Abstract: A luminaire comprising an optical assembly that has a mounting interface. A socket holder has a mounting member that is adapted to mount the socket holder to the mounting interface of the optical assembly. First and second proximate surfaces are adapted to support a socket and a light source in first and second orientations, respectively. The socket holder defines a central axis. A longitudinal axis is defined by the socket and the light source in the first orientation is substantially parallel to the central axis of the socket holder and a longitudinal axis of the socket and the light source in the second orientation is angled with respect to the central axis of the socket holder.

Abstract: A lighting unit including a housing that has a base and opposing cover that is coupled to the base. A is lens disposed between the base and cover to form an inner receiving area. A light support member is disposed in the inner receiving area and supports a plurality of light sources. An axial opening extends through each of the cover and base, respectively. The axial opening has a central opening portion for receiving a support structure and an access opening portion. A mounting segment is releasably engagable with the housing and receivable in the access opening portion of the housing whereby removal of the segment provides access to the central opening portion and allows mounting of the housing on the support structure.

Abstract: An electrical device includes a housing with first and second portions. Each of the first and second portions has a first insulative layer and a second conductive layer. The first and second layers define an inner cavity. The second portion has opposing first and second lateral sides with the first layer defining a first thickness at the first lateral side and a second thickness at the second lateral side. An electrically conductive member is received within the inner cavity in the first portion. At least one electrical component is received within the inner cavity at the second portion. A weak section is defined by the first thickness at the first lateral side being substantially less than the second thickness at the second lateral side diametrically opposite it at given points along a longitudinal axis of the second portion.

Abstract: A disconnector assembly connects and then isolates and disconnects an arrestor between a power line and ground. The disconnector assembly has a bracket that has a base and a wall. The wall extends substantially perpendicularly from the base and defines a cavity. An isolator assembly is disposed within the cavity. A cap is connected to the wall remote from the base to close the cavity. A blind bore extends into the cap from a surface thereof remote from the cavity. A stud is partially disposed in the bore. An adhesive between the cap and the wall secures the cap to the wall.

Abstract: A tool for terminating wires to electrical connectors includes an outer body configured to fit with an operator's hand and a first receiving member mounted in the outer body for releasably holding an electrical connector in place within the outer body. A first wire guide slot is located at a first end of the outer body remote from the first receiving member. The first slot is aligned with the first receiving member to align wires located in the first slot with the electrical connector held by the first receiving member.

Abstract: A clamping member for a lighting fixture, includes first and second parts. The first part has a receiving portion and a first clamping portion extending therefrom that has opposing first and second surfaces. The second part is separable from the first part, and has a main portion and a second clamping portion extending from the main portion. The second clamping portion has first and second opposing surfaces. The main portion is received in the receiving portion of the first part forming a friction fit so that a support receiving area is defined between the second surface of the first clamping portion and the first surface of the second clamping portion. A fastener is disposed on the second surface of the second clamping portion for engaging the lighting fixture.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a dielectric body having an input end and an output end opposite the input end. First and second electrical contacts are located at the output end. A twisted wire pair is connected to the first and second electrical contacts, defines an axial length, includes first and second wires twisted along the axial length, and has first and second terminal ends. The first and second terminal ends are connected to the first and second electrical contacts and include first and second portions. The first portion is located axially between the second portion and first and second terminal ends of the first and second wires. The first portion has a first degree of twist about a longitudinal axis of the twisted wire pair. The second portion has a second degree of twist about the longitudinal axis of the twisted wire pair. The first degree of twist is substantially greater than the second degree of twist.

Abstract: A connector assembly that includes an L-shaped bracket having first and second portions. The first portion has an electrical connector coupling surface, and the second portion has a conduit coupling surface. A conduit connector is coupled by a snapping engagement to the second portion of the bracket at the conduit coupling surface. A flexible conduit member is supported by the conduit connector.

Abstract: An optical assembly includes a frame member for holding an optical member, a mounting member releasably coupled to the frame member and having a latch engaging surface. A latch member is coupled to the frame member and is pivotally movable between locked and unlocked positions relative to the frame and mounting members. The latch member has a main body portion, a cam arm portion extending from a first surface at a first end of the main body portion, a handle portion extending from the first surface at an opposing second end of the main body portion, and a central positioning portion extending from the first surface between the cam arm and handle portions. A spring biasing member is disposed between the latch member and the frame member for biasing the latch member toward the locked position.

