Abstract: A system for drying one of a tissue and a hygiene web including a drying apparatus, a permeable structured fabric, a permeable dewatering fabric and a mechanism for applying pressure. The permeable structured fabric carries the web over the drying apparatus. The permeable dewatering fabric contacts the web and is guided over the drying apparatus. The mechanism for applying pressure, applies pressure to the permeable structured fabric, the web, and the permeable dewatering fabric at the drying apparatus.

Abstract: A continuous casting apparatus includes a housing, a vacuum unit connected to the housing, a furnace unit disposed in the housing and adapted to receive and heat a solid metal into a molten metal, an agitating gas supply unit adapted to supply an inert gas to the furnace unit to agitate the molten metal, a casting mold connected to a bottom end of the furnace unit and extending outwardly from the housing, a protective gas supply unit connected to an inner space of the housing, a cooling unit surrounding the casting mold and adapted to cool the molten metal that flows through a downward passage of the casting mold, and a drawing unit disposed below the casting mold and adapted to draw continuously a solid metal cast by the casting mold.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a hardened steel part having a cathodic corrosion protection, whereby a) a coating is applied to a sheet made of a hardenable steel alloy in a continuous coating process; b) the coating is essentially comprised of zinc; c) the coating additionally contains one or more oxygen-affine elements in a total amount of 0.1% by weight to 15% by weight with regard to the entire coating; d) the coated steel sheet is then, at least in partial areas and with the admission of atmospheric oxygen, brought to a temperature necessary for hardening and is heated until it undergoes a microstructural change necessary for hardening, whereby; e) a superficial skin is formed on the coating from an oxide of the oxygen-affine element(s), and; f) the sheet is shaped before or after heating, and; g) the sheet is cooled after sufficient heating, whereby the cooling rate is calculated in order to achieve a hardening of the sheet alloy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a previously unattainable compact and high thrust electromagnetic stirrer coil, that is, an electromagnetic stirrer coil for stirring molten steel in a mold by electromagnetic force, in which electromagnetic stirrer coil a space factor of the yoke sectional area (?) with respect to an inside area in a horizontal cross-section of said electromagnetic stirrer coil is 0.5 to 0.9 and a yoke width B is 100 mm to 300 mm. Preferably, a magnetomotive force F of said electromagnetic stirrer coil divided by the yoke width B, that is, a value of F/B, is 800 kAT/m2 or more.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is an apparatus for cooling a microelectronic device including: (a) a rigid support ring having a top surface and a bottom surface; (b) a mechanically resilient, thermally conductive bottom membrane having a top and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface of the membrane is attached to the bottom surface of the ring; and (c) a multiplicity of thermally conductive posts having top and bottom surfaces, the posts being disposed with their bottom surfaces in thermal contact with the top surface of the bottom membrane over an area, wherein the posts are arrayed in the area with spaces therebetween so that heat transferred from the microelectronic device to the bottom surface of the membrane may be transferred to the multiplicity of thermally conductive posts.

Abstract: A heat exchanger (10) includes a mount boss (12) fixed between a pair of adjacent tube runs (16) extending from a header (14). The mount boss (12) includes a pair of oppositely facing contoured surfaces (40) that are shaped to conform to the exterior surfaces of the adjacent tube runs (16).

Abstract: A multidirectional heat dissipating structure that joins and assembles a plurality of heat dissipating fins, length of each of which vary, and can be arranged and assembled to form a plurality of flow guiding plates, each of which assumes a certain angle in accordance with the direction of air, thereby forming an appropriate air channel that smoothly guides an air flow from a fan, causing cool air to rapidly flow towards heat conduction areas formed by spacings between the heat dissipating fins, thereby accelerating dissipation of heat from a heat source at a bottom portion of the heat dissipating fins. Moreover, the heat dissipating structure is applicable for use in various horizontal blowing and downward blowing heat dissipating devices.

Abstract: A direction-adjustable diffusive device is disclosed to include a heat sink, which has a rotating mechanism positioned on the outside of the heat sink, and a cowling, which has another rotating mechanism correspondingly coupled to the rotating mechanism of the heat sink, and a wind-guiding channel comprising a first wind-guiding hole facing the heat sink. The cowling uses the other rotating mechanism and the rotating mechanism for allowing the cowling to be turned about the heat sink to adjust a heat dissipation direction of the heat sink. Therefore, the cowling can use the other rotating mechanism and the rotating mechanism to rotate relatively to the heat sink, which means that the direction of the cowling can be adjusted through 360° according to the requirements to dissipate heat through the heat sink.

