Abstract: A probe for use in a fluid level sensing system has an electrode and an insulating body located between the ends of the electrode. The insulating body is in the form of a hollow, tubular shell and includes electrode carrying parts ad resilient fluid container wall engaging parts. The electrode and container wall engaging parts are spaced along the longitudinal axis of the electrode so that, when the probe is mounted in its operative position in an opening in a fluid container, the container wall engaging parts resiliently engage the container wall parts which bound the opening, and the electrode is supported by the shell at a position within the container and spaced from the container wall.

Abstract: A relay structure for direct current automotive use in which the armature member moves slidably and noiselessly to place a movable contact in engagement with a pair of spaced, fixed electrical contacts. The armature includes a movable core, a contact and an insulate bar. The fixed contact engaging surfaces of the insulate bar and the contact are located in a common plane. The stationary core of the relay surrounds the movable core and the relay winding, the latter being located between the movable core and the stationary core.

Abstract: A beading clip for attachment to a headed stud projecting from a supporting surface which will, when attached to the stud, clamp a beading against the supporting surface. The clip comprises an arched body portion with a slot extending into one side to permit passage of the shank of the headed stud. A leg extends parallel to the slot and is spaced from the body portion. Abutment means are carried on opposite sides of the body portion. In use the legs engage the supporting surface so that the leg and the body portion are compressed between the supporting surface and the head of the stud. The abutment means clamp the edges of the beading to the supporting surface.

Abstract: An electrical connector arrangement for connecting selected wires of an automobile wiring harness to selected conducting paths of a flexible circuitry member which extends along the rear of the automobile instrument housing.The connector arrangement includes (a) a tongue projecting from the housing and over which the flexible circuitry member is folded and located, and (b) a socket which is arranged to be slid over and thereby trap the flexible circuitry member folded over the tongue, the socket being retained in its operative position by releasable inter-engaging catch members, and having electrical contact members which are connected with selected harness wires and which electrically contact outwardly-facing bare parts of the selected conducting paths.

Abstract: An electric bulb holder for supporting a bulb in an apertured panel includes a moulded plastic housing, a contact strip for effecting electrical contact with a bulb seated in the housing and a sheet metal stamping mounted on the housing. The housing includes smaller and larger diameter parts joined by a transverse wall, a locating rim for guiding the housing into the panel aperture and a skirt for effecting a seal about the panel aperture.

Abstract: The specification discloses a control device for an automotive window heater energized by an alternator having a field winding and comprising a manual switch terminal, an ignition terminal, a battery terminal, indicator terminal, field winding terminal and a ground terminal; a first normally open relay having a winding and a first normally open armature switch; a triggerable switch device electrically in series with said first relay winding between said ignition terminal and ground; a trigger circuit for said triggerable switch electrically disposed between ground and said manual switch terminal; a timing circuit including a chargeable condenser; a second relay having a winding and a second normally open armature switch; and a voltage responsive switch responsive to a voltage greater than a predetermined value and electrically in series with said winding of said second relay between ground and said indicator terminal; said first and second relay switches when closed connecting said indicator terminal respecti

Abstract: A plug or closure for closing and substantially sealing an aperture in a vehicle body panel. The plug comprises a plate portion and a resilient spring element carrying a plurality of resilient snap-engaging legs. The plate portion and the spring are separate and can be formed from different materials. The plate portion has an undersurface and one or more bosses in the undersurface defining a plurality of side walls. The spring has a body integral with the legs defining a plurality of edges and the spring is attached to the plate by forcing the body of the spring between or over the bosses or boss respectively so that the edges of the body of the spring frictionally engage the side walls of the boss or bosses. The plug may be provided with a ring of sealing material on the periphery of the undersurface of the plate.

Abstract: A clip for mounting a disc in an aperture in a panel. The clip has a tubular body portion which can be inserted in the aperture in the panel. Projections on the body portion limit insertion of the clip through the aperture while additional projections spaced from the first mentioned projections are adapted to engage the panel and retain the clip in position. The disc is retained within the body portion of the clip.