Abstract: A mold assembly includes a collapsible mount for releasably holding an insert within a mold cavity of the assembly in order to integrally form the insert with a molded article such as a tank liner. The collapsible mount includes a number of fingers secured to the mount and capable of being inserted through and expanded to engage the insert. The fingers are expanded after insertion through the insert by a core engageable with the fingers in order to securely hold the insert in position on the fingers of the mount and within the mold cavity. After formation of the article around the insert, the core can be disengaged from the fingers, which then move to a collapsed position such that the mount can be quickly withdrawn from within the insert and the mold cavity.

Abstract: A second metal mold 15 has a through hole 31 that extends in the movement direction of the second metal mold 15. A first metal mold 14 has an internal threaded portion 34 that extends on a common line with the through hole 31 and has an opening at the surface of the first metal mold 14 facing the second metal mold 15. A bolt 39 formed by a shaft 37 and a head 38 is employed. The shaft 37 is passed through the through hole 31 in such a manner that the head 38 is arranged at the opposite side to the first metal mold 14 with respect to the second metal mold 15, and the distal end of the shaft 37 is located at the same side as the first metal mold 14 with respect to the second metal mold 15. When the second metal mold 15 is held in contact with the first metal mold 14, the bolt 39 is rotated by an electric motor 45 through the head 38. In this manner, an external thread 41, which is formed at the distal end of the shaft 37, is threaded to the internal threads 36 of the internal threaded portion 34.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for operating a gas-powered cooking device including an actuator for moving a closure disposed in the gas feed conduit of a burner to an open state and of igniting gas emitted from the burner by an ignition electrode to form a burner flame, the ignition electrode being connected to an ignition voltage for a predetermined first interval of time, a sensor thermo-conductively connected to the burner flame for generating a sensor voltage for maintaining the closure means in its open state if the sensor voltage attains a predetermined level and of initiating subsequent ignitions after a predetermined interval of time where the predetermined level is not attained within a predetermined further interval of time.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining an electronic model image representing teeth of a patient; determining a desired bracket arrangement for one or more brackets on the teeth; designing an electronic model image of an alignment device based in part on the desired bracket arrangement; and fabricating the alignment device based on the electronic model image of the alignment device. The desired bracket arrangement includes a surface location, a tip orientation, and a torque orientation of each bracket. The alignment device defines at least one slot through which a bracket can be placed at a surface location and an orientation indicator to indicate a desired tip orientation and a desired torque orientation of each bracket.

Abstract: Provided are impression trays having one or more breakaway segments that allow for convenient removal of a portion of the tray, while maintaining the overall dimensions of the tray. Also provided are methods making impressions that include removing at least one breakaway segment of the provided trays. Also provided are impression trays having novel handles and trays having novel slots for the extrusion of excess impression material and retention. Further provided are kits and systems that include such impression trays.

Abstract: A dental modeling system for forming a dental model from a mold of at least a portion of a person's opposed upper and lower teeth. The modeling system includes dental articulator features that are integrated with opposing bases and dental model bases configured to receive removable tapered pins. The system also includes pin locators for improved alignment of teeth of the dental mold when creating the dental model. The pin locator can also include removable tapered pins for use in aligning with specific teeth of the dental mold.

Abstract: A reinforcement for a dental restoration substructure is provided. The reinforcement is a generally annular structure that protrudes from the body of the substructure generally near an occlusal portion of the restoration. The annular structure provides a support for veneering porcelain at the location of the greatest thickness of the porcelain and at the location where occlusal stress is applied, and fractures of veneering porcelain are commonly experienced.

Abstract: A telecommunications connectivity system including a patch panel comprising a plurality of ports, each port including first and second electrical terminals, the first electrical terminal enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second electrical terminal. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a terminal selection system including a terminal selector that houses an electrical connector. The terminal selector may be installed in one of the ports such that the electrical connector connects to either the first or second electrical terminal, as preselected. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a wall receptacle system electrically connected to each of the ports, the wall receptacle system including first and second jacks, the first jack enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second jack.

