Abstract: A stirring apparatus includes a power tool such as a drill or cordless screwdriver, and a stirring bit that may be removably inserted into the power tool in the conventional manner for stirring a liquid or any other material that requires stirring or agitation for proper use or consumption. The stirring bit, in a preferred embodiment, is a generally longitudinal structure having a first and a second end, where the first end includes a hexagonal cross section, similarly to any standard drill bit, and a second end that include a clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism is used for attaching a stirring stick or paddle to the stirring bit. In another embodiment, the stirring bit may include a beater or frothing mechanism, rather than the clamp mechanism.

Abstract: An electrical connector and methods for minimizing arcing when the connector is connected or disconnected under load are disclosed. The invention provides an arc reduction circuit with one or more regulators, such as transistors, integrated into the connector housing that sense movement of the connector and shunt the current to an impedance circuit when a potential arc condition is sensed.