Abstract: A tube for the circulation of a flammable fluid, adapted to be mounted in a structure, made at least partially of electrically insulating material, capable of being subjected to electrical disturbances of atmospheric origin. Tube (3) comprises two endpieces (5) for joining made of electrically conductive material and a body (6). Tube body (6), of which at least the inner surface is electrically conductive over the major part of its length, presents at least one electrically insulating section (10). The tube particularly applicable as fuel conduits for aircraft.

Abstract: A shield terminator for sealing the splice of a ground lead wire and the shield of a coaxial cable. The shield terminator includes a solder band and a dam of thermoplastic material which has at least two lumens therein. One larger lumen receives the coaxial cable while the small lumen receives the ground lead wire. The presence of the thermoplastic material around both the cable and the lead wire insures that all interstices between the cable, wire and the sleeve of the shield terminator will be filled, preventing the escape of solder from the sleeve, and precluding entry of water and other contaminants into the splice.

Abstract: A latch assembly includes a housing for inserting through an opening or breach in a door panel and secured to the panel by a retaining cage. In the preferred embodiment, the housing and the breach will have the same cross-sectional square shape. A retaining cage includes a retainer plate and a plurality of supporting legs and substantially surrounds the housing when the assembly is mounted on a door panel. At each cornering edge of the housing, a depression is formed for receiving a retainer extension formed at the end of each supporting leg. Each supporting leg also includes a support claw or tip which, in the mounted position, engages a surface of the door panel and pierces any non-conductive coating thereon so that the rotary bar handle and the other parts of the assembly may be electrically grounded. The cooperative configuration of the housing and the retaining cage permits mounting of the assembly in one of four positions.

Abstract: Bushing for the passage of at least one cable through a hole in a wall or similar structure, affording protection against electromagnetic overload and/or interference which bushing comprises two cable lead-through tubes which are each provided with a flange at its end which are detachably connected together with the aid of these flanges, while at least one earth plate is disposed between these flanges and electrically coupled therewith through a conductor in order to contact an electrically conducting braiding of the cable(s) passed through when the bushing is fully operational.

Abstract: A two-piece, all plastic connector for connecting a flexible conduit to an electrical fixture comprising a threaded connector cap having an extending wedging ring and a mating threaded connector body having a deflection ramp. The connector body is secured to an electrical fixture and the connector cap is loosely threadably engaged with the connector body. The conduit is inserted through an opening in the connector cap until it abuts the bottom of an annular cavity in the connector body. The cap is then tightly screwed onto the body such that the wedging ring is cammed, by the deflection ramp, into engagement with the conduit to securely grip the conduit. This arrangement provides a liquid-tight seal.

Abstract: A swivel fitting for an electrical conduit and the like including a first fitting part including a generally cylindrical tubular section extending axially with respect to a central longitudinal axis of said first fitting part; a second fitting part having a head portion and a generally cylindrical section extending axially from said head portion and in sleeved relationship within said tubular section of said first fitting part; cooperable means on said first fitting part and said second fitting part for retaining said fitting parts in assembled relationship to each other while permitting rotation of one fitting part relative to the other fitting part about said axis, said cooperable means including a generally circumferential groove formed in said cylindrical section of said second fitting part and radially inwardly extending projection means on said tubular section of said first fitting part extending into said groove to prevent axial separation of said fitting parts; and means for exerting an axial tensioni

Abstract: A sealed cable connector includes a plug or coupler with a sleeve extending over the cable end and surrounding a strain relief ring, contoured annular seal and a thrust collar. The seal includes an outer ring and an inner ring which are connected with each other by a radial bridge. During assembly, the thrust collar and the strain relief ring cooperate with each other in such a manner that upon axial displacement of the thrust collar toward the strain relief ring by means of a screw plug turned into the sleeve, the bridge becomes sheared off thereby compressing the inner and outer rings within the respective inner and outer spaces between the thrust collar and the strain relief ring while at the same time the thrust collar presses the outer cable conductor against a contacting face of the sleeve.

