Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector adapted to engage with a support member, preferably being formed with a T-post configuration which provides a plurality of divergent arms. The connector can include a main body adapted to define a central recess and two or more clamping surfaces which extend from the main body. These clamping surfaces are configured to engage with a divergent arm of the support member. The connector when used is engaged with a support member so that at least one divergent arm of the support member is not engaged with a clamping surface.

Abstract: A connection apparatus (1) is provided. The apparatus has: a body (7); at least two connectors (6a, 6b); and an interconnection element (16). The wire connectors (6a, 6b) connect wires to the apparatus (1) and provide a conductive connection of the wires to an interconnection element (16).

Abstract: An energy storage system for a vehicle includes an ultracapacitor that is electrically coupled in parallel with a battery through a diode connected in series with the battery. The ultracapacitor delivers the energy required for all high current surges that occur during engine start, acceleration, and regeneration. The battery is used only to assist with longer duration, high energy loads, such as accessory loads when an engine of the vehicle is not running. In other words, the battery conducts only during longer and less-frequent pulses and, therefore, does not have to withstand high-power pulses.

Abstract: An internet-based system and method are provided for allowing access to product upgrades, enhancements, developments and service opportunities. A database is configured with dynamically changing product data. A user can provide sufficient information on existing products of the user to access related product information. The related product information provided is up-to-date timely information relating to available service bulletins, upgrades and enhancements, addressing specific customer data.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device and method for use in transcutaneous surgical procedures, such as transcutaneous catheterization and surgical biopsy.To provide that the operative parts of instrumentation to be introduced into the patient's body are shielded from contact with the patient's skin, and thereby to inhibit transfer of micro-organisms from the skin into the body, there is provided a transcutaneous indwelling shield device for insertion into a skin aperture, comprising a transcutaneous distal portion providing an instrument access port, connecting to a proximal portion of shallow dished form of substantially greater dimension than said access port, the proximal portion tapering inwardly to said distal portion to readily guide the distal tip of the instrument to said access port.

Abstract: A telephone apparatus includes a phone jack arrangement (299) providing an interface to land lines from the central office and other telephone apparatuses. Phone jack arrangement (299) comprises a phone jack (306) having inner conductors (420, 422) coupled to outer conductors (406, 408) of a phone jack (304), and outer conductors (424, 426) coupled to inner conductors (402, 404) of phone jack (304). Condition detectors (232, 234) detect whether phone lines of phone line circuitry (270) are connected to land lines, and microprocessor (212) may operate the telephone apparatus or configure base station user interface (126) accordingly. A two-line operating mode may select one of the phone lines for operating use upon detection of a predetermined condition from condition detectors (232, 234) or ring detectors (246, 248). Thus, a multi-line telephone apparatus operates flexibly according to different phone line connections.

Abstract: A method of operating a multi-line telephone apparatus includes, when a phone line switch (140) is actuated, taking a phone line off-hook when the line is on-hook and bringing the phone line on-hook when the line is off-hook. When the phone line is off-hook and a hold switch (164) is actuated, a hold condition is placed on the phone line when the line is not on hold and removed when the line is on hold. When a phone call is established on a first phone line and a conference switch (160) is actuated, a second phone line is brought off-hook and a conference call connection is established. A common conventional method of making a conference call, which includes actuations of hold switch (164) and phone line switches (140, 142), is retained.