Abstract: An outlet box is disclosed. The outlet box has a base including a rear surface of the outlet box, and a cover including a front surface of the outlet box. The cover is configured to engagingly fit over the base. An intermediate portion extends from one or both of the base and cover and extends generally between the rear surface and the front surface. The cover, the base, and the intermediate portion cooperatively define an interior of the outlet box when the cover and the base are engagingly fitted together. The intermediate portion includes a pair of opposed inwardly inclined portions and a pair of set-off portions extending from the inner more ends of the inwardly inclined portions, and at least one of the inclined portions includes an aperture therein. A connector is disposed within the base, and the connector has an opening for receiving a plug.

Abstract: An electrical assembly includes an electrical component contained within a housing and surrounded by a dielectric electrical insulating material. The dielectric material fills the space between the electrical component and the housing to eliminate air gaps or spaces and to surround the electrical component. The dielectric material is formed from a curable resin composition that includes a base resin, such as an epoxy resin, a flexibilizing agent, a curing agent and an amount of a resilient and compressible filler. The resilient and compressible filler is particles of thermoplastic microballoons having a particle size of about 90 microns to about 110 microns.

Abstract: A universal ground clamp having a clamping strap having a series of holes to facilitate the installation of the clamp onto a wide range of structures of various shaped and sized cross-sections. A metal stud, through which the clamping strap is secured, includes a terminal portion adapted to accommodate and have secured therein a ground wire. In one form, a pair of curved plates supported upon the stud are used to form a tight clamping action of the strap about the structure to be grounded, without subjecting the strap to localized stresses or tearing, but permitting the strap to tightly encircle the structure. One of the curved plates is captivated on the strap with stops. In another form, projections extend from the strap at the hole through which the stud is inserted in order to allow the stud to be readily inserted into the hole and prevent the stud from being inadvertently separated from the strap.

Abstract: An electrical contact that is particularly suitable for use in high speed, grid array connectors is disclosed. The contact includes a retention member extending along a length thereof. The retention member is adapted to retain the contact within a connector base and to deform upon insertion of the contact into the base to cause a generally straight edge to be formed along a portion of the contact that includes the length along which the retention member extends. Thus, a generally uniform impedance profile may be created between adjacent contacts along the respective portions that are inserted into the connector base.

Abstract: A grounding plate (10) includes the following features: said grounding plate (10) includes in its rear portion at least one contact section (18) integrally formed with said grounding plate (10) for contacting a telecommunications rack-mount (50), said grounding plate (10) is configured essentially flat, including said contact section (18) and with the exception of comparatively short angled items (24), if any, which serve for positioning said grounding plate (10) in or on a telecommunications module (30) relative to a direction perpendicular to the sheet-metal plane of said grounding plate (10), said grounding plate (10) includes in its front portion several contact fingers (12), said grounding plate (10) can be mounted on a telecommunications module such that each contact finger (12) is in contact with a section of a contact of the module, and said grounding plate (10) can be mounted together with the module on a telecommunications rack-mount such that said contact section (18) is in contact with a mainly tr

Abstract: A line connector, such as a socket outlet or plug, includes at least one contact member such as a receptacle or pin and at least one connecting terminal which is electrically connected to the contact member and to which an electrical conductor can be connected. The connecting terminal has a tail which can be forcibly fitted into a tubular member for connecting a connecting terminal electrically to the contact member. Applications include demountable plugs and sockets.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus for electrically connecting a ground wire to a grounding member includes a top and bottom clamping member operating in cooperation to apply clamping pressure to the grounding member. The top and bottom clamping members include medial portions and cooperating threaded holes on both sides of the respective medial portion. A screw passes through each hole to provide a clamping action around the ground member between the top and bottom clamping members when the screws are tightened. A trough is attached to the top clamping member on a side opposite the bottom clamping member. The trough includes a threaded hole in a first sidewall and a set screw adapted to tighten against a second sidewall, with an opening between the first and second sidewall. A ground wire is laid-in the trough through the opening at some intermediate point on the ground wire and the set screw is tightened.

