stop for a crimping ferrule (196) placed over the reduced diameter rearward shell section (134) and trapping an end of a shielding braid (184) therebetween to be crimped. The retention sleeve includes a rearward section (156) having an inner diameter incrementally less than the outer diameter of the central section (128) of the outer conductive shell so that the retention sleeve (150) is force fittable thereonto and self-retains thereon.

Abstract: A connector 1 comprising: conductive contact means 14 for connection to a corresponding signal conductor 3 of an electrical cable 2, a conductive shell, insulator means 15 for separating the contact means 14 and the conductive shell, an insulative housing 8 with a key 31 for orienting and covering the conductive shell 16 and the insulator means 15, and insulative coupling means 9 for disconnectable coupling to a complementary connector and adapted for movement along a portion of the insulative housing 8 with an interference fit therewith to a position for rotation with the insulative housing 8 while interlocked with a second portion of the insulative housing 8.

Abstract: An electrical connector for terminating the conductors of an electrical cable and including a terminal receiving body having a front mating end and a rear conductor receiving end. A flexible strain relief boot is disposed about at least a portion of the cable at the rear conductor receiving end of the terminal receiving body. The strain relief boot includes a plurality of discrete recesses which progressively increase in size in a rearward direction to increase the flexibility of the strain relief boot progressively toward the rear thereof. The discrete recesses also are more closely spaced in a progressive manner rearwardly of the boot.

Abstract: An electric plug and socket arrangement includes a connecting sleeve threadedly engaging the plug to the socket. The sleeve is slidingly mounted on the plug or on the socket and can slide to completely clear their abutting face so that the plug or the socket may be used with conventional plugs and sockets.

Abstract: A two-piece retaining ring assembly axially secures a coupling nut to a tubular sleeve and includes a C-shaped retaining ring and a keeper, both formed from a non-metallic composite material. An annular groove is formed on the inside surface of the coupling nut for receiving the retaining ring. The width of the gap defined between the ends of the retaining ring is such to allow the retaining ring to be pulled apart enough slipped over the annular shoulder on the tubular member and resilient enough to spring back to be received in an annular groove formed on the inside of the coupling nut. A keeper is received in an annular space between retaining ring and the tubular member. A tab, formed on the keeper, is received in the gap between the ends of the retaining ring. Anti-rotation means are also provided to restrict rotation of the coupling nut with respect to the backshell. One end of the tubular member is formed with an annular shoulder having ratchet teeth.

Abstract: An electric connector comprising connecting means between a connector plug body and lock which are adapted to brake the rotation of the lock in the unscrewing direction with a force greater than the force braking the lock in the direction of screwing of the latter.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises first and second connector components, each component having a generally circular cross-section oriented perpendicular to a central axis that is common to both components. A rotatable coupling ring is retained on and substantially axially aligned with the first component. This coupling ring has a first end for engaging the second component and axially advancing the first component relative to the second component to urge the contacts of the first and second components into enngagement. The coupling ring also has a second end with a retainer groove that encircles the interior of the second end and that has a bearing surface in a plane substantially perpendicular to the common central axis of the first and second components. A retainer ring snugly engages the interior of the retainer groove. The retainer ring has a resiliently collapsible gap and also has an exterior retainer surface generally parallel to and engaging the bearing surface of the retainer groove.

Abstract: A tubular body supports an insulator member at its front end which carries a center contact. An electrical lead is connected to the center contact and extends through the tubular body rearward and out of the apparatus. The insulator member and support structure supports a shell or wall spaced from and surrounding the tubular body with an opening facing rearward. A plurality of angularly spaced apart latch openings extend through the shell. A plurality of latches are pivotally supported to the front portion of the tubular body for movement through the latch openings. A sleeve with a cam movable between forward and rearward latching and unlatching positions is located around the tubular body. In the forward position of the sleeve, the cam and a spring move the latches outward through the latch openings and in the rearward position of the sleeve the latches are moved inward through the latch openings. An electrical lead is electrically coupled to the latches by way of the tubular body.

