Abstract: The invention provides for a modularized terminal block and an improved method of manufacturing the modular block. The block permits the connection of a plurality of drop wires or other devices in a reversible manner through the use of a standardized plug in module configuration. The module can be optimized for a given drop wire range which then uniformly connects to the base block through a standardized demateable contact. The mateable connectors each include a collapsible container filled with a sealant material such as gel or grease and an enclosed contact. Upon mating of the contacts, the deformation of the containers maintains the sealant material under compression.

Abstract: The invention provides for a modularized terminal block and an improved method of manufacturing the modular block. The block permits the connection of a plurality of drop wires or other devices in a reversible manner through the use of a standardized plug in module configuration. The module can be optimized for a given drop wire range which then uniformly uniformly connects to the base block through a standardized demateable contact.

Abstract: A connector for self-regulating heat tapes in which a resistive element is sandwiched between laminar electrodes. The connector includes a cavity into which the heating tape is placed and within which the electrodes are contacted by respective contact members whose other ends contact a power lead or the electrodes of a similar heating tape. Preferably the contact members are metal strips which are elastically deformed when the heating strip is pushed into the connector and which are staggered within the connector.

Abstract: A hollow, cylindrically shaped, elastically deformable sealant member is disposed over external threads of a mounting unit, and subsequently a driver element having internal threads matable with the external threads is screwed onto the external threads, an elasticity and inside diameter of the sealant member being such so as to tightly adhere to at least one turn of the external threads and an outer surface of the driver element to provide an environmental seal between the internal and external threads.

Abstract: A holder for holding a coupling assembly useful for terminating a CATV coaxial cable includes first and second parallel, longitudinal grooves capable of retaining a plurality of connector bodies and driver members for facilitating assembly to a stripped coaxial cable end.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to an integrated electronic assembly comprising a power supply and as associated electronics unit powered thereby. The integral power supply housing is pivotal with respect to the electronics unit housing. Protruding from the power supply is a plug (pair of prongs) for insertion directly into a standard electrical outlet to permit the entire assembly to be physically supported thereby. A detent is provided for holding the power supply at predetermined orientations with respect to the electronics unit. Electrical connections are maintained between the power supply and the electronics unit while they are pivoted at various orientations with respect to each other.