Abstract: A connection substrate 13 includes a base material 130 formed by stacking a plurality of dielectric layers 130a to 130f and a plurality of through conductors 20 provided penetrating through the dielectric layers 130c to 130f adjacent to each other. A plurality of radiation shielding films 21a to 23a formed integrally with each of the plurality of through conductors 20 and separated from each other are provided at two or more interlayer parts in the dielectric layers 130c to 130f. A region PR1 of the radiation shielding film 21a (21b) formed integrally with one through conductor 20 in one interlayer part projected onto a virtual plane normal to a predetermined direction and a region of the radiation shielding film 22b or 22c (22c) formed integrally with another through conductor 20 in another interlayer part projected onto the virtual plane do not overlap each other.

Abstract: An electrical cord covering system includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion. The housing portions each include compression portions around their respective rims. The compression portions each have two recessed areas. When the housing portions are in a closed position a hollow region is formed to cover mated electrical cord plugs. A rim seal is formed with the compression portions. Two apertures are formed in the rim seal from the recessed apertures. The cable apertures form seals against electrical cords running to the electrical cord plugs.

Abstract: A modular fuse holder includes a cover that is movable from a closed position to an open position relative to a base along two different paths of motion to prevent inadvertent opening or closing of the cover.

Abstract: An electrical cord covering system may include a first covering portion, a second covering portion, and a compression portion. Each of the covering portions may have an interior region, a cable aperture, a plug aperture, and a mating portion. The interior region of each covering portion may house a portion of a cable and a plug of a respective electrical cord. The cable aperture of each covering portion can accommodate the cable of the respective electrical cord. The plug aperture of each covering portion may permit the plugs of the different electrical cords to mate. The mating portions may allow the covering portions to mate. The compression portion may nest within the interior regions of the covering portions and accommodate the plugs. When the covering portions are mated, the compression portion may form seals at the cable apertures of the covering portions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting of plug-in electronic dongles are provided. In one embodiment, an electronics mounting adapter device comprises: a base member that includes a cavity and at least one cable stabilizing element configured to secure a cable connector of a cable within the cavity, wherein the cable is routed though an opening in the base member into the cavity; a cover coupled to the base member by at least one fastener; one or more mounting provisions for securing the base member to a mounting surface; and at least one clamping element configured to clamp a dongle within the cavity, wherein the dongle is coupled to the cable connector.

Abstract: An socket for light string is provided to include a pair of symmetrically arranged first and second casings mated together. Each of the first and second casings is featured with a side opening, and a first and second end channels, interlocking arrangements provided at internal wall thereof so as to securely interlock the first and second casings to configure the socket with a LED seat formed by the openings to host an LED, and passages for securely receiving conductive wires configured by the first and second channels. A partition is provided under the LED seat so as to insulatively isolated the conductive wires. Inner surfaces of the channels are provided with teeth to firmly hold the conductive wires. The socket is preferable for the use of configuring a light string.

Abstract: A terminal block cover includes a base having a base surface configured to be secured against a terminal block. First and second spaced apart sidewalls extend from and adjoin the base. An outer wall is spaced apart from the base and is secured to the base by and adjoins with the first and second sidewalls. A lateral wall is arranged at a first lateral side and extends between and adjoins the first and second sidewalls, the outer wall and the base, which together provide at least one terminal pocket. An inner surface is provided on the outer wall facing the terminal pocket and has first and second surfaces. The first and second surfaces are at first and second distances respectively from the base surface, and the first distance is greater than the second distance. The second surface retains a terminal nut.

Abstract: A modular fuse holder includes a cover that is movable from a closed position to an open position relative to a base along two different paths of motion to prevent inadvertent opening or closing of the cover.