Abstract: Provided is a loop type micro heat transport device including: a lower plate having a reservoir for storing operating fluid at its upper surface, an evaporating part spaced apart from the reservoir to evaporate the operating fluid, and a condensing part for condensing vapor evaporated from the evaporating part; and an upper plate engaged with an upper surface of the lower plate and formed at a position corresponding to the evaporating part and the condensing part, and including a vapor space having a vapor line through which the vapor evaporated from the evaporating part is transported to the condensing part, wherein the operating fluid is circulated through the reservoir, the evaporating part, and the condensing part. Therefore, it is possible to remarkably improve productivity since its simple structure helps to make the manufacture simple, as well as to improve cooling performance and enabling long distance heat transport.

Abstract: A scalable and modular cooling system is disclosed. The cooling system includes an air plenum with a plurality of expansion slots. Each expansion slot is configured to receive a modularly configured fluid-to-air heat exchanger, such as a radiator. The air plenum also include one or more air movers for blowing air through the expansion slots, and therefore through any radiators fitted within the expansion slots. For those expansion slots that are not used, a blanking plate is fitted to each unused expansion slot. Each blanking plate is modularly configured in a manner similar to the modularly configured radiators. In this manner, air bypass is substantially prevented. Each radiator is part of an independent cooling loop, used directly or indirectly to cool heat generating devices.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes a unit casing, an impeller, a scroll casing, and a heat exchanger. The unit casing is partitioned by a partition member into a fan chamber and a heat exchanger chamber. The heat exchanger is disposed inside the heat exchanger chamber so as to face a scroll blowout opening in the scroll casing. The scroll casing is disposed inside the fan chamber. A wall section projects from a heat exchanger side of a flat plate section of the partition member and is disposed outside a scroll outlet section of the scroll casing.

Abstract: A plurality of heat exchange units (12) are stored in a frame (38). Respective heat exchange units (12) are positioned by pin holes (30) formed in fixing plates (21) installed on the heat exchange units (12) and knock pins (29) formed on a pair of bars (22) of the frame (38). The one side tank water inlet/outlet ports (19) and the other side tank water inlet/outlet ports (20) of the heat exchange units (12) are connected to the one side water receiving ports (35) of an upper tank (17) and the other side water receiving ports (36) of a lower tank (18), respectively. The upper tank (17), the heat exchange units (12), and the lower tank (18) are fixed to the frame (38) to form the heat exchanger (11). Thus, the heat exchanger having a specified heat exchange capacity and firmly supportable on a base can be provided.

Abstract: A tank structure of a heat exchanger includes a core part having a pair of tubes and fins and a pair of tanks fluidically connected with the tubes. The tank structure includes a tank body formed in a tube shape with at least one corner inside the tank body, the tank body having openings at both end portions thereof, and a pair of end patch plates fixed into the openings to fluid-tightly block off the openings, respectively. The end patch plates are formed to have a thin-walled portion at a position thereof corresponding to the corner of the tank body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metal side-plate for a radiator, in particular a tubular radiator, such as those found in motor vehicles with combustion engines. According to the invention, the metal side-plate (20) is secured to securing points (13) on both sides of the collecting tubes (12) and a longitudinal slot (21) is introduced into the metal side-plate on at least one side in the region of the fixing. The fixing points (13) on the metal side-plates (20) are embodied on collecting tubes (12) on one side of the longitudinal slot.

Abstract: An evaporator of the present invention, comprising: a plurality of tubes; fins interposed between the tubes; a tank communicated with the tube; an inlet end-plate and an outlet end-plate which are positioned at both right and left sides of the laminated tubes ; and an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold which are communicated with tank and define the flowing path of coolant;wherein the outlet manifold and/or the end part, connected with the outlet manifold, of the outlet end-plate has the coolant movement preventing part which prevents the formation of the dead zone flowed a downstream side of the outlet manifold and then whirled therein. According to the present invention, when the coolant is discharged from the tank to the outlet pipe through the outlet manifold and end-plate, the coolant in the outlet manifold can be completely discharged without congestion in the outlet manifold.

