Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a light stand, a lighting unit, and a modular rod assembly connecting the lighting unit to the light stand. The modular rod assembly includes a connection rod, a first extension rod connected to the connection rod, and a tubular fastener. The connection rod has a first coupling end. The first extension rod has a second coupling end. The tubular fastener is movably disposed around the first extension rod and is operable to move toward and sleeve around the first and second coupling ends such that the tubular fastener is engaged with the first coupling end and that the second coupling end is clamped between the first coupling end and the tubular fastener.

Abstract: An egress seal fitting for a bulkhead penetration may comprise a housing, a driver configured to couple to the housing and define a cavity within the housing, and a seal member configured to be disposed within the cavity of the housing, wherein the driver is configured to pass a cable through the housing and apply pressure to the seal member.

Abstract: A connector for a flexible non-metallic conduit is provided. The connector may include a gland nut for receiving the conduit, and a gland ring within the gland nut. The gland ring may be sized to extend around the conduit. The connector may further include a body threadably secured to the gland nut, and a ferrule disposed within the body, wherein the ferrule includes a first keying feature coupled to a second keying feature of the body to cause rotation therebetween, and wherein the ferrule is inserted partially into the conduit. In some embodiments, the gland nut is not directly physically coupled to the conduit, so the gland nut may slide over the conduit towards/away from the body. In some embodiments, during assembly, the body and the gland nut may be rotated together to cause external threading of the ferrule to engage an inner wall of the conduit.

Abstract: A catheter includes a proximal shaft and a distal shaft having differing diameters; often, the distal shaft will have a smaller diameter than the proximal shaft. A coupling joins the distal shaft to the proximal shaft. For example, a proximal portion of the distal shaft can be inserted into the coupling through its distal end, while the proximal portion of the coupling can be inserted into the proximal shaft through its distal end. To provide an atraumatic transition from the distal shaft to the proximal shaft, coupling can taper towards its distal end, for example by using a dome- or frustoconical-shape for the distal portion of the coupling. The exterior of the coupling can be ribbed to facilitate bonding to the proximal shaft. The distal shaft can be formed into at least a partial loop having a fixed or variable radius of curvature.

Abstract: A method for forming a permanent connection joint to interconnect structures. The method may include inserting a post on a first structure into a socket on a second structure, with one of the post or the socket being configured to form an integral chip retainer on the other of the post or the socket during the inserting that permanently locks the post in the socket. In another aspect, a permanent connection joint is provided. The connection joint may include a post disposed in a socket, a chip retainer integrally formed on one of the post or the socket, and a recess formed on the other of the post or the socket, the chip retainer being lockingly engaged in the recess. In example embodiments, the integral chip retainer is formed by broaching as the post is installed in the socket during connection formation.

Abstract: A connecting assembly (10) for connecting to a corrugated tube (12) includes a base body (14) with a receptacle recess (14a) for receiving the corrugated tube (12), and a latching unit (16) which can be introduced through a circumferential opening (14c) of the base body (14) into the receptacle recess (14a) and which has a latching element carrier (20) and a plurality of latching elements (22) constructed as one piece with the latching element carrier (20). The latching elements (22) are constructed for the purpose of engaging in a trough (12b) of the corrugated tube (12) and to resist a movement of the corrugated tube (12) out of the receptacle. The latching element carrier (20) is constructed as a split ring. The latching elements (22) are arranged uniformly distributed along the circumference of the latching element carrier (20).

Abstract: A feedthrough for feeding signals through a panel having opposite sides includes first and second parts. The first part can include a first body configured to be disposed in a first portion of an opening in a panel, a first lumen disposed within the first body, and a first engagement area comprising a first contact area. The second part can include a second body configured to be disposed in a second portion of the opening in the panel, a second lumen disposed within the second body, and a second engagement area configured to engage the first contact area, wherein engaging the first contact area with the second engagement area causes deformation of the first part, the second part, or both to hold the first part and the second part within the opening such that the first lumen and the second lumen are disposed generally concentrically with each other. Corresponding methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A diffuser pipe for a gas turbine engine comprises a hollow pipe body including a first end, a second end fluidly connected to the first end, and at least one flattened area proximate to the second end. A ring is connected to the second end. The ring is an outlet of the diffuser pipe. At least one stiffener is disposed on the at least one flattened area. The ring and the at least one stiffener reduce vibratory stresses at the second end of the pipe body. A method of manufacturing a diffuser pipe of a gas turbine engine is also presented.

