Abstract: An electrical connector, comprising: a housing at least partially defining a plurality of terminal channels configured to at least partially receive a plurality of electrical terminals; a cover releasably connected to the housing; and a plurality of first terminal connectors connected to the cover and each disposed partially in or adjacent to two terminal channels of the plurality of terminal channels to electrically connect a respective two electrical terminals of the plurality of electrical terminals.

Abstract: A cable retainer for connecting a flat cable, a first object, and/or a second object to one another may include a base, a retention member, and a channel. The base may include a platform, a fastener extending from the platform, a plurality of walls extending from the platform, and a plurality of wall openings disposed in the plurality of walls. The fastener may be engageable with said second object. The plurality of walls may be disposable through a portion of said flat cable. The plurality of wall openings may be aligned with one another and may at least partially define a common passage in which a connector is received to connect said first object to the base. The retention member may be adjustably connected to a first wall of the plurality of walls and may be adjustable to an open position and to a closed position.

Abstract: A cable retainer may include a base and a retention member. The base may include a platform, a fastener, a securing protrusion, and a securing protrusion opening disposed in the securing protrusion. The fastener may extend from the platform and may be engageable with a second object. The securing protrusion may extend from the platform and may be disposable through a portion of a flat cable. The retention member may include a wall and a retention member opening. The securing protrusion may be connectable to the wall to secure said flat cable between the platform and the retention member. When in an assembled configuration, the securing protrusion opening and the retention member opening may be at least partially aligned with one another and define a common passage to receive a connector to connect a first object to the base and the retention member.

Abstract: A modular electrical adapter assembly for connecting a plurality of flat cables and a plurality of wires may include a plurality of male connectors, female connectors, and adapter modules. The adapter modules may be releasably connected to one another. Each adapter module may include a first housing shell, a second housing shell, an interior space defined between the housing shells, a wire opening via which an associated wire extends into the interior space, a cable opening via with an associated flat cable extends into the interior space, a male connector disposed on the second housing shell outside of the interior space, and a female connector disposed on the first housing shell outside of the interior space. Adjacent adapter modules may be releasably connected to one another via engagement of the male connector of a first adapter module and the female connector of an adjacent second adapter module.

Abstract: A cable retainer for connecting a flat cable, a first object, and/or a second object to one another may include a base, a retention member, and a channel. The base may include a platform, a fastener extending from the platform, a plurality of walls extending from the platform, and a plurality of wall openings disposed in the plurality of walls. The fastener may be engageable with said second object. The plurality of walls may be disposable through a portion of said flat cable. The plurality of wall openings may be aligned with one another and may at least partially define a common passage in which a connector is received to connect said first object to the base. The retention member may be adjustably connected to a first wall of the plurality of walls and may be adjustable to an open position and to a closed position.

Abstract: A cable retainer for connecting a flat cable to an external object may include a base and/or a locking member. The base may include a platform, a securing protrusion, and/or a fastener. The securing protrusion may extend from the platform in a first direction and the fastener may extend from the platform in a second direction opposite the first direction. The fastener may be configured for connection with said external object. The locking member may include an interior surface defining a hole and an internal connection formation extending from at least a portion of the interior surface. In an assembled configuration, the locking member may be connected to the base, and the cable retainer may be configured to secure a portion of said flat cable between the platform of the base and the locking member.

Abstract: A detachable device configured for placement on a bicycle seat post to secure the post at a given low height position and generally configured to prevent a bicycle seat from dropping to a lowest point of travel while a rider is using an adjustable seat post, such as a dropper seat post. The device is generally provided from a first member and second member in a hinged coupling secured through a spring-loaded fastener for coupling to the seat post at a desired height.

Abstract: A modular contour adaptive channel assembly may include comprising a plurality of modules releasably and adjustably connected to one another in a chain-like manner to define a common cable channel. Each of the plurality of modules may include a base, a cover removably disposed on the base, and a cable passage defined between the cover and the base. The base may include a front connector, a rear connector, and a base fastener. The cover may include a cover fastener. The cover fastener and the base fastener may be engaged with one another releasably connecting the cover and base. Adjacent modules of the plurality of modules may be pivotably and releasably connected to one another via engagement of the front connector of a first module of the adjacent modules and the rear connector of a second module of the adjacent modules. The cable passages may collectively define the common cable channel.

Abstract: A method of connecting a cable with a cable retainer may include forming a hole into a flat cable, forming a first slit into the flat cable, and/or forming a second slit into the flat cable. The first slit, the second slit, and/or the hole may define an opening. A cable retainer may include a base, a first portion connected to the base and having a first length, and/or a second portion connected to the first portion having a second length that may be greater than the first length. The method may include inserting an edge of the second portion into the opening at an oblique or right angle relative to the flat cable, and/or positioning the cable retainer such that the first portion is partially disposed in the hole and a portion of the flat cable is disposed between the base and the second portion.

