Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) one or more copolymers selected from the group consisting of (I) a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate containing about 10 to about 50 percent by weight of units of vinyl acetate; (II) a copolymer of ethylene and ethyl acrylate containing about 10 to about 50 percent by weight of units of ethyl acrylate; and (III) a copolymer of ethylene and butyl acrylate containing about 10 to about 50 percent by weight of units of butyl acrylate; (b) about 55 to about 200 parts by weight, based upon 100 parts by weight of component (a), of a linear copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, and a density of 0.870 to 0.

Abstract: A contact surface structure including furring layers made of non-magnetic nickel formed by an electroless plating of nickel and gold plating layers applied on the furring layers is provided on contact surfaces of male and female metal members constituting a central conductor of coaxial connector. A coaxial connector having an intermodulation distortion suppressed effectively, a high mechanical strength, a high ruggedness, and can be manufactured at a low cost is realized by providing an intermetallic contact surface structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a reinforce a conductor of a utility transmission line is provided by selecting an electrical or communication conductor for a desired utility, selecting a plurality of strands of filaments to mechanically reinforce the utility transmission line, selecting a polymer treated with a catalyst to encase the strands of filament and the transmission line, pulling the strands of filament and the transmission line encased in the treated polymer through an elongated protrusion die to form an electrically insulated and reinforced utility cable, maintaining an elevated temperature gradient along the die to control the physical property of the polymer as the polymer catalyze, bending the cable in reversed directions after emerging from the protrusion die during completion of the catalyzing and during cooling to ambient temperature to avoid the occurrence of a permanent set in the catalyzed polymer, and coiling the newly formed electrically insulated and reinforced utility cable.

Abstract: A power transfer device adapted for interconnection with the electrical system of a building includes a cabinet, a set of switches mounted to the cabinet, and wires adapted to connect the switches to an electrical distribution panel associated with a building electrical system. The power transfer device includes a compartment associated with the cabinet, and a selectively configurable cover arrangement for interconnection with the cabinet so as to enclose the compartment. The cover arrangement varies according to the characteristics or parameters of the power transfer device, to provide an optional plug-type power input and an optional power input monitoring arrangement, either alone or in combination with each other, or to provide neither capability. The cover arrangement includes a series of differently configured cover sections which can be mounted to the cabinet in varying combinations, so as to vary the capability of the power transfer device.

Abstract: A wiring connection method includes the steps of connecting a bus bar for wiring inside an electronic apparatus and a harness for leading out wiring to outside, placing the bus bar and the harness connected together on a notch portion of a housing, and filling a resin to fix the harness in the notch portion of the housing.

Abstract: Textile spinning techniques are employed to produce electrical cables in the form of a yarn having a structure comprised of a number of elements arranged in the axial direction of the cable. Two or more such elements may be arranged co-axially with respect to each other. In one particular example, the cable has an internal conducting core surrounded by an insulating layer and a conducting layer surrounding the insulating layer. An outer-most presentation layer may also be provided. The presentation layer is chosen to give the cable the required look and feel. In principle, a large selection of conducting and insulating fibers (of either metallic or non-metallic material) may be used in the spinning process allowing a very large variety of different cable constructions to be produced.

Abstract: A modular electrical conductor system having at least one electrical carrier member and at least one electrical connector. The carrier member includes a dielectric carrier shell having a longitudinal axis. A plurality of enclosed channels and at least one open channel extend longitudinally through the carrier member. An electrical carrier conductor extends through each enclosed channel. The open channel has a longitudinally extending opening to receive at least one conductor cable insertable laterally into the at least one open channel. The electrical connector includes a dielectric connector shell having a like plurality of connector channels to the carrier member extending longitudinally therethrough. A connector conductor extends longitudinally through each connector channel and beyond each of the first and second connector ends.

Abstract: A flexible wiring tape mounting driving ICs for driving a display body at the back surface of a metal chassis which supports the display body at a back surface thereof is provided in a flat panel type display apparatus. On the flexible wiring tape, grounding wiring pattern is provided, which is connected with a rear surface of each driving IC through a electrically conductive tape. The conductive tape is provided with an adhesive layer having an electrical conductivity and a high heat conductivity on the both sides thereof, wherein it is adhered to both the flexible wiring tape and the metal chassis, so that both the grounding function and the heat radiating function of the driving IC can be accomplished. Thus, in addition to the above effects, the flat panel type display apparatus can be provided with a mounting structure of the driving ICs capable of realizing a simpler structure and a lower production cost.