Abstract: The present invention is to present an electrical connector of a connector assembly having a detachable flexible C-shaped clip and a visor-like ferruled docking cantilever with a lower semicircular cutout and an arched groove configured in front end thereof, wherein said flexible C-shaped clip, which is to be lodged in the arched groove, has a pair of jutted noses for being latched and gripped by a corresponding pair of dents at the docking cantilever and a pair of bent latching toes for running through a pair of corresponding bores on the PCB in securely stable manner.

Abstract: An electrical connector with a flexible printed circuit (FPC) received may carry electrical signals between the FPC and a substrate. Latching mechanisms may serve to position the cap on the body such that the positions facilitate the insertion and retention of the FPC in the cap for a good electrical connection. The FPC may be received loosely in the cap when the cap is in a first position on the body. When the cap is depressed into a second position, the FPC may be compressed between the cap and the body. Mating ends of the contacts may electrically connect to exposed conductive elements of the FPC. Mounting ends of the contacts in the contact housing may electrically connect to the conductive elements on a substrate. If the contacts are compression contacts, the terminals of the contacts may deflect or compress when a force is exerted upon them.

Abstract: In one aspect, an electrical connector to connect circuit cards includes a compliant member that includes a first end portion and a second end portion, a first rigid member attached to the first end portion of the compliant member and including a first bore extending along an axis, a second rigid member attached to the second end portion of the compliant member and including a second bore extending along the axis and a pin secured in the first bore and configured to move within the second bore. The compliant member is configured to translate along the axis from a first position corresponding to the first and second rigid members being separated to a second position corresponding to the first and second rigid members being in direct contact.

Abstract: Socket terminal assemblies and intercoupling components are configured to electrically connect a contacting area of an integrated circuit with a corresponding connection region of a substrate. The socket terminal assembly includes a socket shell, a pin, and a resilient member. The socket shell includes a portion defining an interior cavity and a protrusion extending inwardly relative to the portion, the protrusion defining an opening into the cavity within the socket shell. The pin includes a first portion having a first outer dimension and defining an interior cavity within the pin, and a second portion having a second outer dimension that is smaller than the first outer dimension. The first pin portion is received within the cavity of the socket shell with the second pin portion extending through the opening and out of the socket shell. In addition, the resilient member is interposed between the socket shell and the pin.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a stiffener including a base with a first portion and a second portion, insulative housing, a load plate and a lever. An embossed portion is formed on the base and has substantial distance to a first end of the first portion. An insulative housing is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. A load plate is pivotally mounted on the second portion of the stiffener. A lever is pivotally assembled to the first portion of the stiffener to lock the load plate and includes a retaining portion adjacent to the embossed portion to abut against the lever when it is rotated.

Abstract: A scalability card for use with a plurality of computer blades. The computer blades are releasably securable in a parallel configuration, wherein each blade includes a circuit board and a processor operatively coupled to the circuit board. Each processor is in electronic communication with a scalability connector on a floating plate that is loosely secured to the computer blade. Furthermore, each scalability connector is preferably disposed in a common plane extending perpendicular to the plurality of parallel computer blades. The scalability card includes a plurality of electronically interconnected scalability connectors arranged for rough alignment with the scalability connectors of each computer blade. In addition, the scalability card preferably includes at least one alignment feature for engaging each floating plate and, therefore, providing fine alignment of the scalability connector on each floating plate to one of the scalability connectors of the scalability card.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in connector (10a, 10b) comprising at least one contact element (12a, 12b), extending in a longitudinal direction (14a, 14b) of the plug-in connector, which in the fitted condition of the plug-in connector (10a, 10b) on a printed circuit board (38a, 38b) extends at least approximately in parallel to the plane (40a, 40b) of the circuit board (38a, 38b). The plug-in connector (10a, 10b) according to the invention is characterized in that the contact slot/the contact pin (28a, 28b) of the contact element (12a, 12b) has a predefined transverse extension (32a, 32b) in at least approximately the longitudinal direction (14a, 14b) of the plug-in connector and that the plug-in direction (34a, 34b) of the contact slot/contact pin (28a, 28b) is oriented at least approximately vertically to the plane (40a, 40b) of the circuit board (38a, 38b). Accordingly, a mating plug-in connector (10a, 10b) engages the plug-in connector (10a, 10b) laterally as it is mounted.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention relates to a contact apparatus for SMT placement on a printed circuit board, the contact apparatus being provided for the electrically conductive connection to at least one conductor track on the printed circuit board. The contact apparatus includes a contact holder for accommodating the contact, and the contact of the contact apparatus is provided for the connection to at least one electrical mating contact. The contact apparatus is designed on an SMT basis and can therefore be produced inexpensively and fitted easily. According to at least one embodiment of the invention, the contact apparatus has a first housing part, the housing part having at least one elongate cutout for accommodating the contact holder, and at least one stop for the contact being integrally formed on the housing part, which stop is provided for the purpose of absorbing insertion forces when contact is made between the contact and an electrical mating contact.

