Abstract: An electrical connector and cable assembly comprising a predetermined length of cable and a pair of opposed flexible connector sections at each end thereof adapted to be separably engaged respectively with corresponding flexible connector sections on other connector cable assemblies to form an electrical cable of required size. Each opposed flexible connector section includes electric contact members connected to a live conductor or a plurality of live conductors in its associated cable with the contact members being adapted to engage complementary contact members in a connector section associated with another cable to form a connector assembly therebetween when the sections are matingly engaged thereby joining the live conductors together.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a pre-assembled liquid tight connector for use with flexible jacketed metallic conduit. The connector is comprised of a body member, an electrical ground sleeve, an O-Ring and a gland nut which are assembled as a single unit by flaring the ground sleeve over the body member. The end product is a unitized liquid tight connector which is easy to apply.

Abstract: A hose construction and method of making same are provided wherein such hose construction has an inside surface defining a passage for conveying fluid under pressure and an electrical conductor disposed along the hose construction and having a pair of opposed terminal ends adapted to be placed in communication with the inside passage for dissipating static electricity caused by fluid flow through the passage and wherein such hose construction has an electrically conductive metal clip connected to one of the terminal ends of the electrical conductor and has a portion thereof disposed substantially flush with the inside surface adjacent an associated end portion of the hose construction to facilitate engagement thereof by a hose connector.

Abstract: A connector adapted to be positioned on an end of an armored electrical cable of the type having protective flexible cable armor formed by interlocked helical convolutions of a metallic strip and serving for facilitating securing a grounding conductor to the cable armor. The connector comprises an electrically conductive spring-like element having a plurality of helical turns. The spacing and pitch of the helical turns of the connector correspond to the spacing and pitch of the helical convolutions of the cable armor for threadedly engaging the helical convolutions. One end portion of the spring-like element extends longitudinally away from the helical turns to position the end of the element in a readily accessible location for connection of a grounding conductor thereto.

Abstract: A method of providing a secure, long-lasting electrical connection between the concentric neutral wires of a Underground Residential Distribution (URD) cable and a sacrificial anode. The invention provides for the prevention of corrosion of the neutral wires of the URD cable. The method comprises: securing a mold around the URD cable and the concentric neutral wires over the area of contact with the anode connecting wire; pouring a low-melt alloy into the mold to surround the URD cable so as to contact at least 50% of the surface area of each of the neutral wires and the anode connecting wire in the area of contact; and cooling the low-melt alloy to form a solid casting around the concentric neutral wires and the area of contact with the anode connecting wire, whereby a secure, long-lasting electrical connection is provided between the neutral wires and the anode.

Abstract: A casing for a joint between a pair of electrical cable ends which have been prepared in a conventional manner, the conductors of the cable ends being electrically and mechanically joined and covered with insulation. The casing comprises two mating half-casings of a plastics material having a band, e.g., netting or foil, of good conductivity metal embedded therein and covered thereby, the half-casings enclosing the joint. The band is connected to the cable screeens by flexible conductors, and the casing has tapered ends which receive the ends of the cables and which, preferably, are adhesively secured to the cables. The half-casings are held together by clips, and the casing is filled with a resin after application to the cable ends.

Abstract: A cable shield connecting device for installation on a high voltage cable of the type having a metallic shield, the device including a relatively conformable, looped metal bar for placement around a bared portion of the metallic shield to extend circumferentially around a major portion of the circumference of the metallic shield while being spaced radially therefrom, a plurality of relatively flexible metallic fingers affixed to the bar, projecting from the bar in an axial direction and spaced circumferentially along the bar, each finger being attached to the metallic shield at a portion located remote from the bar to make electrical contact with the metallic shield, and a connecting conductor integral with the bar.

Abstract: An improved fastener assembly system for grounding multiconductor, shielded cables. The assembly includes a saddle-shaped stud device and a preassembled nut and clamping washer. The clamping washer including a conical spring section and downwardly extending penetrating teeth to pierce the outer insulative sheath of the cable bringing the teeth into conductive contact with the metallic shield. The penetration of the teeth through the outer layer of elastomeric material eliminates the cold flow relaxation problems which could contribute to an ineffective grounding system.

Abstract: A ground termination and strain relief connector means includes a termination plate to which an exposed section of a shield conductor means of a flat cable means is connected. The termination plate with the shield conductor means secured thereto is clamped onto an instrument housing to form the ground connection and also provide a strain relief for the cable means.

