Abstract: A high voltage connector, such as one that carries current at a voltage of at least one kilovolts, is constructed to minimize partial discharge (a small amount of current flow) out of locations where a cable conductor has been crimped to the rear of a contact, which resulted in sharp points or edges. A shroud is mounted around the connector, which includes a cylindrical shroud sleeve lying around the crimped region of the contact, with the rear end of the shroud sleeve having rounded edges or abutting a rear shroud element, and with the front end of the shroud preferably being of hemispheric shape.

Abstract: A blank or parking plate for managing cables, particularly fiber optic cables, having a planar base, removably securable to a chassis, and at least one resilient holder removably inserted through an aperture in the base, for securing and enclosing an end portion of a cable. The blank plate with at least one holder is arranged so as not to extend substantially within the chassis. The holder may secure a male cable connector end in substantially the same position and orientation that it will occupy when inserted into a female connector of an active circuit board, which replaces the blank plate. A distensible opening to an enclosure inside the holder may protect the cable end from dust or contact damage with foreign objects by defining an inner space behind an inlet for the cable, but no further opening serving as an outlet for the cable.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a bracket for attaching a Fiber Optic Coupler to a surface such as a printed circuit board. The bracket attaches to the surface using integrated latching fasteners and receives a coupler such as an SC-type coupler. Such a bracket may operate using no additional hardware, and may be constructed as a molding or may utilize subcomponents according to desired operating characteristics including flexibility, elasticity and friction.

Abstract: A number of fiber optic connectors are held by a connector clip that positions the fiber optic connectors so that the connectors can only be inserted into a corresponding number of receiving connectors in one way. In addition, the connector clip can only be assembled in one way to prevent the connectors from being improperly positioned within the connector clip.

Abstract: A range pole and in-line detachable battery module assembly including a range pole (10) with an elongated tubular range pole shell (102) which has a female cap assembly (108) and a male cap assembly (26) at opposite ends. A detachable battery module (12) includes a tubular battery-module shell (24) which has a male cap (26) at one end that is adapted to mate with female cap assembly 108. A detachable tip (14) includes a ribbed aluminum tip body (150) having external ribs (152) formed in the sides thereof and a stainless steel tip (160). The male cap assembly (26) at the other end of the range pole (10) is to be used for connection to other equipment. In the present embodiment, the male cap assembly (26) at the top end of the range pole is coupled to a GPS antenna/receiver (16).

Abstract: A range pole and in-line detachable battery module assembly including a range pole (10) with an elongated tubular graphite-epoxy range pole shell (102) which has a female cap assembly (108) and a male cap assembly (26) at opposite ends. The male cap assembly (26) includes a central bore (30) formed therethrough for containing an insulator plug (32) to which are attached coaxial electrical contacts (132, 134). The coaxial electrical contacts include a first contact surface surrounded by a second concentric contact surface. The male cap assembly includes an externally threaded stud (28) having a central bore (30) formed therethrough for containing an insulator plug (32) to which are attached pin sockets (67, 68) which contain spring-loaded male pin electrical contacts (34, 36). A detachable battery module (12) includes a tubular battery-module shell (24) which has a male cap (26) at one end.

Abstract: A bracket assembly provides dual-axis rotatable mounting of a GPS data collection unit to a range pole. A neck fits around a range pole and has a threaded flange at one end. A compression ring slips around the range pole and abuts the neck. A collar fits over the compression ring and threads onto the flange. A boom extends from the neck and supports a bracket assembly adapted to hold the data collector. The boom has a stop flange near the proximal end and external threading at the distal end. Two compression rings fit around the boom. A base member has a supporting sleeve which slips around the boom in between the compression rings. The sleeve supports a base plate. An internally threaded knob fits over the boom and the distally placed compression ring and mates with the external threading at the distal end of the boom. The knob compresses the sleeve in between the compression rings and secures the base member at a desired position to prevent it from rotating about the boom.