Abstract: A connector module, which permits termination of cross-connect wires on one surface and cable wires on an opposite surface, has an internal switch configuration which is normally open, such that the cross-connect wires are normally not connected to the cable wires. The module exhibits a generally “Z” shaped configuration which permits test access, jumper insertion, and protector mounting on either surface.

Abstract: A connector module, which permits termination of cross-connect wires on one surface and cable wires on an opposite surface, has an internal switch configuration which is normally open, such that the cross-connect wires are normally not connected to the cable wires. The module exhibits a generally “Z” shaped configuration which permits test access, jumper insertion, and protector mounting on either surface.

Abstract: A connector module, which permits termination of cross-connect wires on one surface and cable wires on an opposite surface, has an internal switch configuration which is normally open, such that the cross-connect wires are normally not connected to the cable wires. The module exhibits a generally “Z” shaped configuration which permits test access, jumper insertion, and protector mounting on either surface.

Abstract: A jack assembly is provided in which the central body of the assembly includes integrally cast posts for aligning and securing follower springs, wiper springs and spacers. To assemble the jack, the follower springs, wiper springs and spacers are stacked onto the posts and then secured with a pushnut that engages the posts with a friction fit, avoiding separation from the central body.

Abstract: The present insulation displacement contact wire insertion tool that is used to enable a craftsperson to perform the various wire manipulation tasks required to insert and remove wires in insulation displacement contact connectors and terminal blocks. The wire insertion tool enables the craftsperson to place the wire in a stuffer blade that protrudes from the tip of the wire insertion tool while also threading the wire through a pair of wire cutting blades. The craftsperson can use the stuffer blade to press the wire into the insulation displacement contact and then operate the spring loaded cutting blades to cut the length of wire and receive an audible feedback that sufficient force has been applied to perform the operation. The single action of pressing the wire on to the insulation displacement contact both compresses the spring, installs the wire on the insulation displacement contact, and provides the audible feedback.

Abstract: Proposed is a connector assembly for electrically coupling a shielded cable to a ground plane. The assembly includes a metal shroud with pins for press-fitting to the ground plane, and a plug with a shield connection clamped or taped to the cable shield. Ground connections are provided by two paths: one from the drain wire of the cable through a signal contact in the plug and the other through the shield connection and shroud. Spacers in the shroud provide a keying function while permitting end-to-end stacking of plugs. Latching features on the plug and shroud hold the plugs in position and prevent insertion of the plug in the wrong orientation. Heat stakes in the plug can be used for the latching feature.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the environment of a vessel provides a liquid (18) which may contain particles (20) in a vessel having containment walls (12), where a hollow member (26) such as a thin tube is inserted into the liquid near the containment walls, and the hollow member contains in it a robotic device (34), which can travel within the hollow member and which can emit and receive ultrasonic waves and electromagnetic fields, where both of the ultrasonic waves and electric fields can pass through the hollow member (26) to the containment walls (12), where the device: emits and receives low frequency ultrasonic waves to and from the containment walls (12) and high frequency ultrasonic waves to and from any particles (20), and emits electromagnetic fields to the containment walls (12) or their combination, where absorptions and reflections from the hollow member walls and the containment walls, and any particles present are measured and any current generated in the hollow member walls and the containment wall

Abstract: A syringe resheathing and holding device (10) for lockably receiving the needle sheath (16) of a hypodermic syringe (20) to permit unsheathing and resheathing using only one hand. The resheathing device (10) comprises a base member (12) for being supported and at least one sheath holder (14). The sheath holder (14) includes sidewalls (22), and a first end portion (24) and a second end portion (26), the first end portion (24) being secured to the base member (12). Further, the sheath holder (14) is provided with a sheath receptor (28) for lockably receiving the needle sheath (16). A suitable locking means is also provided for releasably locking the sheath (16) in the sheath receptor (28) while the syringe is being unsheathed and resheathed.

Abstract: A device to create such turbulence in water normally held motionless in a toilet that splashing and spattering is suppressed when solids, liquids, or both are inserted in a traditional manner. This device includes a submerged, motor driven rotor which when rotated rapidly causes the desired hydraulic turbulence. Appropriate switches are provided to accommodate the various ways in which a toilet is operated. A mounting bracket for hanging the device on any given toilet is provided. This same bracket also permits adjustment of the rotor's height to achieve proper submersion. A power cord is provided for connecting the splash suppressor to an electrical power source. A fluid resistant housing is provided for the motor and switches. This same housing extends from the motor to form a housing for the submerged rotor.

Abstract: A device to place osseous implant substances into interdental alveolar bone defects. This device is an osseous implant syringe with an axial lumen of consistent cross-section to allow movement of the granular substance through the lumen. The granular substance is moved through the lumen by use of a syringe plunger member. Barrel caps are provided to prevent spillage of the osseous implant substance when the syringe is not in use. The outlet of the syringe is sufficiently small to effectively enter alveolar bone defects. An extension nozzle member is provided for those areas that cannot be reached by the syringe barrel member alone. An outlet cap can be placed over the extension nozzle member to prevent spillage when it is not in use. Furthermore, a plunger extension lengthens the syringe plunger member to completely dispense the osseous implant substance from the extension member.

Abstract: An electrical connector (10) for terminating pairs of conductors (27, 28) on individual single electrical, insulation piercing contacts (14). The connector (10) is formed as two housing halves (11, 12) fitted to a central spacer member (13) to which both are locked. The contacts (14) are mounted in the housing halves (11, 12) and each presents at one end a conventional terminal pin receptacle comprising a pair of opposing blades (15, 16). Toward its other end each contact (14) is formed to present a pair of inverted "U" shaped members (18, 19) which are slotted to accomplish the conductor insulation piercing function. The members (18, 19), although equally spaced on the contacts (14), are staggered in their positions on the contacts (14) with respect to both adjacent contacts within a housing half (11, 12) and adjacent contacts between the housing halves (11, 12).

Abstract: In a system for combustion of fuel to produce heat in which there are alternate primary and secondary means to supply combustion air and in which the fuel flow is ratioed to the total air flow, the flow of fuel to the combustion chamber is controlled on shutdown of operation of the primary means for supplying combustion air by activating the secondary means for supplying combustion air and relaying a signal to the ratio controller which falsely indicates sufficiently low flow of air to the combustion chamber to cause an immediate reduction of flow of fuel to the combustion chamber to be within safe limits.