Abstract: A lightweight, portable golf target apparatus, which can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled, and can be used in confined outdoor areas and in the indoors. A multilayered target having a front layer of 20 gauge fiberglass mesh and underlayers of five mil polyethylene film is attached to an inverted "y" wood frame by elastic bands, and imparts only a small amount of rebounding force to a driven golf ball. The frame can be disassembled into a number of color coded parts, and can be fixed to the ground by stakes. A flat bottom base is attachable for indoor use.

Abstract: A golf swing training and exercising device comprises a vertical tubular member having a telescopic complementary tubular member for adjusting the height of the device, a tubular swing arm having another tubular member and a complementary member insertable therein to adjust the length of a swing arm, electrical signaling apparatus comprising a plurality of spaced switches which are in closed position when in contact with a cam housed on the swing arm. Certain signals are actuated by forward and backward movement of a grip, and other signals are actuated by rotary movement of the grip. Some signals indicate when a proper address, swing and follow through are made. A certain different set of signals indicate when a "fat" or "light" hit is made during a swing. The device, optionally, has a head restraining device which has an electrical switch that is adjustable for an allowable degree of head movement before it is closed to activate a signal indicating excessive head movement.

Abstract: An electronic maze game having a housing containing control circuitry and supporting a matrix of position keys. When energized, the control circuitry generates a unique, invisible maze through which the players are required to proceed.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the control circuitry positions a treasure to be captured by the players within the maze and controls the movements of a monster which hunts the players during their progress through the maze.

Abstract: Chess pieces each with a detachable marker at the base of the piece to permit playing variations without the necessity of starting from move one of a diagramless game. The marker is removably attached to the piece, preferably by magnetic means, and the board is magnetically attenuated, such as a standard board ferric-metalized at the preferably non-playing surface, to retain the detached marker in the original square yet not interfere with piece movement or reunion of piece and its marker, and make detachment easy despite firm magnetic attachment of piece and marker. The marker includes a portion extending beyond the peripheral edge of the base of the piece so that the marker is visible, but not distractingly so, when attached to the piece to indicate the original position of the piece.

Abstract: A toy game includes a housing having a plurality of target members positioned in a side by side manner near one end of the housing. An attack object can move from a central position in the housing toward the target members and if correctly positioned it can interact with the target members. The attack member is capable of two modes of movement, however, it can only move in one mode at a time. One of the modes of movement is a transverse movement essentially across the width of the target members. The other mode of movement is from a starting point near the central portion of the housing toward one of the objects. If the two movements are coordinated the attack object is capable of interacting with one of the targets. A drive motor moves the attack object in each of the modes of movement via a motion diverting mechanism which is capable of converting motion of the motor into one or the other of the modes of movement at any specific instance of time.

Abstract: A target game is presented wherein marbles or the like are tossed by contestants at two square or rectangular baskets mounted side-by-side on a wall. The two baskets are positioned above and fully surrounded by a large receptacle which catches any marbles which miss the baskets and the above mentioned wall is an elongated wall of the large receptacle. The lower end of the large receptacle includes a storage bin for marbles and an access door.

Abstract: A metal periphery type oil seal having a metallic reinforcement ring of a substantially L-shaped section. The ring is provided with an outer peripheral portion adapted to be fitted into a stationary portion and an annular side portion having its inner end in sliding contact with a rotary shaft. The outer peripheral portion is inwardly curved at its free end and the annular side portion is also bent at its inner end to improve the rigidity of the ring. A rubber lip is secured by baking to the annular side portion of the ring so as to clamp the inner peripheral end thereof. The rubber lip is integrally formed with an annular rubber plate which is secured by baking to the outer surface of the annular side portion. The outer peripheral portion and the annular side portion of the ring are connected with each other through a two-stepped bent portion with an annular cavity formed on the outer surface thereof.

Abstract: A one-piece piston is formed with an outwardly open annular groove by machining in which a piston ring is received sealingly relative to the wall of a cylinder. According to the invention the flanks of the ring and the groove are formed as frustocones at least on one side of the ring. A support ring or backup ring may be provided between the piston ring and the other groove flank. The piston ring can be composed in whole or in part of a nonmetallic material such as polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: A wide runner, steerable, lightweight sled, and more particularly to a sled construction which incorporates the use of a pair of aluminum one piece runner extrusion, at least 21/2" wide, with recessed groove along bottom center and vertical sides for stiffness, together with an aluminum channel member extrusion, which, by the nature of its design and useage, provides integral structural components in the framework of said sled, with steering means provided involving a flexing or tilting of runner members, the degree of flex diminishing rearwardly to zero, allowing the unflexed back end of runner members to slide around curves as in skiing.