Abstract: A grounding mechanism adapted for use with a support assembly suspending an overhead linear member. The grounding mechanism includes first and second leg portions disposed generally perpendicular to each other. The first leg portion has a generally arcuate conformation over its axial length. The second leg portion is angularly disposed relative to the longitudinal axis of the first leg portion so as to extend outwardly from the support assembly through gaps defined between helical rods gripping the linear member. The arcuate conformation of the first leg portion increases in dimension as it extends from a first distal end toward the second leg portion. Reinforcing ribs are disposed at the juncture of the first and second leg portions to strengthen the grounding mechanism. The new grounding mechanism is mounted between the helical rods and the cable within the support assembly.

Abstract: A terminal assembly for interconnecting cable forms a wrinkle in braided shielding of cable and clamps this wrinkle into assembly with axial clamping motion to effect mechanical attachment and continuity of electrical shielding with cabinet. Cable jacket is also held in longitudinal clamp.

Abstract: A junction between a pair of insulated electric cables each with a peripheral conducting screen and a protective sheath over the screen is formed by a connector which includes a junction body composed of a tubular body of insulation with tapered ends and with internal and external semiconductive layers, a conductive material, such as a metal braid or ribbon, covering the external semiconductive layer and extending beyond the ends of the tubular body and connected at its ends to the screens of the cables, and an insulating protective tube with flanges at its ends that covers most of the tubular body and the conductive material thereon. A pair of tubular caps having a snap fit at one end thereof with the flanges on the protective tube and extending over the respective cable sheaths complete the connector.

Abstract: Panel-mount ground termination apparatus for terminating the outer shielding conductor of an electrical cable and for simultaneously mounting the cable to a panel. The apparatus includes a housing mounted to the panel and having an axial aperture for receiving the cable to be terminated; a flexible termination member having a plurality of inwardly extending, electrically conductive prongs positioned within the housing aperture and surrounding the cable; a compression member having a tapered, inner compression surface; and a housing closure member threadable onto the housing. As the closure member is threaded onto the housing, the compression member is urged into the housing aperture between the outer surface of the termination member and the sidewall of the housing aperture.

Abstract: A low voltage buried wire isolator for interrupting the metallic path between the common grounding system in a structure and the positive grounding system of the telephone or television cable grounding systems. The isolator comprises a housing having an electrically conductive clamping assembly clamped to the metal ground sheath of the service cable. A high voltage protector such as a gas tube is electrically connected, at one of its ends, to the clamping assembly and is designed to normally prevent the flow of electrical current therethrough which is below a predetermined value. A metal fitting is connected to the other end of the high voltage protector and is operatively electrically connected to at least a pair of signal circuit protectors also mounted within the housing. If a power crossover should occur, the high voltage protector prevents the metal ground sheath from overheating since it is electrically insulated from the cable protective apparatus.

Abstract: An electrical connection to an insulated wire having a conductor that is softer than the wire insulation, for example a piezoelectric vinylidine fluoride polymer wire having a low melting point conductor, comprises a conductive crimping element that is crimped onto the wire. The crimping element has been deformed to a relatively small extent such that it does not penetrate the wire insulation but causes the low melting point metal conductor to exude out of the wire into contact on the electrically conductive connection element, e.g. the closed end of the crimp.

Abstract: A rigid but flexible bondbar interconnects first and second electrical cable ends in a vicinity of a splice region thereof, the bondbar being shaped and constructed such that it is substantially rigid when exposed to axial tensile loads below a first value and is irreversibly bent when subjected to axial tensile loads above the first value, an overall flex length of the bondbar being such that both of the cable ends are prevented from being pulled out of the cable repair region.

Abstract: A surface mounted grounding connector and method for installing same to the bared shield of a jacketed, shielded cable from which a portion of the jacket has been removed, without severing the shield and reestablishing the moisture protection of the shield. The connector is made up of a contact means placed atop the bared shield and engageable therewith to prevent relative movement of said contact means with respect to said shield. A copper braid is first engaged with said contact means and then wrapped about both said contact means and bared shield to establish a good electrical joint and held in place with a suitable clip.A preformed liquid-tight sealing form has a grounding conductor inserted through a suitable aperture therein and the bared conductor crimped in the crimpable connector attached to the contact means. The form is then moved into position such that its stem fits tightly about the ground conductor and crimpable connector and skirt overlies the contact means and bared shield.