Abstract: U 013971-0 A method of producing a superconducting cable, where a plurality of superconducting ribbons (4) are applied onto a preferably flexible tube (3), said ribbons being applied in one or more layers, optionally separated by intermediate plastic layers, whereafter a protective layer (5) of textile or paper is optionally applied followed by a metal tube (6). A plurality of film layers are applied onto the metal tube (6), a few of said layers being metal-coated. Subsequently, a number of preferably helical spacers (12) are applied onto there layers, and finally a screen (9) is placed on said spacers (12). In this manner the vacuum between the tubes (6 and 9) minimize the thermal conductivity at the same time as the metal-coated films block the thermal radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable tray for supporting conduit thereon. The tray includes an elongated spine section which includes first and second section channels which extend along opposing first and second surfaces thereof. The tray has a plurality of support member assemblies which have a plate end and a support end opposite the plate end. The plate end of the support member assembly engages the first and second section channels, and includes at least one fastening aperture. The support end extends away from the elongated spine section. The tray also has a plurality of fasteners for threadably engaging the at least one fastening aperture of said support member plate end. The fasteners secure the support member assemblies at a desired location along the first and second section channels whereby support member assemblies are slidably positioned at a desired location and fastened thereto to provide a custom arrangement of support member assemblies about the spine section.

Abstract: An adjustable height cable retaining post (9) for leveling a panel system (20) around a cable ladder (30) in a telecommunications switching center (5). The adjustable cable retaining post (9) consists of a rod (50) and a C-shaped bracket (40). The adjustable cable retaining post (9) allows for a neat and orderly installation in a telecommunications switching center (5).

Abstract: A submarine apparatus is laid undersea by a submarine-cable laying device. The submarine apparatus comprises a cylindrical body performing a signal processing, a conical boot arranged at each of both ends of the body so as to fix an end of a submarine cable, and a gimbal joint provided on each of both ends of the body so as to support an end of an arm portion extending from the boot. The diameter of an end of the boot is smaller than a diameter of each of both ends of the body. A spacer mechanism is provided between the body and the boot so as to occupy a part of a space therebetween.

Abstract: Steel trunking is provided for housing transmission cables particularly in areas where hygiene and sterility is important. The invention provides lengths of hollow conduit which are secured together by push-on connectors in the form of sleeves. There is also provided a transmission cable outlet device (20) with a hollow body member terminating in an end plate (33). The end plate (33) carries glands (34) which grip and hold cables so as to provide a clean and efficient take-off from the trunking.

Abstract: A line guiding arrangement for supporting at least one energy line, which is composed of a generally rectangular line receiving channel 1 that includes a base wall portion 2, a cover portion 3, and side wall portions 4, 5. The line receiving channel 1 is subdivided by transverse separations 6 into a plurality of segments 9, 10 that are tiltable relative to one another. The transverse separations 6 extend through the cover portion 3, and they continue in the side wall portions 4, 5 to at least the vicinity of the base wall portion 2. Also, the transverse separations are configured to define at least one recess 11 in one of the adjacent segments and a projection 12 in the other segment which engages within the recess 11. The flexural and torsional rigidity of the channel is thereby improved.

Abstract: A sheathed conductor configuration for corrosive environmental conditions is disclosed. The sheathed conductor configuration has at least one internal electrical conductor that is electrically insulated from a metallic outer sheath by an electrically insulating material. The outer sheath is formed of steel that has subsequently been enriched with aluminum by diffusion.

Abstract: A cable management assembly including a rack and plurality of chassis, the rack having three vertical columns coupled to a base. The rack defining a two vertical stacks of chassis mounting positions. The chassis mounting positions are spaced from each other and the sides of the system to create a middle cable pathway in addition to two side cable pathways. The chassis include a mounting plate defining a plurality of module apertures. The aperture are sized to receive a stack of cable modules having a linear array of cable connectors. The apertures of the chassis are oriented to allow cables to be guided away from a middle axis toward the sides of the chassis and therefore away from the center-most connectors. The assembly may also include cable management arms having tie down holes for guiding the cables within the cable pathways.

