Abstract: A rotational moulding machine includes three mould manipulator arrangements and a rotatable carrousel on which the manipulators are mounted for indexed rotation between heating, cooling and mould loading stations. Each manipulator includes a rectangular frame, stub axles on the frame which are rotatable in supports on the carousel on a first axis, mould locating element in the frame which is rotatable on a second axis normal to the first and devices for manipulating a mould in the frame on both axes. The machine includes a crane beam over the carrousel which overlies the heating and cooling station positions on the carrousel, a heating chamber, a wall enclosure, and a crane for lowering the heating chamber and wall enclosure over manipulators on the carrousel at the heating and cooling stations and for lifting them clear of the manipulators to enable them to be indexed to the next station.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and apparatuses for processing food products and utilizes a series of guides for moving platens through several operative zones to press a food product intermediate. In particular, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming generally flat dough products such as tortillas, taco shells, snacks and the like by gradually pressing a dough intermediate between movable platens that are disposed on concentric, endless belts.

Abstract: A mold closing device of an injection molding machine for producing plastic parts made of two or more plastic components includes a central mold carrier element which is arranged between two outer mold mounting plates and has two or four opposing mold mounting areas arranged in pairs for affixing two or four mold halves and which is fitted with a turning device supported in a supporting frame. Each of the mold halves of the mold carrier element can be closed against the mold halves of the outer mold mounting plates by a drive mechanism and a mold pressure unit. The outer mold mounting plates are interconnected by columns which extend through the supporting frame for the central mold carrier element. The supporting frame is fixedly connected to the machine frame while the outer mold mounting plate is displaceably supported on the machine frame.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for combining two or more streams of a polymeric material to form a plastic object. The method and apparatus are capable of ending an interior layer of the plastic object at a desired length to avoid the need to clean selected surfaces of components used to form the plastic object. The method and apparatus increase the velocity of the polymeric material used to form the plastic object in certain components used to form the plastic object. The increase in the velocity of the polymeric material facilitates the ending of the interior layer of the plastic object.

Abstract: Disclosed is an injection unit (1) for an injection molding machine, comprising a screw (4) that is driven by means of a spindle drive (18). The spindle drive (18) is driven via an electric motor (6). Additionally, a force that acts in an axial direction is transmitted to the screw of the injection unit (1) via a hydraulic cylinder (38). According to the invention, a pump (48, 68) is driven via the electric motor (6). A pressure chamber (44) of the cylinder (38) can be supplied with more pressurizing means via said pump (48, 68) than is needed during an axial displacement of the plunger (36).

Abstract: A half-mold for a corrugator for making pipes with transverse ribs. The half-mold comprises two sides located spaced apart from each other and a semi-cylindrical base surface linking the two sides. Directly mounted forming elements bent in the shape of a semicircle which define the outer surface of the pipe with transverse ribs are removably fixed on the base surface. The directly mounted forming elements bent in the shape of a semicircle are removably fixed with fixing elements on the half-mold.

Abstract: A food shaping device for forming a three-layered food comprises: at least two first guide units and a food output unit. The food output device comprises a main tube; a middle tube; an inner tube; an inner circular path; an inner material guiding nozzle; and an outer material guiding nozzle. Stuffing is filled into a second guide unit; then the stuffing is pushed to the output end of the inner tube by a screw propeller to be as an inner layer material. Dough is fed into the inlets of the main tube from the two first paths and then is further processed to be as an outer layer material of the food product. A part of the dough horizontally passes through the transversal inlet of the middle tube and is further processed to be as a middle layer material. Thus a three layers food is formed.

Abstract: Tooling aids for applying pressure in laminating, and methods for their use, are described herein. In one embodiment, a caul for applying pressure in laminating includes a base portion positioned between first and second corner portions. The base portion can have a curved shape when it is in a relaxed state, but it moves to a flatter shape when subjected to pressure during lamination. Movement of the base portion to the flatter shape causes the first and second corner portions to move outwardly and away from the base portion. In this manner, the caul can be used to compact laminating materials into corner regions of a corresponding female mold surface.

Abstract: An improved forming tool apparatus for forming an article having a negative draft angle that locks the formed article within the forming tool. First and second forming tools are closed relative one another to define a forming tool cavity in which the article is formed and opened for removal of the formed article from the forming tool cavity. The first forming tool has a removable cavity wall segment having an undercut cavity wall that provides a desired shape to the formed article but locks the formed article against removal from the forming tool cavity. A pivot linkage normally establishes the removable wall segment in a forming position in which the undercut wall is poised for forming of the article and selectively pivots the removable wall segment out of the forming position when the forming tools are opened so that the undercut wall is pivotally lifted and releases the formed article for removal from the cavity.