Abstract: A cover (40, FIG. 1) is provided for installation on an electrical connector to prevent rotation of a coupling nut (24) relative to the body (22) of the connector, which can be readily installed and removed. The cover is in the form of a tube. The tube is constructed of resilient material and has a slot (46) forming a pair of slot edges that can be spread apart to move the cover sidewardly onto or off of the connector. There is a space between the inside of the cover and the connector, with the space (78, FIG. 2) being greater around the nut than around a rearward portion (50) of the body so that compression of the cover causes it to grip the body rather than the nut. The cover has an inwardly-extending ridge-like projection (64) that fits in a recess of the connector between the rear of the nut and the front of an enlarged part of the connector body to limit axial movement of the cover. The ridge is of reduced thickness at locations (80, 82 in FIG.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coaxial cable connector assembly in which a coaxial transmission line terminator is attached to an armor sheath and bushing. This assembly provides for easy adjustment so that the length of the coaxial transmission line matches the length of the protective armor. The invention provides for a coaxial cable and terminator, the coaxial cable, a metallic braid, and a cable terminator having a void space capable of receiving an end of the coaxial cable and a jacket surrounding substantially all of the braid of the cable and abutting the cable terminator.

Abstract: Cylindrical electrical assembly comprises a plug part and a receptacle part, each part consisting of a metallic shell and an insulating insert within the shell. The insert of the receptacle part has an integral hood which extends forwardly beyond the mating face of the receptacle insert and which receives forward portions of the plug insert. The shell of the receptacle part also has an integral hood which extends forwardly, and is radially spaced from, the hood of the insert. Forward portions of the plug shell are received between the hood of the receptacle insert and the hood of the receptacle shell. The internal surfaces of the hoods of the receptacle shell and the receptacle insert are each provided with keyways. These keyways receive integral keys on the plug shell and the forward portions of the plug insert.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprises a female connector having a protruding portion extending from one end and with one or more sockets therein and a male connector having one or more pins for being received in a different one of the sockets and a retractable pin shield member in which the pins are recessed when the shield member is in a forward position. The pin shield member includes a cavity for receiving the protruding portion of the female connector and as the connectors are progressively engaged the protruding portion is urged against the shield member causing it to become gradually retracted and exposing the pins which are then progressively received in the sockets of the female connector.

Abstract: A microwave coaxial connector comprises an inner conductor, an outer conductor, a coupling nut, ball bearings mechanically coupling the outer conductor and the coupling nut, and a C-ring. Inward threads of the coupling connector engage outward threads of a receiving connector. Frictional relative rotation of mating faces of the outer conductor and the receiving connector is alleviated since the ball bearings decouple friction between the nut and the outer conductor. The nut includes an aperture which can be aligned with a groove in the outer conductor for positioning ball bearings with the C-ring removed. With the C-ring in place on the outer conductor, the aperture is forward of and inaccessible to the ball bearings.

Abstract: An immersible electrical coupling includes a fixed connector (2) mounted on the wall (1) of a device, and a cable terminal (6) engaged with the connector. An outer molding of synthetic resin (33) surrounds tubular metal components (16, 12, 8, 10, 9) of the terminal, and a concentric inner molding 32 isolates the outer and inner sheaths (13, 17) of the cable (7). Within the terminal (6), the insulated conductors (19) which emerge from the end of the cable are spaced from one another, and traverse an insulating sealing plug (20) inserted in a watertight manner inside the tubular metal components (8, 9).

Abstract: A hosewall terminating apparatus for a streamer section utilizing a load bearing flexible hosewall includes an inner sleeve having radially extending outward protrusions and an outer sleeve having radially extending inward protrusions. With the inner sleeve positioned within the outer sleeve, the radial distance between ends of these protrusions are spaced-apart to provide a gap for the position of the flexible hosewall of the streamer section. The hosewall of the streamer section is secured between these protrusions and the sleeve surfaces when the outer sleeve is reduced in diameter by swaging.

Abstract: Devices for protecting the bulb of a night light against damage and for denying access to the sockets of an electrical outlet into which the night light is plugged and for also denying access to those parts of the night light which might produce an electrical shock if touched. One component of the protective arrangement is a cover with externally threaded bosses which are apertured so that the night light can be plugged into a socket which a boss overlies by installing the night light through the aperture. The night light includes a bulb surrounding protective shield which is clamped against the boss by a safety cap of the push-and-twist type, thereby protecting the bulb and isolating the socket and electrically charged parts of the night light. Safety caps are also used to deny access to any othe sockets of the outlet servicing the night light, and these safety caps may be designed so that they will perform this function when the protected socket is in use as well as when it is out of service.