Abstract: A header tank for a heat exchanger includes tank forming sections that are joined into a tubular shape with a substantially square cross-section. The header tank has a refrigerant low path formed inside the tank forming sections include a tank upper section (31) in which tube insertion holes (31a) for connecting tubes of a heat exchanger core are formed. The tank lower section (33) having a substantially U-shaped refrigerant split-flow groove (33A) that has, in its longitudinal direction, communication holes (33a, 33b) for the refrigerant. The tank forming sections include a plate section (35) for closing an opening of the refrigerant split-flow groove (33A) to form a refrigerant split-flow path (37) inside the tank lower section.

Abstract: Oil passages 113 through which oil passes are formed with plates 111, 112 composed of aluminum or an aluminum alloy in an oil cooler, according to the present invention, that is a heat exchanger with an extended life. Moreover, fins 123a composed of a material having a corrosion potential more negative than those of the plates 111, 112 are arranged in cooling water passages 123 through which cooling water, for exchanging heat with oil, passes. A sacrificial corrosive layer 301 having a corrosion potential more negative those of the plates 111, 112 and the fins 123a is formed on each of the surfaces on the sides of the cooling water passages 123 of the plates 111, 112. As a result, the sacrificial corrosive layer 301 is preferentially corroded, and not only the plates 111, 112 but also the fins 123a can be protected. Consequently, the pressure-proof strength of the oil cooler can be maintained, and the product life can be improved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger (1), in particular for an over critical cooling circuit. Said heat exchanger comprises a block consisting of tubes (R) and ribs. A gaseous medium, in particular air, can flow over said ribs. A second medium, in particular a coolant, can flow through the tubes (R), which are arranged in at least four rows (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, in particular in a cross-counter flow in relation to the gaseous medium.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for a refrigerator and a method for manufacturing a tube thereof with improved heat exchanger heat transfer efficiency. The heat exchanger for a refrigerator comprising of: a tube to guide a refrigerant; and a plurality of ridges disposed on an inner peripheral surface of the tube, the ridges configured to cause the refrigerant flowing along the tube to form a turbulent flow. The method of manufacturing a tube having a plurality of ridges comprising the steps of: providing a surface of a plate; forming ridges on the surface of the plate; and coupling opposite longitudinal edges of the plate such that the surface of the plate provided with the ridges becomes an inner peripheral surface of the tube.

Abstract: A cooling system includes a cooling unit configured to fit within a single drive bay of a personal computer. The cooling unit includes a fluid-to-air heat exchanger, an air mover, a pump, fluid lines, and control circuitry. The cooling system also includes a cooling loop configured to be coupled to one or more heat generating devices. The cooling loop includes the pump and the fluid-to-air heat exchanger from the cooling unit, and at least one heat exchanger coupled together via flexible fluid lines. The heat exchanger is thermally coupled to the heat generating device. The cooling unit is configured to maintain noise below a specified acoustical specification. To meet this acoustical specification, the size, position, and type of the components within the cooling unit are specifically configured.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed which is usable with the well which comprises a base pipe having a plurality of apertures where each of the apertures contains a screen insert. The assembly also includes a plurality of perforating charges which are mounted to the outer surface of the base pipe in proximity to the screen inserts. In one embodiment, the perforating charges are conical shaped charges, while in another embodiment, the perforating charges are linear shaped charges. An assembly according to the present invention may be utilized to perforate and gravel pack one or more of downhole zones in a single trip downhole. Utilization of linear perforating charges avoids killing the well and prevents formation damage by kill-pills or kill-fluids. An assembly in accordance with the present invention thus reduces drilling time and costs and allows for total flexibility for the distance between stacked intervals.

Abstract: An anchoring module capable of being secured within a structure includes at least one compliant ring configured to radially expand and an expandable device positioned within the compliant ring to expand the compliant ring from a relaxed state to interface with the structure. The anchoring module is part of a modular system used to harvest fluid, such as oil or natural gas from a structure, such as a pipe or well. Another module of the system, sometimes referred to as a support or back-up module, employs an expandable surface that is capable of expanding to the diameter of the interior of the borehole. These modules may be combined in a variety of configurations to support a sealing element, such as an inflatable sealing element. The self-conforming nature of the system obviates the need for prior knowledge of the structure or complex sensor systems to chart the structure. The anchoring module can also be utilized in a crawling system to convey tools inside a structure.