Abstract: A direct galvanic connection between a cable, having a preferred flat cross-section, and an electronic Printed Circuit Board (“Target PCB”) (228) by means of an intermediate PCB (“Interconnection PCB”) (200) allowing an impedance matched and length balanced electrical connection is described, thus offering ideal conditions for high speed and high frequency data connections. At the same time, the connection allows to keep the flexibility of a modular production and assembly workflow, typical of the use of well known connectors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a first component (12, 13, 31, 36a-36c, 50, 62) intended for being connected to a second component (14, 15, 51, 63a-63c). The first component (12, 13, 31, 36a-36c, 50, 62) comprises at least one recess (16, 17, 32, 37a-37c, 52a-52c, 64a-64c) having at least one opening (19, 20, 34, 35, 54a-54c) which will be filled at least in part by the second component (14, 15, 51, 63a-63c) which latter is in a flowing condition during establishment of the connection, at least in the area of the opening (19, 34, 54a-54c). A reduction in cross-section (18, 33, 38a-38c, 53a-53c, 65a-65c) is provided in the recess (16, 17, 32, 37a-37c, 52a-52c, 64a-64c) that will be back-filled by the second component (14, 15, 51, 63a-63c) during establishment of the connection. The reduction in cross-section (18, 33, 38a-38c, 53a-53c, 65a-65c) is provided in the recess (16, 17, 32, 37a-37c, 52a-52c, 64a-64c) on the side facing the second component (14, 15, 51, 63a-63c).

Abstract: Disclosed is an anisotropic conductive sheet which is equipped with an insulating base portion and a plurality of conductive portions extending through the base portion in a thickness direction thereof, which easily allows temporary fixation at a time of attachment thereof, and which, if pressurized, causes no adhesive material to be squeezed out onto the conductive contacts. An anisotropic conductive sheet includes a base portion and conductive portions exposed therethrough to form conductive contacts, with at least one of surfaces of the base portion having an adhesive portion spaced apart from the conductive contacts.

Abstract: An insulative body adapted to be deformed into contact with a plurality of loadbreak elbow connectors secured to a transformer or other electrical apparatus during repair or replacement, providing safe and secure access for a linesman. The body enshrouds a volume surrounding a plurality of loadbreak elbow connectors with a form-fitting structure adapted to deform into contact with the plurality of loadbreak elbow connectors when an external force is used to place the cover. Collar portions defining retaining structure are adapted to retain the cover in place until an external force is applied to remove the cover.

Abstract: An electrical distribution harness assembly configured for coupling with a modular wall panel includes at least one electrical connector including a body and an elastic clip bracket configured for snap-fitting to the modular wall panel, the body forming an overmolded connection with the elastic clip bracket.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector comprising at least a contact element, which has at least an unconnected state and a connected state; and a pre-loading element, which has at least a first position and a second position. When the pre-loading element is in the first position, it forces the contact element into the unconnected state and when the pre-loading element is in the second position, it allows the contact element to transfer to the connected state.

Abstract: An electrical penetrator for subsea use has an annular cavity between the connector pin and the body of the penetrator that is filled with a dielectric oil which may act as a pressure compensator. In certain embodiments, a plurality of nested boot seals provide a watertight seal between an electrical cable and the body of the penetrator. An inner boot seal has a stepped inner diameter which engages a central, axial, connector pin and at least one wall of a cylindrical projection or an annular recess formed in the external face of the penetrator body. An outer boot seal has a stepped inner diameter which provides a watertight seal to an attached electrical cable, the connector pin and an outer segment of the inner boot seal.

