Abstract: The present invention is directed to an exhaust vent assembly including a sleeve, a neck, a damper in the neck, a cap attached to the neck and a collar. The exhaust vent assembly may be configured without any tools and without any penetrative fasteners. The invention is further directed to a utility termination for HVAC line sets, electrical wires or the like. The utility termination includes a plastic sleeve, a plastic cover and a cap. The components for utility terminations may also be used to fabricate the exhaust vent.

Abstract: A cable passthrough includes a first layer having a first edge and an aperture, and a second layer overlapping the first layer. The passthrough is configured to be installed on a roof deck, such that the aperture is configured to align with an aperture formed within the roof deck. The passthrough is configured to receive at least one cable having a first end and a second end. The second end of the cable is capable of extending outwardly from the first edge of the first layer and the first edge of the second layer of the passthrough. The cable is configured to be positioned intermediate the first layer and the second layer.

Abstract: An improved service entrance head including (a) a cap, (b) a cap support or collar adapted for mounting to a service conduit, and (d) an insulating service wire support or wire separator, that allows for replacement of an installed service entrance head with the service passing through the collar and separator without requiring that an end of the service be available. Both the collar and the wire separator may be segmented so that they can be removed from a position surrounding the service and reassembled around the service. Alternatively, both the collar and the insulating support/separator may have a gap through which the service may be inserted into the desired interior position. Methods of installation are disclosed.

Abstract: An improved weatherhead and insulator, and methods for using and installing same, for improved insertion and installation of wiring/cabling to new or existing structures. The weatherhead includes a replaceable disc insulator that may be initially installed or replaced as part of a new weatherhead, or replaced in an installed weatherhead if damaged without passing the end of the service through the insulator. The open spaces through which the service passes are accessible from the top of the insulator. Where the cap is metallic, additional insulation may be inserted at the top of the insulator. The insulator is configured to prevent relative movement between the insulator and collar during installation.

Abstract: A cable passthrough includes a first layer having a first edge and an aperture, and a second layer overlapping the first layer. The passthrough is configured to be installed on a roof deck, such that the aperture is configured to align with an aperture formed within the roof deck. The passthrough is configured to receive at least one cable having a first end and a second end. The second end of the cable is capable of extending outwardly from the first edge of the first layer and the first edge of the second layer of the passthrough. The cable is configured to be positioned intermediate the first layer and the second layer.

Abstract: The embodiments discloses a lighting module. The lighting module disclosed in the embodiments comprises: a heat dissipating plate including a plurality of heat dissipating fins at the lower portion thereof; a light emitting module having a printed circuit board coupled on the heat dissipating plate, and a plurality of light emitting devices disposed on the printed circuit board; a lens cover disposed on the light emitting module and having a plurality of lens units corresponding to the light emitting devices, respectively; and a waterproof frame disposed between the upper periphery of the heat dissipating plate and the lens cover, wherein the waterproof frame includes a first waterproof projection projecting in a direction toward the bottom surface of the lens cover and a second waterproof projection projecting in a direction toward the top surface of the heat dissipating plate.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an elevator arrangement, which comprises at least an elevator car configured to move up and down in an elevator hoistway and at least two compensating weights, which are for their part connected to support the elevator car by the aid of their own support means, such as by the aid of ropes or belts and also e.g. diverting pulleys, and a hoisting machine provided with at least one traction sheave or corresponding, and at least one traction means such as a rope or belt, which is configured to transmit the rotational movement of the traction sheave into movement of the elevator car and of the compensating weights. Each compensating weight is connected by the aid of a traction means to the same hoisting machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a twisted pair cable and connector combination comprising a cable having a plurality of twisted pairs, each twisted pair comprising a first conductor and a second conductor, an electrical connector having an electrical connection element for each conductor of the cable and a window through which the conductors of the cable enter the connector, wherein each conductor in the cable is electrically coupled to a one of the electrical connection elements in the electrical connector, and a guide element disposed adjacent the window for guiding the twisted pairs into the connector, the guide element having a distal end and a proximal end and a length there between, the guide element curved over the length and including at least one channel running along the length of the guide element body for each twisted pair, the guide element gradually transitioning over the length from a first cross sectional shape wherein said channels are disposed in a pattern relative to each other corresponding to th

Abstract: A terminal assembly includes a wire including a core made of metal and covered with a coating, a terminal including a wire connecting portion connected to an end portion of the wire, a sealing resin sealing the wire connecting portion, and a housing including a through hole with a front opening and a rear opening. The terminal is made of a different kind of metal from the core of the wire. The housing accommodates the terminal in the through hole. The wire connecting portion includes an exposed portion not covered with the sealing resin and unexposed portions covered with the sealing resin. The exposed portion is positioned between the unexposed portions in a front and rear direction, thereby protecting the wire connecting portion from electrolytic corrosion. The exposed portion is obtained after the sealing resin is worn by being rubbed against an inner wall of the through hole.

Abstract: A welding system component includes a circuit board for the welding system component. An interface has a main riser portion with a fastener passageway formed therethrough. The interface has an extension portion with a terminal passageway formed therethrough. The extension portion is electrically connected to the circuit board with a terminal disposed in the terminal passageway. The extension portion is spaced away from a surface of the circuit board. A capacitor is electrically connected to the main riser portion with a fastener disposed in the fastener passageway.