Abstract: A plastic clip made conductive by the incorporation of conductive particles therein, is clamped onto the jacket of metal automotive vehicle tubing so that projections on the clip penetrate through the jacket to engage the outer surface of the metal tube. The clip body is welded to the jacket to hermetically seal the region of contact between the clip and the metal.

Abstract: A bonded swimming pool ladder anchor socket includes a substantially hollow metal housing of substantially cylindrical configuration. The housing is embedded in concrete adjacent the swimming pool with the top of the housing being open and adapted to receive the cylindrically shaped base of a swimming pool ladder for supporting the ladder. The bottom of the housing is at least partially closed to act as a stop to prevent downward movement of said ladder base beyond said bottom. An electrical bonding clamp is carried by the housing on the outer surface thereof and is adapted to securely clamp an electrical bonding conductor in order to provide an electrical bond for the housing and for the ladder. The bonding clamp includes a fixed seat for supporting the conductor and a movable screw threaded through the lower wall of a chamber located above the seat. The screw includes a head at the top thereof which is adapted to be turned by a screw driver in order to move the screw toward or away from the conductor.

Abstract: A contactor block is characterized by including a beam-like holder having an underside and a retreat portion formed on a side following the underside; and a contact sheet provided with a plurality of contactors at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the holder and disposed in the outer periphery of the holder so as to be located on the underside of the holder.

Abstract: An assembly and apparatus having a night light and adapted to provide electrical power to a portable electrical device. In one aspect, the invention is an apparatus for connecting a portable electrical device to a power source through an electrical outlet, the apparatus comprising: a housing compartment having an electroluminescent cell disposed on said housing compartment; a circuit within said housing compartment, said electroluminescent cell electrically connected to said circuit; means for electrically connecting said circuit to said electrical outlet; and means for electrically connecting said circuit to a port of said portable electrical device. Alternatively, the apparatus comprises a lamp instead of an electrolumiscent cell and the means for electrically connecting said circuit to said electrical outlet is a power cord. In yet another aspect, the invention is an assembly comprising said apparatus above and said portable electrical device.

Abstract: A connector enabling wiping operation without changing the distance between a male connector and a female connector and capable of changing connectional association by mechanically operating the connector is obtained. The connector comprises a male connector having a male connector terminal, a female connector having a female connector terminal, a relay connector terminal movably mounted on either a male connector body or a female connector body and a drive mechanism part bringing the relay connector terminal into contact with both of the male connector terminal and the female connector terminal and performing rubbing.

Abstract: A conductivity strap arrangement is provided, particularly for use on non-conductive water supply valves. The conductivity strap arrangement includes a conductivity strap having a braided strap section that is deformable to form an opening therein which fits onto a valve stem. The opposite ends of the conductivity strap are connected to adjacent pipe sections either directly to the pipe sections or to a connector fitting to define an electrical current path from the valve operating nut through the conductivity strap to adjacent pipe sections.

Abstract: A connecting slot of appropriate size is punched for receiving a connector in the upper casing of a motherboard module of the present invention; the connector is soldered to the motherboard by a base; a screw hole is disposed each on both ends of the base; a mounting plate is extended each from both ends of the connecting slot of the metal upper casing into the connecting slot, and the end is bent and attached the upper surface of screw holes on both ends of the base and forms a hole relate to the screw hole; a bolt is passed through the hole and secured into the screw hole, and the mounting plate is tightly pressed and secured to the base to electrically ground the connector with the casing in order to provide the grounding for eliminating electromagnetic interference and fit various connectors and enhance the securing effect.

Abstract: Insulation displacement type contacts (3) each having a receptacle portion (9) are individually held in compartments (4) that are formed in an insulated housing (2). A stationary die (21) temporarily holds an electric connector (1) having such contacts (3). A punch (22) facing and cooperating with this die (21) will reciprocate vertically to press wire ends (15) into the receptacle portions (9) so as to establish electric connection between each wire end (15) and each portion (9). In order to protect these portions (9) from being forcibly widened when an insulation displacement operation is done, a pair of upright guards (31,32) formed integral with a supporting plate (33) are disposed in the die (21). These guards (31,32) are spaced from one another a distance equal to the sideways width of the insulated housing (2), so that its end walls (6,6) are propped up by these guards from the outside.