Abstract: A cable raceway outlet mountable to a cable raceway having a side wall terminating in a top edge. The raceway outlet comprises a transition assembly for being mounted over the top of the top edge of the raceway for supporting a cable passing between the raceway and a point outside the raceway, and a protective transition assembly cover for being positioned onto the transition assembly for enclosing the cable passing between the raceway and a point outside the raceway. A raceway cover is carried by the transition assembly cover for covering a top opening of the raceway defined by the side wall and a second, laterally spaced-apart side wall.

Abstract: An inductive charging paddle includes a core and an electric wire, which is wound about the core to form a coil. The coil is connected to an electricity supplying apparatus through a cable. The electric wire includes a litz wire, a heat-shrinkable tubing, which coats substantially the entire length of the litz wire, and an insulating tube, which coats substantially the entire length of the heat-shrinkable tubing. A space is formed between the heat-shrinkable tubing and the insulating tube. As a result, the structure of the coil is simplified and the flexibility of the electric wire is maintained.

Abstract: A sectional, modular and orientable element for the formation of fairlead raceways (7) for wires (8), including a central body (2) provided with a plurality of shaped and aligned arms (6) which extend radially from said central bodies (2) and with means for their coupling. Said coupling means includes at least two sequential coaxial cavities (4, 5) obtained at an end (2) of said central body (2), and an extension provided at the free end of an hemispheric coaxial bull (3) obtained at the opposite end of said central body (2) and coaxial to said cavities (4, 5). The modular concatenation takes place by fitting the hemispheric bulb (3) of a first modular element with one of the cavities (4, 5) of a second modular element. The fitting in either the first (4) or the second sequential cavity (5) allows obtaining of concatenations that can be oriented following direction variations of the raceways, or that can be straight for linear raceways.

Abstract: A wiring harness bending mechanism is provided, which includes: a wiring harness; and first and second link arms each having a tubular portion to put the wiring harness therethrough, wherein a pair of convexities are formed on the first link arm and a pair of concavities to engage the convexities are formed on the second link arm. The first link arm is formed of a pair of first divided link arms connected with a hinge portion and each having a convexity, and the second link arm is formed of a pair of second divided link arms connected with a hinge portion and each having a concavity. A plate portion is provided projectingly from each of the tubular portions, and the pair of convexities are arranged on one end side of one plate portion and the pair of concavities are arranged on one end side of the other plate portion. A fixing portion is provided on each of the other end sides of the respective plate portions for mounting the first and second link arms.

Abstract: A Sectional Conduit that would enhance ones home or office. The Sectional Conduit promotes a touch of class and elegance to your surrounding, as well as promoting safety.

Abstract: A susceptor composition that can bond two or more layers or substrates to one another and that can be used to coat or cut a substrate. The susceptor composition is activated in the presence of radio frequency (RF) energy. In one embodiment, the susceptor composition of the present invention comprises at least one ionomer and a polar carrier. The ionomer and polar carrier are blended with one another and form a mixture, preferably a uniform mixture. The ionomer and polar carrier are present in an amount effective to allow the susceptor composition to be heated by RF energy. Also disclosed are RF induction heating systems.

Abstract: A cable manager for mounting to the front edge of a table to secure and organize electrical cables associated with electronic devices, such as computer equipment, resting on the table. One embodiment of the novel cable organizer includes a modesty panel which has an integral bead retention channel extending the length of the top edge and a bead retention channel extending the length of the bottom edge and mounting brackets engaged in the top bead retention. The modesty panel includes a slide lock assembly extending outwardly from the back side. A substantially U-shaped cable containment channel is slidingly engaged in the slide lock assembly and the bottom bead retention channel. Another embodiment includes a raceway having a bottom wall, a rear wall and opposed end walls, the end walls each have aligned and complementary openings for the introduction of electrical cables into the raceway.