Abstract: A terminal block cover includes a base having a base surface configured to be secured against a terminal block. First and second spaced apart sidewalls extend from and adjoin the base. An outer wall is spaced apart from the base and is secured to the base by and adjoins with the first and second sidewalls. A lateral wall is arranged at a first lateral side and extends between and adjoins the first and second sidewalls, the outer wall and the base, which together provide at least one terminal pocket. An inner surface is provided on the outer wall facing the terminal pocket and has first and second surfaces. The first and second surfaces are at first and second distances respectively from the base surface, and the first distance is greater than the second distance. The second surface retains a terminal nut.

Abstract: An illumination device includes an illumination lamp installed to a device housing, a sensor for use in controlling the lighting operation of the illumination lamp, and a sensor attachment unit through which the sensor is detachably attached to the device housing such that a sensing unit of the sensor is exposed to the outside. The illumination device further includes a decoration member for attachment to the sensor attachment unit when the sensor is not attached to the sensor attachment unit, the decoration member having substantially the same outward appearance as that of the sensor. The sensor and the decoration member are interchangeably attached to the sensor attachment unit.

Abstract: A multiple fuse device for a vehicle includes a circuit board with a battery-side bus bar portion and an alternator-side bus bar portion connected together by a temporary joint portion at a position apart from a fusing portion that provides charging current protection. An insulator housing is placed over the circuit board but the temporary joint portion is left uncovered by the insulator housing. A temporary joint portion is then at least partially removed. This partial removal may leave behind two temporary joint portion remnants, one on the battery-side bus bar portion, and one on the alternator-side bus bar portion. The temporary joint portion thus enhances the strength of the circuit board while the fuse device is being manufactured, which prevents the fusing portion from being accidentally deformed or broken during the device's assembly.

Abstract: A power plug includes a seat, a pair of covers, a connecting member, two contact prongs and a coil. The seat includes an operating member and a supporting member formed on the operating member. The pair of covers are rotatably connected to opposite sides of the supporting member of the seat, respectively. The connecting member is rotatably connected to the supporting member and located between the pair of covers. The two contact prongs are fixed on the seat. The coil has two ends respectively abutting bottom sides of the pair of covers to exert an upward force to each cover.

Abstract: An electrical connector, for electrically connecting a module to a circuit substrate, comprises an insulative housing for loading a module, a plurality of contacts received in the insulative housing, a cover pivotally connecting to an end of the insulative housing and a pair of metal ears mounted to two sides of another opposed end of the insulative housing. The metal ear has an engaging portion, a spring arm upwardly extending from a top end of the engaging portion to lock the cover and a mounting portion downwardly extending from a bottom end of the engaging portion for soldering to the circuit substrate. The electrical connector can be easily operated and provide a reliable connection.

Abstract: A service disconnect assembly for an electronic module includes a fuse carrier having a holder configured to hold a fuse for the electronic module, where the fuse carrier has an attachment finger extending from the holder. The attachment finger has a peg. The service disconnect assembly also includes a service disconnect cover having a hood forming a channel, with the hood having a window exposing a portion of the channel. The attachment finger is received in the channel to couple the fuse carrier to the service disconnect cover. The service disconnect cover is slidable with respect to the fuse carrier between an initial position and a final position, wherein the hood moves with respect to the attachment finger as the service disconnect cover is moved between the initial and final positions. The peg is aligned with the window in the final position. A handle is rotatably coupled to the service disconnect cover and the handle has a catch aligned with the window.

Abstract: A stage-fused underground transformer loop system, which includes a series of transformers connected sequentially by a series of cables, and a series of fused elbow terminators connected to the inlets and outlets of the transformers. The fused elbow terminators are arranged in an order of decreasing the fuse capacity starting from the feed. The fused elbow terminator includes an elbow connector having a housing and a cable connector disposed within; and a fused pin connected to the cable connector. Further disclosed is a method of rapid diagnosis of a fault cable or a transformer failure using the stage-fused transformer loop system.