Abstract: An electrical assembly having a support, a mounting member and an electrical device attached to the mounting member and the support. The mounting member is a one piece integrally formed unit having an interior cavity for receiving electrical wires from the power source and supplying the electrical wires to the electrical device. The mounting member has a coupling at a first end of the mounting member with internal threads having an annular recess receiving a seal member for forming a weatherproof seal with the support while allowing limited rotational adjustment of the mounting member with the support and maintaining the weatherproof seal. The mounting member has a second end with a coupling having external threads complementing the internal threads of the first coupling to enable a plurality of the mounting members to be coupled together and forming a weatherproof connection between the adjacent mounting members.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing an intensity of an electrical discharge that occurs within a fluid transport system in an aerospace vehicle. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus includes a transport member. The transport member is configured for use in the fluid transport system. The transport member includes a material configured to reduce voltages and currents, induced in response to an electromagnetic event, along the transport member.

Abstract: A connector system includes a plug portion and a receiving portion. The plug portion includes a resilient retention portion at the forward end of the plug portion, a sealing member distal from the retention portion, an orientation plate rigidly connected to the plug portion, wherein the orientation plate has a frontal profile including one or more straight edges. The receiving portion includes, a hole through the receiving portion, wherein the hole has a diameter smaller than a largest diameter of the resilient retention portion, a shoulder on one side of the receiving portion that cooperates with the retention portion to fix the axial position of the plug portion in the receiving portion, a recess on the opposite side of the receiving portion, wherein the recess has a frontal shape similar to the frontal profile of the orientation plate, wherein the orientation plate fits within the recess to fix the rotational orientation of the plug portion with respect to the receiving portion.

Abstract: A liquid-tight connector includes a threaded body, a finger/gland assembly within an annular pocket within the body, and a compression nut that engages a first threaded portion of the body. The finger/gland assembly includes a plurality of fingers attached to a sealing gland in an annular, collet-type fashion. The sealing gland and the fingers may be integral with one another. The sealing gland and the fingers may be co-molded with one another. Tightening the compression nut on the threaded body causes the compression nut to engage the fingers of the finger/gland assembly and bias the fingers toward each other. Such biasing causes the fingers to move inward and compress the sealing gland so that it forms a liquid-tight seal around the entire circumference of a cable within the body of the connector.

Abstract: An electrical assembly having a support, a mounting member and an electrical device attached to the mounting member and the support. The mounting member is a one piece integrally formed unit having an interior cavity for receiving electrical wires from the power source and supplying the electrical wires to the electrical device. The mounting member has a coupling at a first end of the mounting member with internal threads having an annular recess receiving a seal member for forming a weatherproof seal with the support while allowing limited rotational adjustment of the mounting member with the support and maintaining the weatherproof seal. The mounting member has a second end with a coupling having external threads complementing the internal threads of the first coupling to enable a plurality of the mounting members to be coupled together and forming a weatherproof connection between the adjacent mounting members.

Abstract: An ensemble including a pipe for transporting substances which can flow, the pipe having a structure forming a coaxial transmission line including: a first tubular layer of electrically conductive material; a second tubular layer of electrically conductive material; and at least one first layer of dielectric material mounted in-between the first and the second layers of electrically conductive material, such that: the first layer of electrically conductive material forms an outer conductor of a section of the coaxial transmission line; the second layer of electrically conductive material forms an inner conductor of the section of the coaxial transmission line, and further including an electromagnetic coupler coupling the coaxial transmission line with a complementary coaxial transmission line carried by a pipe complementary to the pipe.

Abstract: A condulet coupler is provided for attachment to a condulet. The condulet coupler can facilitate tapping into an existing conduit system and reclosing the condulet opening to introduce new conduit runs beginning midstream in an in-place conduit and to introduce splices in an existing run. Other functional changes, such as rerouting select wiring, can also be served by the condulet coupler.

Abstract: A conduit stub-up connection assembly and method for coupling electrical conduit raceways. In an embodiment, a conduit stub-up connection assembly may include a connector including a connector body defining an opening for receiving a conduit end portion. The connector may also include a conduit retainer disposed relative to the opening. The conduit retainer may include at least one engagement feature for mechanically engaging the conduit end portion to resist removal of the conduit end portion relative to the connector. The coupling assembly may further include a conduit access form configured to be coupled relative to the opening of the connector body and extending longitudinally from the connector. The conduit access form may have a cross-sectional profile larger than a cross-sectional profile of the conduit end portion.

