Abstract: A therapeutic coiffuring instrument has a light source disposed with the therapeutic coiffuring instrument to produce light selected to produce therapeutic effects to scalp and hair. Elongate members forming part of the instrument are configured to contact hair and scalp and to conduct the light from the source of light into contact with the hair and scalp.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat staking process using a configuration to join two conductive yarn traces or pads by piercing them with a thermo plastic stud shaped somewhat like a rivet with a pointed post to pierce the fabrics. A properly designed tool can be lowered to meet the pointed tip of the stud and by using the proper heat and proper compression will join the two fabric pieces mechanically and electrically. The heat and compression formed stud 50 will provide mechanical strength and actually seal the connection if so required.

Abstract: A shelf arrangement has an electrical connector which is disposed with one of a plurality of mechanical connection elements of a shelf bracket wherein the connection elements are configured to be received in openings formed in a vertical support bracket; and a contact strip which is disposed with the vertical support bracket and which has electrical connection features that are engageable with the electrical connector to establish an electrical connection therebetween when the mechanical connection elements are inserted into the openings.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an automotive integrated power module system in which an electrical connector can be connected to a converter having integral contacts. The contacts which are connected to shielded cable, are sealed from the environment. The present invention provides an electrical connector for connection to a converter having integral contacts.

Abstract: A locking cover plate and locking device respectively, control access to a receptacle and inhibit removal of a plug from a receptacle of a power distribution panel having a sequential coupling guard at a row of receptacles. The first locking cover plate rotates to lock and unlock a receptacle by covering the receptacle using a cover plate portion and uncovering the cover plate portion from the receptacle, respectively. The locking device rotates to lock and unlock a plug in the last receptacle by inhibiting removal of the plug from the receptacle using a tab portion and allowing removal of the plug by rotating the tab portion, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a luminaire including a housing for receiving light axially and having at lest one optical surface for emitting light. A lens is mounted in the housing and has a light input portion and a light output portion. A prismatic film is mounted in the housing onto which light output from the output portion of the lens is incident thereon wherein light is reflected by the prismatic film radially outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high current electrical power connector for electrically connecting two circuit boards, such as a backplane and a daughtercard. Advantageously, the backplane connector includes a non-conductive tip and sheath to reduce the likelihood of a service technician accidentally becoming electrified.

Abstract: An assembly for selectively grounding one or more contacts of a connector includes an elongate ground insert having a resilient outer periphery for fixing and electrically connecting the ground insert to an inner wall of a rear portion of the connector, the ground insert including an inner wall forming a perimeter around and spaced from all of the back portions of the contacts of the connector, while the ground insert is fixed to and within the rear portion. The assembly includes an elongate grounding leg fastenable to an upper rim of the ground insert, the grounding leg including first and second spaced ends for respectively engaging the ground insert and a back portion of a selected contact to be grounded, to thereby electrically connect the selected contact to the rear portion through the grounding leg and the ground insert.

Abstract: A plug and an adapter are provided for use with an existing electrical receptacle which has a sleeve extending from a mounting base, with a conductive pin within the sleeve. The adapter has a cylindrical collar receivable snugly over the sleeve of the receptacle, and includes a flange for maintaining the collar in a predetermined position on the sleeve. The plug is elongate, with a first end having a recess for receiving the cylindrical collar, the first end also having an electrically conductive contact member to engage the contact pin. The plug and adapter include retaining means for retaining the plug to the adapter and to permit selective engagement of a plug and retaining means to prevent making incorrect connections between selected plugs and electrical receptacles. The plug further includes attachment means for connection to a cable.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical connector of the blade and contact type in which the contact has a tuning fork shape. The tuning fork includes a first tine and a second tine which are spaced apart and are initially parallel to each other. The first and second tines form an elongated slot therebetween. An adjustable tensioner includes an elastic member mounted exterially of one of the tines and a set screw which extends through the elastic member and one of the tines and is engaged with the other of the tines. By adjusting the set screw, the second of the tines is biased in a direction towards the first of the tines and the spacing between the first and second tines is reduced. In this manner, the contact pressure and spacing can be adjusted so that when the blade is inserted into the slot formed by the tines, the frictional resistance can be adjusted. The blade can either be vertically or longitudinally inserted into the slot.

Abstract: A holder for an electrical or electronic component includes a body formed of electrically non-conductive material having a recess to receive a component such as a fuse. At least two laterally spaced electrically conductive contacts are accommodated by the body. Each contact includes at least one aperture engaging section extending beyond a surface of the body to form a solderless low resistance electrical and mechanical connection with a plated through-hole in a printed circuit board or the like and a terminal section to contact a terminal of a component received by the body.

Abstract: A female power contact which is energized only upon insertion of a male plug. The contact includes a plunger which is biased toward a position which blocks accidental finger insertion into the contact. The plunger also contains sharp points on its outer edge to further prevent accidental finger insertion into the contact. However, insertion of the male plug into the female power contact, against the spring bias, causes the plunger to depress the spring in order to produce an electrical connection between the male plug and female contact.

Abstract: An electrical terminal block for a high wattage high intensity projection lamp, and use thereof. The electrical terminal block is connected to an electrical power supply and has an orifice for plug-in of cable that forms part of such a lamp. The terminal block reduces premature lamp failure.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to electrical wire connectors and more specifically to multi-pin screw-on or twist-on electrical contacts. An electrical set of male and female contacts is provided which can each connect one or more wires without tools. The contacts of the present invention can be installed into their respective plug and receptacle housing bodies for the purpose of creating an electrical connector which can be mated and unmated many times to hook up or remove from service any electrical device or circuit.