Abstract: A fiber optic connector (1) for an optical fiber cable (2), comprising; a strain relief (3) encircling the cable (2), a housing (4), and a fixture (5) attached to the strain relief (3), the fixture (5) interlocking with the housing (4) at a stationary position angularly pointing the strain relief (3) and the cable (2) relative to the housing (4).

Abstract: A connector assembly 1 for optical fibers 3, 3 comprising: a holder 2 for holding optical fibers 3, 3 such that light signals emanated from one of the optical fibers 3, 3 is transmitted into at least one other of the optical fibers 3, 3, a grip 21 at a rear of the holder 2, a passage 37 through the holder 2 permits flushing of contaminants, a cover 4 is applied on the holder 2 to prevent further contamination and to clamp the grip 21 on the optical fibers 3, 3 while the grip 21 is being held to grip 21 the optical fibers 3, 3.

Abstract: An optical connector comprising, an alignment ferrule 11 receiving a plunger 38 and receiving an insert 35 between the plunger 38 and a constriction 32, the plunger 38 being constructed to receive an optical fiber 3 and a buffer 4 covering the optical fiber 3, and the plunger 38 and the insert 35 being constructed for movement forwardly to compact the insert 35 in the constriction 32 and to apply compression concentrically on the optical fiber 3.

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

Abstract: A connector guide (30) includes an apertured body (31) adapted to receive a guide pin (26) to position, align, and/or polarize mating connectors (14, 22). The guide embodiments include projections (32, 34, 36, 56) adapted to lock guide means to connector mating structures such as a printed circuit board (12) or a cover (23).

Abstract: An active device mount 1 comprises a base 2 having a forward face with a connecting means 3 for attaching an optical fiber connector. The connector has an alignment ferrule and an optical fiber extending therethrough. The mount 1 has a rearward face with securing means 4 for an active device. The connecting means 3 comprises a front socket 17 extending therefrom the active device mount base 2 and has a longitudinal axis and axial bore 18. The connecting means 3 further comprises at least two resilient catch pieces 20 of cantilever form extending from the base 2 parallel to and on opposing sides of the longitudinal axis of the front socket 17. The resilient catch pieces 20 terminate in protrusions 22 and lip structures 23. The securing means 4 of the active device mount base 2 comprises a resilient, four sided, rhombic-shaped structure extending from the base 2 and encompassing the can 8 of the active device.

Abstract: A clamp comprising; two sections 12, 12 hinged together for closure toward each other and onto an exterior of a divisible, multiple fiber cable 2, friction surfaces 24, 24 of the sections 12, 12 are adapted for engaging along an exterior of a first portion 25 of the multiple fiber cable 2, for holding the first portion 25 together while the multiple fiber cable 2 is split partially along its length into single fiber cables 3, 3 and while optical connectors 5, 5 are assembled to the single fiber cables 3, 3.

Abstract: An electrical connector 1 comprises, an insulative housing 2, a conductive shell 3 having electrical terminals 4, an insulator 5, conductive switch contacts 7, 8, an electrical circuit element 9 constructed to engage the shell 3 and the switch contact 8, and a conductive clip 10 is constructed to engage additional electrical circuit elements 11, and the housing 2, the shell 3 and the insulator 5 interlock for ease of assembly.

Abstract: An electrical contact (26) for joining a ground wire (5) of a coaxial cable (1) to an electrical connector comprises, a first ring (27) assembled concentrically over a coaxial cable (1), a conductive second ring (28) assembled over the first ring (27) and clamped against a ground wire (5) of the cable (1), and the second ring (28) being joined conductively to a conductive ground contact (10) of the connector.

Abstract: A connector 1 for assembly with an optical cable 2 comprises, a shell 10 encircling a spring biased holder 13 for an optical fiber 3 of the cable 2, a sheath 16 to prevent leaking of adhesive 59 from the holder 13, and strength members 5 of the cable 2 anchored to the shell 10, whereby the holder 13 and the optical fiber 3 of the cable 2 are displaceable with respect to the strength members 5 of the cable 2.

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly comprises, an insulative housing block (8) having a contact receiving side (15), a series of wire receiving channels (11) in the housing block (8), electrical contacts (9) on the housing block (8) being intercepted by alternate channels (11), another row of electrical contacts (9) separate from the housing block (8) being held along the contact receiving side (15), and being intercepted by alternate channels (11), and a cut (20) in an electrical cable (2) to offset cable wires (4) aligned by the channels (11).