Abstract: A flexible electromagnetic pulse shielding conduit for electrical connectors which is constructed of a backshell to which is threadably secured an end of an elongated convoluted conduit. Located concentrically about the convoluted conduit are different braided layers of electrically conductive material. This electrically conductive material is fixedly secured to a portion of the backshell by shrinking a metallic band disposed thereabout through the use of magnetic pulse forming. A rubber sleeve is located about the layers of electrically conductive material with an end of the rubber sleeve being also fixedly secured to the backshell by use of magnetic pulse forming. Static electricity from the thus formed shielding conduit is to be discharged from the electrically conductive layers through a grounding wire which is conducted through a hole formed in the backshell then through the internal chamber of the backshell and exteriorly thereof.

Abstract: A seal for a cable connector used to connect cables and the like to a partition or a housing provides that one size of seal can be used with a wider range of cable sizes than existing seals. The seal for the connector has a substantially tubular body made from elastomeric material. The body has a cylindrical inner surface, a frusto-conical outer surface extending from a small end with a curved lip at the small end. A large end at the other end of the tubular body and recesses formed in the tubular body between the inner surface and the outer surface, making the tubular body compressible.

Abstract: A cable connector for connecting cables and the like to a partition or housing, provides improved grounding and utilizes an elastomeric seal to prevent leaks. One size of connector can take a wider range of cable sizes than known connectors. The connector comprises a rigid tubular housing with external attachment means for attachment to an aperture in a partition, the housing having passage therethrough for a cable and a curved shoulder in the passage. A tubular seal having a cylindrical inner surface, a frusto-conical outer surface extending from a small end, a curved lip at the small end where the outer surface and the inner surface join, the curved lip adapted to sit against the curved shoulder in the passage, and a threaded cover to push the seal so that the curved lip of the seal is swivelled inwards and is adapted to contact the cable in the housing.

Abstract: A lightning protector for overhead electric lines comprises at least one of the following elements: a spark-arrester (111,112) a ground lead and a device for the connection of electric cables. Measures for reducing the impedance of the elements forming the circuit for the discharge to the ground of the shock wave due to atmospheric charges are proposed.

Abstract: A termination closure (20) for buried or underground service cable splice locations includes molded stepped end blocks (40--40) and a cover (100) which comprises a sheet adapted to be wrapped about service cables (28--28) having conductors (26--26) which are spliced to conductors (24--24) of a distribution cable (22) and secured by clamps. The closure also includes a pivotally mounted organizer (80) which is perforated to allow an encapsulant to be flowed therethrough into engagement with an enclosing bladder (90). The organizer effectively isolates splice connections from the distribution cable core (23). The bladder which is wrapped about the organizer is adapted to receive encapsulant from a tube which extends through one of the end blocks to allow it to be flowed into the interstices among the spliced conductors and distribution cable core. Air in the closure is pushed from one end of the closure and evacuated through a relief valve (59) in the other end block.

Abstract: There is provided a cable sheath connector for use with a communication cable of the type having a plurality of insulated conductor wires held in cylindrical form by an inner insulating plastic film wrapped tightly around the connectors and a thin metallic shield placed over the plastic film with a final outer protective cover. The connector includes an inner base and stud member, and an outer clamp member. The outer clamp member has an elongated body portion in cross section with projections extending inwardly, each of the projections having a flat contact area which will penetrate the outer protective cover of a cable and maintain metal to metal contact with the metal shield without piercing the shield. The outer clamp maintains compressive load on the shield clamped between the inner base and the outer clamp.

Abstract: A grounding connector for a shielded cable. The connector includes a housing which encloses a stripped length of the cable and a conductive element in contact with the shield. Slots in the housing adapt it to fit in a notch on a conductive panel. The element has opposed, projecting, bent arms which contact the notched edge of the panel.

Abstract: A low voltage buried wire isolator for interrupting the metallic path between the common grounding system in a structure and the positive grounding system of the telephone or television cable grounding systems. The isolator comprises a housing having an electrically conductive clamping assembly clamped to the metal ground sheath of the service cable. A high voltage protector such as a gas tube is electrically connected, at one of its ends, to the clamping assembly and is designed to normally prevent the flow of electrical current therethrough which is below a predetermined value. A metal fitting is connected to the other end of the high voltage protector and has an electrically conductive wire secured thereto which extends to the existing cable protective apparatus. If a power crossover should occur, the high voltage protector prevents the metal ground sheath from overheating since it is electrically insulated from the cable protective apparatus.