Abstract: A coupling adaptor. The coupling adaptor includes a body which extends from a first end to a second end. The body also has a hollow interior extending between the first end and the second end. The first end has a first port with screw threads. The first threaded port mates with and receives an electronic sensor. The second end has a second threaded port with screw threads. The second threaded port mates with and receives a telemetry system.

Abstract: A transition coupler for coupling a flexible metal conduit (FMC) to an electrical metallic tubing (EMT) or rigid conduit comprises a housing with a hollow cylinder having an aperture passing therethrough, the aperture for receipt of an EMT or a rigid conduit. The cylinder includes an extension with recesses. The first shell member is secured to the extension and is shaped to support an FMC. The shell member has first and second flanges, the first flange having apertures and the second flange having an elongated groove. A second shell member has first and second flanges, the second flange having an extending projection for passage through the elongated groove of the first shell member, thereby providing for securement of the FMC to the transition coupler upon receipt of screws through the first and second shell members. A ring having tabs is inserted within the recesses of the extension.

Abstract: This document discloses novel conduits for telecommunications lines, such as optical fibers. In an aspect, a conduit might have a body defining one or more channels into which optical fibers can be inserted. In another aspect, the body might have a first face that is substantially planar and a second face opposing the first face. The second face might a low-rise arc profile and/or might be configured to be installed into a depression in a material. Also disclosed are methods and tools for installing, using, and/or removing such conduit.

Abstract: A utility service apparatus having at least one utility segment with a conduit system having an elongated body. A coupling structure is positioned at both ends. The coupling structure at one end is attachable to the coupling structure at the other end. A plurality of utility service components extend through the elongated body. Coupling a first end of a first utility segment with the second end of another utility segment assembly operably connects each of the plurality of utility service components to another utility segment assembly. Some of the segment assemblies include a unit head positioned along the elongated body. The unit head has a plurality of utility service ports coupled to the utility service components. Service implements can be attached thereto.

Abstract: Provided is a system, device and method for providing raceway molding covering.

Abstract: A continuous, non-metallic conduit for conductors, such as electrical wiring and/or fiber optic cable. The continuous conduit being formed from at least one pair of first and second conduits having enlarged ends coupled together. The enlarged ends are belled or otherwise have a diameter greater than that of the straight run (non-belled) portions of the conduit. The enlarged ends of the conduit being coupled together by fusion or welding, and an internal bead or ridge being formed by the coupling process. The enlarged ends are dimensioned such that the internal bead or ridge formed at the junction between the two enlarged ends does not project radially inward to a position equal to or less than the diameter of the straight run portion of the conduits. The continuous conduit is configured to allow the conductor to be passed therethrough such that the conductor does not contact the internal bead or ridge.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus providing uninterrupted cleaning of first and second parts of a deployed marine seismic streamer cable using one cleaner apparatus, the first and second parts located to respective sides of a bird attached to the streamer cable. The system comprises a connecting apparatus for connecting by a web or rung the bird to the streamer cable, and the cleaner apparatus provided with a slit open over the full length of the cleaner and adapted to let the web or rung pass from end to end of the cleaner, whereby the cleaner is allowed to pass from the first part to the second part without interrupting its cleaning action.

Abstract: A cover for a conduit body device for accommodating wire therethrough including: a substantially flat elongated portion with at least two butterfly-shaped clips located at opposite ends of the elongated portion, wherein the butterfly-shaped clips are designed to engage the interior of the conduit body device. In one aspect, the present invention may include at least one ledge on the cover. In addition, a conduit body device and cover system for accommodating wire therethrough.

Abstract: A conduit connector adapted to connect to flexible electrical conduit has a first housing with a front portion adapted to engage a front portion of a second housing. The front portion of the first housing comprises a cavity adapted to contain a first portion of an electrical connector assembly, while the front portion of the second housing comprises a cavity adapted to contain a respective second portion of the electrical connector assembly. The conduit connector further may include one or more sealing elements to prevent the intrusion of dust, debris or containments.