Abstract: A cable retainer may include a base and a retention member. The base may include a platform, a fastener, a securing protrusion, and a securing protrusion opening disposed in the securing protrusion. The fastener may extend from the platform and may be engageable with a second object. The securing protrusion may extend from the platform and may be disposable through a portion of a flat cable. The retention member may include a wall and a retention member opening. The securing protrusion may be connectable to the wall to secure said flat cable between the platform and the retention member. When in an assembled configuration, the securing protrusion opening and the retention member opening may be at least partially aligned with one another and define a common passage to receive a connector to connect a first object to the base and the retention member.

Abstract: A detachable device configured for placement on a bicycle seat post to secure the post at a given low height position and generally configured to prevent a bicycle seat from dropping to a lowest point of travel while a rider is using an adjustable seat post, such as a dropper seat post. The device is generally provided from a first member and second member in a hinged coupling secured through a spring-loaded fastener for coupling to the seat post at a desired height.

Abstract: A method of connecting a cable with a cable retainer may include forming a hole into a flat cable, forming a first slit into the flat cable, and/or forming a second slit into the flat cable. The first slit, the second slit, and/or the hole may define an opening. A cable retainer may include a base, a first portion connected to the base and having a first length, and/or a second portion connected to the first portion having a second length that may be greater than the first length. The method may include inserting an edge of the second portion into the opening at an oblique or right angle relative to the flat cable, and/or positioning the cable retainer such that the first portion is partially disposed in the hole and a portion of the flat cable is disposed between the base and the second portion.

Abstract: A cable retainer for connecting a flat cable to an external object may include a base and/or a locking member. The base may include a platform, a securing protrusion, and/or a fastener. The securing protrusion may extend from the platform in a first direction and the fastener may extend from the platform in a second direction opposite the first direction. The fastener may be configured for connection with said external object. The locking member may include an interior surface defining a hole and an internal connection formation extending from at least a portion of the interior surface. In an assembled configuration, the locking member may be connected to the base, and the cable retainer may be configured to secure a portion of said flat cable between the platform of the base and the locking member.

Abstract: A detachable device configured for placement on a bicycle seat post to secure the post at a given low height position and generally configured to prevent a bicycle seat from dropping to a lowest point of travel while a rider is using an adjustable seat post, such as a dropper seat post. The device is generally provided from a first member and second member in a hinged coupling secured through a spring-loaded fastener for coupling to the seat post at a desired height.

Abstract: A method for detecting hydrocarbons is described. The method includes performing a remote sensing survey of a survey location to identify a target location. Then, an underwater vehicle (UV) is deployed into a body of water and directed to the target location. The UV collects measurement data within the body of water at the target location, which is then analyzed to determine whether hydrocarbons are present at the target location.

Abstract: A method for detecting hydrocarbons with an underwater vehicle equipped with one or more measurement components is described. The method includes navigating the UV within the body of water; monitoring the body of water with measurement components associated with the UV to collect measurement data. The collected data from the UV is used to determine whether hydrocarbons are present and at the location.

Abstract: A method for detecting hydrocarbons with an underwater vehicle equipped with one or more measurement components is described. The method includes navigating the UV within the body of water; monitoring the body of water with measurement components associated with the UV to collect measurement data. The collected data from the UV is used to determine whether hydrocarbons are present and at the location.

Abstract: A method for detecting hydrocarbons is described. The method includes performing a remote sensing survey of a survey location to identify a target location. Then, an underwater vehicle (UV) is deployed into a body of water and directed to the target location. The UV collects measurement data within the body of water at the target location, which is then analyzed to determine whether hydrocarbons are present at the target location.

Abstract: A connecting/disconnecting element (6a; 6b) for retaining a component (1) on a PCB (3), said connecting/disconnecting element (6a; 6b) comprising at least one longitudinal arm (61a, 62a; 61b) with a first end (63a; 63b) adapted to engage through a hole (30) in said PCB (3), and a second opposite end (64a; 64b), said element being adapted to clip onto said PCB (3) whilst bridging component (1) with said longitudinal arm extending in a retaining position parallel to the plane of the PCB and to a top surface of said component. According to the invention, said element is made of electrical conductive material, said longitudinal arm is (61a, 62a; 61b) adapted to be in contact, in said retaining position, with an electrical conductive part of said top surface, and said hole (30) is a plated through hole with which said first end (63a; 63b) is adapted to be in contact with in said retaining position, thus achieving both mechanical holding of component and electrical connection to ground.

Abstract: A string line tool having a string line support and an integral line block for using a string line under tension in alignment work for carpentry, masonry and general construction work. The string line tool of this invention is self supporting due to maintaining the string line under tension between the string line tool at one end of a string line and a fastening means at the opposite end of the string line via the intermediary of a grooved line block.