Abstract: A telecommunications system comprising: a first printed circuit board associated with a first port, the first printed circuit board having first plated through holes for receiving first insulation displacement contacts associated with a first connecting block and first traces on the first printed circuit board; a second printed circuit board associated with a second port, the second printed circuit board having second plated through holes for receiving second insulation displacement contacts associated with a second connecting block and second traces on the second printed circuit board; wherein one of the first plated through holes, second plated through holes, first traces and second traces is positioned to reduce alien crosstalk between the first port and the second port.

Abstract: A card connector device whose structure is simple and which can hold plural types of cards of different widths. A plate-spring-shaped card position control unit is formed on the top of a case by partially cutting off a part of the case. The tip of the card position control unit is folded and protrudes from the case by a prescribed distance toward the bottom of the case.

Abstract: A memory card connector includes an insulative housing having a terminal-mounting section which mounts a plurality of conductive terminals having contact portions for engaging appropriate contacts on a memory card. The housing at least in part defines a card-receiving cavity for receiving the memory card. A card eject mechanism includes a slider movably mounted on the housing. The slider is engageable with the memory card for movement therewith into and out of the cavity. The card eject mechanism includes an ejection spring to bias the slider and memory card in an ejection direction. The slider has an elongated guide slot between a pair of opposite parallel side walls extending longitudinally in the direction of movement of the slider. A shielding metal shell is mounted on the housing and includes an elongated guide tab projecting into the guide slot. The guide tab has opposite longitudinal planar surfaces opposing the side walls of the slot.

Abstract: A carrier useful in the field of telecommunications to which a plurality of telecommunications modules are mountable. The carrier includes at least one spacer adapted to create a wire or cable slack by spacing the wires or cables from that part of the carrier on which the spacer is provided. An assembly comprising at least one carrier and at least one telecommunications module is also disclosed.

Abstract: A die (10) for a foil stamping machine. The die (10) includes a backing plate (11) of steel and an image layer (13) fixed to the plate (11) by means of an adhesive layer (12). The plate (11) is generally flat and is provided with a plurality of slots (14 and 15). The slots (14 and 15) are arranged in sets, the first set consisting of rows (16) and the second set consisting of rows (17). The rows (16) are generally normal to the rows (17).

Abstract: A telecommunications module has a front and a rear side and at least two contacts which are in disconnectable contact with each other at a disconnection point, wherein at least one contact has at least two projections in the vicinity of the disconnection point and on either side of the disconnection point. The contacts can be separated by inserting an external component or a portion thereof in an insertion direction between the projections. At least one of the projections formed on a contact of a telecommunications module in the vicinity of a disconnection point may be used as a test access to the contact.

Abstract: The invention includes embodiments of a device having two or three receptacles for holding liquids for drinking by a user. The receptacles are fixated in relation to each other such that a user can drink all, or substantially all, of the liquid in one of the receptacles without spilling liquid in the other receptacle or receptacles, which can be filled to a specific level. The receptacles are fixated in relation to each other based on formulae that include variables including receptacle angles, spill angles, fill-lines and/or lip angles. The receptacles may be attached to the rest of the device by stems, their outer portions or the may be embedded in a block. The receptacles may include reservoirs into which the liquid may flow.

Abstract: A screw driver bit includes four side walls arranged in a square cross section substantially throughout a length thereof which taper inwardly towards one another towards the apex of the bit such that the bit is arranged to mate with each of a plurality of different standard size Robertson type sockets. A corresponding socket also includes four side walls arranged in a square cross section throughout the length thereof as the side walls taper inwardly towards the apex such that the socket is arranged to mate with the corresponding bit and with each of a plurality of different standard size Robertson type screwdriver bits.