Abstract: A protective fitting for tubular conduit, the tubular conduit having a substantially threaded inner surface and a terminal end defining a peripheral edge, the protective fitting comprising a substantially tubular body sized such that an outer peripheral surface of the tubular body is configured to frictionally contact at least a portion of the threaded inner surface of the tubular conduit to releaseably secure the substantially tubular body to the terminal end of the tubular conduit when the substantially tubular body is inserted therein, a flange extending from the outer peripheral surface of the terminal end of the substantially tubular body; and wherein when the protective fitting is inserted with the terminal end of the tubular conduit, the protective fitting prevents wiring extending from the terminal end of the tubular conduit from contacting the peripheral edge of the terminal end of the tubular conduit.

Abstract: Either of first and second corrugated tubes having different groove (or ridge) pitches can be mounted on a connector 10. In this case, the distance between a first retaining projection 32 and a second retaining projection 34 is a common multiple of these pitches, and therefore either of the two different corrugated tubes can be properly retained on both of the first and second retaining projections 32 and 34. Furthermore, either of the first and second corrugated tubes 50 and 52 of different diameters can be properly fixed to a tube insertion portion 20 by a binding band passed through binding band passage holes 30.

Abstract: A conduit body assembly includes a conduit body having a layer of lubrication material thereon to aid in pulling wires therethrough. The conduit body includes an elongate side wall, an open upper end and a conduit body interior. At least one hub is in communication with said body interior for passage of wires therethrough. A layer of lubrication material having a low coefficient of friction is adhered to at least on portion of the surface of the body interior.

Abstract: A tubular reducer fitting for transitioning from an existing electrical nonmetallic tubing socket of one size to an electrical nonmetallic tubing socket of a smaller size. The male end portion has a cylindrical outer surface with a pair of axially-spaced projections extending outwardly therefrom and is receivable in an existing electrical nonmetallic tubing socket. The female end portion has an electrical nonmetallic tubing socket therein. The male end portion is configured for locking reception in a first trade size electrical nonmetallic tubing socket and the opposite female connector end portion has a smaller trade size electrical nonmetallic tubing socket herein.

Abstract: Specialized cable-concealing fittings and couplings suitable and a fitting system for use in forming cable runs comprising tubular framing and rails wherein the fittings, framing and rails can serve a as a conduit for cable. In particular, the cable concealing fittings are utilized in association with a cable from an electrical device such as a solar panel that is connected to an electrical system of a watercraft, such as sailboat or powerboat. The fittings and system utilizing the fittings serves both protective and aesthetic purposes.

Abstract: A quick-connect system for connecting two or more sections of wireway in generally longitudinal alignment along an X-axis. The system involves the a series of screws in the bottom and side walls of a generally U-shaped connector receivable in corresponding slots in the bottom and side walls of the two wireway sections. In one embodiment, the bottom wall slots are closed-ended slots and the side wall slots are open-end slots extending in from respective end edges of the wireway sections. The side walls slots are configured such that they have longitudinal centerlines having X-axis and Y-axis components.

Abstract: A holder includes a first cover that covers a part of a corrugated tube in a radial direction of the corrugated tube, and a second cover engaged with the first cover and that covers a remaining part of the corrugated tube in the radial direction. A first retaining portion is formed on the first cover and is engaged in a groove on a bellows-shaped outer face of the corrugated tube. A second retaining portion is formed on the second cover and is engaged in the groove on the bellows-shaped outer face of the corrugated tube. The first cover includes a base portion and a pair of side wall portions extended vertically respectively from both ends of the base portion. The first retaining portion includes a first retaining piece which continuously extends from one of the side wall portions to the base portion and a second retaining piece which continuously extends from the other of the side wall portions to the base portion.

Abstract: A snap fit electrical connector assembly and a snap fit retainer ring circumscribing the smooth outlet end portion of a connector body wherein the retainer ring is formed from an elongated blank of spring steel material having a leading edge and a trailing edge wherein a holding tab is formed out of the plane of the blank and is cantileverly bent inwardly when formed into a ring. The holding tab is providing with an inwardly bent lip at the free end thereof arranged to be snap fitted in a corresponding slot formed in the outlet end portion of the connector body for securing the retainer ring and the outlet portion of a connector body. The retainer ring is also formed with a series of longitudinally combined locking and grounding tangs which are cantileverly bent radially outwardly of the ring for securing and electrically grounding the connector assembly to an electrical box.

Abstract: A moisture proof electrical connector assembly for securing an electrical metal tube or conduit to a connector body having opposed end portions and having a bore extending therethrough wherein an end portion includes a first linear length sized and shaped to receive a metal tube or conduit and a second linear length having a diverging inner surface provided with an intermediate shoulder for delineating the first length form the second linear length, and a complementary sealing gland for rendering the entire assembly moisture proof.