Abstract: A stacked connector assembly (10) includes a first connector (12) and a second connector (14) vertically stacked on the first connector. The first connector includes a first housing (16) and a number of first terminals (20) arranged in the first housing. The second connector includes a second housing (51), a number of second terminals (58) received in the second housing and a grounding member (78) attached to a rear portion of the second housing. The grounding member has a front engaging portion (810) projecting forwardly beyond the second housing for mating with a corresponding ground contact of a complementary electrical connector and a base portion (80) projecting rearwardly beyond the second housing. A spacer (36) attached to a rear end of the stacked connector assembly has an upper portion (361) receiving the second terminals therethrough and a lower portion (362) receiving the first terminals therethrough.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a shielding shell. The shielding shell disposed about an insulating housing mounted on a circuit board. The shielding shell including a first shell and a second shell. The first shell having a first side wall. The first side wall having a first locking member. The second shell having a second side wall. The second side wall having a second locking member corresponding to the first locking member. When the second locking member engages the first locking member the first side wall overlaps with the second side wall to prevent movement of the second shell in a vertical and horizontal direction in relation to the first shell.

Abstract: A shielded connector assembly having an electrical connector and a recharging connector portion. The electrical connector having a first insulating housing with contacts disposed therein, a first fixing portion, and a shielding shell disposed about the first insulating housing. The recharging connector portion including a second insulating housing having a terminal, and a second fixing portion that engages the first fixing portion to detachably mount the recharging connector portion to the housing.

Abstract: A device for the electrically conductive contacting of an electrically conductive part of an elongated body, in particular a cable or tube, has a base for lying on the body to be contacted and at least one contact element located, in the installed position, between the base and the body to be contacted for establishing an electrically conductive connection with the electrically conductive part of the body to be contacted. The at least one contact element includes a sheet metal structure of an alloy which consists at least of 94.5% copper (Cu) and has 2-4% nickel (Ni), 0.5-1% silicon (Si), and 0.05-0.25% magnesium (Mg).

Abstract: A ground connector for use with an associated distribution transformer which includes a base. The base includes a fixed jaw and a spade connector for attaching the base to the associated distribution transformer. The ground connector also includes a movable member with a movable jaw which includes guide surfaces dimensioned and configured for sliding engagement with guide surfaces of the base to guide movement of the movable jaw with respect to the base. The fixed jaw and the movable jaw form a vise-type clamp which may hold the associated cable generally tangentially to the associated distribution transformer when the ground connector is installed on an associated distribution transformer.

Abstract: A universal ground clamp for connecting a ground wire to a grounding electrode of various diameters having a thin insulating layer without damaging the grounding electrode. The universal ground clamp having an elongated strap that wraps and is secured around the grounding electrode. A first end of the strap has an abrasive outer surface. A fastener frictionally engages against the first end in a direction normal to the grounding electrode, causing the abrasive outer surface to intimately contact the grounding electrode. In a preferred embodiment, the universal ground clamp further comprises a U-shaped bracket which has a first leg having an opening registered with a threaded opening of a second leg. A second end of the strap has a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures, one of which is aligned between the openings of the first and second legs. A bolt is threadably couplable with the threaded opening and passable through an aperture of the second end of the strap and the opening of the first leg.

Abstract: A ground connector for use with an associated distribution transformer which includes a base. The base includes apparatus for attaching the base to the associated distribution transformer and a fixed jaw. The ground connector also includes a movable jaw, the movable jaw includes first surfaces dimensioned and configured for engagement with second surfaces of the base to guide movement of the movable jaw with respect to the base. The movable jaw moves generally radially with respect to the associated distribution transformer to secure an associated cable intermediate the fixed jaw and the movable jaw when the ground connector is installed on an associated distribution transformer. The fixed jaw and the movable jaw hold the associated cable generally tangentially to the associated distribution transformer when the ground connector is installed on an associated distribution transformer. In some forms of the invention at least one of the first and second surfaces includes at least one elongated rib.