Abstract: A current distribution bus comprises an electrically conductive conduit which has been brought into a flattened shape at least regionally by pressing and whose end sections are made in sleeve shape for the connection of electrical leads.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible connector formed from a single layer flexible film with printed circuit lines. The flexible connector comprises a first connection means, a second connection means, a first part extending from the first connection means, wherein the first part is adapted to form a coiled part encircling a first axis, a second part extending from the second connection means, wherein the second part is adapted to form a coiled part encircling a second axis, and a third part interconnecting the first and second parts. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a flexible connector, and a communication apparatus provided with such a flexible connector and comprising a first member and a second member, wherein the first and second members are mechanically connected by a two-axis hinge, and wherein circuitry of the first and second members are connected by said flexible connector.

Abstract: A die pickup apparatus including a wafer sheet push-up unit provided inside a suction stage that suction-holds a wafer sheet having thereon dies. The wafer sheet push-up unit is made of push-up members, and the inner most push-up member is connected to a linking up-and-down moving shaft, so that when the linking up-and-down moving shaft is raised, the outer most push-up member in contact with the linking up-and-down moving shaft is raised, raising telescopically the inner push-up members. The outermost push-up member has a stopper that is adjustable in its up-and-down positions and comes into contact with the suction stage to stop the rising motion of the outermost push-up member, and the next inner side push-up member has its own stopper that is adjustable in its up-and-down positions and comes into contact with the outermost push-up member to stop the rising motion of the intermediate push-up member.

Abstract: A section panel assembly for a bulkhead of a gas turbine combustor includes a section panel defining a rear or cold side and defining a front or hot side. The panel has a circumferential inner edge, a circumferential outer edge and radially extending first and second side edges each extending from the inner edge to the outer edge such that the inner and outer edges subtend a predetermined arc. The panel defines at least one opening extending from the rear side to the front side for receiving cooling air. The rear side includes a central lip extending about a periphery of the opening, and a circumferential rail spaced radially outwardly of and extending about the opening for defining a cavity region including the opening on the rear side of the section panel.

Abstract: An angular rate sensor includes a base member serving as a base, an angular rate sensing element having a vibrating member, a wiring member having a flexible, electrical insulating tape portion and a electrical wire portion. The wiring member has end portions fixed to the base member and a middle portion positioned between the end portions. The middle portion is separated from the base member and the sensing element is mounted to the middle portion. Thus, due to an elasticity of the wiring member, the sensing element can be isolated from an external vibration.

Abstract: A first connector is disposed on a housing associated with a power supply for a plasma arc system or on a lead for a plasma arc torch. The first connector is adapted to mate with a second connector along a longitudinal axis. A locking member causes, upon application of a translational force, engagement of the first connector and second connector. Upon application of a linear force at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis, the locking member causes disengagement of the first connector and second connector. Methods for connecting and disconnecting a torch lead are also disclosed.

Abstract: A first connector is disposed on a first end of a lead in a lead set for use with a plasma arc torch. The first connector is capable of engaging a second connector by causing a compression force in a second connector. The second connector compression force is caused by application of a translational force along a longitudinal axis. The second connector causes, upon application of a depression force along the longitudinal axis, disengagement of the first connector. The second causes disengagement of the first connector upon application of a linear force applied along the longitudinal axis to at least one of the first connector and the second connector. The second end of the lead may also be connected to a power supply. Methods for connecting and disconnecting a lead are also disclosed.

Abstract: A shielded connector (A) has a housing (20) for accommodating terminal fittings (40) connected with ends of wires (10). A metallic shielding shell (30) is provided in the housing (20), and a tubular connecting member (50) connects an end of the shield (11) and the shielding shell (30). Thus, the shielding shell (30) can be connected with grounding members of a mating housing when the housing (20) is connected with the mating housing. Thus, it is not necessary to connect the shield (11) with the grounding members in addition to a connecting operation of the housing (20).

Abstract: An electrical connector may include a connector housing and a terminal tray. The terminal tray may include a tray body having a latch extending therefrom. The connector housing may define a latch receiving window. The latch and latch receiving window may be disposed such that the latch engages the latch receiving window only when the terminal tray is received in the housing in a preferred orientation. The terminal tray may include an electrically conductive contact having a board receiving end adapted to receive a printed circuit board and to exert sufficient pressure on the printed circuit board to retain the printed circuit board between the contact and the tray body. The connector may also include a plurality of cables bundled by a band, such as double-sided tape, such that respective portions of the cables are restrained from movement relative to one another.