Abstract: A sleeve for installation on an electrical conductor for shielding the conductor with respect to the environment in which the conductor resides against electromagnetic interference (EMI). The sleeve is formed of a tubular member made of heat recoverable material and having, in the non-recovered condition, a large central opening through which the wire to be shielded can be passed. The interior of the tubular member is lined with a plurality of conductive leaves or pellicles. One circumferential margin of the pellicles is adhered to the internal surface of the tubular member and the remainder of each pellicle is unattached and remains in overlapping relationship to an adjacent pellicle. When the sleeve is positioned over a conductor to be shielded and energy is applied to the tubular member to effect its recovery, the unattached portions of the pellicles move with respect to one another as the tubular member shrinks to uniformly circumscribe the conductor with an electrically conductive shield.

Abstract: A fitting which couples two conduit members in a manner to permit relative longitudinal motion therebetween and which prevents the gases within the fitting from escaping at a temperature which might ignite an external ambient atmosphere. One form of the fitting includes a bushing affixed to an end of one of the conduit members and positioned and configured to mate with the interior of a body member affixed to an end of the other conduit member to permit sliding motion therebetween. The bushing has sufficient surface area in close proximity to the interior surface of the body member as to cause any gases passed between the bushing and body member to approach a temperature equilibrium with the body member.

Abstract: A closure (20) for a cable splice includes two mating covers (23, 24) and two end plate assemblies (30--30). Longitudinally extending joints between the covers are filled with sealing gaskets (141--141). Also a peripheral channel (45) in each end plate is filled with a circumferential gasket (147). The covers are assembled together to enclose the end plate assemblies with the gaskets in the joints therebetween. Then, the covers are moved toward each other and secured together by moving a continuous wire latch support frame (121) which is disposed on each side of the closure and which has a plurality of latching fingers (126--126) mounted pivotally therealong to cause each latching finger to snap past a center bistable position into locking engagement with an aligned seat along the closure. As the covers become secured together, the longitudinal and circumferential gaskets are caused to seal their associated joints.

Abstract: A buried cable splice closure comprising a rigid plastic outer shell having an opening at least at one end through which cables may extend into the closure has a lower chamber adjacent each end opening for support of portions of cables extending into the closure with the cable jacket and any cable shield terminating in the lower chamber. An upper chamber is spaced longitudinally of the closure from each end opening so as to have a lower chamber between each end opening and the upper chamber and the upper chamber has a cable splice support area spaced a distance above each lower chamber when the splice closure is in an upright position. A cable passageway within the outer shell communicates between each lower chamber and the cable splice support area in the upper chamber and means are provided for permitting introduction of an encapsulant into at least each lower chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of fluid heater devices, and more particularly to an electric cable structure of a composite construction adapted for use as an electric immersion heater for use in electroplating, metal preparation and finishing applications and the like, and more particularly relates to a new and novel, flexible cable structure of small diameter which can be quickly and easily produced by continuous fabricating techniques into indefinite lengths, and which may be thereafter severed into predetermined lengths for various immersion heater applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to a clamp assembly for connecting the metal armor, screen or shielding of one power cable of a joint connecting two or more power cables, with a metal bridging element which spans the joint and is connected to the metal armor, screen or shielding of the other power cable or cables of the joint. The clamp assembly comprises a hollow metal cylinder, means for sealing the cylinder to the inner sheath of the power cable and first and second clamping means for securing the metal armor, screen or shielding of the cable and for securing the metal bridging element to the metal cylinder. The metal bridging element can be a part of a protective joint enclosure placed over the joint area.

Abstract: In a cable stub assembly (20) which is used to interconnect two cables (22 and 24), at least one of which is pressurized with a gaseous medium, a portion of a plastic jacket is removed from an interior portion of a length (31) of cable to expose conductors (33--33) of a core (32). Heat shrinkable sleeves (61 and 66) each of which comprises an irradiation cross-linked polyolefin material are positioned over the jacket of the cable on each side of the interior portion from which the jacket has been removed. The heat shrinkable sleeves are caused to contract about the cable jacket. Inner surfaces of the sleeves are coated with an adhesive material which is helpful in providing a sealed engagement of the sleeves with the jacket. A length of tubing (81) is disposed about the cable jacket and the contracted sleeves. A polyurethane filling material (82) is introduced into the tubing and is adhered sufficiently to the sleeves to prevent substantially the escape of the gaseous medium from the at least one cable.

