Abstract: An array of discrete sound absorbers (20a, 20b) is attached to an inner surface (122) of an annular tread portion (12) of a pneumatic tire (10) or an annular rim surface (34) of a wheel rim (30) to reduce tire cavity noise. Each sound absorber (20a, 20b) includes a flexible sheet-like base material (54), a sheet-like screen material (52), and a sound absorbing material (56) disposed in a closed space formed by the sheet-like base material (54) and the sheet-like screen material (52).

Abstract: A device for analyzing or inspecting a prepared portion of a power cable includes a cable gripping section to grip a portion of the power cable proximate to a prepared end of the power cable, where the cable end has been prepared by removing certain portions of the power cable so that it can properly accept an electrical or cable accessory, such as a splice or termination. The device also includes an imaging device holding section to hold an imaging device at a predetermined radial distance from the prepared cable end. In particular, the imaging device holding section is radially and axially adjustable in position. During inspection of the prepared cable end, the imaging device is fully rotated about the prepared cable end to acquire a 360 degree image of the prepared cable end.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a connector sheath (1) adapted to be used in a cable connector assembly, comprising a T-shaped main insulation bushing (102), an inner semiconductive shield layer (105) disposed in the T-shaped main insulation bushing and integrally formed with the T-shaped main insulation bushing; and an outer semi-conductive shield layer (101) disposed on an outer surface of the T-shaped main insulation bushing and integrally formed with the T-shaped main insulation bushing. The T-shaped main insulation bushing is generally made of an elastic insulation material having a dielectric constant value in the range from about 5 to about 15. The present invention also discloses a cable connector assembly having a connector sheath.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a connector sheath (1) adapted to be used in a cable connector assembly, comprising a T-shaped main insulation bushing (102), an inner semiconductive shield layer (105) disposed in the T-shaped main insulation bushing and integrally formed with the T-shaped main insulation bushing; and an outer semi-conductive shield layer (101) disposed on an outer surface of the T-shaped main insulation bushing and integrally formed with the T-shaped main insulation bushing. The T-shaped main insulation bushing is generally made of an elastic insulation material having a dielectric constant value in the range from about 5 to about 15. The present invention also discloses a cable connector assembly having a connector sheath.