Abstract: An electrical device, includes a housing having an inner bore with a longitudinal axis, and outer and inner engagement members. The outer engagement member is received in the inner bore of the housing, and is rotatable with respect to the housing about the longitudinal axis. The inner engagement member is rotatably supported within the outer engagement member, and has external threads for engaging an electrical interface of a piece of electrical equipment.

Abstract: A relay rack assembly for the management of cross-connect products and a multiplicity of wires includes a base and top, each base and top having a plurality of guide portions extending therefrom, each guide portion including an engaging rib. Vertical members are coupled between the base and top by slots disposed in the sides of the vertical members receiving an engaging rib on the base and top. First and second fastener inserts are coupled to both the vertical members and the base and top, respectively, thereby securing the vertical members to the base and top. The attachment of the first and second fastener inserts and the engagement of the engaging ribs of the base and top and the slots of the vertical members supports the vertical members substantially square or perpendicularly to the base and top of the rack.

Abstract: A staple remover that includes a tool having a main portion with first and second end walls, top and bottom sections that extend between the first and second end walls, and a slot that is located between the top and bottom sections and extends between the first and second end walls. A staple grasping portion for removing staples extends from the main portion. A magnetized receptacle has a receptacle portion with an access opening for receiving staples. The access opening is disposed near the staple grasping portion of the tool. A lower flange extends from the receptacle portion, and a channel is defined between the lower flange and the receptacle portion. The top section of the tool engages the channel and the lower flange of the receptacle engages the slot of the tool, thereby coupling the tool and the receptacle.

Abstract: A lighting fixture has a housing with a latching surface, a frame coupled to the housing and having a slot, a refractor or lens supported by the frame, and a latching member coupled to the frame. The latching member includes a main flexing portion, a lead portion extending from one end of the main flexing portion and received in the slot of the frame, and a cam portion extending from an opposite end of the main flexing portion. The latching member moves between a released position with the latching member disengaged from the latching surface of the housing, and a latched position with the latching member engaged with the latching surface of the housing.

Abstract: A pole for supplying power and communications including an elongated body that slidably receives an adjustment member. The pole body has an inner compartment receiving power and communications wiring therein and a barrier member defining first and second channels within the inner compartment. The adjustment member is received in the inner compartment of the elongated body, and defines a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated body. Also, the adjustment member has a first securing interface corresponding to a securing element of pole body when the adjustment member is in a first position with respect to the elongated body.

Abstract: A reflector for a lighting fixture comprising a substantially bell shaped reflector wall with top and bottom openings and a substantially parabolic cross-section. The reflector wall includes an inner surface having a first top portion that is textured for diffusing light rays from the light source of the fixture, and a second bottom portion that has a smooth surface allowing the light rays to pass through the reflector. The reflector wall also has an outer surface with a plurality of curvilinear prisms for reflecting the light rays. The inner and outer surfaces of the reflector create an even distribution of light emanating therefrom.

Abstract: An end cap for engaging a raceway having an end wall portion and a gripping wall portion extending from the inner surface of the end wall portion at a first end of said gripping wall portion. A plurality of barbs extend from opposing surfaces of the gripping wall portion which engage the inner channel surface of the raceway to form a friction fit therewith. In a second embodiment, the plurality of barbs are progressively wider from the distal end of the gripping wall portion to its first end, allowing the end cap to be employed with various sized raceways.

Abstract: A lamp support includes a support surface and a main bracket member. The main bracket member includes first and second opposing ends that define a length of the main bracket member, and an elongated aperture extending between the first and second ends. A lamp holder is coupled to the main bracket member adjacent its second end and spaced from its first end. A fastener member is slidably received in the elongated aperture of the main bracket member and releasably couples the support surface and the main bracket member at a coupling axis. The main bracket member slides with respect to the fastener member and the coupling axis along the elongated aperture moving the lamp holder radially relative to the coupling axis, and rotates with respect to the fastener member about the coupling axis moving the lamp holder circumferentially relative to the coupling axis.

Abstract: A grounding mat for connection to a power source, having a sheet including an outer perimeter and a central area. The outer perimeter surrounds the central area. A single continuous conductive member is attached to the sheet, the continuous conductive member having two unitary portions. The one portion is disposed in the central area of the sheet in a grid pattern, and the other portion is disposed in the outer perimeter of the sheet in a border pattern surrounding the one portion. The continuous conductive member has a connection end portion for electrical connection to the power source.