Abstract: An electromagnetic flowmeter for electrically measuring a flow rate of a fluid flowing through a measuring pipe has an insulating lining which lines the measuring pipe. A conductive powder is mixed in parts of the insulating lining. The measuring pipe is short-circuited with the fluid through the conductive powder, thereby providing a reference potential of detected current corresponding to the flow rate of the fluid.

Abstract: The reduction of electromagnetic interference radiation from electrical component housings is enhanced due to an electrically conductive adapter rings each connected to associated electrically conductive cable shields. The rings and cables are engaged and retained by an electrically conductive bar attached to the housing and adapted to receive the rings, and thereby discharge electromagnetic signals to the housing ground potential.

Abstract: The combination of a metallic grounding clip and a shielded, jacketed flat cable of the type including a main portion having a plurality of spaced signal conductors, an offset portion including a drain wire, and a metallic shield which encompasses the signal conductors and extends into the offset portion in contact with the drain wire. The clip has a first leg, a second leg, and a web joining the legs and defining therewith a channel for receiving the offset portion. At least one of the legs has a termination member for piercing the offset portion to contact the drain wire. Thus the clip can be attached to the cable remote from the signal conductors at any desired location along the length of the cable and the shield of the cable can extend to the cable ends.

Abstract: There is provided a termination assembly for a cable shield which is particularly useful in connecting the shield to ground. The termination includes a tubular rivet for compressing a serrated ring into the shield for making electrical and mechanical termination. A resilient Belleville washer is compressed by the rivet for maintaining the termination.

Abstract: An electromagnetic flow meter includes an electromagnetic flow meter body having a connecting end for connecting to a pipe in which fluid to be metered is conducted, and a grounding device held between the connecting end of the body and the pipe, the grounding device having an annular frame of an insulating material having an inner periphery defining a central opening and an outer periphery and a grounding wire disposed at least at the inner periphery to be exposed to the central opening of the annular frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article suitable for making an electrical connection between two electrical conductors, for example an earth conductor and the outer conductor of a coaxial cable. The article comprises a first, heat-shrinkable, sleeve (1), a quantity of solder (2) positioned within the sleeve, and a second sleeve (5) an outer surface of which, together with an inner surface of the first sleeve, forms a passage for receiving the earth conductor. Stop means are provided for axial location of the earth conductor. On shrinking of the sleeve and fusing of the solder, an electrical connection can be made between an earth conductor received, in use, in the passage and the outer conductor of a coaxial cable received, in use, in the first sleeve but not in the passage.

Abstract: A coupling assembly is provided including a pair of confronting conduit members. Each conduit member has an annular flange fixed to the confronting ends of the conduit members. A circumferentially extending coupler surrounds portions of the flanges. A resilient bonding jumper transversing the circumferential wall of the coupler provides electrical continuity between the conduit members. The bonding jumper includes a body portion and a pair of arms fixed to opposite ends of the body portion. The arms extend in opposite directions. When the coupler is secured to the flanges, each arm contacts one of the flanges and a torque is produced tending to force the other arm into secure electrical contact with its contacted flange.

Abstract: An electrical conduit formed of helically fabricated grounding and reinforcing elements, including a spaced-turn foil channel defining a substantially smooth conduit bore, and an end fitting in combination with the conduit.

Abstract: An electrical conduit formed of helically fabricated grounding and reinforcing elements, including a foil channel having overlapped turns welded to one another and to a supporting helix.

Abstract: A pressurizable closure is disclosed for a telecommunication cable. The closure has a metallic air valve extending through a closure to each end of which electrical couplers are secured for use in grounding the cable sheath.

Abstract: A container for protecting cable splices from the environment. The container includes a vial having corrugated walls forming internal threads. The vial is filled with a sealant into which the splice is to be immersed. The container further includes a plug having passageways for accepting incoming cable. The plug is designed to be fixed with a sleeve having external threads of corrugated construction which thread into the vial. A resilient cap is provided to cover the entire opened end of the vial; inserts are provided for accepting cable of various sizes and a bracket can be fixed to the inside of the plug to operate as a ground shield connector and for structural support.

