Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining an ear-bud, said apparatus having a base, first and second sidewalls at opposing ends of the base forming a receptacle, a flexible member stretched around the first and second sidewalls of the base, wherein the flexible member forms a band that stretches and contracts to enable the apparatus to retain ear-buds having various configurations. The sidewalls are preferably attached to a portion of the periphery of the base, which is preferably an elongated, flat platform. The flexible member forms a band that is stretched around the sidewalls, wherein a portion of the flexible band is not connected to the sidewalls and is capable of expanding and contracting so as to receive and retain an ear-bud placed within the receptacle.

Abstract: An clasp for securing to the post of an earring including a torsion spring having extended ends forming a first and a second arm, said first and second arms forming an acute angle, said torsion spring forming a receptacle, a flexible member at least partially located within the receptacle, and said flexible member including an aperture for receiving an earring post. The flexible member includes a channel on at least a portion of a periphery of the flexible member for receiving the torsion spring and retaining the flexible member within the receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining an ear-bud, said apparatus having a base, first and second sidewalls at opposing ends of the base forming a receptacle, a flexible member stretched around the first and second sidewalls of the base, wherein the flexible member forms a band that stretches and contracts to enable the apparatus to retain ear-buds having various configurations. The sidewalls are preferably attached to a portion of the periphery of the base, which is preferably an elongated, flat platform. The flexible member forms a band that is stretched around the sidewalls, wherein a portion of the flexible band is not connected to the sidewalls and is capable of expanding and contracting so as to receive and retain an ear-bud placed within the receptacle.

Abstract: A ground lug for receiving an electrical wire from multiple directions to be secured within the ground lug, comprising a collar forming a receptacle for receiving an electrical wire, said collar including a first aperture for receiving a screw in an upper surface of the collar, and second and third apertures on first and second side surfaces, respectively, of the collar for receiving electrical wires within the receptacle, a threaded screw located within the first aperture for securing a wire within the receptacle when the threaded screw is tightened, and a tab extending from a lower surface of the collar, the tab including a forth aperture for receiving a screw to mount the ground lug to an electrical device.

Abstract: A ground lug for receiving an electrical wire from multiple directions to be secured within the ground lug, comprising a collar forming a receptacle for receiving an electrical wire, said collar including a first aperture for receiving a screw in an upper surface of the collar, and second and third apertures on first and second side surfaces, respectively, of the collar for receiving electrical wires within the receptacle, a threaded screw located within the first aperture for securing a wire within the receptacle when the threaded screw is tightened, and a tab extending from a lower surface of the collar, the tab including a forth aperture for receiving a screw to mount the ground lug to an electrical device.

Abstract: A network interface device (NID) and associated printed circuit board is provided that includes metallic die cast housing and doors configured so that one of the doors, when closed, physically separates service provider circuitry from the customer premise equipment (CPE) side connections on a circuit card within the NID so that an end-customer may access the CPE side connections while the service provider circuitry remains secured from end-customer access. Moreover, the metallic housing provides increased physical strength and tamper resistance, including improved heat dissipation properties to radiate internal heat build-up more efficiently. The NID may be configured to provide insertable interface cards to permit flexibility in service provisioning and includes options for a type-200 T1 module, a type-400 T1 module, a type-200 high bit rate Digital Subscriber Line (HDSL) module, a type-400 HDSL module or an ISDN module.

Abstract: A ground lug for receiving an electrical wire from multiple directions to be secured within the ground lug, comprising a collar forming a receptacle for receiving an electrical wire, said collar including a first aperture for receiving a screw in an upper surface of the collar, and second and third apertures on first and second side surfaces, respectively, of the collar for receiving electrical wires within the receptacle, a threaded screw located within the first aperture for securing a wire within the receptacle when the threaded screw is tightened, and a tab extending from a lower surface of the collar, the tab including a forth aperture for receiving a screw to mount the ground lug to an electrical device.