Abstract: A cable connector (100) in accordance with the present invention includes an insulative housing (1) defining a number of passageways (13) therethrough, a number of contacts (2) assembled to the insulative housing and respectively received in the passageways, a cable (5) including a number of conductors (50) respectively electrically connecting with connecting portions of the contacts to form a number of junctions, a cover (6) enclosing the rear end of the housing (1) and junctions between the contacts (2) and the cable (5), the cover (6) having a mating face (620) having at least a longer edge (622) and a projection (621) formed on outer periphery of the cover (6) with front surface coplanar with the mating face of the cover the projection and defining a fastening hole (6210) therethrough; and a fastening member (7) inserted into the cover and coupling with the fastening hole (6210) for fastening the cable connector (100) to a coupling device.

Abstract: An electronic connector includes a cover, a connector body and an aligning plate. The cover defines an opening therein. The connector body protrudes through the opening, and defines a first interspace therebetween for the connector body to be partially and movably received in the opening. The aligning plate includes a supporting portion securing with and supporting the connector body, and at least two setting portions arranged at two opposite ends of the supporting portion. The aligning plate slidably mounts the connector body to the cover, the slidable directions are substantially parallel to an imaginary plane defined by the two setting portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (24) for electrically connecting consumers (34), especially in bus systems, comprising a cable section, especially for an automotive heating or air-conditioning installation. The invention provides an improved system For establishing contact between a cable section, bus-capable electronics (4) and a consumer (34), which allows for an inexpensive and variable design of cable sections and for the simultaneous standardization of the interfaces between cable sections and peripherals.

Abstract: A connector for engaging a conductor enclosed by insulation includes a housing including a base, the housing having a slot directed toward the base, a throat whose width is less than a width of an outer surface of the insulation, and a retention recess communicating with the throat and having a width that is greater than the width of the throat, for engaging the conductor after the conductor passes along the first slot through the first throat into the first retention recess.

Abstract: A patch panel includes a first outlet having a first connecting block; a second outlet having a second connecting block, the second connecting block positioned adjacent to the first connecting block; a conductive shield positioned between the first connecting block and the second connecting block to reduce alien crosstalk.

Abstract: A retainer for a flat flexible cable includes a first closure portion having a top surface, a bottom surface and side surfaces, a second closure portion having a top surface, a bottom surface and side surfaces, and a hinge portion separating the first and second closure portions. At least one of the top surfaces includes a nib for frictionally engaging and positively securing a cable at a desired location when the clip is placed in a closed position.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing having a mating interface and a contact interface configured to receive an end of a flexible printed circuit (FPC) having at least one row of FPC contacts, and contacts received in the housing and extending between the mating interface and the contact interface. Each of the contacts being configured to engage a corresponding one of the FPC contacts. An insert member is received within the housing. The insert member includes individual fingers moving independently with respect to one another, and the insert member is configured to be loaded into the housing to a mated position at which each of the fingers separately engage the FPC.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for managing prescription benefits. Case records containing information regarding patients and prescription coverage activities for the patients are stored in the system. Users are allowed access to the system via an appropriate electronic communication network. The user can subsequently perform various tasks in order to maintain and review coverage activities. The user can also enter additional prescription coverage activities into the case records, as well as verify that information entered into the case records has been updated.

Abstract: An electrical fixture having a front side and a back side and defining longitudinal, lateral, and transverse directions substantially orthogonal to one another. The electrical fixture may include a body, a flange, and at least one anchor. The body may have at least one terminal extending laterally to the exterior thereof. The flange may extend laterally and longitudinally from the body to substantially preclude transverse access to the terminal from the front side of the electrical fixture. The at least one anchor may transversely extend from the flange to provide securement with a connection box.

