Abstract: A wire retaining connector, connector system and method of connecting wires to connectors to reduce or eliminate unintentional wire disconnection from wire connectors, including disconnection of poke-in connectors. The connectors and connector systems include a connector body having at least one opening configured to receive a wire, the wire including a partially exposed conductor and insulation. The connector body further includes a wire retention member having at least one surface onto which a wire may be engaged. The wire retention member provides sufficient retention of the wire to resist disconnection of the wire from the connector body. A method for connecting wires to the connectors is also provided.

Abstract: A wire retaining connector, connector system and method of connecting wires to connectors to reduce or eliminate unintentional wire disconnection from wire connectors, including disconnection of poke-in connectors. The connectors and connector systems include a connector body having at least one opening configured to receive a wire, the wire including a partially exposed conductor and insulation. The connector body further includes a wire retention member having at least one surface onto which a wire may be engaged. The surface of the wire retention member includes at least one slot or at least one channel. The wire retention member provides sufficient retention of the wire to resist disconnection of the wire from the connector body. A method for connecting wires to the connectors is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to lubricating oils exhibiting improved resistance to oxidation and deposit/sludge formation comprising a lubricant base oil and an effective amount of a catalytic antioxidant comprising one or more polymetal organometallic compound, to a method for improving the antioxidancy and the resistance to deposit/sludge formation of formulated lubricating oil compositions by the addition thereto of an effective amount of the aforementioned polymetal organometallic compound, and to an additive concentrate containing the aforementioned polymetal organometallic compound.

Abstract: The present invention presents an adaptable processing element for use in a processing system having multiple configurations. The processing element comprises a primary component and at least one detachable component, wherein the at least one detachable component can be retained for one configuration and removed for another configuration. For example, the detachable component may include a punch-out or knock-out located on a right-hand side and a left-hand side of a processing element in order to permit access of a gas supply line to a processing chamber for either a right-hand orientation or a left-hand orientation, respectively. Additionally, for example, the detachable component, whether retained or removed, can permit flexible use with different size processing chambers.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a connector assembly for terminating a plurality of discrete wires and for selective electrical interconnection with a header assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a front housing defining at least one channel therein; a rear housing operative connected to the front housing, the rear housing including at least one passage formed therein and in operative association with a respective channel of the front housing, each passage terminating a respective discrete wire; and at least one contact disposed at least partially within each channel of the front housing and each corresponding passage of the rear housing. The connector assembly further includes a visual coding system provided on a surface of at least one of the front housing and the rear housing. The visual coding system includes unique indicia for each passage of the rear housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to switches and assemblies configured and adapted to enable “hot plugging” of electrical components and/or elements. According to an embodiment, slide switch assembly includes a body portion configured and adapted to support a first and a second spaced apart contact pin therein; and a plunger slidably supported within the body portion. Each contact pin is electrically connectable to an electrical conduit. The plunger has a first position in electrical contact with one of the first and second contact pins, and a second position in electrical contact with both the first and second contact pins. In use, when the plunger is in the second condition electrical current is transmitted between the first and the second contact pins.

Abstract: A terminal block assembly includes a housing having a base portion and partition walls extending from the base portion. The partition walls are spaced apart to define a cavity therebetween. The terminal block assembly further includes a terminal connector removably secured in the cavity between the partition walls. The terminal is configured to accept at least one of a bare wire and a contact attached to a wire. At least one of the partition walls includes a latch arm deflectable outward away from the cavity. The latch arm snappably retains the terminal connector within the cavity.

Abstract: A method for mass email transmission in a client-server environment is provided that includes preparing and sending at least one email content by a client computer over a protocol not traditionally designed for email transmission that is received by a bulk emailing server computer using the non-email protocol. The bulk emailing server, preparing at least one bulk email message based on the received email content and then populates a bulk email recipient list with at least one destination email address that is used by the bulk emailing server for sending a plurality of at least one email massages to an email destination address in the bulk email recipient list, wherein the bulk email sending is performed using a standard email protocol.

Abstract: A focus ring assembly, configured to be coupled to a substrate holder in a plasma processing system, comprises a focus ring having one or more wear indicators for determining the lifetime of the focus ring, wherein the coupling of the focus ring to the substrate holder facilitates auto-centering of the focus ring in the plasma processing system. For example, a centering ring mounted on the substrate holder can comprise a centering feature configured to couple with a mating feature on the focus ring.

Abstract: A focus ring assembly, configured to be coupled to a substrate holder in a plasma processing system, comprises a focus ring having one or more wear indicators for determining the lifetime of the focus ring, wherein the coupling of the focus ring to the substrate holder facilitates auto-centering of the focus ring in the plasma processing system. For example, a centering ring mounted on the substrate holder can comprise a centering feature configured to couple with a mating feature on the focus ring.