Abstract: Electrical connectors and contacts for transmitting power are provided. One power contact embodiment includes a first plate that defines a first non-deflecting beam and a first deflectable beam, and a second plate that defines a second non-deflecting beam and a second deflectable beam. The first and second plates are positioned beside one another to form the power contact.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) includes a housing (10), a number of signal terminals loaded in the housing (10) and a stiffener (11) disposed around the housing (10), a metal clip (13) and a lever (12) attached to two opposite sides of the stiffener (11), wherein a securing plate (15) is disposed between the metal clip (13) and the chip module (14), and the securing plate (15) is mounted above an upper surface of the chip module (14).

Abstract: An electronic module (100) includes an elongated housing (10) having a front portion and a rear portion, with a pair of spaced guide members (123) integrated with a peripheral portion of the rear portion; a latch mechanism (60) assembled to the housing, said latch mechanism including a slider member (61) disposed between and supported by the pair of guide members, a bail member (62) pivotally engaging with the rear portion of the housing and further linking with the slider member; and rocking the bail actuating the slider moving along a front-to-back direction for detaching the electronic module from a receptacle module.

Abstract: A power cord coupling device comprising: a compressible base with a first end and a second end, and the second end is threaded; a threaded cap, configured to thread onto the second end of the compressible base; and where compressible base is configured to compress about a coupled plug and receptacle located within the compressible base upon a tightening of the threaded cap onto the second end of the compressible base.

Abstract: An active jack, which is a powered device, is installed as the network connection at a workstation which provides the capability to determine the physical location of a destination device, such as a VOIP phone, in real time. Uninterruptible power supplies may be used to provide power to network components, for example during an emergency. Power-and-data deployments are shown for powering network components and destination devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of enhanced electrical power receptacles and associated plugs. Specifically it relates to power receptacles that are easy to identify and use. It achieves these features with a receptacle that has the individual prong-holes identified and differentiated with light source or markings in a scheme that allows the user to quickly locate and identify the proper prong-holes. The associated plug can be labeled with markings for orientation. The receptacle lighting or pattern scheme will help the user easily locate the receptacle and orient the associated plug for accurate and rapid insertion.

Abstract: A device for electrically connecting a plurality of batteries includes a member including a handle and two arms extending from the handle. The handle includes a first portion, a second portion spaced apart from the first portion, and a connector extending between the first portion and the second portion. The member also includes a contact coupled to a first of the two arms for contacting at least a portion of a battery terminal when the device is secured to a battery. The first of the two arms is configured for securing the device to a first side of a battery and a second of the two arms is configured for securing the device to a second side of the battery.

