Abstract: An energy transmission cable connector having interchangeable locking mechanisms for attaching and releasably locking the connector to another device. The locking mechanisms can comprise retainers and rotatable jack screws or pivotal latches, the retainers and latches being interchangeably snap-fitted to the outer connector housing.

Abstract: An energy transmission cable connector for connecting terminals in a circuit has a cable coupled to a connector housing which is enclosed by a molded outer housing. The outer housing has a pair of side cavities pivotally receiving a pair of latches. The latches have locking fingers for engaging a connecting element and are biased into a locking position by integral leaf springs or helical compression springs. The pivotal coupling of the latches is accomplished by protrusions on the latches retained by recesses in the housing, a pin assembly, or an integrally molded hinge. The connector can be used with electrical or fiber optic cables.

Abstract: A shielded connector for a shielded electrical cable which reduces radio frequency and other electromagnetic interference. The shielded connector comprises a pair of opposed, interconnected shield members enclosing insulated conductors extending from the cable and a unitary outer housing enclosing the shield members. The shield members are electrically connected and bonded at opposite ends to a metallic connector housing and a shield layer extending from the cable. Adhesive is interposed between the outer housing and the shield members and cable. The shield members have neck portions that are connected to the shield layer in the cable.

Abstract: A shielded connector for a shielded electrical cable which reduces radio frequency and other electro-magnetic interference. The shielded connector comprises a pair of opposed, interconnected shield members enclosing insulated conductors extending from the cable and a unitary outer housing enclosing the shield members. The shield members are electrically connected and bonded at opposite ends to a metallic connector housing and a shield layer extending from the cable. Adhesive is interposed between the outer housing and the shield members and cable. The shield members have neck portions that are connected to the shield layer in the cable.

Abstract: An electrical connector device for electrical conductors comprising a conducting ferrule receiving the leads from two insulated conductors and a heat shrinkable plastic tube surrounding the ferrule and extending past the ends of the ferrule, the tube having a normally dry, heat activated adhesive coated on the interior thereof, which tube is heated and thereby shrunk and hermetically bonded to the exterior of the ferrule and the insulation on the conductors. In certain situations an additional insulating layer is interposed between the tube and the ferrule. An electrical conductor, usable in the electrical connector device, comprises an insulated electrical wire, a ferrule receiving a lead from the wire, and a heat shrinkable plastic tube having normally dry, heat activated adhesive coated on the interior thereof, which tube is heated and thereby shrunk and hermetically bonded to both the ferrule and the wire insulation.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing together two elongated members, such as rope, at two portions thereof including a friction increasing member interposed between adjacent sides of the two portions and a heat shrinkable tube surrounding the two portions. A normally dry, heat activated adhesive is coated on the interior surface of the tube or on the two portions of the elongated members to adhere the heat shrinkable tube to the elongated members. In instances where only small stresses are encountered by the connecting apparatus, the friction member is eliminated.