Abstract: A method for reducing a skin effect in a downhole environment is provided, including the step of radiating vibrational waves at a wellbore wall such that the vibrational waves have at least one direction of greatest vibrational energy transfer directed toward the wall, thereby reducing the skin effect. An apparatus for reducing a skin effect in a downhole environment is also provided. The apparatus includes at least one vibrational wave source having at least one direction of greatest vibrational energy transfer, and a means for positioning the vibrational wave source proximate a wellbore wall.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for communicating between surface equipment and downhole equipment. One embodiment of the invention provides a wellhead assembly that allows electrical power and signals to pass into and out of the well during drilling operations, without removing the valve structure above the wellhead. Another embodiment of the invention provides an electromagnetic casing antenna system for two-way communication with downhole tools. Another embodiment of the invention provides an antenna module for a resistivity sub that effectively controls and seals the primary/secondary interface gap.

Abstract: The methods of evaluating a geometry of a hydraulic fracture in a rock formation penetrated by a borehole comprises the steps of measuring the values of electric or magnetic fields, or both electric and magnetic fields generated due to the electrokinetic effect by the flow of an electrolyte-based fracturing fluid from the borehole into the fracture and from the fracture into the formation or by the reverse flow of the fluid from the rock formation and from the fracture into the borehole and determining the geometry of the fracture from the measured values. The methods may provide for varying the injection pressure, varying the value of the electrokinetic coupling coefficient of the fracturing fluid or applying at least one pressure pulse of a given magnitude to the fracturing fluid.

Abstract: Using constant pressure to maintain the quality of gas produced from a gathering system. In a gas gathering system where multiple producing wells are feeding a closed system, a change in flow rate/producing pressure at any single well location will have an effect on the producing quality of the other wells on the closed system if the blower/compressor is not adjusted accordingly to compensate for the change. This method automatically adjusts a control unit so that constant pressure is maintained to maintain the quality of the gas.

Abstract: Method of analyzing a subterranean formation traversed by a wellbore. The method uses a tool comprising a transmitter antenna and a receiver antenna, the subterranean formation comprising one or more formation layers. The tool is suspended inside the wellbore, and one or more electromagnetic fields are induced in the formation. One or more time-dependent transient response signals are detected and analyzed. Electromagnetic anisotropy of at least one of the formation layers is detectable. Geosteering cues may be derived from the time-dependent transient response signals, for continued drilling of the well bore until a hydrocarbon reservoir is reached. The hydrocarbon may then be produced.

Abstract: A novel method is provided for in situ combustion and recovery of oil from underground reservoirs including injecting air into the reservoir at a region near the reservoir floor, withdrawing combustion products from a region near the reservoir ceiling, and collecting oil from a horizontal production well near the reservoir floor.

Abstract: A particle control screen includes a support layer. A first filter layer is disposed around the support layer. A second filter layer is disposed around the first filter layer. A third filter layer is disposed around the second filter layer. Each of the filter layers has a pore size. The pore size of the third filter layer is greater than the pore size of the second filter layer. The pore size of the second filter layer is greater than the pore size of the first filter layer.

Abstract: A method is described for treating a subterranean formation with a low viscosity fluid system that contains a viscoelastic surfactant at a concentration too low to viscosify the fluid, but that is concentrated in the formation so that the fluid system gels. The fluid optionally contains a formation-dissolving agent. The fluid is used in matrix acidizing, acid fracturing, and diversion.

Abstract: Methods of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore are provided, the methods comprising the steps of: (a) for a treatment fluid to be used in treating a subterranean formation, establishing a desired viscosity at a desired temperature for a desired time; (b) forming a treatment fluid that has the desired viscosity at the desired temperature for the desired time, wherein the treatment fluid comprises: (i) a base fluid; (ii) a viscosifying agent comprising a polymer; and (iii) a surfactant; and (c) introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation. According to one aspect, an otherwise substantially identical treatment fluid with a lower concentration of the surfactant would not achieve the desired viscosity at the desired temperature for the desired time.

