Abstract: The logging tap disclosed and claimed herein provides for the direct connection of a plurality decoder units having a plurality of digital-to-analog converter inputs to a plurality of digital telephone signal lines in telephone logging applications without requiring a separate wide band, shielded cable from the bridging tap device to the decoder unit. The logging tap comprises a decoder unit supported on a planar substrate and having a plurality of digital-to-analog converters, an input terminal for coupling each of the input digital telephone signals to a corresponding DAC circuit and an output terminal for coupling the output analog signal of the corresponding DAC circuit to a recording device; A type 66 block is provided for bridging at least one of the plurality of digital telephone lines coupling a PBX to a subscriber's digital telephone devices.

Abstract: A joint connector is provided with upper and lower housings and linkage terminals accommodated in the respective housings. Each linkage terminal comprises a plurality of terminals and carriers coupling the terminals. A plugging-in piece of each terminal projects below a bottom portion of each housing. A piece to be connected corresponding to the plugging-in piece is provided on each terminal. In the linkage terminal, a carrier(s) is cut off and a plugging-in piece(s) is fallen down according to a circuit configuration required. A connecting state between the terminals in one housing is cancelled by cutting the carrier. A connecting state between the terminals in the upper and lower housings is cancelled by bending the portion to be connected. Thereby, a required circuit pattern is set in the upper and lower housings.

Abstract: A combination or hybrid connector, for connecting both an electrical connection and an optical signal connection simultaneously, incorporates a fiber optic conductor aligned with and contained within the ground pin of an electrical power plug. A fiber optic conductor is contained within a mating receptacle unit to which the electrical power is plug connected. The fiber optic conductor of the plug extends beyond the ground pin to enter, be aligned and interface with a fiber optic conductor within the receptacle unit. The end of the fiber optic conductor in the plug is shielded and the shield is retractable upon engagement with the alignment device. The alignment device is fabricated to have a converging interior space which receives the fiber optic conductor of the plug and gently bends the plug fiber optic conductor to an aligned position to place the end thereof closely juxtaposed with the end of the fiber optic conductor of the receptacle.

Abstract: Connector terminals are provided to enable connection of electrical cables and connector terminals automatically to prevent the connector terminals from being inserted into sub-harnesses in later stages, and to make circuit modification easier. The connector terminals include respectively a male terminal portion at one end and a female terminal portion at the other end. The respective connector terminals further include a cable-fit portion. The connector terminals are contained in a junction case with top and bottom openings. Electrical cables are then wired in the junction case and fitted into the connector terminals. When several such junction cases are superposed, the male terminal portions fit into the female terminal portions through the openings, and the electrical cables separately wired in different junction cases are connected to one another.

Abstract: An electrical connector for securely maintaining the connector members in mated relation to allow for a continuous electrical connection. The electrical connector includes a male connector member or plug having a series of prongs and a female connector member or wall outlet box having a series of sockets that extend vertically for accepting the prongs. Each of the connector members is connected to an electric cable and may have a pair of wedges having serrated opposed sides to retain the cable within the connector member.

Abstract: A combination includes an AC-adapter and a pin configuration adapter. The AC-adapter includes a plug body having first pins of a first configuration and an AC-adapter housing having a conversion circuit for converting an electric power supplied via the plug body. The pin configuration adapter includes a plug part having second pins of a having configuration different from the first pin configuration, a receptacle part whereto the first pins can be inserted and a pin configuration adapter housing having an internal connection mechanism for electrically connecting the plug body and the plug part. The AC-adapter is provided with engagement grooves which engage with protrusions provided on said pin configuration adapter.

Abstract: A snap mounted electrical power connector for a printed circuit board. The electrical power connector is included of an input power receptacle that forms a first portion of a current carrying path through the electrical power connector and an output power receptacle that forms a second portion of the current carrying path through the electrical power connector. The input power receptacle and the output power receptacle are configured to connect along a common axis perpendicular to the printed circuit board by a snap connection.