Abstract: A breaker switch includes a connector housing having plug-in contacts and a socket housing having sockets. The connector housing has a fuse chamber having an opening through which a fuse can be inserted into the fuse chamber. A lever pivotably mounts the housings such that the connector housing is movable with the lever relative to the socket housing between starting and final positions. In the starting position the housings disengage such that the contacts and sockets disengage. In the final position the housings engage such that the contacts and sockets engage. A cover is movably connected to the connector housing to move between opened and closed positions. The cover opens the fuse chamber opening when opened and closes the fuse chamber opening when closed. When the cover is opened the cover prevents the connector housing from moving to the final position thereby preventing the contacts and sockets from electrically connecting.

Abstract: A fuse device for fitting over and around a corner of a battery housing has a top wall and two side walls extending downward from the top wall. The side walls are joined at a corner. A battery terminal for mechanical and electrical attachment to a battery post is provided in the top wall. Electrical connectors for connection to terminals on the ends of electrical cables are mounted on the side walls of the fuse device. The electrical connectors are linked through the walls to the battery terminal by fuses. Ribs extending down the side walls from the top wall pass close by each electrical connector to strengthen the structure of the fuse device and prevent rotation of the terminals on the ends of the cables as they are secured to the fuse device. Recessed strengthening ribs in the top wall extend radially outward from the battery terminal.

Abstract: The convenience of operation is improved and the occurrence of connection failure between a connection-target terminal of an electric appliance and a connection terminal is reduced without requiring a complicated arrangement such as a fitting structure. A microphone charging device (100) has a dustproof shutter (30) provided so as to be movable with a microphone device setting/drawing-off operation between a covering position at which it covers a charging terminal portion (41) and an exposure position at which it exposes the charging terminal portion (41), a torsion spring (46) which applies a fundamental urging force to the dustproof shutter (30) between the covering position and the exposure position, and plate springs (471, 472) which apply additional urging force to the dustproof shutter (30) in addition to the fundamental urging force in an additional urging section provided between the covering position and the exposure position and thereby sets the dustproof shutter (30) in an additionally urged state.

Abstract: A protective cover mechanism (26) and a portable electronic device (20) using the protective cover mechanism (26) is provided. The protective cover mechanism (26) for covering an interface (28) of the portable electronic device (20), comprises a protective cover (262) and a elastic plate (264). The protective cover (262) for covering the interface (28), and includes a sliding portion (2626), the sliding portion (2626) defines an aperture (2628) therein; The elastic plate (264) passes through the aperture (2628) for stopping the protective cover (262) away from the portable electronic device (20), the elastic plate (264) has a first end (2642) and an opposite second end (2646), the first end (2642) being mounted to the portable electronic device (20), the second end (2646) being biased against the interface (28).

Abstract: An electric connector includes a connector body, to which a terminal pin holder, an electric conduction module, and a circuit board are assembled. A plurality of elastic electric terminal pins is mounted on the terminal pin holder, and each of the electric terminal pins includes a protruded arch section adapted to elastically press against one corresponding first contact provided on the circuit board. The electric conduction module includes a plurality of elastic conducting members, each of which has a sideward bent extension adapted to elastically press against on one corresponding second contact provided on the circuit board. Therefore, the electric connector can be manufactured with simplified process at reduced cost without the need of welding the electric terminal pins to the circuit board, and upgraded signal transmission quality can be obtained with the electric connector.

Abstract: Known pumping devices have a connection lid, a connection cap slipped over the connection lid, a hollow chamber formed between the connection lid and the connection cap, and electrical connections that extend through the connection cap into the hollow chamber. It is disadvantageous that when fuels containing water are being pumped, such as ethanol, corrosion can occur at the electrical connections and at the uninsulated cable segments that are exposed to fuel near the electrical connections, for instance at the electrical coils or flexible cables of the carbon brushes, and in the final analysis this leads to an interruption in the electrical contact and thus to failure of the pumping device. In the electrical device of the invention, corrosion of the electrical connections and of the electrical components adjoining them upstream and downstream is avoided entirely or at least greatly diminished. According to the invention, the electrical connections are each provided in separate chambers of the hollow chamber.