Abstract: A device, used to contact in electrically conducting manner an electrically conducting part of in particular an elongated, illustratively substantially cylindrical body such as a pipe or a cable, comprises a base structure fitted with a rest surface with which to rest against the body to be contacted and with contact means to set up an electrically conducting connection between the body to be contacted and a conductor, for instance a grounding cable. The device of the invention is characterized in that the base structure comprises at least one contact protrusion made of an electrically conducting material and projecting perpendicularly to and in the direction of the rest surface in such manner that in the assembly position it will rest against the electrically conducting part of the body to be contacted and in this manner will form the contact means. The device of the invention allows simple and economical manufacture and is easily installed.

Abstract: An electrical tap connector having first and second housings fitted about a conductor and held together by clips to establish contact pressure between a conductive strap and the conductor.

Abstract: A housing for electronic circuits designed, illustratively, for use in cable television networks includes a specialized electrically conductive grounding clip that establishes grounding contact between an exterior surface of a first housing element and an interior surface of a second housing element, the first housing element being positionable within an opening in the second housing element such that the interior and exterior surfaces are substantially aligned. The grounding deice includes an intermediate section defining a first end and a second end and a through opening, with an arcuate spring biased grounding clip extending along the through opening. First and second integral flange sections extend from the first and second ends of the intermediate section, respectively, and are dimensioned and arranged to apply retention forces, to substantially opposing surfaces of one of the housing elements so that the ground clip is held in place without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprising: a housing; a plurality of first contacts; and a plurality of second contacts. The housing has an interior section, a front and a rear. The first contacts each have a mating section extending into the interior section and directed towards the rear of the housing. The second contacts each have a mating section extending into the interior section and directed towards the front of the housing. The first and second contacts occupy more than six positions total in the housing. The first contacts have a different number of contacts than the second contacts. Preferably, the second contacts occupy positions 3 and 5 in an eight position connector.

Abstract: A fastening element (50) secures a subassembly (20) to a body (2). With the fastening device set forth, an elastic prestressing of at least one flex region lateral to the securing direction assures a reliable electrical connection between the subassembly (20) and the fastening element (50). As a result, it is possible to simply and easily connect the subassembly (20) to a definite electrical potential by means of the fastening element (50). The fastening device is particularly provided for a fuel delivery system of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: It is described a grounding terminal for temporary fastening a grounding conductor to a construction to be welded. The grounding terminal uses permanent magnets, example given of neodymium (Nd—Fe—B-35) to fasten the terminal to the construction. A welder that uses the grounding terminal can by one grip easily scrape the contact surface of the construction free of paint, rust and oxide scale and thereafter fasten the grounding terminal to and unfasten it from the construction. Fastening and unfastening is based on relocation of the permanent magnets in such a way that an open and a closed magnetic loop respectively, are created.

Abstract: An electrical tap connector having first and second housings fitted about a conductor and held together by clips to establish contact pressure between a conductive strap and the conductor.

Abstract: A strand clamp comprises a clamp assembly including first and second, substantially identical, clamp members. Grooves in the end portions of each clamp member form a pair of receptacles for receiving a ground wire and a strand. The shaft of a bolt extends through openings in the mid portion of each clamp member such that the bolt head and a nut mounted on the bolt shaft are positioned adjacent the outside surfaces of the clamp members. Torquing the nut clamps the ground wire and strand within the clamp assembly. A positioning tab extends inwardly from each end edge of each clamp member. The positioning tabs are laterally offset from each other to resist rotation of one clamp member relative to the other clamp member. The mid portion of each clamp member has an arcuate shape and is elastically compressible by the bolt and nut such that the mid portion imposes a spring force on the head of the bolt and the nut to resist loosening of the nut.

Abstract: A device for electrically connecting the frame of a switching cabinet in which the cabinet housing is connected to the door by contact elements which are thereby electrically connected to the frame sections of the frame-like borders of the cabinet housing facing the door and are supported resiliently as well as electrically against the closed door. Specially designed contact springs can be used to create contacts between a subsequently fitted standard switching cabinet provided with a surface protection layer and the frame or cabinet housing in the door closure area.