Abstract: There is provided a solenoid actuator which is easy to carry out wiring work for coils thereof, and at the same time allows reduction of manufacturing costs through common application of a fixed wiring. A solenoid actuator is supplied with electric power from a power source, for generating an electromagnetic force to drive a driven member such that the driven member performs reciprocating motion. Two electromagnets each have a coil and arranged such that they are opposed to each other and spaced from each other. An armature is connected to the driven member, and arranged between the two electromagnets, for performing reciprocating motion in accordance with energization and deenergization of the two electromagnets to thereby drive the driven member such that the driven member performs the reciprocating motion.

Abstract: This invention is a three-wire grounding electric adapter that is comprised of a body, a first end and a second end wherein said first end has a vertical planar face capable of detachably engaging a 3-wire electric cord, said second end has a second vertical planar face. The body has a switch that is mounted on said body for permitting said adapter to complete, or disrupt positive electrical current from electrical receptacle to an electric device of at least two electric contact blades. The blades are fixedly mounted in said second end and extending outwardly from said second vertical planar face for engaging in an electric outlet. A security screw for securing at least one blade of an electric device plug into said adapter locking at least one blade into the adapter.

Abstract: A unitary adapter for vehicular use for transferring power from a multi-contact connector socket to a 2-terminal power outlet in which individual components are assembled without wired connections. At one end of the adapter is a base serving as a plug for insertion in a connector socket, two of said multi-contacts being in circuit with a power source in said vehicle. At the other end of the adapter two output terminals are disposed, one disposed centrally of a cylindrical sleeve and the second disposed upon said sleeve and carrying a spring-biased lead urged against one of said contacts in circuit with said power source.

Abstract: A pin configuration adapter is disclosed which can be attached to an AC-adapter having a plug body having a first pin configuration and an AC-adapter housing having a power conversion circuit. The plug body is rotatable between a first position where it is accommodated in a recess formed in the AC-adapter housing and a second position where it is in an upright position with respect to the AC-adapter housing. The pin configuration adapter includes a plug part having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration; a receptacle part whereto the plug body in the second position can be inserted; a pin configuration adapter housing having an internal connection mechanism for electrically connecting the plug body and the plug part; and an engaging part provided on the pin configuration adapter housing and engages with the recess of the AC-adapter housing.

Abstract: An AC offset plug adaptor being rectangular in shape and having standard male prongs on the far end of the bottom surface of the said rectangular shape and a standard female receptacle on the opposite far end of the top of said rectangular shape, said male prongs being connected to said female receptacle by means of internal wiring.

Abstract: A connector eliminates any restriction in the arrangement of connecting pins, and makes a unit to be connected compact. A male type connector assembly includes a connector body formed with a cavity portion for receiving a female type connector assembly therein. A unit mounting an electronic device thereon is hierarchically connected to the connector body. The connector body and unit of the female type connector assembly are connected together through a contact. When the male type connector assembly and the female type connector assembly are connected together, the contact is connected to a receptacle contact mounted on the female type connector assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter for a connector in an aircraft power supply system that is designed to permit the supply of power onboard aircraft, comprising pins (16, 18, 20) that are positioned in the aircraft, especially extending outward from a base plate (22), onto which sockets of the adapter may be pushed. In order to enable the rapid replacement or repair in the case of damage to a pin, it is proposed that an exchangeable adapter (24) be positioned on and fastened to the pins (16, 18, 20) in the aircraft, and that the adapter be comprised of a receptacle base (38) with contact elements (26, 28, 36), which are designed, in the area nearest the pins, at one end as sleeves or sockets designed to take up the pins, and at the other end to extend beyond the receptacle base and correspond dimensionally to the pins.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an adapter plug in combination with a rechargeable electric appliance for personal use, such as a dry shaving apparatus, the adapter plug equipped with flat contact pins, having a plug case with contact pins for connecting to a socket-outlet and a case wall provided with accommodating holes suitable for receiving flat contact pins of the electric appliance in order to close a circuit, said accommodating holes being associated with a safety wall projecting from the case wall, in such fashion that during the process of inserting the flat contact pins in the accommodating holes the relative distance of the accommodating holes or of the flat contact pins of the electric appliance to the safety wall is at least equal to or greater than the safety clearance to be maintained to prevent voltage flashover. The safety wall has at least one recess for accommodating a housing of the electric appliance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connector assembly including a connector for use in electrically connecting a surgical instrument to a power source, such as a generator. The connector generally includes an outer shell with a plurality of first and second electrical conductors disposed within the outer shell for providing the electrical connection between the surgical instrument and a cable leading to the power source. In one aspect of the present invention, the connector includes an isolation barrier disposed within the outer shell so as to separate each of the first electrical conductors from each of the second electrical conductors. In another aspect, the connector includes a keying feature in which the outer surface of the outer shell is modified so as to ensure that the connector may only be plugged into the generator a single way. This reduces the risk that the electrical conductors may be bent due to improper orientation during the insertion action.