Abstract: A cover assembly includes a cover including a first cover with a receiving space on the upper surface thereof, a main body having an installing post and connecting the bottom of the first cover, a second cover on the top of the first cover, and a securing portion including a cooperating piece, a flexible section and a latching rim extending from the flexible section in a direction perpendicular to the flexible section; wherein the second cover has a latch cavity to form a passage with an open defined in the first cover and penetrating along up-to-down direction, the cooperating piece is rotatably assembled with the installing post and the securing portion is capable of rotating around the installing post to achieve a fixed position and an engaging position on which the cooperating piece is inserted in the passage to assemble the two covers and the main body together.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector cover structure of a bill storage box, which can prevent a connector for electric power supply from being exposed to dust or foreign substances, during the process of mounting or dismounting a cassette box in or from the bill storage box. The disclosed connector cover structure includes: a connector-fixing bracket fixedly assembled with the connector, and having assembling holes formed through opposite sides of the connector-fixing bracket; a cover having a hinge shaft rotatably fitted in the assembling holes of the connector-fixing bracket, thereby covering a connecting pin; a contact part protruded by a certain length in front of one end of the cover, and having a curved shape; and elastic springs fixedly assembled to the hinge shaft in such a manner that the cover can be returned to its original position. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent poor connection or electrical short circuiting by preventing the exposure of the connector to dust or foreign substances.

Abstract: A fused elbow terminator is disclosed which includes an elbow connector having a housing and a cable connector disposed within; and a fused pin connected to the cable connector. The fused pin includes an arc follower section, a fuse section and a cable interface section. Further disclosed is a stage-fused underground transformer loop system, which includes a series of transformers connected sequentially by a series of cables, and a series of fused elbow terminators connected to the inlets and outlets of the transformers. The fused elbow terminators are arranged in an order of decreasing the fuse capacity starting from the feed. A method of rapid diagnosis of a fault cable or a transformer failure using the stage-fused transformer loop system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cover assembly includes a cover including a first cover with a receiving space on the upper surface thereof, a main body having an installing post and connecting the bottom of the first cover, a second cover on the top of the first cover, and a securing portion including a cooperating piece, a flexible section and a latching rim extending from the flexible section in a direction perpendicular to the flexible section; wherein the second cover has a latch cavity to form a passage with an open defined in the first cover and penetrating along up-to-down direction, the cooperating piece is rotatably assembled with the installing post and the securing portion is capable of rotating around the installing post to achieve a fixed position and an engaging position on which the cooperating piece is inserted in the passage to assemble the two covers and the main body together.

Abstract: There is here disclosed a terminal protective device for a compressor to which a terminal cover can be attached and held stably. The terminal protective device comprises a terminal fence fixed to the outer surface of a hermetically sealed vessel so as to surround a terminal attached to the hermetically sealed vessel, and a terminal cover attached to the terminal fence so as to cover the terminal. The terminal cover has the shape of a substantially rectangular box and is held on its upper or lower surface as well as right and left surfaces by the terminal fence.

Abstract: A sensitive lighting fixture, adapted for incorporating with the construction junction box built on wall, ceiling or floor to form a utility lighting device, includes a base seat including a front plate and a recessed case rearwardly extended from the front plate, a light source disposed in the light source socket, a light shade detachably attached to the front plate of base seat and sized to cover the light source opening, a control sensor provided on the front plate of the base seat and exposed to outside, and a control device for electrically connecting the light source with the electric wires extended inside the construction junction box and electrically connecting the control sensor and the light source in such a manner that the control sensor turns the light source off when the visible light detector detects ambient light and on when the control sensor does not detect ambient light.