Abstract: A slide module having a first slide member moving in a lengthwise direction, a second slide member moving in a widthwise direction, and a guide member disposed between the first and second slide members, guiding movement of the first slide member in the lengthwise direction and guiding movement of the second slide member in the widthwise direction. Accordingly, when the slide module is moved in the lengthwise direction, its movement in the widthwise direction is limited, while when the slide module is moved in the widthwise direction, its movement in the lengthwise direction is limited. A mobile terminal having the slide module is capable opening in the lengthwise direction and the widthwise direction.

Abstract: A compression tool for connecting a coaxial cable compression connector to a coaxial cable include first and second operating arms rotatably connected at a pivot point, similar to a pair of pliers. Each operating arm includes a handle at one end, but the first arm includes a holding jaw at the other end, while the second arm includes a compression jaw at the other end. The jaws are parallel to each other at the start of the compression stroke, but as the jaws compress the connector parts, one jaw toes-in with respect to the other. To ensure that the jaws apply a compression force primarily along the connector body axis during the compression stroke, the holding jaw is designed to hold the connector end loosely such that the connector end angularly floats within the jaw.

Abstract: An insert molding method comprising an insert molding step of separately preheating an insert member and a mold, and injecting a molten resin; a step of holding a molding in the mold; and a step of gradually cooling at room temperature after taking the molding form the mold is provided. This method realizes a molding free from resin crack and having excellent environmental resistance. Thus, an insert molding method having high general-purpose properties and excellent prevention of resin crack and close contact properties, and a molding using the method are provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a plurality of electrical terminals; and a housing having the electrical terminals connected thereto. The housing includes a first housing member and a second housing member movably connected to the first housing member. The first housing member includes snap-lock latches which lock the terminals in terminal receiving channels of the first housing member. The terminal receiving channels include a first row of the terminal receiving channels with a first one of the terminal receiving channels and a second one of the terminal receiving channels being separated from each other by a wall of the first housing member, and the first housing member having a substantially open wall area between a third one of the terminal receiving channels and the second terminal receiving channel. The second housing member is adapted to at least partially close the open wall area.

Abstract: A lever (40) is mounted rotatably on a female housing (10) and includes a cam plate (47) with a cam groove (41). The cam plate (47) is arranged on only one surface of the female housing (10). In addition to an engaged position of a cam groove (41) and a cam pin (88), a position is set between the lever (40) and a male housing (80) to produce forces to pull the housings (10, 80) towards each other. For example, a hook (43) is formed on a posture correcting arm (46) at a position facing the cam plate (47) of the lever (40) and engages a receiving portion (91) in the male housing (80) to pull the housings (10, 80) together.

Abstract: A port connector module supplies power over Ethernet with a power supply mounted to the port housings. The compact arrangement for providing distributed power frees up significant space in the system architecture, while providing a high degree of functionality for power management operations. The power board integrates a number of functions for power management, and can communicate with a host controller. The port housing and power board are enclosed by a shield to reduce EMI radiation or noise emissions. A heat sink is mounted to the shield to dissipate thermal energy from the power board. The solution provides greater compactness and integration to reduced cost and space for distributed power applications.

Abstract: A plug-in electrical bridge connector includes a pair of parallel bridge contacts that extend through contact openings contained in an insulated bus bar housing arrangement for electrical engagement with bus bars mounted in chambers contained therein, respectively. A locking device is arranged in at least one of the bus bar chambers for automatic locking engagement with the associated bridge contact, thereby to retain the bridge contact in engagement with the associated bus bar. A release device is moveably mounted on the bridge connector body for displacement from a retracted position toward an operable extended position in which the release member unlocks the locking device from the bridge contact, thereby to permit removal of the bridge connector from the bus bar housing arrangement.

Abstract: A connection device for connecting an optical fiber to an electrical device has a housing, a cable gland, and a plug for insertion into the corresponding socket of the electrical device, the housing having a cable passage for insertion of the optical fiber, the plug being held at least partially in the housing and being connectable to the fibers of the optical fiber which has been inserted into the cable passage. The housing has a first housing part for holding the plug and a second housing part for connection to the cable gland. The first and second housing parts are connectable in a manner enabling them to be axially moved relative to each other in the connected state by an extent defmed by at least one stop on the second housing part that is engageable with at least one opposing stop on the first housing part.

