Abstract: A surge protection device for providing electrical power to electronic devices and protecting the electronic devices from voltage surges. The surge protection device includes a surge protection circuit for absorbing voltage spikes or surges and a switch for disconnecting the electronic devices from AC power when a component of the surge protection circuit fails. The surge protection circuit provides a voltage signal indicative of whether the component fails failed to a controller and the controller outputs a control signal to the switch to control operation of the switch. The surge protection circuit may be provided on a separate circuit board that is removably electrically coupled to a main circuit board so as to facilitate easy removal and replacement of the surge protection circuit upon failure of a component.

Abstract: A connector for optic fibers includes mechanism to bias the optic fiber forwardly so that a firm “light tight” connection is possible. A rigid end portion of an optic fiber cable extends slidably forward through a plug and is biased forwardly by a helical spring. The spring acts between a bearing of a housing an a bearing on the rigid end portion of the cable. The housing and the plug are connected firmly together by means of snap fastening between them.

Abstract: A connector for optic fibres includes mechanism to bias the optic fiber forwardly so that a firm "light tight" connection is possible. A rigid end portion of an optic fiber cable extends slidably forward through a plug and is biased forwardly by a helical spring. The spring acts between a bearing of a housing an a bearing on the rigid end portion of the cable. The housing and the plug are connected firmly together by means of snap fastening between them.

Abstract: A connector for connecting electrical signal transmitting cable to a corresponding jack of audio or video equipment has a jack engaging socket having spring loaded gripping means for a jack member. The spring loaded gripping means comprise a number of parallel segments bowed inwardly from an inner wall of the socket. These segments are biassed outwardly when the socket is force fitted over a corresponding jack member. There may be a large number of segments. Preferably the segments are angled to the axial direction of the connector.