Abstract: A cooling system for cooling sleeves (2) fixed to a carrier plate (1), by means of a fluid which is passed from a fluid inlet (15) to a fluid outlet (22) by way of fluid conduits (7, 14, 10, 11, 21) supported by means of the carrier plate (1). The fluid conduits (7, 14, 10, 11, 21) include main supply conduits (7) and supply conduits (10, 11) which extend approximately transversely with respect to each other. The supply conduits extend in a mutually parallel relationship and are arranged in pairs in the carrier plate (1) and are connected to a row of sleeves (2) by way of intake (16) and discharge conduits (17). The row of sleeves (2) is so disposed between the supply conduits (10, 11) of a pair such that each sleeve (2) is connected to both supply conduits (10, 11), and fluid communication is interrupted (plug 24) in at least the one supply conduit (10) of the pair substantially at the middle of its longitudinal extent (l).

Abstract: In an injection molding nozzle for an injection molding tool having an opening for receiving the injection molding nozzle, at least a first mounting element of low heat conductivity is firmly connected to the injection molding nozzle so as to permit accurate machining of the mounting element together with the nozzle such that the nozzle can be installed in the opening of the molding tool by an accurate press fit without directly contacting the base body of the molding tool.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus includes a first, rear-mounted nozzle that is coupled to a manifold for receiving a melt stream therefrom. A second, front-mounted nozzle is coupled to the first nozzle by a nozzle link that is provided between the first and second nozzles. A plurality of gate seals are coupled to a forward end of the second nozzle. The gate seals receive melt from a plurality of melt passages and deliver the melt to a plurality of mold cavities through respective gates. The second nozzle is slidably removable from the first nozzle via the nozzle link to facilitate repair or replacement of the gate seals.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus that includes a nozzle having a nozzle channel, a mold cavity in communication with the nozzle channel of the nozzle for receiving a melt stream of moldable material from the nozzle channel through a mold gate; and a valve pin that is axially movable through the nozzle channel of the nozzle between a first retracted position in which the valve pin closes the mold gate to block melt flow between the nozzle channel and the mold cavity, an extended position in which an end portion of the valve pin extends through the mold gate and into the mold cavity, and a third retracted position in which the end portion of the nozzle pin is withdrawn from the mold cavity into the nozzle and spaced apart from the mold gate thereby opening the mold gate.

Abstract: A combustion control method for a burner comprises: the fuel supplying means outputs a given amount of fuel oil to the fuel oil atomizing means; the fuel atomizing means sprays fuel atomized gas; said gas is ignited by the igniter; the amount of air is sent to facilitate burning by the air blowing means; the outputting flow rate of fuel oil and the flow rate of air are adjusted automatically, simultaneously and proportionally by controlling the rotating speed of the electric motors of the fuel supplying means and the air blowing means. An autocontrol burner comprises a main body, an oil pump (2), a blower fan (1), a spray gun (9) and an ignition gun (10), and further comprises a programmable control unit (18), motor speed controller (16, 17) and a signal acquisition assembly. The output port of the signal acquisition assembly is connected with the input port of the programmable control unit (18).

Abstract: Self-ligating orthodontic bracket which comprises a support body (6) intended to be fixed onto a tooth and provided with a slot (9) for receiving an arch wire (5) capable of imparting a corrective action to the tooth and retaining means (10) able to interfere with the wire (5) so as to lock it inside the slot (9) The retaining means (10) are formed by a pair of lugs (10?) made as one piece with the support body (6) and having a retaining portion (11) which delimits the slot (9) at the top and interferes with the wire (5). The said lugs (10?) are provided with two opposite faces which delimit an opening (21) of a channel (20) for access to the slot (9).

Abstract: This invention provides an adjustable orthodontic bracket. The adjustable orthodontic bracket includes an orthodontic arch wire slot/tube and fixing part, an adjustable part, and a tooth surface fixing part. The orthodontic arch wire slot and fixing part is used to fix one or several orthodontic arch wire(s). The adjustable part is fixed under the orthodontic arch wire slot/tube and fixing part and provides a structure allowing the orthodontic arch wire slot/tube and fixing part to be turned around and fixed, and thereby the orthodontic arch wire slot/tube and fixing part is able to generate a stress to teeth for orthodontic treatment through turning itself around to pull and drag the orthodontic arch wire(s). The tooth surface fixing part is used to fix the adjustable part on tooth surface.