Abstract: An electrical card connector (1) mounted on a printed circuit board (2) via a bolt (3) includes an insulating body (10) in which a number of terminals (11) are provided for electrical connection to the printed circuit board, a shield (12) covering the insulating body, a pair of stand-off devices (14) secured on opposite sides of the shield and a pair of shield members (15) attached on the stand-off devices. Each stand-off device includes a retention portion (140) secured to the shield and a terminal portion (141) with a screw hole (1412) defined therein extending laterally from a lower edge of the retention portion for connection to the printed circuit board. The shield member defines a round hole (151) aligned with the screw hole for receiving therein a tail portion (31) of the bolt.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect conducting receptacle constructed in accordance with the present invention includes a conducting receptacle surrounded by an insulated cover having a defined length and an extended tab portion projecting from an upper edge of the insulating cover. Specifically, the conducting receptacle includes a central plate, as well as first and second curved fixing rims extending from and terminating above the central plate. The fixing rims are provided to clampingly engage a respective mating tab portion inserted into the conducting receptacle to form an electrical joint. In accordance with one form of the present invention, the extended tab portion is adapted to extend over an exposed surface of a mating tab portion in order to protect both a service technician from inadvertent contact with exposed conductive surfaces as well as preventing damage caused by grounding is an associated electrical component.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical fuse for rotary current generators, having a rectifier assembly (14) for supplying a DC network, in particular in motor vehicles. To achieve simple, cost-effective and rapid-response fuse performance in the event of an overload, it is provided that a fuse element (21) be disposed in a line strand, carrying all the generator current, between the rectifier assembly (14) and a DC connection terminal (22) of the generator.

Abstract: A large current fuse 21 which comprises a metallic fusing member 22 and a resin housing 23, the metallic fusing member 22 including a first conductive plate 25, a second conductive plate 26, and a fusing part 27, the resin housing 23 having an open space 49 through which the fusing part is exposed, the first conductive plate 25 being provided at its side face with a first projecting piece 31 projecting by way of an edge of the open space 49, the second conductive plate 26 being provided at its side face with the second projecting piece 37 projecting by way of the edge of the open space 49, a width D1 of the first projecting piece 31 in a direction perpendicular to its projecting direction and a width D2 of the second projecting piece 37 in a direction perpendicular to its projecting direction being of a fixed size, irrespective of the rated current. The large current fuse which does not require the respective molding dies exclusively according to the rated currents is provided.

Abstract: A large current fuse 1 for automobiles comprising a fuse body 2 consisting of a pair of flat plate portions 4, 4 formed of a sheet metal by pressing process, an arm portion 5 bridging the flat plate portions, and a fuse element 3 attached to the arm portion, wherein a first housing member 10 and a second housing member 30 are arranged around the fuse body at an intermediate portion thereof, the first and second housing members being detachably fitted to each other, whereby the fuse element can be entirely covered with the first and second housing members. At least one of the first housing member and the second housing member is formed of a transparent resin so that the fuse element can be visually observed through the one housing member. A radiation fin is provided on at least one of the first and the second housing members.

Abstract: In a transfer sheet and a method of transferring a figuration to a ceramic product, an ink is provided by mixing a chromophoric pigment for expressing a desired coloration, a vitreous powder and thermoplastic resin. A sheet of paper or plastic film is prepared on which an appropriate figuration is screen printed with the use of the ink to transfer it to an outer surface of a ceramic product. A thermoplastic separable layer is provided between the mount sheet and a pigment layer. The pigment layer is coated with an adhesive layer.

Abstract: An electrical socket device includes a base member formed with an open top side for access to a mounting chamber. Two conductive prong engaging members are mounted on the base member inside the mounting chamber, and are formed with prong engaging portions. One of the prong engaging members is further formed with a first fuse contact. A conductive fuse contacting member is mounted on the base member inside the mounting chamber, and has a second fuse contact aligned with and spaced apart from the first fuse contact. A thermal fuse has first and second fuse terminals held removably by the fuse contacts. A cover member is mounted on the base member to cover the top side of the base member, and includes a plug engaging portion formed with prong inserting slots aligned with the prong engaging portions, and a fuse locating portion formed with an access opening for exposing the fuse contacts.