Abstract: A storage rack for storing an automobile top of the type which is adapted to be removably mounted to an automobile body. The storage rack of the present invention includes a frame contoured to abut and support a rear wall and a top wall of the automobile top when it has been placed in the rack for storage. A waterproof fabric cover is provided to enclose the top and rack while stored. A plurality of casters are provided to support the rack and allow the rack to be rolled from place to place.

Abstract: A mud guard assembly for mounting on the rear portion of a vehicle behind its rear wheels, respectively, comprising a bracket unit, fastened to the vehicle chassis, which bifurcates downwardly into resilient clamping legs, defining hollow space therewithin a horizontal slot extending between and along their entire lower edge portions: a mud flap, its upper end terminating in a lug for insertion in between the clamping legs of the bracket unit.

Abstract: Apparatus for enhancing the aerodynamic travel capability of a ground-travelling vehicle having a frame. Anchor means are attached to the frame. An aerodynamic fairing surrounds the frame and is attached to the anchor means with biasing means. The biasing means are arranged to create a generally upright vertical pivot axis about which the fairing can pivot within predetermined limits.

Abstract: A bicycle training wheel bracket support for supporting the bracket at a desired height, comprising a brace member having a first portion apertured to accommodate the threaded end portion of a bicycle rear wheel axle, and a second portion comprising a torque arm having a forked extremity for embracing a bicycle frame, a housing secured between the first and second portions of the brace member, a substantially vertically extending sheath secured within the housing for receiving the training wheel bracket, said sheath having a transversely disposed aperture extending therethrough and situated for alignment with a selected one of the bracket apertures, a movable locking pin supported within the housing for substantially horizontal movement into the sheath aperture and a selected one of the bracket apertures, said locking pin being spring-biased into said apertures for locking the bracket at the desired height, and at least one projection rigidly secured to the locking pin and extending through an opening in the

Abstract: A hitch is disclosed which readily attaches itself via hitch assemblies to the bumper of an automobile and simultaneously secures the cross bar or draft bar of the hitch in a manner which requires no threading devices to obtain the securing action. In fact the securing action is by the simple movement of a lever into an over centered position on the hitch assembly and this in cooperation with two chains thereof, one attached to the upper margin and the other attached to the lower margin of the bumper or possibly the frame of the car securingly clasps not only the hitch assembly to the bumper but the draft bar to the hitch assembly. Preferably, two hitch assemblies are provided one located near each end of the cross or draft bar. Thus with "snaps" of each lever into over center position the bumper hitch is secured to the automobile awaiting for connection of the trailer tow bar thereof for coupling to an awaiting trailer.

Abstract: A material transporting cart, including a horizontal platform upwardly pivotable about a transverse hinge across its center, the opposite ends of the platform being pivoted on vertical end frames, the lower ends of the end frames and the upwardly foldable central portion of the platform being mounted upon wheels for travel on a ground, and the platform divided by the hinge into two components additionally including a swivel pin near the hinge so that one component pulls the other when the cart is in use.

Abstract: A foldable wheelchair having shiftable driving wheels so arranged, that as the side frame members are folded to reduce the width of the chair, the wheels are controllably and automatically shifted to reduce the depth of the chair thereby effecting a reduction in the side area required to accommodate the chair.

Abstract: A hydro-pneumatic suspension for automotive vehicles has two hydro-pneumatic shock absorbers per wheel. The shock absorbers are installed on a chassis of two C-shaped sections facing each other. A carrier fixed to the vehicle axle is pivotally coupled to the shock absorbers by rocker arms and swings. A protective rubber stop is fixed to the carrier. A reserve oil tank is coupled to the chassis between the shock absorbers and includes an oil level valve. The hydro-pneumatic suspension absorbs shock and increases the stability of the vehicle.