Abstract: A method of filling a dental root canal is disclosed herein. The method includes gaining access to the dental root canal and introducing a flowable photosensitizer into the dental root canal. After introducing the flowable photosensitizer into the dental root operation is performed for activating the flowable photosensitizer by exposing the walls of the dental root canal to light via an optical fiber within the dental root canal. Activating the flowable photosensitizer at least partially kills bacteria within the dental root canal and pulp chamber. After activating the flowable photosensitizer, the dental root canal is obturated.

Abstract: A dental vacuum system for use in dental operatories wherein a dental aspirator tip and in the dental operatory is in fluid communication with a vacuum means for providing suction to the system, there being interposed between the aspirator tip and the vacuum means a separation chamber for the separation of effluent, and solids, including amalgam and other particulate matter from the air stream, the separation chamber being in communication with a collection chamber for the separation collection of solids, amalgam and other particulate matter, from the effluent which is discharged, the collection chamber being removably replaceable from the system for the recycling of the contents.

Abstract: Apparatus for manipulating a dental device comprises first and second gripping elements rotatably coupled to one another for movement between a gripping configuration in which a first gripping surface of the first gripping element is positioned adjacent a second gripping surface of the second gripping element to grip a dental device there between and a release configuration in which the first and second gripping surfaces are spaced from one another, wherein each of the first and second gripping surfaces includes a device receiving recess shaped to accommodate a gripping portion of a device to be gripped by the apparatus and a locking mechanism for locking the first and second gripping elements in the gripping configuration. The apparatus may further include a seating surface for applying a seating force to a bearing surface of the dental device.

Abstract: A removable gas supply for a weapon simulator, wherein the gas system cycles the bolt or slide of the firearm to provide recoil, actuate a hammer/trigger mechanism and provide realism of the original weapon functions. The weapon simulator has a housing defining a piston chamber and a piston positioned in said chamber and connected to the bolt. The simulator also includes a valve chamber in the housing connected with said regulated gas supply and said bolt, and a recoil valve positioned in the valve chamber to control the release of gas from said regulated gas supply to said piston chamber to generate recoil in the weapon simulator.

Abstract: This is an entirely new type of tactile display based upon cuneiform writing concepts which is an alternative to Braille. This invention uses electromechanical components to display a tactile coding of letters, numbers and symbols using rotating linear components and pointer variations of these. These pointer parts rotate on the surface of the device. A user places fingers or skin on the surface and by feeling the direction in which the components are pointing determines the coded symbol.

Abstract: A hammer head training target for enhancing the level of training by training realistically and effectively with a life-like target head. The inventive device includes a life-like resilient foam head having an integral oval-shaped handle and a core insert clamshell encasing that traps the handle in place. The head resembles the head of a human being with eye, ear, nose, mouth and temple features. An opening is provided in the back side of the head for access to the handle. The handle is oval in shape and is strategically located at the centroid of the head for optimum angle position for the trainer's hand. The handle is sandwich between the left-hand and the right-hand core insert encasings. The left-hand core insert captivates half of the handle structure. It contains half of the enclosure for protecting the hand during training. The right-hand core insert captivates half of the handle structure. It contains half of the enclosure for protecting the hand during training.

Abstract: A training device to assist medical personnel in learning and practicing phlebotomy and other intravenous penetration techniques. The device is worn like a glove or a sleeve and possesses a network of rubber tubing which simulates a portion of the human circulatory system. The device may contain multiple sections of tubing in order to allow continued use of the device without need for repair or replacement of the tubing after sustained use.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical printed circuit board serving for electrical contact-connection of an integrated circuit. The printed circuit board has a dielectric forming the printed circuit board material; at least one ground inner layer connected to ground potential; and a supply voltage inner layer connected to the potential of the supply voltage. The invention further includes at least one locally formed inner layer electrically connected to the supply voltage inner layer; a first external terminal contact serving for electrical connection to a ground terminal of an integrated circuit; and a second external terminal contact serving for electrical connection to a supply voltage terminal of an integrated circuit. In addition, a first contact-connection is provided between the first external terminal contact and the at least one ground inner layer; and a second contact-connection is provided between the second external terminal contact and the at least one locally formed inner layer.