Abstract: An environmentally protected, substantially sealed connector for attachment to a cable having a plurality of electrical conductors which are terminated at an end thereof with a contact, including a housing having a floor with a plurality of apertures therethrough arranged in a predetermined pattern and a backshell extending from the floor of the housing and encompassing the extended axes of the apertures, the backshell having at least one bead portion protruding from an outer surface of the outer backshell and extending at least partially around the backshell. A plurality of electrical contacts are disposed within the housing, each of the electrical contacts having a portion extending through one of the apertures and adapted to mate with one of the contact-terminated electrical conductors. Each of the electrical contacts has a locking member for retaining the associated contact in a fixed relationship to the floor.

Abstract: A multi-voltage multi-pole safety electric adapter is constructed to include a socket unit, the socket unit having a first set of plug holes for receiving a low voltage plug and a second set of plug holes for receiving a high voltage plug, and a first set of metal contacts and a second set of metal contacts respectively disposed at a back side wall thereof, a low voltage plug unit and a high voltage plug unit alternatively fastened to the back side wall of the socket unit for receiving a low voltage power supply from or high voltage power supply from an electric outlet, the low voltage plug unit having a set of metal contacts corresponding to the first set of metal contacts at the socket unit, the high voltage plug unit comprising a set of metal contacts corresponding to the second set of metal contacts at the socket unit, and a transformer installed in the socket unit for converting low voltage input power supply or high voltage input power supply into the desired power level.

Abstract: A connector eliminates any restriction in the arrangement of connecting pins, and makes a unit to be connected compact. A male type connector assembly includes a connector body formed with a cavity portion for receiving a female type connector assembly therein. A unit mounting an electronic device thereon is hierarchically connected to the connector body. The connector body and unit of the female type connector assembly are connected together through a contact. When the male type connector assembly and the female type connector assembly are connected together, the contact is connected to a receptacle contact mounted on the female type connector assembly.

Abstract: There is provided an electric cord and switch mechanism with receptacles for the insertion of electric plugs and a plug end for insertion into a wall outlet. The cord, receptacle and switch being adapted for attachment to the trunk of a Christmas tree or other member, where a tip switch, such as a mercury switch, is employed in the device to sense departure of the member to which the device is fixed from the normal position with respect to the ground, and interrupting power to the receptacle, thereby interrupting power to any electric device attached to the cord by means of the receptacle.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a connector body retaining a plurality of terminals and an adapter retaining a like number of connecting contacts. Each terminal includes a contacting portions extending beyond a bottom surface thereof. Each connecting contact includes a main body to be received within the base, a tail portion extending downwards thereof for electrically connecting to the printed circuit board and a first portion and a second portion extending sidewards and upwards from the main body. The second portion, therefore, is laterally offset from the first portion. Both the first and second portions have, respectively, opposed first and second barbs extending inward from a side edge for clamping a contacting portion of corresponding terminal therebetween. Each contacting portion further defines a notch in a side edge thereof for engaging with the first barb of corresponding connecting contact.