Abstract: A rear axle assembly for motor vehicles with an axle being of rigid design, running at right angles to the lengthwise axis of the vehicle is pivotably mounted to the vehicle body by a support bearing located on the central lengthwise axis of the vehicle and by guide bearings via two trailing arms connected to the axle beam, the axle beam being held away from the vehicle body shock absorber struts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article and processes for repairing fluid (e.g., liquid and gas) leaks in pipes, including, for example, bell and spigot joints.The device and process of the invention incorporates an elastomeric sleeve that extends around the pipe and longitudinally to either side of the leak. The sleeve contains a resin injection port with means to prevent escape of resin at a pressure above a predetermined pressure, and a fluid venting port with pressure-relief means to permit the escape of fluid at a predetermined pressure above the pressure in the pipe to be repaired.

Abstract: A swivel joint to be located at the upper end of a drill string in reverse circulation drills to support loads occurring on the drill string, the swivel joint including a fixed outer housing, a center housing rotatably mounted in the outer housing through bearings, a hollow inner housing vertically slidably fitted in the center housing, and an upper lid fixedly mounted on the outer housing to close the inner and center housings, the inner housing having at the upper and lower ends thereof flanged projections extending toward the center housing to restrict the range of the vertical sliding movement of the inner housing and being, after imposition and release of a downward thrust, slid upward within a range defined by a spacing between the flanged projection at the lower end of the inner housing and the lower end of the center housing subject to an upward thrust acting thereon, thereby preventing transmission of the upward thrust to the outer housing.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for joining together the ends to a pair of tubes, particularly suitable for use with plastics material, includes a pair of flange bushings, a sealing arrangement effecting a centering function and two semicircular shells having a U-shaped inner cross-sectional profile, each of the shells being provided with a resilient pawl which joins the shells together circumferentially about the coupling assembly. The sealing arrangement includes a centering ring and an inner sealing ring with the outer diameter of the centering ring performing in cooperation with the inner contour of the shells a centering function for the sealing arrangement. This centering function prevents displacement of the sealing arrangement during assembly and operation and permits the utilization of different types of seals and of smooth end faces of the flange bushings.

Abstract: This invention discloses door furniture such as door handles and the like for actuating a spindle operated door lock. The furniture includes a first component (2) which in use is fixedly mounted relative to the face of a door and a second component (4) which is movable relative to the first component, and a coupler (10) for coupling the second component to the spindle of the lock. The first component is located within the second component. Normally the second component includes a handle.

Abstract: A fastener with a pivotable handle member comprises a fixed hasp to be secured to one panel and a lever assembly to be secured to the opposite panel. The lever assembly includes a bracket member having opposite side portions each having an opening to rotatably support the shaft portions of a pivotable handle member. The handle member has eccentric wing portions which provide camming force when pivoted within the curved portions of a movable hasp member which moves to open or close the fastener.

Abstract: A seal for a pipe coupling such as is used to connect a gas meter to a gas supply line. The seal is made in two portions, which may be connected by a flexible web, and the portions have integral means for locking together around the nut of a coupling. Each portion has an outer shell with internal protrusions formed on the inner surface thereof. The portions are made of pigmented plastic of a type, such as polypropylene, that forms a white blush on the surface when permanently deformed. Hence when an attempt is made to remove the seal by a wrench or the like, the internal protrusions are forced against the nut, forming white blushes on the outer surface opposite the position of the ribs, giving visual evidence of tampering.

Abstract: A security seal for providing an indication of unauthorized access to a sealed object includes an elongate member to be entwined in the object such that access is denied unless the member is removed. The elongate member has a hollow, pressurizable chamber extending throughout its length that is filled with a permanent dye under greater than atmospheric pressure. Attempts to cut the member and weld it together are revealed when dye flows through a rupture in the chamber wall and stains the outside surface of the member.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a frame which is positioned over the eyes in front of the forehead so that a recessed portion of the frame fits over the bridge of the nose. An arm pivoted on the frame to swing selectively from in front of one eye to the other, with adjustable stop means to limit the extent of motion, has a slot in the end to receive an insertion device which comprises a slotted collar removably fitted into the end of the swinging arm and supporting a spring biased shaft having a small cup thereon which temporarily retains the soft contact lens by surface tension and not by suction. The removing device comprises a multi-pronged tweezer having arms of stainless steel tipped with a small ball of latex and the arms expand or retract in response to finger movement.To insert a soft contact lens, the spring loaded plunger is mounted in the groove of the swinging arm of the centering frame and the soft contact lens is placed on the rubber cup which is wet with a solution.