Abstract: A switchgear assembly in which a number of cells housing electrical switching apparatus such as circuit breakers are vertically stacked in a forward compartment has combined arc shield/wire trays between cells for terminating secondary wiring for easy access through front doors on the switchgear assembly and for protecting the secondary wiring from circuit breaker arc gases. The arc gases are deflected by an upwardly and rearwardly inclined panel forming the back wall of the wire tray. A vertical wall forward of the inclined panel mounts a lower horizontal row of terminal blocks forward of an upper row. A wireway has a vertical section in a forward corner of the cabinet beside the vertically stacked cells which communicates with the wire trays, and a horizontal section extending rearward under the top wall of the cabinet. An inclined gutter provides a transition between the top of the vertical section and the forward end of the horizontal section.

Abstract: A tubular cable adapter for use in jointing and/or terminating a medium voltage medium voltage paper insulated cable is provided. The cable adapter comprises an impregnating compound barrier sleeve (1), a semi-conductive layer (2) partially covering said impregnating compound barrier sleeve, and a support member (3) for maintaining said impregnating compound barrier sleeve and said semi-conductive layer in a radial expanded state, said support member being removable from said impregnating compound barrier sleeve. The tubular cable adapter further comprises a conductive member (4) covering at least partially said impregnating compound barrier sleeve (1) and said semi-conductive conductive member layer (2).

Abstract: An electrical cable of the present invention comprises a plurality of spaced, parallel flat conductors. Each of the plurality of flat conductors was previously integral with each immediately adjacent flat conductor. A dielectric material is holds the conductors in the spaced, parallel relationship. The dielectric material can be a polymer film, a nonwoven, or other polymer materials such as PTFE, or expanded PTFE. The cable of the present invention is made by providing first and second webs of dielectric materials and a third sheet of conductive material. The first and second web materials are bonded to the third sheet of conductive material in a face-to-face layered relationship thereby forming a bonded laminate. The bonded laminate is then incrementally stretched to separate the sheet of conductive material in to spaced, parallel flat conductors.

Abstract: An end cap for closing one end of trunking, the end cap having a closure part for closing an interior space of the trunking and a fixing part for fixing it to a back of a base section of the trunking. The closure and fixing parts are connected together by a connecting part. The connecting part constitutes an elastic coupling which allows the closure part to move relative to the fixing part.

Abstract: An insulative housing including suspension members for attaching it to a support by means of which equipment can be attached to the base section of trunking and a shroud which surrounds the equipment attached to the support, at a distance therefrom. The shroud has a side wall. The suspension members have attachment members at two or more different levels and, over at least a part of the perimeter of the shroud, at least the top portion of the side wall of the shroud is removable. Applications include electrical equipment housings.

Abstract: A raceway separated into multiple wireways by a dividing element is presented, said dividing element being supported by divider clips having an intermediate “U” shape to envelope three sides of the dividing element. Raceway base sections are joined by a raceway coupling particularly adapted to lie along the sidewall of each raceway base section being joined so as not to interfere with the dividing element.

Abstract: The safety strap comprises a first strap portion and a second strap portion and two spaced projections extending upwardly from the safety strap for being received around and fixed to an electrical cord by one of an adhesive or a heat sealing, and the strap portions having mating releasable fastening structure thereon.

Abstract: A band-like conductor connecting connector comprises a second connector 6 which is inserted into a first connector 2 to release a temporarily locked state between the first connector 2 and the holder 1, and which pushes the band-like conductor together with the first connector 2 toward a bottom of the holder 1, wherein in a process during which the second connector 6 pushes the first connector 2 toward the bottom of the holder 1, a plurality of terminal metal fittings 19 provided on a tip end of the second connector 6 push the band-like conductor 5 into the bottom of the holder 1 while scrubbing the exposed wire conductor patterns.

Abstract: Resilient electrical interconnects are provided which have a non-uniform cross section which achieves an increased range of deflection and a predetermined relationship between compression force and deflection of the interconnect, and between resistance and deflection of the interconnect. A smaller cross sectional area decreases the spring rate, or compression force, of the interconnect during compression. Increased range of deflection and reduced spring rate enables improved compensation for surface irregularities and facilitates mounting of integrated circuit or other devices having large arrays of interconnects. The non-uniform cross section is provided by a single or compound slope, or alternatively a nonlinear curve, from the end of smaller cross-section to the end of larger cross-section.