Abstract: An electrical appliance has a plug receptor to receive the plug of another appliance such that both appliances can draw power from a single electrical outlet. The appliance of the present invention is operable at different wattages and has a switch which is movable to different switch settings to determine the wattage at which the appliance is operating. When the switch is set such that the appliance operates at a high wattage, the plug receptor is blocked from access to the plug of the other appliance to prevent over loading of the electrical outlet.

Abstract: An electrical bus connector including a series of pins which are extended or retracted through a series of receptacles. Each receptacle is generally a bulbous-shaped longitudinally elongated shell having an opening at a base end and at a top end, the base end having a larger interior area than the top end. The bulbous base end includes a sleeve to guide the pin. The receptacle shell wraps around the sleeve and tapers inward toward the top end to retain the sleeve within the receptacle. The receptacle shell includes a series of longitudinally elongated leaves circularly arranged about the longitudinal axis. The leaves of the receptacle flare out at the top end, providing a lip to accept the pin. The receptacle shell has at least one and preferably two annular recesses, each recess receiving a coiled spring. The coiled spring(s) bias the leaves of the receptacle shell inwardly, but allow the leaves to expand upon pin insertion to ensure contact between the pin and the receptacle.

Abstract: AC Adaptor for Computer with a molded plastic housing containing a recessed portion at one end having standard IEC male tripe conductive prongs contained therein and at the housings opposite end having a standard female AC receptacle contained therein, and conductive connections within the housing connecting the IEC prongs to said standard AC receptacle.

Abstract: A connection block assembly for a waterproof switch is disclosed, which includes a connection block which has two holes defined on one surface each corresponding to one locking prong of awaterproof switch, two locking grooves defined on each side of the connection block assembly and corresponding to a locking rails extending from the switch body such that the waterproof switch can be connected to two switch bodies by the connection block assembly.

Abstract: Disclosure is a molded female receptacle for receiving a male plug. The receptacle includes a pair of a female connector member of electrical conductor material with each connector member including a first end with an insertion slot and a second end with crimping means for attachment to conductor wires. A generally rectangular body member of molded insulating material encases the first and second female connector members that are attached in parallel to a two-wire conductor. The molded body member has first and second ends and four sides, with the body member first end having a pair of rectangular apertures, each in register with an insertion slot of a female connector member embedded within the body member. The two-wire conductor extends from two opposite sides of the generally rectangular molded body member near the second end thereof. The first and second ends of the molded body member may be oriented at 180, 135 or 90 degrees relative to each other.

Abstract: Interface modules (200,300) have identical first mating interfaces (204,304) to mate with the same cable tap connector (10). Contact arrays for either of the two different interface modules (200,300) are defined by use of the same first members (232) having first contact sections (224,322) and transverse body sections (228,324), being joined to one of two groups (226) or (336) of socket members by crimping pin embossments (242) or (338) at either closely spaced holes (248) or less closely spaced holes (250), to define a closely spaced array (254) or a less closely spaced array (258) along second mating interfaces (206,306) to correspond with smaller round cable connector (208) or larger round cable connector (308). Thereby a cable tap connector (10) providing connection to a flat cable (12) may be modified by selection of different interface modules (200) or (300) for use with different types of mating connectors (208) or (308) The contacts of each array may also be of different sizes.

Abstract: A universal, voltage variable, safety enhanced electric connector system is provided. Each connector in the system includes a housing, an electric plug and receptacle disposed at opposite side walls of the housing, and power supply circuit means disposed within the housing and connected between the electric plug and receptacle. The power supply circuit means includes a voltage transformer for converting an input power supply voltage into high and low voltage AC power supplies. It also includes the rectifier for converting AC power supply voltage into DC power supply voltage, as well as an AC voltage regulator, a DC voltage regulator and a DC output jack coupled to the rectifier. At least one insertion slot corresponding to one of the transformer voltage outputs in formed on a left side wall of the housing with a pair of metal contact plates provided therein.