Abstract: A connector assembly, for electrically connecting electrical cables 7 to a test head 4, comprises a plurality of types of cable side connectors 8 respectively attached to one end of the electrical cable 7; and a intermediate connector 6 to which the plurality of types of cable side connectors 8 are connected in a detachable manner, and the intermediate connector 6 having a first engagement part 501 having a shape with which all types of cable side connectors 8 can be engaged and an output terminal 602 able to be engaged with a test head side connector 41 electrically connected to a pin electronics board of the test head 4.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector is provided for attachment to a corrugated coaxial cable. The coaxial cable connector includes a clamping member with at least two projections configured to engage the outer corrugated conductor where the corrugated conductor has a diameter that is the smallest. The coaxial cable connector also includes seals to protect the coaxial cable connector from the elements. An alternative embodiment includes a third projection to engage the outer corrugated conductor to provide support for the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A connector system includes a connector assembly and a contact organizer. The connector assembly includes a mounting end and a plurality of contacts protruding from the mounting end. The contact organizer includes a top side, a bottom side and a plurality of channels extending between the top and bottom sides. The contact organizer is movable with respect to the connector assembly between a supporting position and a seated position. When the contact organizer is in the supporting position, the contacts at least partially extend through the channels. When the contact organizer is moved to the supporting position, the contact organizer is moved toward the mounting end of the connector assembly until the top side of the contact organizer engages the mounting end.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) for mating with a corresponding plug (200) includes a dielectric housing (1) defining two contact areas (15) along an up to down direction. An outer shield (3) encloses the dielectric housing. A plurality of contacts (2) are retained in the contact areas. An inner shield (4) are mounted between two contact areas and comprises a pair of spring arms (42) extending into the contact area to lock with the plug and a resilient strip (43) extending into the contact areas to abutting against an outer side of the plug.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing (1), a plurality of contacts (2) arranged in the insulating housing, a pair of locking pieces (4) received in the insulative housing and a metal shell (3) receiving the insulative housing. The insulative housing has a base portion (11) and a tongue portion (12) extending from the base portion. The metal shell includes a main shell (31) and a sub shell (32) an ached to the main shell. The main shell has a front shroud portion (311) surrounding the tongue portion of the insulative housing and a rear portion (312) supporting the base portion. The front shroud portion forms at least one embossed portion (313) thereon. The sub shell is attached to the rear portion of the main shell and has a curve portion (321) abutting against a rear end of the front shroud portion to enclose the base portion of the insulative housing. The main shell and the sub shell each have curve arms (3102, 3202) abutting against the rear ends of the locking pieces.

Abstract: In conjunction with a wiring in a house carrying data network signal, a modular outlet comprising of a base module and interface module. The base module connects to the wiring and attached to a wall. The interface module provides a data unit connection. The interface module is mechanically attached to the base module and electrically connected thereto. The wiring may also carry basic service signal such as telephone, electrical power and cable television (CATV). In such a case, the outlet will provide the relevant connectivity either as part of the base module or as part of the interface module. Both proprietary and industry standard interfaces can be used to interconnect the module. Furthermore, a standard computer expansion card (such as PCI, PCMCIA and alike) may be used as interface module.

Abstract: A wiring assembly that allows easy installation into a vehicle and includes a connector that allows functional signals to perform a function in a connector while passing through the connector.

Abstract: A connector, method of connecting, and connector assembly preventing potting from disrupting the physical and electrical connection of a mated electrical connector assembly that can be connected and/or disconnected without cutting wires and with a single hand.

Abstract: A connecting module (1) having a insulating-material housing (2), at least one conductor connecting terminal (7) which is fitted into the insulating-material housing (2) and is accessible via an associated conductor insertion opening in the insulating-material housing (2) in order to hold an electrical conductor, and having at least one busbar bar (3), which is electrically connected to one or more associated conductor connecting terminals (7), is in the form of a round bar and is laid in associated channels (4) in the insulating-material housing (2) is described. At least one busbar bar (3) is angled and has a first connecting section (5, 9) which contains a free end and extends at an angle to a direction section (8) which extends to the connecting section (5, 9).

Abstract: An electrical connection apparatus includes at least one stackable block operably coupleable to another stackable block, at least one pin receiving portion defined by an inner wall within the stackable block, and at least one electrical connection contact having a C-shaped contact portion with elastic properties disposed within the pin receiving portion and a lead portion disposed at a location exterior to the stackable block. The electrical connection apparatus may further include an adjustment component and an adjustment component receiving portion defined by in inner wall within the stackable block. In addition, sliders may be arranged on the stackable block and may engage with tabs formed on the at least one electrical connection contact. The sliders may be moved to a raised or lowered position in order to move the at least one electrical connection contact between a contact and an insertion position.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a connector terminal, which is crimp connected with an aluminum or aluminum alloy conductor having a large diameter, to be inserted into a terminal receiving chamber of a conventional connector housing designed for a copper conductor with less change of electrical characteristic and less modification. The connector terminal having the conductor of the present invention is widely adapted to a vehicle. The connector terminal crimping the electrical wire has a link portion longer than a link portion of a standard connector terminal so that an electrical wire crimp portion projects outwardly from a rearward face when the connector terminal is received in the connector housing. An insulation crimp portion is positioned spaced apart from the rearward face of the connector housing to prevent physical interference with the connector housing.