Abstract: A fuse comprising first and second tab-shaped terminal plates, a fuse link, a first resin reinforcing member, a second resin reinforcing member. The fuse link is interposed between the first and second tab-shaped terminal plates. The first resin reinforcing member is for reinforcing a first boundary portion defined between the first tab-shaped terminal plate and the fuse link, and is integrally molded so as to cover the first boundary portion. The second resin reinforcing member is for reinforcing a second boundary portion defined between the second tab-shaped terminal plate and the fuse link, and the second resin reinforcing member is integrally molded so as to cover the second boundary portion.

Abstract: An improved cable assembly for electrical overload protection, the cable assembly having a first cable, a second cable, a fusible link, and a protective housing. The first and second cables have a protective covering and an end portion extending past the protective covering. The fusible link is located between the first and second cables such that the end portions of the cables are electrically connected to opposing ends of the fusible link. The protective housing encases a portion of the fusible link, with an intermediate section of the protective housing being spaced away from a portion of the fusible link to form a cavity. The protective housing also engages a portion of the first and second cables to form a rigid interconnecting housing around the fusible link and portions of the first and second cables.

Abstract: A tubular shaped device for insulating an electrical component such as, but not limited to, a dry film capacitor. Along one edge of the device is a rectangular shaped cutout for receiving radially extending leads of the electrical component. The electrical component is secured within the device by spreading the device open, placing the electrical component within the spread-open device, positioning the leads of the electrical component within the cutout and finally permitting the device to once again assume its tubular shape.

Abstract: An indicator lamp includes a hollow body which accommodates a luminous component supplied with power by conductors connected to screw terminals and closed at the front by a transparent cap. The terminals are staggered relative to the axis of the indicator lamp and at least one screw axis is at an acute angle to the indicator lamp axis.

Abstract: A construction for retaining an electrically conductive coiled spring which is inserted into a hollow of a high-voltage terminal subjected to a high voltage in an engine ignition system so as to electrically connect a head terminal of a spark plug or an ignition coil and the high-voltage terminal, the construction comprising: a first stopper which is formed on a side wall of the hollow of the high-voltage terminal so as to project into the hollow and is brought into contact with an insertion end of the coiled spring so as to retain the insertion end of the coiled spring; and a second stopper which is radially fitted around an outer surface of the side wall of the high-voltage terminal and is formed with a tongue piece and a projection; wherein the tongue piece is inserted between neighboring coil windings of the coiled spring in the hollow from a slit of the high-voltage terminal, while the projection is brought into engagement with a hole of the high-voltage terminal so as to be inserted between further neig

Abstract: A method of mounting fuse holding clips for a fuse holder on a circuit board by such an automatic part inserter as is used for inserting radial parts and including a pusher having a lower dead point set at 5 to 20 mm upwardly distant from an upper face of the circuit board and comprising a step of inserting a fuse holding clip while the pusher of the automatic inserter is engaging narrowed faces of a clip body which are to support a lower portion of a fuse until a bottom of the fuse holding clip is engaged with the upper face of the circuit board.

Abstract: An electric connector provided with a protective cover for protecting terminals fixed in a male connector housing. Locking components formed on the protective cover and the housing are interlocked with each other so as to make the protective cover stable except when the male housing is fitted in a corresponding part. By inserting the male connector housing into the corresponding part, the locking components are automatically released from the interlock, the protective cover is slid by the wall of the corresponding part, and the terminals are connected with circuit patterns of a printed wiring board mounted on the wall of the corresponding part. The electric connector permits the protective cover to securely protect the terminals against a collision with other male housings when they are conveyed, for example.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for mounting a header assembly to a mounting surface of an electrical apparatus through the use of a vacuum-suction nozzle. The header assembly includes a dielectric housing adapted to be positioned adjacent the mounting surface. The assembly includes a plurality of terminals mounted in the housing. The terminals have tail portions for interconnection to circuitry of the electrical apparatus and pin portions projecting from the housing. A slip-off cover has a plurality of pin-receiving passages for receiving free ends of the pin portions of at least some of the terminals. The pin portions are interference-fit in the passages to allow the cover and the header assembly to be mounted together to the electrical apparatus and to allow the cover to be slid off the terminals after the tail portions of the terminals are interconnected to the circuitry of the electrical apparatus.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector body provided with a plurality of pin-like terminals and a retainer provided with through-holes, through which the terminals are passed, for maintaining regular pitches of the terminals and preventing the terminals from being deformed. The retainer is provided with a thin film formed so that it may be fractured by passing the terminal through at least one through-hole of a plurality of through-holes, and the fractured portion may be elastically engaged with an outer circumferential surface of the inserted terminal. Diameters of all of the through-holes including the above through-hole are adapted to be larger than an outside diameter of the terminals as taken along the entire axial length of the through-holes.