Abstract: An electrical conductor arrangement has conductor meshes that are arranged in areas with limiting lines defined by a network structure, and into which control devices are connected for the control of currents within the conductor arrangement.

Abstract: A wall panel assembly for use in an office environment includes a wireway which is attached to a wall panel. The wireway includes two side walls, a top wall, a bottom wall and a raceway defining a conduit for electrical power conductors. The raceway is positioned between the side walls and extends between and interconnects the top wall and the bottom wall. The raceway structurally supports the wireway.

Abstract: Raceway base and cover components define top and bottom wireway channels, and provide a third channel therebetween for housing various outlet devices that need not be placed in the wireway channels. The dividers defining these channels are molded as part of the base, and define hinge lines so that shelf defining doors can be opened for ease of wiring the raceway, and closed for isolating the cabling contained therein. Device brackets are snapped into the third channel and these device brackets are designed to receive the outlet devices as a result of a snap-in feature disclosed in a prior art U.S. Pat. No. 5,594,205.

Abstract: An arrangement for retaining wires or cables inside a trough having base wall, and first and second side walls extending generally parallel to one another from the base wall. The arrangement includes one or more pairs of trapezoidal retainer plates supported on the side walls so that each pair of plates are in confronting relation to one another above the trough. Each retainer plate has a base portion, and an end portion forming an outside edge which defines an approximately 45-degree angle with respect to parallel side edges of the plate. The outside edges of each pair of confronting plates form a gap through which wires or cables can be inserted into or withdrawn from the trough. The gap forms an acute angle with respect to the side walls of the trough, so that inserted wires or cables will be retained by each pair of confronting retainer plates.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for making an electrode film for a composite polymer material. A composite plating method is used to form a conductive plate film with microrough surface of 0.01 to 100 microns which will be adhered to a composite polymer material, enhances the adhering performance and reduces the interface electrical resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mineral-insulated supply line for a sensor, including a sleeve and at least one internal conductor arranged in the sleeve, with one end of the at least internal conductor connected with a sensor element or its supply line and with the sleeve containing a mineral powder as insulation material. To obtain a high temperature-resistant and corrosion-resistant supply line for gas sensors, at least one internal conductor is made of a metal from the group consisting of tantalum, titanium, niobium, molybdenum, vanadium, zirconium, rhenium, and osmium, or of an alloy based on at least one of these metals.

Abstract: An inspecting jig 1 for a wire harness for inspecting electric continuity of terminals 5 in a connector 8, comprising a jig body 10 having an opening 24 into which the connector is adapted to be inserted, a continuity checking part 11 adapted to be electrically connected to the terminals of the connector when the connector has entered into the opening, a lever member 12 swingably fitted to the jig body and including a locking portion 32 at its one end 12b which is adapted to be locked with an end face 8a of the connector 8 when the connector has entered into the opening 24, thereby to keep the terminals 5 and the continuity checking part 11 in an electrically connected state, and biasing means 13 for biasing the lever member 12 in a direction in which the locking portion 32 is locked with the end face 8a.

Abstract: A fire-retardant adhesive and a fire-retardant adhesive film, which are suitable for producing flat cables using a non-halogen flame-retardant and have fire-retardant properties rivaling those of halogen flame-retardants while maintaining good electrical insulating properties, comprises (A) a polyester resin, (B) a nitrogen-containing organic flame-retardant and (C) a boron compound.

Abstract: A simplified extensible raceway for electrical outlets including a cutable raceway that includes an electrical extension cord that can plug into an existing outlet and be extended in any direction by connection within the raceway to electrical outlet box(es) that engage the raceway and an existing supporting structure. The raceway and associated electrical outlet system can be extended by the addition of additional pairs of electrical extension cords having both male and female ends connected to additional electrical outlets.