Abstract: A bushing well, which generally includes a bushing well housing defining a conical inner cavity for receiving an end of a bushing insert and an electrically conductive insert disposed within the housing, wherein the insert has an installation tool engagement portion accessible by an installation tool via the inner cavity of the housing for attaching the bushing well to an electrical device.

Abstract: A shift-in operation determination device determines a shift-in operation based on a signal in accordance with an operation of a remote control lever. An ignition timing operation device retards an ignition timing of an engine based on a determination result of the shift-in operation by the shift-in operation determination device. A shift-in command device engages a shift actuator and a dog clutch with either of a forward traveling bevel gear or a rearward traveling bevel gear in a state where the ignition timing of the engine is retarded. The shift-in operation determination device works to prevent a shock which occurs at a shift-in while maintaining a stable engine output in an outboard motor.

Abstract: An amphibious vehicle which has elements, such as caissons, floats, and ramps, arranged on a self-propelled rolling base, oriented essentially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rolling base, when the vehicle is in a folded configuration for movement on land, and which are deployed to form a track or bridge portion oriented transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the rolling base, when the vehicle, alone or with another vehicle of the same design, is used to form a floating bridge or ferry. The vehicle has a deployment device for deploying elements by pivoting of four groups of the elements around four vertical shafts spaced from one another, according to at least three different configurations, each group of elements including at least one caisson.

Abstract: An improved personal propulsion device that generally imparts thrust directly to the user. The device allows hands free control of thrust magnitude and direction so both hands can grasp and control bicycle handlebars and brakes, watercraft paddles, ski poles or other apparatuses. The device is adjustable vertically, on the users' back, higher to allow sitting in a canoe or wheelchair and lower for standing on skates, skis, kick scooters etc. A user on a bicycle may prefer to lean forward for comfort and aerodynamics, a device adjustment compensates and delivers level thrust. A user on a snowboard or skateboard stands oblique to the direction of travel, a device adjustment allows in line thrust. Both users' hands and arms are free to balance, protect others by pushing off or break a fall. The present invention can be provided as separate modules that allow interchangeability and use with a direct drive mechanism.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement is provided for mounting a boat drive to a boat hull and includes a mounting collar including a first plate having a first opening therein and a first wall extending from a top surface of the first plate around the first opening and defining a first cylinder. The mounting arrangement also includes a clamping collar including a second plate having a second opening therein and a second wall extending from a top surface of the second plate around the second opening and defining a second cylinder, an external shape of at least a top end of the first cylinder substantially matching an internal shape of at least a bottom end of the second cylinder.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method of stably producing a high quality organic EL device by surely avoiding adverse influence due to organic matters and the like when an organic layer is formed on a surface of, for example, a substrate having an anode formed thereon. The means for resolution is characterized in that the inside of an organic EL device production apparatus equipped with an organic film-forming chamber for forming an organic layer on a surface of, for example, a substrate having an anode formed thereon is cleaned with an ozone gas, and the organic layer is then formed.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing precoating is formed to cover a phosphor particle by, for example, a physical vapor deposition of a fluoride. Then, a fluorine-containing coating covering the phosphor particle is formed by supplying fluorine into the precoating. This obtained phosphor particle with the coating is applied in the form of a paste to a substrate on each electrode between two adjacent ribs to form a phosphor layer including phosphor particles between the ribs on the substrate. The substrate is positioned with respect to another substrate having electrodes thereon to form discharge spaces between the substrates. The discharge spaces are filled with a discharge gas to produce a plasma display panel.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device bonding apparatus includes a chamber part for bonding substrates together, a plurality of moving elements within the chamber part, and at least one origin verifying system provided along moving paths of the moving elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to the provision of a playmate and also a toy which includes a playmate and articles to be placed thereon in play. The playmat includes at least a portion, more typically a layer, of a magnetic or magnetically attractive material such as a metalised compound. The articles include magnetic or magnetically attractive material therein such that when the child brings the article into proximity with the playmate a magnetic field is created which acts to retain the article in position where placed by the child. The article is retained at that location until the child exerts a movement force on the article to overcome the magnetic force.