Abstract: A PC card slot device for an ExpressCard affords a smooth insertion of the ExpressCard into a slot for the PC card slot device, without the height of the slot being increased. A lower chassis ceiling wall defines the lower face side of a card storage space, and also includes a slot side edge that is formed of a rear-side inclined line portion and a slot-side inclined line portion. The rear-side inclined line portion and the slot-side inclined line portion are respectively inclined at angles ?1 and ?2, relative to a reference cross section. To insert the ExpressCard into the slot of the card storage space, the right corner of the right upper level lower face portion of the card is inserted into the card storage space and the front end of the right stepped portion of the card is guided along the inclined line portions.

Abstract: A coaxial module includes a conductive housing, front and rear coaxial connectors, and circuitry disposed within the housing including a removable surge protector device. The circuitry within the housing includes a circuit board, including a cutout. Disposed within the cutout is the surge protector device. The surge protector device includes pins for mounting to an edge mount of the circuit board, and the housing includes a removable cover to allow access to the cutout and the surge protector device.

Abstract: A quick disconnect fastener is disclosed. The quick disconnect fastener includes a male member for joining to a first end of a first loop structure including a male body section, a probe section coupled to the body section, the probe section further including a probe head support structure coupled to a forward head section. The quick disconnect fastener also includes a cavity defined rearwardly in the male body section for receiving the first end of the loop structure. The quick disconnect fastener further includes a female member for joining to a second end of a second loop structure including, a female body section having an opening including, a flexible material in the opening configured to compressibly form around the probe section when the male member is coupled to the female member. The quick disconnect fastener also includes a cavity section defined rearwardly in the female body section for joining to the second end of the second loop structure.

Abstract: A guard is provided for an electrical enclosure including a panel assembly coupled to the housing of the electrical enclosure and having a first securing mechanism at or about the first side of the panel assembly, and a second securing mechanism disposed at or about the second side of the panel assembly a distance from the first securing mechanism. The first and second securing mechanisms are structured to receive and secure a number of electrical components. The guard includes a shield member having first and second ends structured to be coupled to the first and second securing mechanisms of the panel assembly, an intermediate portion extending therebetween, and at least one pull tab to facilitate removal of the guard. When installed on the panel assembly, the shield member forms a protective arc which overlays and shields at least some of the electrical components from being undesirably painted or otherwise coated.

Abstract: A universal power plug comprises two plastic halves that are hinged together so they can open and close like a door hinge plate. Each half has a plug blade mounted in a cylindrical socket that allows them to freely rotate and best fit a particular wall socket. The hinged arrangement allows the pitch between the blades to be adjusted to accommodate the variety of blade and pin spacings used throughout the world for power plugs. A spring is provided between the housing halves to put pressure between the plug blades and a receptacle's contacts when the housing halves are folded close together.

Abstract: To provide a connector in which a plug and a receptacle can be connected easily and the plug and the receptacle are separated from each other by rotating a coupling ring. A plug (1) is structured so that an inner circumference of an external cylinder (11) includes a pair of the projections (11a) and (11b). A receptacle (2) is structured so that the projections (11a) and (11b) are inserted in the axial direction to a pair of first elastic pieces (2a) to provide an engagement therebetween. The engagement between the projection (11a) and the first elastic pieces (2a) provides a connection between the plug (1) and the receptacle (2). The receptacle (2) includes a rail groove (2a) in which, when the external cylinder (11) is rotated, the projection (11a) moves the plug 1 in a direction along which the plug (1) is away from the receptacle (2).

Abstract: The present invention provides a three cam bail latch system and a method for disconnecting an electronic component from a port using the three cam bail latch system.

Abstract: A socket electrical connector adapted to receive a portion of a mating plug electrical connector. The socket electrical connector includes a housing, at least two electrical contact terminals, and a contact shorting member. The housing includes a first housing member and a second housing member. The second housing member is located in the first housing member and forms a scoop proof dome having a height extending above a top side of the first hosing member. The second housing member forms at least one receiving area for receiving the portion of the mating plug electrical connector. The electrical contact terminals are connected to the first housing member and extend into the at least one receiving area of the second housing member. The contact shorting member is mounted on the second housing member and contacts the electrical contacts.

Abstract: Power feed terminals (50) are held in movable side housings (20), and intermediate terminals (40) are held in a waiting side housing (10). Each intermediate terminal (40) includes a power-feed side contact (42) and a motor side contact (44). A connection surface (12BS) of the waiting side housing (10) is exposed at the outer surface of a motor casing (90), and the power-feed side contacts (42) of the intermediate terminals (40) are exposed in the connection surface (12BS) of the waiting side housing (10). By connecting the housings (10, 20), contacts (51) of the power feed terminals (50) are placed on the power-feed side contact portions (42) and bolts (60) are inserted through these contacts placed one over the other to fix the terminals (40, 50) together.

