Abstract: A window assembly (10) includes a transparent pane (18), an electrical conductor (20) contacting the transparent pane (18), an electrical connection element (22) for energizing the electrical conductor (20), an electrically conductive solder joint (28) disposed between the electrical connection element (22) and the electrical conductor (20) for providing an electrical connection between the electrical connection element (22) and the electrical conductor (20), an encapsulation (26) over the electrical connection element (22) and the electrical conductor (20), and a casing (30) disposed between the encapsulation (26) and the electrical conductor (20) to prevent contact between the encapsulation (26) and the solder joint (28).

Abstract: A shield connector (10) includes a connector housing (20) with resiliently deformably provided resilient locking pieces (25), a collective shield shell (50) formed with collective side engaging portions (56) engageable with the resilient locking pieces (25), and an individual core shield shell (30) formed with individual-core side engaging portions (38) engageable with the resilient locking pieces (25). Either one of the collective and individual core shield shells (50, 30) is selectively fixed to the connector housing (20) by engaging the resilient locking pieces (25) and the collective side engaging portions (56) when the collective shield shell (50) is mounted onto the connector housing (20) or engaging the resilient locking pieces (25) and the individual-core side engaging portions (38) when the individual core shield shell (3) is mounted onto the connector housing (20).

Abstract: Electrical devices may be tested using test equipment. A device may have an associated cable with a connector. The test equipment may have an associated cable with a connector. An adapter may have a pair of connectors. One of the adapter connectors may be connected to the connector of the cable associated with the device and the other of the adapter connectors may be connected to the connector of the cable that is associated with the tester. A retention clip may be attached to a groove in the adapter. Flexible members in the clip may each grasp an opposing side of the adapter within the groove. A retention member in the clip may bear against the connector on the cable that is associated with the device to hold the connectors for the device cable and the adapter together.

Abstract: A biomedical electrode connector for coupling with a biomedical electrode of the type including an electrode base and a male terminal projecting from the electrode base is provided.

Abstract: A method for creating an electrical earth contact to electrically couple a contact shoe to an electrical contact stud using a polymeric material cap nut includes creating an external thread on a shank of the stud. A contact flange is fixed to the stud such that the contact flange faces the shank. The cap nut is selected from a non-conductive polymeric material and from a plurality of sizes of cap nuts. The cap nut is threaded onto the shank until the cap nut engages the contact flange. A torque is applied to the cap nut, the torque selected from a torque range operating to prevent pullout of the shank to electrically engage the contact shoe between the cap nut and the flange.

Abstract: A conductive member is adapted to be attached onto a living tissue to detect a bioelectrical signal. A retainer retains the conductive member on the living tissue. A lead member is partly brought into contact with the conductive member to lead out the bioelectrical signal to a connector. A waterproof sheet covers the lead member in a watertight manner, while exposing a portion of the lead member from which the biological signal is led out.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a transformer having a ferromagnetic core with a coil disposed around the core. An insulation layer is disposed over the core and the coil and terminals are connected to the coil. Each of the terminals is formed from cast metal and has a base and a connector. The base is at least partially disposed under the insulation layer. A connector is joined to the base at about a right angle and is located toward the middle of the base.

Abstract: An electrical interconnect device attaches electrical devices with a cantilever spring with out the use of solder or adhesive. The cantilever spring latches to a contact structure such that there are a plurality of contact points between the spring and the contact structure. The cantilever spring has two tines at a tip end that define an opening in the spring. The contact structure is received by the opening between the two tines so that the spring and the contact structure mate. The spring may engage the contact structure by latching to the contact structure or by a post that urges the tip end of the spring against the contact structure.

Abstract: Electrical connectors are adapted to provide a reliable electrical connection to mating elements of a mating connector. The connector can have sockets that accept mating elements of the mating connector. Conductors of the connector are associated with each socket and make electrical contact with mating elements received therein. A loading band of the connector is tensioned to provide a contact force between the conductor and the mating element when the mating connector is in the socket. Electrical connectors constructed in this manner can provide increased current density and/or a more reliable connection between the conductors and the mating element.