Abstract: An adapter for mating two or more electrical circuit components to a power distribution box receptacle designed to receive a relay or other circuit component having at least four terminals. The adapter includes a hollow body formed of an electrically non-conductive material, a plurality of contacts disposed within the interior of the body, and means for positioning and frictionally engaging the circuit components so as to retain them within the adapter and with their terminals in electrical connection with the contacts. The contacts are in electrical connection with respective adapter terminals projecting from the adapter body in a configuration substantially identical with the terminals of the circuit component which the adapter replaces, so that the adapter terminals are matable with the receptacle to place the components in connection with circuitry internal to the power distribution box.

Abstract: An electrical connector which comprises a circular shell (20) in which a dielectric housing (44) having rows of electrical contacts (50) mounted therein is to be positioned, the electrical contacts including receptacle sections (52), matable electrical contacts (63, 81) having contact sections for matable engagement with the receptacle sections (52) and terminating sections for electrical connection to electrical conductors (54) of a cable (12), and dielectric contact-mounting members (67, 85, 87, 89) on which the matable electrical contacts (63, 81) are mounted whereby the matable electrical contacts are arranged in rows so that the contact sections of the matable electrical contacts (63, 81) of each row are electrically connected with the respective receptacle sections (52) of the electrical contacts (50) in the corresponding row of electrical contacts in the dielectric housing (44).

Abstract: An environmentally protected, substantially sealed connector for attachment to a cable having a plurality of electrical conductors which are terminated at an end thereof with a contact, including a housing having a floor with a plurality of apertures therethrough arranged in a predetermined pattern and a backshell extending from the floor of the housing and encompassing the extended axes of the apertures, the backshell having at least one bead portion protruding from an outer surface of the outer backshell and extending at least partially around the backshell. A plurality of electrical contacts are disposed within the housing, each of the electrical contacts having a portion extending through one of the apertures and adapted to mate with one of the contact-terminated electrical conductors. Each of the electrical contacts has a locking member for retaining the associated contact in a fixed relationship to the floor.

Abstract: An adapter system comprising an adapter with plug prongs on its front face and apertures on its back face, and adapter contacts within it, and a power supply with power supply prongs disposed outwardly, which prongs have undercuts at their distal ends; where the power supply contacts can be inserted into the apertures of the adapter, and the adapter is then rotated around the axis of insertion, mechanically securing the adapter to the power supply and simultaneously making electrical contact between the adapter and the power supply.

Abstract: A power block includes an insulative block which is mounted to a panel and a plurality of connection mounts which are coupled to the insulative block. The insulative block includes a plurality of molded dividers and the connection mounts are located therebetween. Each connection mount includes at least one stud extending upward from the block and a conductor having first and second portions. The first portion of each conductor is conductively coupled to the one or more studs and the second portion extends through the block in a direction opposite the one or more studs. The second portion includes a free end provided with a connector directly couplable to a destination point. A preferred aspect of the invention is that the conductor is a copper braid partially covered in a tin plated copper sleeve. According to a first embodiment, the connector at the free end of the conductor is a sleeve extending over the free end and having a hole for directly receiving a lead from a power filter.

Abstract: A connecting device is provided having a connector housing having a male connecting portion and a female connecting portion formed therewith a plurality of integrally formed male/female terminals mounted in the connector housing, each of the male/female terminals having a male connecting end and a female connecting end, and at least an outlet opening provided on said connector housing for branch-out wires to pass therethrough and to connect to the male/female terminals. This connecting device allows the shunt connection of at least a pair of branch-out wires from a +12V DC cable that is used to supply power to main devices to an electric fan.

Abstract: A connector system is described wherein the most vulnerable parts of the front mating ends of a pair of connectors can be easily replaced in the field. The first connector (12, FIG. 2) includes a shell (20), a main insulator (22) within the shell, and main contacts (24) lying in the main insulator and having socket front ends (30). A first insert module (32) has an insert insulator (36) and insert contacts (38) with pin type rear ends. The first module is inserted into the shell of the first connector to mate with the main contacts. If the front ends (40) of the insert contacts are damaged, the connector can be repaired in the field by merely removing the first module and replacing it with another module. The second connector (14) is similarly constructed, with the modules (36, 36A) of the two connectors being identical so a single spare module can replace either one. The first module that lies in the first connector, has contact front ends forming sockets (40, FIG.