Abstract: A pipe fitting fabricated out of an electrically non-conductive material for use in the coupling of pipe sections, the fitting being provided with integral conductor means for bonding, grounding, or shunting purposes. In this design, the conductor is a metal strap or strip which extends across the fitting body to the coupling ends thereof. The bottom portion of the conductor strap is substantially embedded in the wall of the fitting and the exposed surface of the strap is provided with sharp edges or similar means which are used to scrape clean the faying surface in the bore of the pipe when a connection therewith is being made to insure a good electrical contact therebetween.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article suitable for making an electrical connection between two electrical conductors, for example an earth conductor and the outer conductor of a coaxial cable. The article comprises a heat-shrinkable sleeve and a quantity of solder which is held by and/or on the sleeve, and is positioned eccentrically within the sleeve. Two discrete quantities of solder may be used.

Abstract: A ready access closure is provided for communication cables of the type having an outer dielectric sheath and an electrically conductive shield surrounded thereby. The closure further includes a frame structure having end brackets, a longitudinal strap and a longitudinal tie brace, the strap and brace joining the brackets. A ground clamp grips the cable shield and is connected directly to the tie brace to form an electrical connection therewith.

Abstract: A cable shield connector assembly for making electrical connections to the shield of a multi-conductor communications-type cable includes a split cylindrical sleeve having circumferentially spaced contact ridges for insertion about the conductors and within the shield and further includes clamp halves positioned about the sleeve with a portion of the shield and the external insulation sheath of the cable therebetween. The clamp halves are drawn together by screws to urge the shield into electrical contact with the ridges of the sleeve. The sleeve includes a tab projecting through a slit in the shield and sheath to receive a screw for connection of a ground conductor thereto. The tab preferably extends between a portion of the clamp and receives one of the clamping screws therethrough to thereby locate and fix the clamp halves around the sleeve.

Abstract: A terminal connector for flat cables. The connector comprises a bendable member for bending along a bending line which divides the bendable member into first and second arm portions separated from one another by the bending line. The first arm portion includes a male die member thereon extending away from the surface thereof, and the second arm portion includes a die opening for receiving the male die member when the bendable member is bent along the bending line to move the first and second arm portions toward one another into a closed connecting position.

Abstract: A telecommunications cable provided with an electrically conductive adaptor for grounding purposes. The adaptor is factory fitted to the cable shield and an electrically insulating encapsulation extends around the adaptor and cable in the vicinity of the adaptor while rendering the adaptor accessible from outside for connection of a grounding extension. In practice, a cable is provided with a plurality of spaced adaptors along its length. Field splicing is eliminated with use of the construction for aerial cable and aerial installation is simplified and made cheaper.

Abstract: To assure safety, an expansion joint in an electrical system must have grounding continuity. A telescoping unit is provided using a braided-conductor bond inside the joint thereby protecting it from ambient contaminants. A high integrity ground continuity is assured even if the conduit is painted or becomes corroded. Selected components are proportioned with respect to each other to assure accurate component alignment with no possibility of relative movement, during assembly, which would endanger ground continuity. Stop means are incorporated in the design to limit the twisting of the grounding jumper during assembly.

Abstract: A multiple joint box or distribution sleeve having a tubular sleeve, which has a longitudinal slit with wedge-shaped sealing elements along the slit, and sealing members at both ends of the tubular sleeve characterized by each of the sealing members comprising a pair of rigid disks and at least one elastic circular plate interposed and clamped therebetween, the disks and plate each having a plurality of apertures aligned with each other to form cable inlets with the apertures of the elastic circular plate having a smaller diameter than the aperture of the rigid disks, and each of the disks being provided with a peripheral bevel coacting with each other to form a circular groove for receiving means for forming a peripheral seal.

Abstract: A predetermined block system for use in outside underground utility distribution networks, such as networks for providing telephone service, includes factory installed cable stubs spliced into a main distribution cable and encapsulated at predetermined intervals along the length of the distribution cable. The free ends of each cable stub are attached to one side of a terminal block which is adapted to be mounted in an aboveground or flush to the ground closure. Service wires may then be attached to the other side of the block. The cable stub includes a pair of bond wires insulated from each other. At a splice opening formed in the distribution cable one bond wire is connected to a field side and the other bond wire is connected to the central office side of the cable shields of the distribution cable. The bond wires terminate at commonly grounded terminal posts in the terminal block. The common ground may be provided by a ground braid fastened to the closure.