Abstract: A biomedical electrode connector for coupling with a biomedical electrode of the type including an electrode base and a male terminal projecting from the electrode base is provided. The electrode connector includes a jacketed housing having an internal cavity with an electrical contact material adapted for electrical coupling relation with an electrical lead wire. The jacketed housing includes a lower member positionable adjacent the electrode and having internal surface portions defining a keyhole slot therein.

Abstract: A device (1) electrically connects a connecting line (2) to an electrode (44), in particular a medical engineering skin electrode, with a contact member (3) for plug connection to a contact pin (43) of the electrode (44). The contact member (3) has an energy storing element (4) for spring biasing of the contact member (3) into contact with the contact pin (43) of the electrode (44). The device (1) has at least one actuating element (8,9) mounted to be deflected such that the contact member (3) may be actuated to an open position.

Abstract: A socket mating connector is provided for use in securing a lead wire to a post terminal. The connector includes a top wall and a side wall extending downwardly therefrom, forming an inner cavity that is shaped to receive a portion of the lead wire and the post terminal. The side wall of the connector includes at least one compression slot that is shaped to securely receive the lead wire as it enters the inner cavity. The lead wire can be connected to the inner cavity by soldering or welding to increase the strength of the mechanical connection. The terminal end of the lead wire can also be shaped to resist pulling the lead wire through the compression slot.

Abstract: In order to lock an electrical clasp to a biomedical electrode stud which projects upwardly from the center of the biomedical electrode, the clasp is provided with an opening in its lower surface for the stud of the biomedical electrode and a downwardly extending tab that has a concave surface facing the stud of the electrode. The concave surface of the tab can be either trough-shaped or spoon-shaped. During operation the tab is moved downwardly from a disengaged position into contact with the sidewall of the stud. In addition, there is a laterally extending tab-retaining edge or rim within the opening and the edge is aligned vertically below the tab so that during use it acts as a backing for the free end of the tab which engages the stud somewhat below the widest part of the head of the stud thereby locking the stud in place within the clasp. Optionally, the clasp includes a plug receptacle that has a converging passage for the plug with electrically conductive resilient walls.

Abstract: A terminal fixtures of a molded connector has a device connection part and a wire connection part connected with an electric wire. A circular outer covering is provided at a terminal end of the wire connection part and the electric wire. A circular outer covering is fit into a circular mounting hole of a case of an external device, and the device connection part is connected to a device body within the case by resin molding. Since the center of the connection part is aligned with the axial center of the electric wire and the axial center of the outer covering, the connection part passes through the center of the mounting holes.

Abstract: The snap electrical terminal of the present invention includes a base having a top wall, a vertical wall, and an annular flange. The annual flange has an underside on which is disposed a ring of solder. In use, the snap electrical terminal provides a ring-shaped electrical and/or mechanical connection with the component to which it is connected. Alternate embodiments of the terminal permit the attachment of male or female threaded components thereto depending on the desired application.

Abstract: A terminal fixtures 71 of the molded connector 70 has a device connection part 72 and a wire connection pat 74 connected with the electric wire 80. A circular outer covering 85 is provided at a terminal end of the wire connection part 74 and the electric wire 80. A circular outer covering 85 is fit into a circular mounting hole 63 of a case 61 of an external device 60, and the device connection part 72 is connected to a device body 62 within the case 61 by resin molding. Since the center 72A of the connection hole 72 is aligned with the axial center 80A of the electric wire 80 and the axial center 85A of the outer covering 85, the connection hole 72 passes through the center of the mounting holes 61.

Abstract: The snap electrical terminal includes a base having a top wall, a vertical wall, and an annular flange. The annual flange has an underside on which is disposed a ring of solder. In use, the snap electrical terminal provides a ring-shaped electrical and mechanical connection with the component to which it is connected.