Abstract: Contact device for electrical cable with a cable shield including an arc-shaped contact part (3) that can be secured around the sheath of a cable and is provided with contact elements that protrude in a radially inward manner. Each contact element extends to form a point such that during installation in a direction of impact that is oriented inwards and in an essentially radial manner, the point penetrates the cable sheath and produces an electrical contact with the cable shield.

Abstract: A conducting wire connection device comprises a hollow shell-shaped connection base body and a resilient locking portion. The connection base body has an opening for insertion of a conducting wire. One end of the resilient locking portion is disposed on the connection base body, and the other end thereof extends inwards to form an acute angled end. The acute angled end is near the inner surface of the connection base body to form a clamping position. A conducting wire can be abutted against by the acute angled end of the resilient locking portion when passing through the clamping position so that the conducting wire can be fixed in the connection base body. Therefore, plug-in or pull-out of a naked conducting wire can be directly accomplished with the provided conducting wire connection device.

Abstract: In a connector provided with a main body including a plurality of contacts arranged in parallel in a first direction and a housing holding the contacts, an operating member is coupled to the main body and is rotatable between an open position at which a connection object is allowed to be inserted into the main body and a closed position at which the contacts are contacted to the connection object. The operating member has a rib inserted between adjacent ones of the contacts and a recessed portion adjacent to the rib in a rotating direction. The housing has a protruding portion to be inserted into the recessed portion when the operating member is at the open position. The rib at least partially approaches the protruding portion when the operating member is at the closed position.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) comprises an insulative housing (2) defining a plurality of receiving passages (23) extending therethrough, a plurality of terminals (3) respectively received in the receiving passages (23), a circuit board (4) assembled to the insulative housing (2) and comprising a plurality of conductive pads soldering with said a plurality of terminals (3), a cable (6) electrically connecting with the circuit board (4) and comprising at least an inner conductor (60), a metal braiding layer (61) surrounding the inner conductor (60), a rear cover (7) assembled to the housing (2) to enclose rear portion of the housing, the circuit board (4) and front end of the cable (6), a strain relief member (5) assembled with the cable (6) and the circuit board (4) and comprising a main portion (50), a through hole (51) located at the middle section thereof and at least one jointing portion (52) formed on thereof; and wherein at least one jointing portion (52) of the strain relief member (5) is soldered o

Abstract: A wire holder for fixing two or more wires on a plate of an electronic device includes a fixing portion and a latch formed on the plate. The fixing portion includes two sidewalls, and the latch is formed between the sidewalls. The latch includes a main body, two elastic arms extending from two lateral ends of the main body toward the sidewalls respectively. Two latching portions are formed on top portions of the elastic arms respectively, and the latching portions extend toward directions contrary to extending directions of the corresponding elastic arms.

Abstract: A wiring harness excess length absorbing device includes a supporting portion that rotatably supports a straight part of a wire harness, and a pullout portion through which a pass-through portion of the wire harness is passed. The supporting portion and the pull out portion define a form of the wire harness in which an incompletely annular curved portion of the wire harness is formed, one end of the curved portion continues to the straight portion, the straight portion continues to a stationary side wiring harness portion, the other end of the curved portion continues to the pass-through portion which is continued to a movable side wiring harness portion, and a plane defined by the curved portion is perpendicular to an extending direction of the straight portion. When the movable side wiring harness portion is moved, the straight portion twists in a circumferential direction thereof while a diameter of the curved portion is expanded or contracted.

Abstract: A connection box assembly includes an electrical connection box with one end shaped to receive a fastener for securing the connection box to a stud or other structural member. The other end is secured to a slide. A spacer is inserted within the slide to register the connection box with respect to any sheathing, sheetrock, or paneling material applied to a back side of the stud or other structural member. The slide engages the spacer with a uni-directional ratchet controlling the extension of the spacer from the connection box.

Abstract: An electrical cord assembly configured for use with an electrical appliance includes a cord having a polygonal end with a first pair of cord sides and a second pair of cord sides, wherein one of the pairs of first and second cord sides is asymmetrical, a socket defining a polygonal opening constructed and arranged for receiving the polygonal end, the polygonal opening having a first pair of socket sides and a second pair of socket sides, wherein one of the pairs of first and second socket sides is asymmetrical, and wherein the polygonal end and the polygonal opening are shaped for releasable mating engagement.