Abstract: A weeding tool is provided in the form of a fork having a plurality of tines, each tine having teeth which project outwardly and rearwardly from lateral edges thereof. The tines are employed for breaking up and loosening soil around relatively large weed roots. The teeth along the tine edges collect and withdraw small, hair-like rootlets dispersed throughout the soil in association with the larger roots. In a preferred embodiment the rearwardly directed teeth are offset in a crosscut configuration and are staggered along edges of adjacent tines to increase their effectiveness. The removal of rootlets during the course of ordinary weeding with the tool reduces regeneration of weeds by propagation of the rootlets.

Abstract: This invention relates to a work hook device which is particularly constructed for supporting castings as they are conveyed through a blast cleaning machine. The work hook device includes a suitable support which is of an inverted keystone cross section and which has mounted thereon one or more hooks, each of the hooks including a hanger portion and a hook portion, and the hanger portion having an opening therethrough for receiving the support, and an upper portion of the opening being of a tapered configuration for interlocking engagement with the support. The construction is such that each hook may be mounted on its associated support in a desired angular relation as opposed to being vertically disposed and so locked in that position so as to rigidly engage a workpiece to be cleaned. Normally a pair of hooks will cooperate with one another to carry a relatively large casting. Each support may be carried by a rotatable shaft so as to rotate the casting during the blast cleaning operation.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for handling strings of drill pipe in a drilling rig including a lift member elevationally positionable over a borehole, a pair of links pivotally supported at their upper ends to the lifting member and having open loops at their upper ends to the lifting member and having open loops at their lower ends, cable means extending from the drill rig floor to upward attachment providing means to guide the lifting means and thereby the link in vertical alignment relative to the borehole, a cylinder-piston extending from the lifting member to the links so that the lower ends thereof can be remotely controlled to and move towards or away from each other; and a second cylinder extending from the lifting member to selectively pivot the links in a common plane from the vertical to an inclined angle.

Abstract: A rollerskate carrier is disclosed, including an extensible member having flexible wheel retainers which, subsequent to an initial positioning of the member, permits a pair of rollerskates to be quickly and conveniently inserted and removed from the carrier in a single manual motion. The carrier is lightweight and fully adjustable, thereby accommodating virtually all wheel sizes and rollerskate styles.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a tong-like portable carrier having facing jaw cavities on one side of its articulation axis for removable retention of a pair of skis, and facing jaw cavities in the other side of said axis for removable retention of a pair of ski poles. Handle frames provide registering openings which accommodate the insertion of fingers of one hand for a single grasp of both frames when the carrier is in its closed position. Various latching, locking and article-retaining features are described.

Abstract: An adjustment device for adjusting the relative angular position of two elements pivotally connected to one another, in particular two elements connectable one to the cushion and the other to the back of a seat, the device including a case; first and second gears facing each other inside said case and having a different number of teeth; a ball-and-socket joint arranged centrally within said case to support said second gear in an inclined position relative to said first gear and in meshing contact therewith; first and second co-axial shafts pivotally mounted on said case, said first shaft being rigidly connected to said first gear; key means to prevent rotation of said second gear relative to said case; and transmission means arranged between said second gear and said second shaft to transform a rotation of the latter into a precession movement of said second gear about the center of said joint and in meshing contact with said first gear.

Abstract: A coupling for use in a vehicle having an extensible and retractable ram reacting between the vehicle frame and a rockable dump body for raising and lowering the latter comprises a pair of parallel links straddling the ram and being pivoted at corresponding ends to the body and at their opposite ends to the ram. The pivotal connection of the links to the body preferably is of the ball joint type to enable substantially universal movement of the links relative to the ram. The coupling enables limited relative movement between the body and the vehicle frame without necessitating extension and retraction of the ram.