Abstract: An electric plug-in connector (11) having at least two coaxial round contacts (12, 13) provided on an electric component, e.g. a pressure regulator (10) or the like, wherein one round contact, preferably the inner round contact (12), contains an adjustment mechanism. There is further provided one connector (17) having at least two plug-in contacts for connection with the round contacts (12, 13). The plug-in connector (11) has hooks which are configured in such a way that in a plane which extends, e.g. perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (21) of the round contacts (12, 13), the connector (17) can be inserted onto the round contacts from any direction and can be locked thereon and/or on the pressure regulator (10) and the adjustment mechanisms is freely accessible in the inner round contact (12).

Abstract: A sleeve and post terminals combination, wherein a single piece sleeve terminal which is slidingly interfaced with a smooth surfaced post terminal for high current circuit applications. The sleeve terminal is formed from sheet metal stock, having an inner sleeve component and an outer sleeve component. The inner sleeve component includes three circumferentially spaced electrical contracts. The post terminal is configured to be snugly received by the inner sleeve component, wherein the three contacts are radially forced against the post terminal. The post terminal preferably has a bullet nose and has a smooth surface. In a preferred environment of operation, the post terminal is connected with a BEDC, and the sleeve terminal is connected with a high current capacity wire.

Abstract: A female connector assembly that includes mating housings which may be latched together to enclose a female connector having resilient opposed curved arms and a resilient dome-shaped actuator disposed between such arms. Depression of the dome causes its lower edge to move radially outwardly to engage the inner surface of the arms to move such arms radially outwardly. Release of the dome allows the dome and resilient arms to resile to their original position. In use, the female connector assembly may be electrically and mechanically connected to a male connector to form a connector assembly. To this end, the male connector is inserted between the resilient arms of the female connector. Such insertion cams the arms radially outward until they are adjacent a recess in the male connector and snap radially inward against the male connector. To disconnect the connectors, the arms are caused to move radially outward by depression of the dome.

Abstract: A one-piece female terminal is provided for interconnection to a post-like male terminal. The female terminal includes a base portion, and a plurality of inwardly curved contact beams integral with and extending from the base portion and defining an interior socket for receiving the male terminal. A plurality of shell fingers are integral with and extend from the base portion exteriorly of the contact beams to provide protection for the beams.

Abstract: A clasp for a biomedical electrode includes opposed cooperating jaw members. The jaw members can be end portions of a U-shaped leaf spring. A lever is pivotally mounted for engagement with the jaws for forcing the jaws together to grip an electrode placed between them. An opening is provided within the clasp for receiving the stud of a different style electrode and an electrical contact is provided for establishing an electrical connection with the stud. Longitudinally distributed lug secure upper and lower portions of the clasp together. A telescoping connector at the free end of a lead wire removably secures the lead wire to the clasp and is rotated after insertion to lock the lead wire in place. An electrically conductive, optionally non-metallic, x-ray transparent plastic contact is described for establishing an electrical connection between a biomedical electrode and the lead wire.

Abstract: An electrical terminal is provided for an electrically heated glass sheet. The terminal includes a base plate defining a central axis generally perpendicular thereto. The base plate is concentric about the axis to facilitate spin-soldering the terminal to a conductive pad on the glass sheet. A terminal post projects upwardly from the base plate for connection to an appropriate mating terminal. The terminal is a drawn, one-piece laminated structure including a base conductor layer and a solder layer.

Abstract: An electrode connector and connector condition sensor for a biopotential sensing apparatus wherein a plurality of electrodes are connected to individual output leads for individual electrode channels by a connector which does not abrade the surface of the electrode button contact and does not require that pressure be applied to the electrode during connection. Two spring biased conductive arms for the connector are spread apart by the cam surface of an actuator button to receive the button contact and are contoured to engage substantially the entire peripheral surface of the button contact when the actuator button is released. The biopotential sensing apparatus includes a processor which senses the loss of signal in any electrode channel during a test period and activates an indicator to provide a warning indication.

