Abstract: A high-voltage power connector comprising mating plug and socket assemblies. The socket assembly can include a hollow core surrounded by a bellows assembly filled with an inert liquid that eliminates arcing when an electrical connection is formed or broken. Embodiments of the plug and socket assemblies can include multiple contacts that first couple in air before an electrical circuit is formed and as the plug and socket are mated additional contacts inside the socket assembly mate while surrounded by an inert arc-suppressing fluid.

Abstract: A method by which a beneficiary of a Section 529 account under the IRS code can quickly and conveniently pay tuition charges and fees at a college or university and purchase other education related items as well. The beneficiary is provided a debit card with account related information. The card can be used for point-of-sale, online, wire transfer, or telephone purchases of qualified items from qualified institutions or businesses. A database is maintained of all authorized institutions and businesses, and all authorized charges or purchases which can be made by the beneficiary using the card. Reports can then be readily generated for the beneficiary, benefactor, IRS, and others with sufficient detail to justify the charges or purchases made by the user.