Abstract: The inventive device operating method consists in running a jet pump into a well, in releasing a packer above a productive formation, in pumping a hydraulic fracturing fluid into the formation though a blocking insert in the pump channel, in extracting said blocking insert, in running a flexible pipe into the well through a sealing unit and in arranging the lower end thereof at a level of a lower formation perforation interval. When the formation is drained, the method consists in supplying a fluid for washing a bottomhole by means of the flexible pipe and maintaining the ratio between the pressure value in said flexible pipe and the working medium pressure in a casing annulus within a range of equal to or greater than 0.98. When at least two volumes of hydraulic fracturing fluid pumped into the formation is pumped out, the fluid supply in the flexible pipe is stopped.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of additives to enhance hydraulic fracturing used in the production of oil and gas. The additive is an inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus-containing composition that can be added to, or used in conjunction with aqueous or non-aqueous hydraulic fracturing fluids or fracturing fluid adjunctives.

Abstract: Washing undesirable matter off of the exterior of tubular conduits forming a conduit string during trip out from within a subterranean well incorporates a cylindrical housing having a removable elastomeric seal at each end of the housing. The seal has a central opening surrounded by a lip area for snug, wiping contact around the exterior of the tubular conduits during movements of the tubular string into and out of the housing. Cleaning fluid under pressure is directed through openings in a wash element within the cylinder and upon the tubular conduits. The interior of the housing may form a chamber which is maintained under vacuum for withdrawal of the cleaning fluid and the undesirable matter removed from the tubular conduits for storage and/or safe environmental disposal.

Abstract: A method and a device in connection with an actuator (7) intended for use in connection with a fluid flow or fluid reservoir, in particular an actuator that is designed to be used in connection with a drainage pipe (8) for the production of oil and/or gas in an oil and/or gas reservoir. An osmotic cell (9) is used to operate the actuator (10). The osmotic cell is placed in the fluid flow, whereby the necessary force and motion for the actuator (10) to adjust or drive a fluid control device or valve are achieved by utilising the osmotic pressure difference between the solution in the cell (9) and the external fluid flow/reservoir in relation to the cell.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus and methods of forming a lateral wellbore wherein the monobore characteristic is maintained. In one embodiment, a method of completing a lateral wellbore comprises inserting a first tubular into a main wellbore; forming one or more oversized portions on the first tubular; and intersecting the lateral wellbore with the main wellbore. The method further includes inserting a second tubular into the lateral wellbore, wherein a portion of the second tubular is positioned adjacent the one or more oversized portions and expanding the portion of the second tubular adjacent the one or more oversized portions.

Abstract: A fire fighting system for fighting forest and brush fires under dry, hot and windy conditions which includes a jet engine for generating a high speed air stream, a water source for supplying water to a cooling system which lowers the water temperature to between forty and fifty degrees fahrenheit, a nozzle for injecting cold water into the air steam and a filter which provides very fine particles of cold water within the stream. The stream of cold water is directed to a forest or brush fire dropping the temperature of the fire which eventually extinguishes the fire.

Abstract: An enhanced protection extended coverage pendent fire protection sprinkler has a body including a fluid passage and an output orifice sealed with a seal cap, two arms extending from the body and meeting at a hub, a release mechanism with a thermally-responsive element positioned between the seal cap and the hub, and a deflector positioned on the hub and facing the output orifice. The deflector includes a pair of aligned slots, aligned with a plane of the arms, and a pair of perpendicular slots, perpendicular to the aligned slots and having a width that is less than that of the aligned slots. The deflector further includes a pair of corner slots, positioned between the aligned slots and the perpendicular slots. Angled slots are positioned between the aligned slots and the corner slots and between the perpendicular slots and the corner slots.

Abstract: A lockout device and method of operation for enclosing, protecting and inhibiting a heat-activated fire extinguisher sprinkler head in a workplace during construction and maintenance therein. The device has two hinged semi-cylindrical clamping elements which clamp on to the end of a sprinkler supply pipe without tools, and has two hinged shell portions defining a cavity for protectively enclosing the said sprinkler head. Captive bolts and thumbscrews provide hand operated securing means to hold the clamping means and shell portions together, and a padlock provides locking means to prevent unauthorized removal of the device. Visible indicia means are provided for informing persons in said workplace of the presence and purpose of the sprinkler head lockout devices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lawn perforating tool and method of using same to prepare new lawn or garden areas or distressed regions of existing lawns or gardens for the planting of seed, example of which include, but are not limited to, grass seed, clover seed, wildflower seed, and the like. The lawn perforating tool of the present invention is particularly configured to provide in the soil and dead grass holes or indentations of a size, shape, and depth that is optimal for receiving and germinating new grass seed and of a density and distribution suitable to provide the resulting grass with a visually desirable pattern, rendering new growth indistinguishable from old growth.