Abstract: An electrical connector for use in an area subject to fluids such as gasoline or water. Typically, the connector would be used in a fuel injector to an electronic control module found in automotive and recreational motors. Once the wires have been stripped, they are then fused to a centering section to provide a common joint. The centering section is provided with a encapsulating mold centering section featuring two opposing alignment bosses and two sections of four circumferential centering tips. Finally, a second molding process is applied. The tips and the bosses re-melt or re-flow during the second encapsulation process to provide for a centered assembly that prevents fuel or water leaking from one wire to the next through the connection.

Abstract: In an electrical connector to be connected to a mating connector having a locking portion for locking a connected state between the electrical connector and the mating connector, a conductive shell includes a recessed portion adapted to be engaged with the locking portion in the connected state. The recessed portion has a bottom adapted to come into contact with the locking portion in the connected state. The conductive shell is coupled to a housing holding a contact.

Abstract: In an electrical connector for connecting first and a second connection objects through a plurality of contacts, a housing includes a front housing for receiving the first connection object and a rear housing coupled to the front housing in a first direction and for receiving the second connection object. The contacts include first and second signal contacts and a first and a second ground contacts. Front contacting portions of the fist signal contact and the first ground contact and front contacting portions of the second signal contact and the second ground contact are arranged on different rows in the front housing. Rear contacting portions of the fist signal contact, the second signal contact, and the first ground contact and rear contacting portion of the second ground contact are arranged on different rows in the rear housing.

Abstract: A housing for a coaxial jack including an opening for receiving the jack, the opening including a guide for preventing rotation of the jack within the opening. The housing also includes a stop to limit sliding of the jack within the opening and a flange extending from an outer surface. An outer face opposite the flange includes a ridge and a groove. A housing for coaxial jacks includes a pair of openings for receiving jacks. Each opening includes a guide to prevent rotation and a stop to limit sliding of the jack within the opening.

Abstract: A communications connector includes: a dielectric mounting substrate; a plurality of conductors mounted in the mounting substrate; and a wiring board. Each of the conductors includes a fixed end portion mounted in the mounting substrate and a free end portion, each of the free end portions being positioned in side-by-side and generally parallel relationship, and each of the fixed end portions being positioned in side-by side and generally parallel relationship. The wiring board is positioned between the fixed and free end portions of the conductors, the wiring board being generally perpendicular to the conductors, the wiring board including first and second conductive traces that are electrically insulated from each other. First and second conductors are electrically connected with the first and second traces. The first and second conductive traces are arranged on the wiring board to create a crossover between the first and second conductors.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing electrical wiring constituted by at least one wire inserted in a corresponding receptacle of a connector provided with at least one corresponding electrical terminal, that comprises: a region for loading wires in corresponding preset seats, selected among a plurality of seats formed on a holder comb; a device for moving the holder comb from the loading region to a region for the insertion of the wires in preset receptacles of one or more preset connectors; a device for the guided translational motion of the ends of the wires within the preset receptacles of the preset connectors; and a programmable electronic device adapted to match, in the insertion region, a preset seat of the holder comb with a preset receptacle of a preset connector.

Abstract: A contact spring comprises: a support portion connected to electrical equipment; a contact portion electrically connected to an external power supply terminal; at least two bent portions connected between the support portion and the contact portion and having a bent shape.

Abstract: A method and computer program product for assembling sheets of paper include cutting at least one “female” cut motif having a female slit in a first sheet. For each female slit, the method and computer program product include cutting in a second sheet a “male” cut motif having a central portion and two cuts at either end of the central portion. Further, the method and computer program product include cutting in each other sheet at least one “female” motif or “male” motif such that other sheets all have the same motif. The method also includes assembling each of the sheets having the same motif with the sheet having a different motif by inserting the central portion of the “male” motif into the female slit of the “female” motif.

