Abstract: The present invention is directed to a connector and an assembly for connecting a computer having an internal hard drive with an external device for fast transmission of signals between devices. The connector provides for coupling two ATA signal transfer lines via two sets of signal transfer receptacles, with each receptacle set contained in a female connector of one signal transfer line. The connector also couples two electrical power lines to provide electrical power from the computer to the external device. A bracket secured to the connector positions the connector in an aperture of the computer case.

Abstract: A novel molded female electrical receptacle assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an insulating sleeve member containing a pair of female connector members each connected to a conductor wire of a two-wire insulated conductor. The sleeve assembly is enclosed in a body member of insulating thermoplastic. The apertures of the electrical receptacle that accept the blades of an electrical plug are designed with inwardly tapering walls in register with a flanged end opening of the female connector member contained therein.

Abstract: Disclosure is a molded female receptacle for receiving a male plug. The receptacle includes a pair of a female connector member of electrical conductor material with each connector member including a first end with an insertion slot and a second end with crimping means for attachment to conductor wires. A generally rectangular body member of molded insulating material encases the first and second female connector members that are attached in parallel to a two-wire conductor. The molded body member has first and second ends and four sides, with the body member first end having a pair of rectangular apertures, each in register with an insertion slot of a female connector member embedded within the body member. The two-wire conductor extends from two opposite sides of the generally rectangular molded body member near the second end thereof. The first and second ends of the molded body member may be oriented at 180, 135 or 90 degrees relative to each other.