Abstract: A system and method are provided for assembling of a bundle of conductors into a connector that defines a plurality of cavities for receiving the conductors. The system includes an apparatus that has a plurality of mating connectors that each include a plurality of cavities. The connector is capable of being removably coupled to one of the mating connectors such that the cavities of the mating connector are optically coupled with the cavities of the connector. The apparatus also includes a plurality of light emitting elements optically coupled to the cavities of the mating connectors. The light emitting elements can therefore selectively illuminate the cavities of the mating connectors. The system also includes a processing element capable of controlling operation of the light emitting elements. Also, the processing element includes a display capable of indicating the at least one cavity being illuminated.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for assembling of a bundle of conductors into a connector that defines a plurality of cavities for receiving the conductors. The system includes an apparatus that has a plurality of mating connectors that each include a plurality of cavities. The connector is capable of being removably coupled to one of the mating connectors such that the cavities of the mating connector are optically coupled with the cavities of the connector. The apparatus also includes a plurality of light emitting elements optically coupled to the cavities of the mating connectors. The light emitting elements can therefore selectively illuminate the cavities of the mating connectors. The system also includes a processing element capable of controlling operation of the light emitting elements. Also, the processing element includes a display capable of indicating the at least one cavity being illuminated.

Abstract: A meat tenderizing machine having a press plate with teeth on a lower surface thereof for effecting tenderization of a cut of meat. This plate extends parallel to an upper surface of a meat supporting mechanism. There are power means for reciprocating a press plate towards and away from the support mechanism. This reciprocating means can be adjusted in order to adjust the reciprocal movement of the press plate and thus the distance between the lower surface of the press plate and the upper surface of the meat support mechanism when the press plate is in a fully lowered position. Preferably the reciprocating means is a plunger connected to the press plate, a guide for the plunger, a crank shaft rotatably mounted on a support structure, and a connecting rod pivotally connected to the crank shaft and the plunger.