Abstract: An improved gate assembly and gate control assembly for operatively controlling the movement of the gate assembly in material discharging equipment is provided wherein the gate assembly comprises a first and second clamshell gate member, a connecting assembly for pivotably connecting the first and second clamshell gate members to the equipment and substantially synchronizing the movement of the first and second clamshell gate members between a closed position, and an open position, a gate moving assembly operably connected to the first and second clamshell gate members for moving the first and second gate members between the closed and the open position, and the gate control assembly operably connected to the gate moving assembly, the gate control assembly selectively activating the gate moving assembly such that the first and second gate clamshell members are moved between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: An in situ oil shale retort is formed in a subterranean formation wherein the oil shale retort contains a fragmented permeable mass of formation particles containing oil shale. A limited void is formed in the subterranean formation and zones of unfragmented formation are left above and below the void and are loaded with explosive for explosively expanding unfragmented formation toward the void. The explosive is placed into the zones of unfragmented formation for forming a substantially horizontal array of main explosive charges and at least one substantially horizontal array of satellite explosive charges. Each of the satellite explosive charges has a scaled point charge depth of burial substantially equal to the scaled point charge depth of burial of each of the main explosive charges and the actual depth of burial of each of the satellite explosive charges is less than the actual depth of burial of each of the main explosive charges.

Abstract: An in situ oil shale retort is formed in a subterranean formation by excavating voids adjacent the top and bottom boundaries of the retort, leaving an intermediate zone of unfragmented formation between the voids. The lower level void is substantially larger than the upper level void. A lower portion of the intermediate zone is explosively expanded downwardly towards the lower level void for forming a first moiety of a fragmented mass of formation particles in the retort and leaving a void spaace over the top of the first moiety having about the same volume as the upper level void. Thereafter an upper portion of the intermediate zone is explosively expanded upwardly towards the upper level void and downwardly towards the void space for forming a second moiety of the fragmented mass in the retort. The fragmented mass has an average void fraction up to about 25% and no substantial part has a void fraction less than about 20%.

Abstract: A rack for mounting on a segmented mine wall face conveyor and for assisting the movement of a drum mining machine along the conveyor, the rack comprising a series of rack segments aligned substantially in an end-to-end relationship, each rack segment provided with a plurality of equidistantly spaced pins adapted for driving engagement with a pinion of the drum mining machine, each segment rotatably mounted on the conveyor, and adjacent rack segments rotatably joined together by a connection link. Means are disclosed for extending and contracting the connection link relative to each adjacent rack segment, and means are disclosed for maintaining the rack at a relatively constant position relative to the pinion in the region of engagement with the pinion.

Abstract: For use in an air brake system for a railroad car having at least three pipe sections, a valve and actuator assembly manually operable from opposite sides of the car for selectively interconnecting the pipe sections, having a valve housing with three ports leading to an interior valve chamber containing a ball element. The ports are adapted for connection to the pipe sections and the ball element is rotatable within the valve chamber about the axis of an operating stem which protrudes to the exterior of the valve housing. The ball element has communicating passages arranged to communicate with the ports in any one of four different combinations depending on the rotative displacement of the ball element. The ports not communicating with ball element passages are closed. An actuator housing is attached to the valve housing and defines an actuator chamber separate from the valve chamber.

Abstract: A deceleration control circuit for limiting the deceleration rate and applied brake pressure at vehicle speeds below a predetermined level. The invention substantially eliminates strut vibrations in aircraft resulting from "grabby" brakes during a braking operation. The invention includes a deceleration detector, operative at vehicle speeds below a particular level, to produce an output signal to the brake valve driver to reduce brake pressure when the deceleration rate exceeds a specific level. The circuitry is adapted to operate in conjunction with an antiskid system and also includes built-in test circuitry for testing the operability of both the antiskid circuitry and the deceleration control circuitry.

Abstract: The rest comprises a housing accommodating a device for centering a drill rod connected with a rotating mechanism actuated by a hydraulic drive. The characteristic feature of the rest is that the drill rod centering device has at least three link gears with bearing rollers. The rollers are uniformly circumferentially spaced within the housing and each is mounted on a vertical spindle for radial displacement by the drive by means of the rotating mechanism and the link gears. The rollers have their external side surfaces permanently urged against the drill rod to define the centering diameter. The centering device is also provided with hydraulic valves underlying the rollers.

Abstract: A bearing device having a sleeve bearing for small-sized dynamic electric machines, comprising a bearing support member of a rotary shaft supporting end bracket, and an inside annular projection which has a plurality of groove type inside oil reservoirs in the inner circumferential surface thereof and which is formed integrally with the bearing support member by a die casting mold. These inside oil reservoirs are provided in the same circumferential positions as oil returning bores in the bearing support member so as to be linearly communicated therewith. Owing to this construction, inner caps on the bearing support member, which are essential to a conventional bearing device of this kind, can be omitted. This allows the number of parts and the number of manufacturing steps to be reduced, and oil leak from inside caps as in a conventional bearing device can be prevented.