Abstract: A cylindrical-shaped cable sleeve, made of a suitable plastic, is formed by mating two semi-circular sleeve portions. With suitable cables inserted through an opening at each end and spliced therein, the two sleeve portions are secured from separation by a suitable clamping device engaging longitudinal mating flanges running on the exterior surface on each side of each half portion. The cable splice is sealed within the sleeve by insertion of a suitable sealant which is prevented from leaking by a series of axially disposed sealing rings interfacing with the cable to form a joint.

Abstract: A coupling which allows for linear or angular displacement as well as for expansion or contraction is comprised of two independent hubs adapted to be threaded on the ends of opposed spaced apart conduits, a flexible grounding strap connected between said hubs, a flexible watertight jacket substantially surrounding and clamped to said hubs at each end and a tubular raceway having flared ends moveably retained within each of said hubs to protect wires running through the coupling.

Abstract: A liquid tight connector for joining a liquid tight flexible conduit to a junction box or panel and having improved ground continuity is provided. The connector includes a body member having a cast-on lug to which an external ground may be secured. To provide a liquid tight seal between the fitting and the junction box, channel or raceway, an O-ring or similar seal is provided. The O-ring is placed in a recess whose depth and cross section are so related to the size and characteristics of the O-ring, that when the O-ring provides a liquid tight seal, a metallic surface of the body is in contact with the joined metallic member. With this increased metallic contact, there is an improved capacity to conduct fault current. The recess may be positioned to provide substantial contact area on an appropriate side of the perimeter of the O-ring. This protects the contact area from rust and/or corrosion which would reduce the fault current carrying capacity.

Abstract: A plurality of shielded wires are held bundled and electrically interconnected at their braided-shield exteriors by a compacted metallic thin-wall honeycomb member whose collapsed cell walls encircle the wires individually. The honeycomb wrap around the wire bundle is encircled by a heat-shrunk sleeve of plastic tubing, and the collapsed cell walls are held electrically joined to the braided shields by conductive adhesive.

Abstract: An electrical connection for all of the exposed concentric neutrals of underground direct burial power cables made from a kit including a soft, completely tin-coated, L-shaped copper sleeve wrapped about the cable, the short leg of the L forming a projecting tab. A ring-tong crimp type connector is bolted to the tab and the entire bolted connection and crimp connector is dip soldered. After the sleeve is wrapped about the cable, it is surrounded by a rubber gasket field cut to fit. A hose clamp having a special metal shim constricts the sleeve causing good electrical contact with all of the exposed concentric neutrals and secures the sleeve in place. A lead wire is then crimped in place in the crimp type connector.

Abstract: A formed member is disclosed which has a plurality of deformable jaws capable of being associated with the ends of small service wires to clamp the insulation and conductive shield. The clamping connector thus forms an electrical coupling with the shield and at the same time locates the ends of the service wires relative to one another. An attachment portion enables the shield to be grounded and the clamped service wires to be positioned relative to a splice enclosure or other fixture. The deformable jaws interlock when deformed to hold a service wire such that purchase is insured on the insulation and conductive shield.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a wrap-around type of connector for coupling the exposed shield of a jacketed cable from which a portion of the jacket has been removed to a grounding conductor. The connector is generally C-shaped with one free end portion having a greater radius of curvature than the other free end to permit one free end to pass over the other as the connector is closed on the cable shield. A tab is struck from the central portion of the connector to divide the interior of the connector into a cable receiving cavity and a ground conductor receiving cavity. By selectively adding strengthening ribs and removing material the various portions of the connector are made to function, as described. The connector can be made bare, or insulated, as required.

Abstract: A method and article for use in making a high strength positive solderless electrical connection using a strap conductor anchored to a clamping bolt by a tempered spring clip formed with sharp crested projections. The article and method have widely varied applications including the grounding of the thin shield of a shielded cable as a mechanical tie and electrical tie around a splice between shielded cables thereby isolating the spliced connections from cable tension forces, and many other uses.

Abstract: A terminator and grounding device particularly for an underground distribution cable having a concentric grounded neutral. A deformable metal sleeve has an annular space between side wall portions thereof to receive and terminate the helically wound neutral conductor. A steel liner in the deformable metal sleeve resists crushing and provides a through passage for the insulated distribution conductor. A tubular deformable metal side gripper on the main sleeve receives an extrinsic ground wire.

