Abstract: In one embodiment the present invention is a Flexible Connector Assemblies (FCA) 6 that comprises top and bottom plates connected by Flexible Connectors (FC) 8 and provides a compliant electrical joint between the first terminal lead 2 and the second terminal lead 4. These terminal leads 2 and 4 are connected to the top and bottom plates eccentrically in such a way that the total current 16 through the FCA is more evenly distributed among the FC 8 than when the leads are centered on their respective plates. This improvement in uniformity reduces the maximum current carried by any one FC, which substantially extends the operating life of the component.

Abstract: In one embodiment the present invention is a Flexible Connector Assemblies (FCA) 6 that comprises top and bottom plates connected by Flexible Connectors (FC) 8 and provides a compliant electrical joint between the first terminal lead 2 and the second terminal lead 4. These terminal leads 2 and 4 are connected to the top and bottom plates eccentrically in such a way that the total current 16 through the FCA is more evenly distributed among the FC 8 than when the leads are centered on their respective plates. This improvement in uniformity reduces the maximum current carried by any one FC, which substantially extends the operating life of the component.

Abstract: A connector arrangement and techniques are provided for reducing eddy current losses and/or skin effects while enabling more readily serviceable series and phase connections between the coil ends 12 and 18 of a generator stator 10. This may be achieved by providing a connecting structure 24 that enables two parallel electrically conductive paths 26 and 28 that are electrically insulated from one another for passing a respective flow of electric current between the coil ends.

Abstract: A stator (10′) for a power generator having a coil support finger plate (20′) and associated methods are provided. The stator (10′) preferably has a plurality of laminations or step irons having a plurality of spaced-apart stator coil slots (30′) formed therein and stator coil slot contents (40) positioned in each of the plurality of stator coil slots (30′). The stator coil slot contents (40) preferably include at least one stator coil (43). The stator (10′) also preferably has a coil support finger plate (20′) positioned at an end portion of the plurality of stator coil slots (30′). The coil support finger plate (20′) has a base (21′) and a plurality of fingers (26, 27) extending outwardly from the base (21′) between the plurality of spaced-apart stator coil slots (30′).

Abstract: An electrical cable splicing technique in which each joined conductor is insulated with a self-fusing insulator pad of rubber which preferably is fabric reinforced, the insulated conductors then being wrapped with uncured vulcanizable rubber tape to build up the splice to dimensions of a jacket sleeve. The sleeve, which is of molded fabric reinforced rubber, is then installed and bonded to the splice area.

Abstract: Excellent liquid laundry-detergent compositions are obtained by combining (1) alkanolamine, (2) nonionic surfactant, (3) sodium carboxymethylcellulose, (4) fabric brightener(s), (5) solvent, and (6) water. The preferred compositions of the invention also usually contain optional ingredients, such as dyes and perfumes. The alkanolamines promote the action of the nonionic surfactants. Moreover, it is desirable to use some triethanolamine for its stabilizing effect. The mixture of alkanolamine and nonionic surfactants is compatible with sodium carboxymethylcellulose, an excellent agent for avoiding redeposition of soil. The compositions according to the invention have good detergent activity when used at temperatures such as 49 to 60 degrees Centigrade. They afford a liquid laundry detergent which is at least as active, pound for pound, as powder laundry detergents now in common use.

Abstract: Improved drycleaning results (when compared on the International Fabricare Institute rating scale of cleaning/greying ratios) are obtained by the addition of up to one ounce per gallon of drycleaning solvent of a 1-hydroxyethyl-2-fatty acid imidazoline and "free" water (water added after an emulsion of water and detergent is formed in the drycleaning bath).