Abstract: An optical connector comprising, an alignment ferrule 11 receiving a plunger 38 and receiving an insert 35 between the plunger 38 and a constriction 32, the plunger 38 being constructed to receive an optical fiber 3 and a buffer 4 covering the optical fiber 3, the plunger 38 and the insert 35 being constructed for movement forwardly to compact the insert 35 in the constriction 32 and to apply compression concentrically on the optical fiber 3, and projecting barbs comprising a frictional surface 44 on the plunger 38 being force fit with corresponding ribs 47 along the alignment ferrule 11.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) comprising, an insulative housing block (16), conductive electrical contacts (9) in the housing block (16) connected to corresponding signal wires (2), a conductive ground bus (10) connected to corresponding ground wires (5), plastics material (28) at a rear of the housing block (16) imbedding the ground bus (10) and a portion of the cable (1), and a conductive shell (29) enclosing the plastics material (28).

Abstract: Ends of electrical cable are joined to corresponding self terminating, shielded connectors 1, each comprising, a conductive shell 2, a dielectric support 11 in the shell 2, a conductive switch contact 5, an electrical terminal 16 intimately connected to electrical equipment with the switch contact 5 carried by the dielectric support 11 for disconnect connection to an electrical contact inserted into the shielded connector 1, and an electrical circuit element 6 in contact with the shell 2 constructed for disconnect coupling with the switch contact 5 upon withdrawal of the electrical contact from the shielded connector 1, whereby the switch contact 5 is terminated electrically to the shell 2 through the circuit element 6.

Abstract: Apparatus 11 and a method for assembling an optical fiber 6 in a passage 4 of a connector 1 by applying axial force to the fiber 6 to maintain an optical face 8 of the fiber 6 in abutment with an optical face 9 of an optical device 7 mounted to the connector 1, wherein, the fiber 6 is mounted along a straight passage 15 of the apparatus 11, a pin 30 mounted on a carriage 20 imparts a bend 31 along the length of the fiber 6, and the carriage 20 is displaceable to impart axial force to the fiber 6, and to apply pressure between abutting optical faces 8,9 of the fiber 6 and the optical device 7.

Abstract: A coaxial connector (1) comprises, a conductive electrical contact (2) for connection with a signal conductor (7) of an electrical cable (6), a conductive shell (3) concentrically encircling the contact (2) for connection with a conductive shield (9) of the cable (6), an insulation part (4) concentrically between the contacts (2) and the shell (3), and projections in the contact (2) and in the shell (3) formed by bulged indentations instead of by cutting the contact (2) and the shell (3).

Abstract: An organizer is mounted on bars which are connected to end caps sealingly secured into stripped ends of fiber cables. Strength members of the cables are secured to the organizer and fiber optic connectors terminated onto ends of the fiber optic transmission members are connected together in profiled bores of coupling members which are releasably mounted in clips that are latchably mounted on the organizer. A split sleeve is sealingly secured onto the end caps.

Abstract: An active device mount 1, comprises, a body 2 for receiving an optoelectronic device 10 and having a socket 11 for receiving a holder 15 for an optical fiber, an interior and an entrance end of the socket 11 being covered with a material 16 molded with a lip 17 projecting from the entrance end, the lip 17 having exterior mold vestiges 54, and the material 16 preventing a rubbing mark from being applied on the holder 15 by the socket 11.

Abstract: A coaxial connector 1 comprises, a conductive electrical contact 2 for connection with a signal conductor 7 of an electrical cable 6, a conductive shell 3 concentrically encircling the contact 2 for connection with a conductive shield 9 of the cable 6, insulation 4 concentrically between the contact 2 and the shell 3, a reduced diameter portion of the contact 2 for connection with the signal conductor 7, and impedance compensation is provided by a relatively enlarged diameter portion 25 of the insulation 4 receiving concentrically a relatively enlarged air gap 64 and the reduced diameter portion of the contact 2, and a reduced diameter portion 26 of the insulation 4 receiving concentrically an enlarged diameter portion 40 of the contact 2 and restraining the contact 2 from forward movement.

Abstract: Multiple discrete coax cables 1 comprising: corresponding signal wires 2 and corresponding ground wires 5 within corresponding sheaths 4, the sheaths 4 having external profiles 56 extending along the lengths of corresponding cables 1 constructed for passage through corresponding eyes 64 conforming to the profiles 56, the cables 1 are flexible independently, and wires 2, 5 extend without skew along the corresponding axes of the independently flexible cables 1 for connection to a corresponding housing block 16 of a connector assembly 6.