Abstract: The invention relates to a twisted pair cable and connector combination comprising a cable having a plurality of twisted pairs, each twisted pair comprising a first conductor and a second conductor, an electrical connector having an electrical connection element for each conductor of the cable and a window through which the conductors of the cable enter the connector, wherein each conductor in the cable is electrically coupled to a one of the electrical connection elements in the electrical connector, and a guide element disposed adjacent the window for guiding the twisted pairs into the connector, the guide element having a distal end and a proximal end and a length there between, the guide element curved over the length and including at least one channel running along the length of the guide element body for each twisted pair, the guide element gradually transitioning over the length from a first cross sectional shape wherein said channels are disposed in a pattern relative to each other corresponding to th

Abstract: Flexible cables are connected to a movable member at a first end and a fixed member at a second end, each having a curve in between the first end and the second end. The flexible cables each include a first positioning system near the first end in the curve and a second positioning system near the second end in the curve, and they have different distances between the first positioning system and the second positioning system. The first positioning system and the second positioning system are fixed to a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion respectively. The flexible cables are spaced from each other to define clearances thereamong at the curve.

Abstract: A conduit body for wires or cables with a curved lip on the inlet that allows a user to manipulate less hazardously wires or cables placed through the chamber of the conduit body.

Abstract: An assembly having a connector capable of rotating up to about +/?170 degrees; and a plurality of conductors, sized in the range of gauge 22 to gauge 26.

Abstract: An electrical connection in which a flexible, elastic conductor track carrier is affixed by a connecting end to an electrical component and embedded in potting compound. To prevent breakage at the fastening point at the transition from the potting compound to the outside, the conductor track carrier is reinforced with additional layers of insulating material.

Abstract: A floor drain adapter comprises a floor drain cover having an opening communicated to the floor drain and an elbow disposed on the cover and terminating in an open end. A rubber collar is provided about the open end in a manner to define an opening to receive one or more rubber sheathed drain hoses and in which one or more drain hoses are maintained in position by frictional engagement with the collar and with one another when more than one drain hose is present, even when a fluid, such as water, is drained through the hose(s) at high rates. The drain cover typically includes drain slots to drain a fluid on the floor and may include a vent opening above the cover as may be required by building code.

Abstract: An electrical contact is mounted in the insulated body portion and is locked therein between a pair of shoulders by a flexible tube. An electrical connector has an insulator body portion which can be extended through an opening of a housing and is then upset by ultrasonic welding to lock it to the enclosure. Electrical leads are inserted through the electrical contact and are connected to it by crimping and/or welding to provide an electrical connection.

Abstract: A service system for receiving and distributing electrical cable in which an appropriate conduit has an upper head end and a lower meter end. A service entrance fitting is coupled to the head end of the conduit for receiving electrical cable from the exterior thereof and for channeling the cable to the condit. A service through and distribution fitting is coupled in the conduit intermediate the ends thereof for distributing electrical cable out through a side of the fitting. The cable entrance of the service entrance fitting and the side of the service pass through and distribution fitting have mouths for receiving and directing the electrical cable. Each fitting has a dome-shaped hood which defines the respective mouth and an integral hollow depending neck for interfacing with a top of a conduit section to position the hood in covering relation over the conduit.

Abstract: A swivel fitting for electrical conduit and the like comprising a first fitting part having an axially extending tubular section and a second fitting part having a generally cylindrical axially extending section disposed in sleeved relationship within the tubular section of the first fitting part and having a distal end surface engageable with a transverse shoulder formed within the interior of the tubular section of the first fitting part. The second fitting part has a head portion with a generally annular channel for receiving the distal end of the tubular section of the first fitting part. The channel is delimited by a transverse surface which is axially spaced from the transverse end face of the cylindrical section so that in any position of the fitting, rainwater and other liquid spray will be prevented from intrusion into the interior wireway formed by the fitting.

Abstract: Adaptive ride air suspension strut with internal actuator within hollow piston rod which is operatively connected to a computer control system through electrical bulkhead and high pressure seal which is connected to by cables leading upwardly therefrom through a special wire routing and sealing type dress cap fitted to the hollow end of the strut to guide and direct the cables to a plug connected to the control system.

Abstract: A device for securing and anchoring a telephone wire comprises a narrow helix with widely spaced coils with an open bight at one end. The invention further comprises a telephone pole with an internal fixing element such as a ring with the device securing a wire looped onto it.

Abstract: A customer service closure includes a base having a plurality of indentations on one side for facilitating the mounting of a variety of communications apparatus such as protective devices. On an opposite side of the base there is provision for mounting the closure on a number of structures such as walls, horizontal and vertical conduits, pedestals, and mounting posts. Protection against environmental contaminants is provided by a cover which is slidably engageable with the base. The cover and base further include provisions for securing them to one another to prevent unauthorized entry.

Abstract: A combined elongated terminal box and a mounting bracket is provided for pedestrian and traffic signal units for mounting traffic signals, and either one or two pedestrian signal units on an upright pole. The bracket is mounted to the pole to extend radially outwardly from the pole on one side of the longitudinal axis thereof when a signal unit is to be mounted on the pole, and to extend on both sides of the longitudinal axis of the pole when two pedestrian signal units are to be mounted on the pole. The bracket has a tubular protuberance at the distal end thereof which extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the bracket and into a mounting hole in the top edge of the signal unit to be supported by the bracket. The energizing electric wires for the unit are brought up through the interior of the pole and through a bushing into the interior of the bracket to a terminal strip which is mounted in a housing formed by the bracket.

Abstract: A cap assembly for capping the upper ends of well casings of various diameters and associated electrical conduit and providing electrical cable passage therethrough from the conduit into the casing. The cap assembly has an electrical conduit adapter and a cap member with a main dome portion defining a casing chamber of generally circular cross-section and a dome extension portion defining an adapter chamber. The main dome and dome extension portions of the cap member have a stepped series of annular downwardly facing bearing lands of progressively smaller diameter formed therein about the periphery of the chambers for selective seating on the upper end of various sized well casings. The bearing lands have substantially straight sections converging away from the casing chamber. The adapter has an outer taper complimentary to the convergence of the straight sections of the bearing lands for selective seating of the bearing land sections on the adapter.