Abstract: A clamp assembly for bringing an RF sensor into electrical contact with an RF current carrier is provided herein. The clamp assembly (101) comprises a first wedge-shaped element (103), and a second wedge-shaped element (105) which is slidingly engaged with said first wedge-shaped element. Preferably, the clamp assembly also comprises a collar (113) within which the first and second wedge-shaped elements are disposed. The clamp assembly preferably further comprises a fastener (111), such as a screw, which adjoins the first and second elements, in which case the clamp assembly is adapted such that, as the screw is rotated in a first direction, at least one of the first and second elements expands against the collar and/or the RF current carrier.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for bringing an RF sensor into electrical contact with an RF current carrier is provided herein. The clamp assembly (101) comprises a first wedge-shaped element (103), and a second wedge-shaped element (105) which is slidingly engaged with said first wedge-shaped element. Preferably, the clamp assembly also comprises a collar (113) within which the first and second wedge-shaped elements are disposed. The clamp assembly preferably further comprises a fastener (111), such as a screw, which adjoins the first and second elements, in which case the clamp assembly is adapted such that, as the screw is rotated in a first direction, at least one of the first and second elements expands against the collar and/or the RF current carrier.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for bringing an RF sensor into electrical contact with an RF current carrier is provided herein. The clamp assembly (101) comprises a first wedge-shaped element (103), and a second wedge-shaped element (105) which is slidingly engaged with said first wedge-shaped element. Preferably, the clamp assembly also comprises a collar (113) within which the first and second wedge-shaped elements are disposed. The clamp assembly preferably further comprises a fastener (111), such as a screw, which adjoins the first and second elements, in which case the clamp assembly is adapted such that, as the screw is rotated in a first direction, at least one of the first and second elements expands against the collar and/or the RF current carrier.

Abstract: An RF sensor is provided herein. The sensor comprises a clamping mechanism (101), a metal collar (113) disposed about the clamping mechanism, an RF current transducer (203) having a transducer coil (213) disposed on a circuit board (126), the RF current transducer being disposed adjacent to the collar, and a metal housing (215) for the transducer coil, the housing being mounted on the circuit board and having first and second open ends.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for bringing an RF sensor into electrical contact with an RF current carrier is provided herein. The clamp assembly (101) comprises a first wedge-shaped element (103), and a second wedge-shaped element (105) which is slidingly engaged with said first wedge-shaped element. Preferably, the clamp assembly also comprises a collar (113) within which the first and second wedge-shaped elements are disposed. The clamp assembly preferably further comprises a fastener (111), such as a screw, which adjoins the first and second elements, in which case the clamp assembly is adapted such that, as the screw is rotated in a first direction, at least one of the first and second elements expands against the collar and/or the RF current carrier.

Abstract: An electrical distributor including a conductive base unit having a first surface and a first hole extending into the first surface, the first hole having a threaded end adjacent the first surface, and an inwardly tapered portion spaced from the first surface, a compressible conductive sleeve having a central hole and one conical end, the sleeve being fitted into the first hole with the conical end thereof abutting the tapered portion of the first hole, and a bolt threaded in the first hole and for urging the sleeve against the tapered portion and thereby compressing the sleeve, whereby a conductor extending into the first hole and sleeve may be held therein by compressing of the sleeve.

Abstract: A one-piece, solderless, non-crimp electrical wire connector for effecting connection between the stripped end of an insulated electrical conductor and a socket of a terminal of the type having a plug-receiving bore, including a conductive body member having a tapered bore extending inwardly from an end thereof, the bore being tapered to its small end and open at its large end to receive an electrical conductor, the conductor-receiving bore having internal threads for engaging and gripping the conductor, the threads acting as a non-abrasive metal-working surface, an elongated plug member extending generally axially from the opposite end of the body member, the plug member adapted to be inserted and seated upon a complementary socket of a terminal, wherein rotating the connector on the conductor causes the threaded surfaces of the bore to engage and be pressed into the conductor, locking the conductor within the bore and forming an electrical connection.

Abstract: An adapter for use with compact disk recording media for enabling use of a small disk of a first diameter on a mechanism only capable of handling recording media of a diameter larger than the first diameter comprising a first portion for securing the disk, the first portion storing the disk prior to use, a second portion detachably connected to the first portion and having a support surface and a mounting segment on the support surface, the mounting segment being circular and of sufficient diameter to accommodate the disk, in operative position on the mechanism, the support surface being substantially rectangular and having a long diameter larger than the first diameter.