Abstract: An ignition amplifier device for the secondary circuit of an ignition system comprises the series connection of a spark gap having an electrode spacing of between 0.05 and 0.2 mm with a condenser. The so formed series connection is shunted to the electrodes of the spark plug.

Abstract: A fuse cover includes a transparent resilient cylindrical member, having a full length axially extending slot therein. Two pairs of recesses are provided in the slot for engaging a pair of fuse clips mounted to a circuit board and holding a fuse there between. The tubular member has opposite open ends for ventilation and can be installed over and removed from a fuse without tools and without disturbing the mounting of the fuse.

Abstract: A box-like cover is hinged to a base plate to form a protective enclosure for electrical outlets. An integral cantilevered locking tab is formed by a spaced pair of slots extending inward from the edge of the cover through which cords plugged into the outlet pass. A hook member on the end of the cantilevered locking tab engages a ledge formed by a slot in the base plate to secure the cover in the closed position. The cantilevered locking tab provides a flexible latch which is easily operated by the informed, but is not obvious to a child. The cover may be opaque or transparent for use with a night light.

Abstract: A snap-together enclosure comprises a cover, a shutter mechanism, and a base plate. The enclosure is designed to encase a jack receptacle body which is heat staked to a terminal block. The shutter mechanism is snapped into a hole in the cover and is held in place by means of tabs on the shutter and interfering ridges on the cover. The terminal block is snapped into the base plate by means of tabs on the base plate and interfering ridges on the terminal block. Finally, the cover is snapped onto the base plate, again by use of tabs and interfering ridges on the cover and base plate respectively. When the cover and shutter assembly is attached to the base plate, the jack receptacle body, enclosed therein, pushes against back walls of the tabs on the shutter to prevent the shutter from disengaging with the ridges on the cover.

Abstract: An improved light socket for use with light bulbs of conventional design and threaded base, has a frame and a cup adapted to accept the light bulb base mounted for longitudinal motion within the frame between a first extended position and a second retracted position. Electrical contacts are provided for establishing electrical continuity with the bulb, the contacts being engaged with the bulb when the cup is in the second, retracted position and disengaged from the bulb when the cup is in the first, extended position. An engagement finger engages the bulb thread when the cup is in the retracted position to retain the bulb in the cup, and releases the bulb when the cup returns to the extended position.

Abstract: A fuse cover includes a transparent resilient cylindrical member, having a full length axially extending slot therein. Two pairs of recesses are provided in the slot for engaging a pair of fuse clips mounted to a circuit board and holding a fuse there between. The tubular member has opposite open ends for ventilation and can be installed over and removed from a fuse without tools and without disturbing the mounting of the fuse.

Abstract: A connector for terminating the distributor end of ignition cables includes a conductive insert fitted within an outer boot. A spring-lock barrel of the conductive insert is arranged within a generally cylindrical head portion of the boot and a wire-piercing prong which extends radially outwardly from the barrel extends generally centrally into a cylindrical neck portion of the boot. The neck portion has a hinged cover with insulation piercing prongs to prevent axial withdrawal of a cable from the connector.