Abstract: A dc-to-coax adapter is provided for establishing an electrical coupling between a power source and a coaxial cable device. The adapter may include a power connector portion and an RF connector portion. In an exemplary embodiment the power connector portion comprises a dc jack adapted to establish an electrical coupling with a standard dc barrel plug connector and the RF connector portion comprises a female F connector adapted for establishing electrical coupling with a male F connector. The contacts of the power connector portion may be integrated with the contacts of the RF connector portion the adapter housing may provide a continuous ground connection.

Abstract: A waterproof device includes a first housing member for covering a front portion of a connector from which a cable extends rearwardly; an elastic member for covering at least a portion of the cable; a cylindrical second housing member attached to the first housing member such that it covers and presses the elastic member against the cable; and a third housing member detachably attached to the first housing member so as to press the second housing member against the first housing member such that the second housing member covers a rear portion of the connector.

Abstract: A connector has a housing (12) and a frame (15). The housing (12) has a wall (58) and a lock (19) that is resiliently deformable outward in the thickness direction of the wall (58). The lock (19) engages an interlocking portion (18) in the frame (15) when the housing (12) and the frame (15) are connected properly. A bracket (16) is inserted into a deformation area (62) for the lock (19) to prevent deformation of the lock (19). Thus, the lock (19) remains engaged with the interlocking portion (18) even if a force acts in a direction to separate the housing (12) and the frame (15).

Abstract: A low crosstalk transmission connector includes a housing that houses a metal spring plate, a load bar, a terminal module and a locating frame, a cable organizer, which has an axle hole that receives a 8-wire cable and 8 wire grooves that separate the 8 insulated wires of the cable, and a metal shield that accommodates the cable organizer and has a bottom clamping plate and a top clamping plate respectively hooked on the bottom and top sides of the housing to ensure high steadity. The 4th and 6th metal contact terminals and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 8th metal contact terminals of the terminal module have the respective front contact portions curved in two reversed directions to reduce crosstalk noise, thereby improving transmission quality.

Abstract: Luminous units of this kind have light members in the form of incandescent lamps, whose contacts are connected electrically conductive with an electrical connector via an intermediate or contact plate. The contact plate must be fastened separately, owing to which manufacture and assembly are complicated and costly. In order to avoid this, the luminous unit has a light member holder, which is connected with the light member and has a coupling piece for the electrical connector. The coupling connection permits a simple and reliable electrical connection between the light member and the electrical connector. The contacts of the light member have contact pins, which are lengthened by lengthening pins. These allow the contact pins to be directly connected with the electrical connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a connector section and a connector performance indicating section. The connector section includes a first connection section adapted to connect to a first electrical conductor and a second connection section adapted to connect to a second electrical conductor. The connector section is adapted to electrical connect the first electrical conductor to the second electrical conductor. The connector performance indicating section is connected to a portion of the connector section. The connector performance indicating section includes a temperature sensitive indicator adapted to signal occurrence of a temperature of the portion of the connector section above a predetermined temperature. The temperature sensitive indicator comprises a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag.

Abstract: A high-density pass-through filter apparatus slips over the terminal blade of a standard pass-through electrical connector within an opening in the bulkhead of an electronic module to which the connector is fastened. The filter apparatus retains a large number of axially oriented and axially terminated capacitive filter components which are electrically coupled at one end to the connector terminal and at the other end to a peripheral ring that resiliently engages the periphery of the bulkhead opening.

Abstract: A chip card retaining mechanism (200) used in an electronic device (100) includes a sliding seat (20) and a sliding member (30). The sliding seat includes a main body (22) and two vertical portions (242) extending, respectively, from two opposite sizes of the main body. Each vertical portion defines a guide slot (26). The main body defines an opening (222) for receiving a connector (104) of the electronic device. The sliding member includes a stopping portion (36) and a receiving groove (35) for receiving a chip card (102). The stopping portion is positioned on one end of the sliding member. A shaft (39) is mounted on another end of the sliding member, and the two respective ends thereof are inserted into a corresponding guide slot so that the sliding member is slidably attached to the sliding seat.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a circuit board, a contact spring insert, and an insulation displacement terminal insert wherein the contact spring insert is positioned between the insulation displacement terminal insert and the circuit board. The insert assembly can be mounted to a jack housing to form a telecommunications jack for receiving telecommunications plugs.