Abstract: An improved electrical connector for computers adapted for connecting electric currents to cooling fans of CPUs or computer peripheral equipment. The electrical connector includes a front housing and a rear housing joined together integrally and a plurality of contacts each comprised of a front portion and a rear portion fitted respectively to the ends of a connection portion, the contact being placed inside the front and rear housings. The contacts are firmly held within the housing due to the configuration of the inner walls of the front and rear housings. The assembly process is simplified and costs reduced. The overall reduced size of the electrical connector occupies makes efficient use of the limited space of the computer.

Abstract: A direct-connect trailer tow interconnector for connecting the electrical circuits of a tow vehicle with similar circuits of a trailer in which a one-piece shell socket accepts a standard trailer plug at one end and is compatible with the fitting of a tow vehicle harness at the other end. Pass-through conductors, each of which is made from a single metal blank, form terminals compatible with those of the trailer plug and also with those of the vehicle harness fitting. A cover is provided with a spring-loaded floating hinge to permit flat sealing protecting the interconnector from environmental hazards, and a flushing passage is formed through the cover to remove debris from the floating hinge.

Abstract: A universal adapter includes: a casing combinable with a front cover and a rear cover having a pair of outlet sockets formed in the rear cover to output power, a first plug having a pair of rectangular-shaped pins slidably held in an upper chamber in the casing and operatively pushed or pulled by a pair of first seesaw buttons pivotally secured on two opposite sides of the first plug for a convenient extending or retraction of the first plug, whereby upon extending of the first plug, a rectangular-shaped pin of "grounding pin" will be simultaneously biased for its forward extending to form triple rectangular-shaped pins for connecting municipal power such as in England or Africa to be output through the pair of outlet sockets in the rear cover; a second plug having a pair of flat blades slidably held in a lower chamber in the casing and operatively pushed or pulled by a pair of second seesaw buttons for a convenient extension or retraction for connecting municipal power to the two outlet sockets; and a third

Abstract: A system for connecting modular electrical components, like switches and wall outlets, into electrical wall boxes. There are electrical connections on the side of each electrical component to form a series of side-by-side electrical components that are to be placed into the electrical box without having to use multiple short wires between the components. There is a common power, neutral, and ground bus plane running through each electrical component which eliminates the need to manually connect each electrical component in a daisy chain. The electrical box is accessible from the rear for wiring the modular electrical components. The electrical box also has two separate cavities, one for placing the modular electrical components into, and the other for housing and attaching the electrical wiring leading to and from the electrical box.

Abstract: An adapter for a plug receptacle provided with a pair of plug terminals is capable of being fitted in various kinds of plug receptacles. A pair of adapter bodies made of an insulating material are pivotally connected at a lower portion thereof to each other. The adapter bodies each have a plug terminal provided on a front end surface of a corresponding one thereof and adapted to be inserted into a corresponding one of power terminal holes of a plug receptacle. Also, one of the adapter bodies is provided with a pair of power terminal holes having terminal contacts for a plug receptacle received therein to permit plug terminals of an electrical appliance to be inserted therein. The adapter bodies are kept open to form a V-shape by an elastic force.

Abstract: An electrical connector (10) terminating a multi-wire cable (56) and adapted for mating contact with another such connector of identical construction. The connector comprises a plurality of hermaphroditic contact members (12) retained within a housing (14,16). The housing includes channels (52) for holding the wires (54) of the cable and the contact members further have insulation displacing contact portions (36) adapted to engage respective ones of the wires. The housing is formed of two parts with a latching mechanism (58,60, 62,64).

Abstract: A header adapter which is a separately molded part and which is designed to be secured to receiving portions of the header and pulse generator case of an implantable cardiac stimulation device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, in order to provide a different lead connector port configuration than that provided by the header of the device. The header adapter has a plurality of adapter lead connector ports and a plurality of lead connectors affixed to a rear portion (mounting side) thereof. The lead connectors extend outwardly from the rear portion of the header adapter, and are insertable into corresponding lead connector ports of the header of the implantable cardiac stimulation device to which the header adapter is to be secured.