Abstract: A device is provided for attachment of implements and tools to a zero-radius turn lawnmower or similar vehicle, comprising a rigid vertical frame including a topside and a bottomside and means for coupling to the lawnmower or vehicle; a rigid horizontal frame including a rear side, pivotally coupled to the bottomside of vertical frame, and a front side furnished with means for fixing the implements or tools; a winch mounted on the topside of vertical frame; a controllable motor associated with and capable to drive the winch; a cable means including a lower and an upper end, wherein the lower end fixed substantially in the middle of the front side of horizontal frame, and the upper end fixed to the winch so that the cable means capable to be wound on or off the winch, whereby lifting the horizontal frame into a storage position or lowering into an operation position.

Abstract: A hand power tool has a housing comprising at least two housing parts, and at least one sealing and/or damping element introduced into the housing by injection molding.

Abstract: An enclosure for use with a telecommunication cable includes a housing for retaining spliced telecommunication lines. At least one of a plurality of connection devices is connected to one of the spliced telecommunication lines within the housing. A primary entrance in the housing allowing simultaneous access to each of the plurality of connection devices in the housing. An adaptor integrally formed in a wall of the housing allows access and extraction of one of the plurality of connection devices through the wall of the housing from an exterior of the housing.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a fastener holding bracket is provided. In some embodiments, the fastener holding bracket includes an attaching portion configured to attach the fastener holding bracket to a mounting tab; and a holding structure attached to the bracket configured to hold a fastener when the fastener is placed in the holding structure. In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method of positioning a fastener with a mounting tab is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes aligning fastener holding structure on a fastener holding bracket to a hole on a mounting tab; and positing a fastener in the fastener holding structure.

Abstract: A tamper resistant electrical outlet cover assembly. The assembly includes a solid, rigid, high strength security plate constructed from a durable material and having a size and shape that preferably substantially conforms to the dimensions dictated by standard electrical outlet configurations. The plate essentially completely encloses a typical plastic cover plate of an electrical outlet. The assembly further comprises at least one security screw or other tamper resistant removable security fastener. The security fastener(s) are of a suitable size and shape to pass through at least one aperture provided in the security plate positioned in alignment with at least one dedicated electrical outlet cover fastener socket for fastening the plate thereto.

Abstract: A concealing member for concealing exposed conduit within a building is provided. The concealing member includes a body having a channel formed therein. The channel is adapted to receive the exposed conduit. The concealing member further includes a decorative edge. When the concealing member is secured to a structural member of the building, the channel receives the exposed conduit, thereby concealing the exposed conduit, and the decorative edge is directed outwardly to provide an aesthetic appearance for the concealing member.

Abstract: A cold-shrinkable element for joining or terminating electric cables, the element comprising a set of insulating or conductive layers, an outer protective sleeve, and a support element enabling said set of layers to be maintained in a radially-expanded state, the support element being suitable for being withdrawn from said assembly so as to allow the layers to shrink onto the cable or cables. According to the invention, the element comprises a metallized sheet disposed between said set of layers and said protective sleeve, together with a moisture-absorbing swelling layer disposed between said set of layers and said metallized sheet.

Abstract: In a structure for grounding a shielded cable, a braided wire is extended radially outwardly of core covering portions to form a flange portion, and an associated wire is connected to the flange portion by the use of sleeve members, thereby effecting the grounding.

Abstract: A method of joining the interfacing ends of cables, one to another, wherein each comprises a plurality of conductor strands, comprising (i) providing each of the ends with an enlarged terminal portion of greater diameter than the cable adjacent the end, (ii) inserting the ends into a connecting tube having an outer layer of an explosive charge, and (iii) detonating the explosive layer so as to compress the connecting tube around the conductor strands. The method offers a cheaper, faster and simpler method of joining a bundle of wires and the like than prior art methods.

Abstract: A multi-conductor electrical connector member includes a plurality of electrical conductors arranged in a spaced apart and generally parallel side-by-side manner. The plurality of electrical conductors includes a signal source end. At least one electrical discontinuity is formed in a selected subset of the plurality of electrical conductors. The at least one electrical discontinuity is formed proximate the signal source end in order to improve the electromagnetic characteristics of the multi-conductor electrical connector member.