Abstract: An electrode plate, configured to be coupled to an electrode in a plasma processing system, comprises a plurality of gas injection holes configured to receive gas injection devices. The electrode plate comprises three or more mounting holes, wherein the electrode plate is configured to be coupled with an electrode in the plasma processing system by aligning and coupling the three or more mounting holes with three or more mounting screws attached to the electrode.

Abstract: A device is shown for determining if a weld nut is oriented or even present on a work piece before welding is initiated. This device determines the status of the weld nut by gauging the pressure of the air. If the weld nut is correctly oriented, then a predetermined pressure has been obtained and the welding of the nut to the work piece occurs. If an elevated air pressure is read, the device does not send a signal to weld as the weld nut is oriented upside down. If the air pressure is high, or at or nearing the supply pressure, then there is no weld nut present and no weld signal is delivered.

Abstract: A protective pad includes a pre-tensioned resilient padded membrane resiliently suspended to a semi-rigid shell. A cavity is defined between the pre-tensioned padded membrane and the shell. In use, the pad is attached to the limb or joint to be protected with the tensioned membrane engaging the limb or joint to be protected. The pre-tensioned membrane and air cushion in the cavity absorb the energy of an impact transferred by the shell during a sporting event or other activity.

Abstract: The present invention presents an adaptable processing element for use in a processing system having multiple configurations. The processing element comprises a primary component and at least one detachable component, wherein the at least one detachable component can be retained for one configuration and removed for another configuration. For example, the detachable component may include a punch-out or knock-out located on a right-hand side and a left-hand side of a processing element in order to permit access of a gas supply line to a processing chamber for either a right-hand orientation or a left-hand orientation, respectively. Additionally, for example, the detachable component, whether retained or removed, can permit flexible use with different size processing chambers.

Abstract: A terminal block assembly includes a housing having a base portion and partition walls extending from the base portion. The partition walls are spaced apart to define a cavity therebetween. The terminal block assembly further includes a terminal connector removably secured in the cavity between the partition walls. The terminal is configured to accept at least one of a bare wire and a contact attached to a wire. At least one of the partition walls includes a latch arm deflectable outward away from the cavity. The latch arm snappably retains the terminal connector within the cavity.

Abstract: Resistance welding is a process used to join metallic parts with electric current. A weld nugget is formed as the pieces are melted together. This weld nugget is normally circular in shape. Most welds are expected to be of a specific size based on a specific material thickness. The thinner the material, the smaller the weld nugget required. This reference tool allows the inspector to validate that the welds exceed the minimum requirement without the need to take measurements or the need to check specification sheets or use math skills. This tool also provides a visual and physical check of the weld nugget to verify compliance with the specification for the weld based on the material thickness.

Abstract: A contact system includes at least one opposed pair of contacts. Each of the contacts has a resilient rear leg, a guide section extending from the rear leg, and a contact interface extending from the guide section. The contact interface includes a furcated surface adapted to establish multiple points of contact with a mating contact interface. The furcated surface includes a first contact beam and a second contact beam separated by a slot. At least one contoured footing extends from one of the first and second contact beams to establish multiple contact points with a mating interface.

Abstract: An electrical connector (10) includes a row of contact blade portions (26) alternating with contact receptacle portions (20) all oriented orthogonally to said row, with the receptacle portions disposed in slots (22) of projections (24) of the housing (12) and adapted to receive corresponding blade portions into the slots of the projections from either side thereof. Each blade portion (26) is disposed in a recess (28) between adjacent projections (24) with the recess being slightly wider than a projection. The connector (10) is hermaphroditic and matable with another like connector (10A) by being moved transversely relative to the other with the blade portions (26) entering slots (22) of the other to be mated with receptacle portions (20) therein.

Abstract: A system for latching and delatching a first article (14) to and from respectively of a second article (12), having a latch member (18,20) with an elongated shaft (28) and an actuator (34) at a trailing end (36) and a latch (30) projecting laterally from a leading end (32). The leading end (32) extends beyond the end of a passageway (64,66) containing the shaft (28) to cooperate with a ledge (40) of the second article for latching. Manipulation of the actuator (34) at the rearward end (26) of the first article (14) enables latching and delatching of the latch (30) with the ledge (40), thereby enabling remote latching and delatching of said first article with and from said second article.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1,100) for a DIN rail (2) with rail flanges (6), including a body (3,102), a carrier (16,104) vertically movable with respect to the body (3,102), an actuator (14,110) and a pair of clamp members (5,106,108) having rail-engageable hook portions (26,148). At least one of the clamp members (5,106,108) is movable toward the other by the carrier (16,104) upon actuation for mechanically and electrically clamping onto a respective rail flange (6). A pair of such clamp members (5) may be cammed inwardly and upwardly along slots (30) in side walls (9) of body (3) upon actuation, or the clamp members (106,108) may include flanges (158) pivotably held in body side wall holes (162) for rotating the hook portions (148) inwardly and upwardly against the rail flanges (6). Such connector (1,100) is adapted to be mounted beneath a circuit board (10) prior to being clamped onto the DIN rail (2).