Abstract: A bored thrust bearing having a bearing face formed in series with tapered lands for forming a thrust load-carrying oil film, each tapered land being formed with a foot surface having a given sloping angle (.beta.) and an upper surface having a gentle sloping angle (.alpha.) less than the given sloping angle, the foot surface and the upper surface having therebetween a rounded boundary.

Abstract: The present bearing has a one-piece outer race and a one-piece inner race and three concentric circular sets of bearing elements engaged between the outer and inner races at different radii from the axis of the bearing. Two of the sets of bearing elements are balls and the remaining set is made up of rollers.

Abstract: A pair of identical side panels are arranged in spaced relationship with a cross panel to form the vertical support for a work surface which is disposed on top of the cross panel and between the side panels to provide a basic work station in the form of a desk. These components: are pre-finished; can be stored and shipped knock-down (k-d); and are secured directly to each other with simple tools to provide the completed and assembled work station. Additional full or half-size side panels can be added to the basic desk to form vertical supports for additional work surfaces, to provide other work stations such as a desk and secretarial run-off combined, and/or a desk, run-off, and return combined. Individual drawers and/or open, shelved, door or drawer cabinets can thereafter be secured beneath the work surfaces and between the side panels of the return, run-off, and/or desk to provide the desired form of storage space, which can include, conventional type desk pedestals.

Abstract: A key and lock core container suitable for a multiplicity of cores is disclosed.The key and lock core container of this invention contains one or more rigid frames containing a series of individual lock core holders and key hooks. The frame is intended to be vertically mounted on a wall or in a wall hung cabinet. The lock core holders are large enough to contain only the cores and are provided, where needed, with a cutout portion through which a detent portion of the core may extend. Associated with each core holder is a hook means on which the key(s) of that particular core may be suspended.

Abstract: Apparatus and method is disclosed for spot-knocking a cathode ray picture tube by beneficial arcing between selected electrodes of an electron gun sealed in the evacuated envelope of the tube. The invention is particularly useful in spot-knocking certain cathode ray picture tubes having a resistive arc-suppression means and static elimination system. The picture tube has an inherent capacitance that can store energy in an amount capable of inducing destructive arcing during spot-knocking. In one embodiment of the invention, a bipolar potential is applied across the electrodes to be spot-knocked, resulting in the amount of energy in the induced arcing, for a given applied potential, being very much less than would be the case if a unipolar potential were applied. Other embodiments include resistive means and spark gap means for discharging the voltage between lead-in pins before a destructive arc can occur therebetween.

Abstract: An electrical plug includes a housing made of insulating material for receiving plug contacts, in particular, plug pins and coupling means for a feeder cable. The housing has a front face and a retractable spring-loaded release device received in the housing for movement between a retracted position, in which it is disposed substantially within the housing, and a withdrawn position, in which it projects outwardly from its front face. An actuation device is mounted on the housing for triggering movement of the spring-loaded device to said withdrawn position thereof by spring force, so that when the plug is received within a wall socket or a coupling having a mounting face opposing the front face thereof, the release device upon actuation will engage and push off from the mounting face to automatically effect or at least facilitate plug release.

Abstract: An improved conductor preparation and termination means and method are disclosed for terminating multi-conductor flat cable having a high density arrangement of conductors on close centerlines. The present invention is particularly useful for mass termination of flat transmission cable and/or ribbon cable. The subject method and means is primarily distinguished from the known methods and means for terminating cable in that in the present instance at least some of the conductors are pushed from the insulation of the cable to a position where they are exposed and can be engaged by suitable terminating means.

Abstract: A carrier for an electronic package assembly is disclosed in which the carrier contains an electronic chip having conductors which are engaged by contacts mounted in selected contact cavities in the carrier. The carrier may be sandwiched between a dual-in-line plug (DIP) and a DIP adapter. The leads of the DIP extend through the contact cavities in the carrier, engaging the contacts therein, and donwardly into the contact cavities of the DIP adapter engaging contacts therein having posts mounted in holes in a printed circuit board below the adapter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a connector device, and more particularly to an electrical connector plug, jack, tapping device or receptacle which provides a direct current path between an input and an output terminal, which path is automatically opened responsive to the insertion of a fuse, after which the sole conductive path between the terminals extends through the fuse.