Abstract: An electrical transformer having a housing. The housing having a back plate with an upper set of prongs and a lower set of prongs. The upper set having a first prong, a second prong and a ground prong. The lower set having a third prong, a fourth prong and a ground prong. The housing further having a front plate provided with a first set of inlets having a first inlet, a second inlet and a ground inlet. The first inlet is connected with the second prong of the upper set of prongs. The second inlet is connected with the fourth prong of the lower set of prongs. The ground inlet is connected with the ground prong of the upper set of prongs.

Abstract: A modular buss center for an automotive vehicle is provided including a first plug connector; an intermediate terminal having a first male end and a second female end and at least one arm, the first end being electrically connected to the first plug connector; a first template with a hole for receipt of the intermediate terminal; at least one flex circuit, the flex circuit having at least one cut-out flag, the flag making contact with the intermediate terminal arm; a second template separated from the first template by the flex circuit, the second template having a hole for receipt of the intermediate terminal second end; and an electrical component positioned on the second template opposite the flex circuit, the electrical component being electrically connected to the intermediate terminal second end.

Abstract: The present invention features a removable electrical connector or adapter for securing the contact prongs of an electric plug to a worn outlet. The connector has a housing with at least two opposing, nonconducting side portions. Each side portion has a top and a bottom. Two contact prongs are spaced apart from each other and are movably mounted to at least one of the side portions. The contact prongs extend out of the top of the housing, which housing also has at least one aperture at the bottom. Electrical plug prongs can be inserted through this aperture to make an electrical connection with the set of contact prongs. In another embodiment, the electrical connector is a self-contained plug, permanently attached to its associated electrical appliance, and having movable prongs and a spring for biasing the prongs inwardly, against the contacts of an outlet, after insertion.

Abstract: A female plug including an insulative base block, two contact blades mounted in respective grooves on the base block and connected to a two-line electric wires. An insulative housing surrounds the base block to hold down the contact blades. The base block has receiving chambers and circularly notched upright ribs to receive and support the lead ends of the two-line electric wires, and a plurality of transverse ribs to hold down the contact blades. The contact blades have a respective pointed tip, which is forced into one of the lead ends of two-line electric wire to make a respective electric contact when the two-line electric wire is installed and the housing.

Abstract: An accessory connector is provided for insertion into a vehicle fusebox which includes a receptacle for communication with conventional fuses. The connector can be quickly installed by a technician or vehicle owner without modifying the fusebox or fuses. The accessory connector utilizes the safety features of the fuse as will be connected thereto, while conveniently allowing the vehicle owner to add a stereo, radio or other accessory to the electrical system of the vehicle immediately without rewiring the circuits.

Abstract: A removable connector operable to be inserted between a main cable carrying seismic information and a box connector of a remote acquisition module. The removable connector is adapted to isolate any forces arising in the main cable from the box connector of the module. The removable connector is removably secured to the remote acquisition module by a pin which extends through the housing of the removable connector and a bracket mounted to the module. The pin transfers the cable forces to the remote acquisition module and substantially isolates the box connector from such forces thereby extending the life of the box connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a hollow electrically insulating body having opposed ends. A set of male electrical contact members is on one end of the body. First and second body part together define the body. One of the body parts defines the one end of the body and its hollow interior. The other of the body parts defines the other end of the body. A recess in the one body part communicates with the hollow interior of the body, and receives the other body part. Means extending from the other body part into the hollow interior serves in trapping thus locating electrical conductor means associated with the male electrical contact members and as part of members frictionally interengaging to resist disassembly of the body.

Abstract: A replaceable connector of the present invention comprises an array of connector pins in a parallel alignment each having a female end and a male end. The connector pins are fixed in a molded connector body that exposes the female ends and forms a hollow pin receptacle around each of the male ends.