Abstract: A snap fit electrical connector assembly and a snap fit retainer ring circumscribing the smooth outlet end portion of a connector body wherein the retainer ring is formed from an elongated blank of spring steel material having a leading edge and a trailing edge wherein a holding tab is formed out of the plane of the blank and is cantileverly bent inwardly when formed into a ring. The holding tab is providing with an inwardly bent lip at the free end thereof arranged to be snap fitted in a corresponding slot formed in the outlet end portion of the connector body for securing the retainer ring and the outlet portion of a connector body. The retainer ring is also formed with a series of longitudinally combined locking and grounding tangs which are cantileverly bent radially outwardly of the ring for securing and electrically grounding the connector assembly to an electrical box.

Abstract: A one piece connector is provided for coupling a flexible conduit to junction boxes having different wall thicknesses. The connector includes a bottom defining an aperture for passing electrical conductor therethrough. The connector further includes a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom, and a member projecting inwardly from the sidewall for engaging the flexible conduit. The connector also includes a locking tab member having an outwardly extending tab, an outwardly angled locking protrusion, and a locking arm having an outwardly angled region and an inwardly angled region for retaining the connector within an opening in a junction box.

Abstract: An electrical connection assembly for securing electrical metal conduit to a junction box or the like, having a connection body with an inlet end portion for receiving a conduit wherein the inlet end includes a first portion sized to snugly receive an end portion of a conduit and a second portion having an internal surface that diverges outwardly toward the opening of the inlet end portion. A unitary sealing and compression ring is fitted onto the end portion of a conduit, and is positioned thereon so that the sealing ring portion of the unitary ring is received within the inlet end portion. A fastening nut secures the conduit to the inlet portion by causing the sealing ring portion to form a water or fluid tight seal between the connector body and the associated conduit and forming a mechanically sound connection between the connector body and the conduit. The unitary sealing and compression ring formed of metal insures positive electrical grounding of the assembled connection.

Abstract: transition coupling for connecting at least a first and a second piece of electrical conduit is provided, such as for positioning in a concrete slab of a building or other structure. The coupling includes a first opening for receiving the first piece of electrical conduit, a second opening for receiving the second piece of electrical conduit, and a body extending between the first and second openings.

Abstract: A section of trunking (20) has sides (22) which define a channel (34). Edge portions (32) of sides (22) are shaped so as to form further channels (34); Lid (26) has surface (29) and edge portions (30) which extend over channels (34) so as to form enclosed volumes. Screws (36) are used to fix lid (36) onto trunking section (20). Any water leaking through holes (38) and down the threads of screws (36) will be retained within channel (34) and will eventually dissipate between the side portion (30) of lid (26) and side (22) of trunking section (20). Trunking sections (20) are coupled by coupling (50) which is formed from surfaces (52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 64 and 66) which themselves engage internal surfaces of the trunking sections and their respective lids. Coupling (50) is provided with pairs of threaded holes.

Abstract: A section of trunking (20) has sides (22) which define a channel (24). Edge portions (32) of sides (22) are shaped so as to form further channels (34): Lid (26) has surface (28) and edge portions (30) which extend over channels (34) so as to form enclosed volumes. Screws (36) are used to fix lid (26) onto trunking section (20). Any water leaking through holes (38) and down the threads of screws (36) will be retained within channel (34) and will eventually dissipate between the side portion (30) of lid (26) and side (22) of trunking section (20). Trunking sections (20) are coupled by coupling (50) which is formed from surfaces (52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 and 66) which themselves engage internal surfaces of the trunking sections and their respective lids. Coupling (56) is provided with pairs of threaded holes.

Abstract: A Non-metallic Elbow Conduit Transition Fitting is disclosed. The fitting is specifically suited to interconnect vertical electrical conduit runs and horizontal electrical conduit runs in commercial construction environments. The fitting is suitable for immersion within poured concrete floors used in commercial building construction. The fitting is designed to threadedly engage a vertical run of EMT (metallic) conduit with a horizontal run of nonmetallic (e.g. PVC) conduit. A final aspect of the fitting is that it must have a short sweep angle bend so that it is adequately buried within a concrete floor made from 6 inches of concrete.