Abstract: An arrangement in a conductor track, the conductor track having a connection groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the track for connecting devices to the conductor track by way of an adapter, current conductors arranged in the connection groove in the longitudinal direction thereof for supplying power by way of the adapter to the devices connected to the conductor track, and at least one signal conductor arranged in the conductor track for supplying by way of the adapter a control signal, such as a bus control signal, to the device connected to the conductor track. To achieve a simple and esthetically advantageous solution, at least one signal conductor is arranged in the connection groove of the conductor track, and a partition wall of electrically conductive material is arranged between the signal conductor and the current conductor.

Abstract: A system for dividing a conduit (12) into a plurality of compartments (20-24) includes an insert (10) which is formed by attaching a plurality of layers of a pliant material (14-17) near their lateral edges (18). The insert can be formed with a cable (25), a rope (26) or a tape (27) pre-positioned between the layers (14-17) or the cable (25), rope (26) or tape (27) can be positioned in the respective compartments (20-22) after the insert (10) is installed in the conduit (12).

Abstract: An electrical terminal such as that used in a multi-pin connector has a layer of positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material incorporated therein such that the terminal also serves as a circuit over-current protection device. In a first embodiment, a surface of the terminal is covered by a layer of PTC material such that when the terminal is engaged with a mating terminal, the PTC material is interposed between the surfaces of the mated terminals to create a PTC device. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a terminal includes a contact portion for making electrical connection with a mating terminal, a wire connection portion for connection to a wire, and a layer of PTC material interposed between adjacent surfaces of the contact portion and wire connection portion. The invention terminals provide over-current protection to a circuit without the need for soldering or otherwise connecting a separate PTC device into the circuit.

Abstract: An electrical lead for supplying electrical energy is improved by the invention with regard to its aesthetic effect by forming it from aesthetically pleasing and electrically improved conducting sections (1, 2, 3) connected to one another in a chain. Such electrical leads may be called the Maya Electrical Transmission system.

Abstract: A system for dividing a conduit (12) into a plurality of compartments (20-24) includes an insert (10) which is formed by attaching a plurality of layers of a pliant material (14-17) near their lateral edges (18). The insert can be formed with a cable (25), a rope (26) or a tape (27) pre-positioned between the layers (14-17) or the cable (25), rope (26) or tape (27) can be positioned in the respective compartments (20-22) after the insert (10) is installed in the conduit (12).

Abstract: An integrated circuit is formed having electrical conductors with electromigration-inhibiting/electrically conductive plugs disposed between electrically conductive segments of the electrical conductor. Windows are formed within a planar surface. An electromigration-inhibiting/electrically conductive material is deposited over the planar surface and through the windows to fill the windows and thereby provide, in such windows, plugs of electromigration-inhibiting/electrically conductive material. Portions of the electromigration-inhibiting/electrically conductive material are removed to form the plugs with surfaces co-planar a surface surrounding the plugs. The electrical conductive segments are formed within the same planar surface as the plugs, either before, or after, the plug formation. The electrical conductive segments have surfaces co-planar with the plugs, are aligned with and electrically interconnected through the plugs.

Abstract: A land electrode has at least one feeding element connected to an electrode line of a high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system. The land electrode is in electric contact with a conducting medium and further comprises at least two electrically non-conducting element barriers, spaced apart along the feeding element. Between the element barriers, an active part of the surface of the feeding element is formed, which active part is in electric contact with the conducting medium. The element barriers have a substantial extension outwards from the active part of the surface of the feeding element into the first conducting medium, so as to homogeneize the current distribution along the active part of the surface of the feeding element.

Abstract: A sea electrode (15) for grounding of a high voltage direct current transmission system comprises an electrically conducting electrode body (1) for connection to the transmission system and at least one ballast (4) located above the electrode. The electrode further comprises a layer (5) of an electrically non-conducting material, located above the electrode body and extending over it, so as to influence the maximum electrical field strength not to exceed a desired level at a point (P) at the edge of the non-conducting layer and thereby also in the sea water outside a zone (35) located below the non-conducting layer and in a vertical direction limited by the edge of the non-conducting layer.

Abstract: A wall panel assembly for use in an office environment includes a wireway which is attached to a wall panel. The wireway includes two side walls, a top wall, a bottom wall and a raceway defining a conduit for electrical power conductors. The raceway is positioned between the side walls and extends between and interconnects the top wall and the bottom wall. The raceway structurally supports the wireway.