Abstract: A machine for manufacturing a cord consisting of twisted metallic wires comprises a pair of crimping wheels with meshing toothed surfaces for crimping a plurality of wires when they are passed between said meshing toothed surfaces, and a twisting means for twisting together the wires along a twisting path downstream of the pair of twisting wheels. The pair of crimping wheels is arranged at the beginning of the twisting path and the twisting together of the wires preferably starts between the meshing toothed surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical scanning device for reading out from or writing on an information carrier. Said optical scanning device comprises a radiation source for producing a radiation beam, means for dividing the rad i tion am infordation calriero sub-beams, focusing means for focusing the plurality of spots on said information carrier, which reflects said plurality of radiation sub-beams towards a detection branch and focus error detection means for detecting a focus error signal. Said focus error detection means comprise on said detection branch, a servo lens for focusing the reflected radiation sub-beams onto a focus plane, a spatial filter for isolating a reflected radiation sub-beam at the focus plane and a split detector for detecting a focus error signal from the isolated radiation sub-beam. The focus error detection means further comprise decision sub-means for deciding whether the focus error signal can be used to correct a position of the focusing means.

Abstract: A hybrid contact lens comprises a substantially rigid zone having an aspheric base curve with a given apical radius and a substantially flexible hydrophilic peripheral portion coupled to the substantially rigid zone, the peripheral portion having one of a plurality of radii, wherein a conic constant of the substantially rigid zone varies with apical radius, so as to provide a nearly constant deviation between the aspheric shape of the base curve and a sphere having a radius equal to the apical radius, regardless of the length of the apical radius.

Abstract: A watercraft is controllable by either a main station or a substation. A main-side remote control device is disposed in the main station. A sub-side remote control device is disposed in the substation. An outboard motor for generating propulsion force is controlled by the main-side remote control device or the sub-side remote control device. The sub-side remote control device is connected to the main-side remote control device by wiring, and the main-side remote control device is connected to the outboard motor by a network.

Abstract: A watercraft includes a remote control device disposed on a side of a hull for maneuvering the watercraft, and a plurality of outboard motors disposed on a side of a stem of the hull for generating thrust under control of the remote control device. A remote control body of the remote control device encloses a plurality of first remote control side ECUs for controlling the respective outboard motors. The respective first remote control side ECUs are connected to each other through an ECU communication line enclosed in the remote control body and the respective first remote control side ECUs communicate operational information.

Abstract: A boat can be provided with an electrically controlled outboard motor, or other type of propulsion unit, for producing thrust according to an operation of a remote control unit provided in a hull of the boat. The remote control ECU which can output a remote control operation signal can be provided in the remote control unit. An engine ECU which can receive the remote control operation signal and control the outboard motor, can be provided in the outboard motor. The remote control unit and the outboard motor can have respective connectors directly connected to each other via a DBW CAN cable.

Abstract: A boat can include batteries, a generator, a remote control unit provided in a hull, and an outboard motor controlled through the remote control unit so as to generate thrust. The batteries and the generator can be connected to the remote control unit and the outboard motor via power supply cables. The remote control unit and the outboard motor can be connected via drive by wire controller area network (“DBW CAN”) cables . At least two systems of power supply cables and at least two systems of DBW CAN cables can also be provided.

Abstract: A jet-propelled watercraft capable of maintaining a propulsion force required for a turn made at the same time as closing of a throttle valve. The jet-propelled watercraft has an auxiliary intake valve and an ECU. The auxiliary intake valve in an intake pipe opens/closes an auxiliary intake passage to bypass a throttle valve. The ECU performs control such that an opening of the auxiliary intake valve in a state where the rotation speed of the engine is not lower than a threshold value is larger than the opening of the auxiliary intake valve in a state where the engine is idling. When in a state where the rotation speed is not lower than the threshold value, it is detected that the throttle valve is completely closed and that a steering mechanism has been turned by a prescribed angle or more, a current opening of the auxiliary intake valve is maintained.