Abstract: An electrical conduit to junction box connection system is designed connect conduit to junction boxes. The system incorporates a compression nut and a body. The body includes a box engagement region, a nut engagement region, and a conduit engagement region. The box engagement region includes a radially extending leading and follower tab, a root surface, a tab centering ledge, and a tab centering flank. The nut engagement region includes a nut engagement region thread that cooperates with the compression nut. The conduit engagement region includes a conduit compression system. During installation, the leading tab is inserted into the knockout. An edge of the knockout is positioned in contact with the root surface. The body is reoriented which positions the follower tab inside the junction box. The compression nut is manipulated to compress the junction box between the compression nut and the leading and follower tabs.

Abstract: In fittings designed to connect threadless electrical conduits, the improvement of providing raintight fittings, having a hollow cylindrical housing with a bore adapted to receive an end of a conduit to be connected with such a fitting and a compression ring with a solid ring portion assembled on the conduit along with a seal, with the solid ring portion of the compression ring providing a radial surface for advancing the seal along the conduit and to compress the seal radially against the conduit to effect a raintight seal between the housing and such conduit and a compression means which is forced against such conduit by a nut system to lock such conduit in the fitting when the radial face of the compression ring abuts against the housing after compressing the elastomer seal against such conduit.

Abstract: A corrugated tube includes a tubular body, formed with a slit extending in an axial direction of the tubular body; a plurality of ridge portions, formed on an outer periphery of the tubular body and arranged side by side in the axial direction; and a lap portion, protruded from one of opposed end portions of the tubular body which are separated by the slit and extended toward an inner face of the other opposed end portion of the tubular body. A plurality of fixation members are provided on the outer periphery of the tubular body to fix the corrugated tube onto the panel body in a state that the tubular body is so twisted that the slit is spirally extended.

Abstract: A quick connector includes a connector housing having a through bore adapted to mate with an endform. An electrical contact is mountable in the bore of the connector housing and includes contact members in the form of projections to provide a secure electrical connection between the endform and the connector housing when the male endform is mounted in the connector housing. In one aspect, the electrical contact is formed as the spacer or top hat in the quick connector housing.

Abstract: A method of fastening a tube (101) to a wall (401) includes fastening a first assembly (200) to an outer perimeter of the tube and inserting the tube into an opening in the wall (401) such that the first assembly (200) is disposed on a first side of the wall (401). The second assembly (1100) is fastened to the outer perimeter of the tube such that the second assembly (1100) is disposed on a second side of the wall (401). The second assembly (1100) is tightened toward the wall (401) such that an edge (503 or 505) protruding from the second assembly (1100) cuts the second side of the wall (401). The form of the method may be utilized to maintain electromagnetic shielding for the opening in the wall (401).

Abstract: An expansion coupling for interconnecting the terminal portions of separate first and second lengths of electrical metallic tubing to permit relative axial movement between the first and second lengths of electrical metallic tubing. The expansion coupling comprises a sleeve of thin-walled metal tubing having a principal length and an interior axial passageway terminating in opposing first and second openings. The first opening is dimensioned to receive therein in telescopic sliding relation a terminal portion of the first length of electrical metallic tubing. The second opening is dimensioned to receive therein a terminal portion of the second length of electrical metallic tubing. A movable member, such as a set-screw, etc., is positioned proximate the second opening, the movable member being selectively positionable within the axial passageway to secure the second length of tubing in fixed relationship with the sleeve.

Abstract: A liquid-tight connector is attached at one end to an aperture in a junction box, a panel box, a motor or the like. The opposite end of the connector is adapted to receive a free end of a length of flexible conduit. A cuff is positioned on the connector to conceal the free end of the conduit from view.

Abstract: A universal conduit body system is provided having an outer housing having a first wall thickness, at least one port and an inner space. Each port has an opening in the housing and a recess in the housing surrounding the opening. Each recess includes a second wall thickness less than the first wall thickness. In use, the port mates with a connector that includes an interface having substantially the same physical shape as the recess.

Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation seal, particularly adapted for sealing a rotary or linearly movable shaft penetrating a shielded enclosure includes a housing mountable on an enclosure wall and forming a cavity delimited by the housing and the shaft and which is filled with metal particulates, such as tungsten or lead shot pellets. The metal particulates are in intimate contact with the shaft and with the seal housing to prevent transmission of electromagnetic radiation between the interior and exterior of the enclosure at the penetration formed by the shaft.