Abstract: An insert for protecting electrical conductors in a cable during and after installation of a shield connector. The insert includes a flexible piece of plastic broadly oval in plan which may be easily inserted underneath the outer cover and shield of a cable to protect the electrical conductors contained within the cable.

Abstract: A ground connector for a jacketed, interlocked armored cable includes a body portion, a resilient grommet, a frictional washer and a compression nut. A longitudinally split metallic grounding ring is also provided. A first end of the grounding ring is seated in a bore formed interiorly of the body portion. The opposite second end of the grounding ring is provided with a plurality of fingers as well as generally U-shaped connecting sections for joining the fingers to the second end of the cylindrical wall of the grounding ring. The connecting sections and the fingers are both deflectable upon assembly of the connector. The fingers, which are initially at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the connector, point in the same direction as the direction of cable assembly. The free ends of the fingers act like barbs to thereby minimize retraction of the cable.

Abstract: This disclosure teaches protecting from lightning damage a reinforced concrete pipe line. The pipe line generally comprises a plurality of pipe lengths each having a bell at one end and a spigot at the other end thereof. The bell of one pipe length receives the spigot of a next pipe length fitted therein. Each of the pipe lengths is provided with at least one longitudinal metallic reinforcing wire or rod having a bell end and a spigot end. The pipe line carries lightning electrical current along a relatively long portion thereof by means of an electrical lead joining the bell end of the reinforcing wire or rod of one pipe length to the spigot end of the reinforcing wire or rod of the next pipe length. By this expedient lightning electrical energy is dissipated into the earth through the relatively long portion of the pipe line.

Abstract: A pipe or conduit coupling assembly having a pair of confronting, fluid-conveying members, a longitudinally split coupler removably circumferentially surrounding the fluid-conveying members to limit displacement of the fluid-conveying members away from each other, and at least one electrically conductive spring metal jumper mounted exteriorly on the coupler to complete an electrical circuit between the fluid-conveying members. A special retainer and toggle clamp assembly extends circumferentially around the split sections of the coupler and has a special toggle clamp which is incapable of being improperly latched to releasably secure the split sections of the coupler in place. A special safety lock is provided to prevent inadvertent release of the toggle clamp.

Abstract: This invention relates to a crimp-type connector for terminating triaxial cable. The connector includes a body of a conductive material which body has an extending thin-walled rear ferrule portion. A means, such as a conductive clamp, is provided for clamping the inner braid of the cable in the ferrule portion with a portion of the inner braid in contact with the walls of the ferrule portion. A crimp ferrule is fitted over the outer braid of the cable and a means, such as an insulating bushing, is provided to physically and electrically isolate the inner braid and body from the outer braid and crimp ferrule. The crimp ferrule and ferrule portion of the body are crimped in a single operation to captivate the outer braid and inner braid respectively.

Abstract: A range-hood electrical wiring connection arrangement for use on canopy type range-hoods to facilitate one-man installation of the electrical power link-up. The incoming power cable is first mechanically coupled to a connection device and then the connection device is attached to the range-hood.

Abstract: Apparatus for enclosing splices between two or more multiconductor cables is disclosed. The apparatus includes a unitary support member which has affixed thereto cable ground sheath bonding circuitry, cable support apparatus, and clamps for securing the apparatus to a messenger strand. Completed splice connections are sealed in a unitary, flexible, weatherproof cover.

Abstract: A cradle type wire grounding lug is secured to the periphery of a conduit fitting such as a bushing. The lug has a body with a generally C-shaped cross section for the wire clamping portion and has a mounting tang extending outwardly and angularly offset from the base of the C-shaped portion with a mounting screw opening in the tang for securing it to the periphery of the bushing. A binding screw extends down through the top flange of the C-section generally transverse to the ground wire receiving groove along the bottom flange of the C-section, which has an opening concentric to the binding screw opening. The mounting tang is offset about 30.degree. from the plane which contains the base of the C-section.

Abstract: A shielding tape grounding device which is installed on a high voltage cable of the type having a metallic shielding tape for the purpose of grounding the shielding tape, the device including a sleeve of elastomeric material, preferably electrically conductive, a corrugated band seated within the sleeve, a grounding rod connected to the band, and a clamp surrounding the sleeve and the band such that the sleeve may be slipped over the cable to place the band over a bared portion of the metallic shielding tape and the clamp may be tightened to draw the band into engagement with the tape and provide a direct connection to ground through the grounding rod.