Abstract: A clasp for a biomedical electrode includes opposed cooperating jaw members. The jaw members can be end portions of a U-shaped leaf spring. A lever is pivotally mounted for engagement with the jaws for forcing the jaws together to grip an electrode placed between them. An opening is provided within the clasp for receiving the stud of a different style electrode and a retaining tab or finger is provided for engagement with the stud to shift the stud to a locked position in the opening when the lever is pivoted toward its operative position.

Abstract: An electrical contact assembly has an elongated body portion and a sleeve member that has a head provided thereon. The body portion includes a socket, disposed at one end of the body portion, for receiving a pin contact. The head of the sleeve member has an enlarged opening for guiding the pin contact into the socket. The sleeve member also provides an important covering over side wall openings in the socket to prevent intrusion of nonconductive molten material during pressure molding of an electrical connector that may have one or more of the electrical contact assemblies encapsulated therein.

Abstract: A low profile connector, as for an electrode, is disclosed. The connector of the invention includes an electrically conductive connector body and electrical connector means to separate electronics. The connector body has a channel or groove which communicates with one side of the connector body and its bottom. The channel leads to a "stop" position located substantially the central portion of said body. Viewed from the bottom of the connector body, the channel is interiorly concave so as to cooperatively, preferably rotatively and restrictively receive and hold an upstanding portion of an electrode, such as an electrode eyelet. In a preferred aspect, the present invention is an electrical assembly which includes the connector body and a biomedical electrode, such as a TENS electrode.

Abstract: An electrical medical connector having an integrally formed conductive pad including several flexible fingers defined by several radial slots. Each contact finger is flexible radially outward into a conforming recess when a male conductive stud from a contact pad is inserted within the connector. Each flexible finger engages a narrowed portion of the male stud to form a conductive path at a first contact region, wherein a surface of each contact finger engages collar portion of the male stud to provide a second contact region. Due to the redundancy of the first and second contact regions, damage, loss or wear of one contact finger does not result in degraded electrical contact between the connector and the stud, hence, a more reliable connector is established. The conductive pad formed in insulating connector body includes an integrally formed crimp finger which is crimped to a conducting wire. The connecting wire typically is routed to a medical device such as an electrocardiograph.

Abstract: A cable connector is provided for mating with connectors of defibrillation electrodes made from various manufacturers. The connector includes a body having a lip portion for mechanically securing the connector to a defibrillation electrode having a cup-type connector. The body includes a spring mounted therein for mechanically securing the connector to a defibrillation electrode including a post. A retainer includes a post channel constructed with a dual diameter for accommodating the construction of both small and long posts of various defibrillation electrode connectors.

Abstract: An electrical connector is designed for use in attaching electrical cables to side mounted battery terminals which utilize a threaded bolt to secure the vehicle battery cables to the terminal. One embodiment of the connector comprises an elongated housing presenting a longitudinal slot to receive the battery cable securing bolt. Longitudinal movement of the housing permits flanges to become engaged with the bolt and direct the bolt into an operative position whereby the bolt is contacted by conductive means within the connector housing. The connector housing may either be permanently affixed to a current carrying cable or alternatively may have the spring clamp jaws of a battery jumper cable set applied to the exterior of the housing for transfer of current. Alternative embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: An illuminated shoelace including an elongated section of flexible material having first and second ends, and first and second light-emitting elements respectively secured to such first and second ends. The illuminated shoelace further includes a battery holder with an integral electrical switch secured to the elongated section of flexible material, and conductive elements coupled between the battery holder and the light-emitting elements.

Abstract: A connector for establishing electrical connection between a conductor and a patient engaging electrode that includes a conductive post extending from the electrode. The post has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an intermediate portion having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the distal portion. The connector comprises insulation means shaped to form a socket open at one end, a pair of first spring members, a pair of second spring members, and means for electrically connecting the conductor to the second spring members. The first spring members are laterally positioned with respect to one another in the socket, and the second spring members are laterally positioned with respect to one another in the socket closer to said one end than the first spring members.