Abstract: A mast clamp assembly including a strap, a drop wire clamp, and a hook. The ribbon-like strap forms a loop which engages a utility pole or mast. The drop wire clamp includes a clamp for clamping to the drop wire and a loop which engages the hook. The hook includes a back wall and first and second side walls. The loop of the drop wire is received in loop mounting slots in the side walls and engages a protrusion on each side wall. Each side wall also has a strap mounting opening having a triangular-shaped lower portion and a rectangular-shaped upper portion. The hook is mounted on the strap by inserting the strap, bottom edge first, through a slot in the back wall into the lower portion of the strap mounting openings and rotating the hook around the strap such that the upper edge of the strap rotates into the upper portion of the strap mounting opening and the strap engages the hook back wall.

Abstract: An electrical clip for attaching an electrical conductor to the face of a bar characterized by a U-shaped rigid housing having opposed windows through which a conductor may be inserted, spring legs shaped to embrace and snap around both edges of a bus bar and hold the bus bar securely. The clip also includes a clamp screw and blade to compress a conductor inserted through the windows against the face of the bus bar.

Abstract: A combination messenger strand ground and cable lashing clamp comprising a jaw for gripping the messenger strand and a clamp assembly which is engageable with the jaw for clamping the jaw to the messenger strand. The jaw and clamp assembly are composed of electrically conductive material. The jaw is comprised of opposingly positioned jaw members. The clamp assembly is comprised of a stud-like member which is received by openings in each jaw member. A flanged portion of the stud engages the first jaw member. A first nut is threadably positionable on the stud to engage the second jaw member. Applying torque to the first nut clamps the second jaw member and the first jaw member together thereby clamping the messenger strand between jaw member claws and causing the jaw member teeth to pierce the messenger strand insulation and engage the messenger strand conductor.

Abstract: An electrical grounding connector for connecting a conductor to a pipe. The connector comprises a band and an electrical compression connector. The band wraps around the pipe and has two ends that form an outwardly extending stem. The compression connector has two apertures. The compression connector is mounted to the band with the stem in a first one of the apertures. A conductor is received in the second aperture. The compression connector is compressed onto the stem and the conductor at the same time.

Abstract: An electrical grounding connector comprising a U-bolt, an upper clamp part and a lower clamp part. The upper clamp part is connected to the U-bolt to clamp a floor pedestal therebetween. The lower clamp part is connected to the U-bolt to clamp a conductor between the upper and lower clamp parts. The upper clamp part has a plurality of barbs therein to penetrate through paint on the floor pedestal. The barbs are formed by piercing into a pedestal contact surface of the upper clamp part at an acute angle to the surface.

Abstract: A combination messenger strand ground and cable lashing clamp comprising a jaw for gripping the messenger strand and a clamp assembly which is engageable with the jaw for clamping the jaw to the messenger strand. The jaw and clamp assembly are composed of electrically conductive material. The jaw is comprised of opposingly positioned jaw members. The clamp assembly is comprised of a studlike member which is received by openings in each jaw member. A flanged portion of the stud engages the first jaw member. A first nut is threadably positionable on the stud to engage the second jaw member. Applying torque to the first nut clamps the second jaw member and the first jaw member together thereby clamping the messenger strand between jaw member claws and causing the jaw member teeth to pierce the messenger strand insulation and engage the messenger strand conductor.

Abstract: A ground rod connector includes first and second connector portions that are pivotably mounted together to move between an open position and a closed position. The connector portions include tail portions that are positioned adjacent one another in side-by-side orientation when the connector portions are in the closed position, and a threaded fastener is coupled between the tail portions to hold the connector portions in the closed position. The connector portions cooperate to form a ground rod receiving passage and at least one ground wire receiving passage. These passages are formed in part by the first connector portion and in part by the second connector portion and are oriented such that movement of the connector portions to the closed position clamps a ground rod and a ground wire in the respective passages.

Abstract: A clamp for clamping two elongate members together, wherein one elongate member has substantially radial ridges, wherein the clamp includes a first clamp element having a first clamp surface; a second clamp element having a second clamp surface; and a member for securing the first clamp element to the second clamp element in a secured position with the first and second clamp surfaces facing each other, wherein the first and second clamp surfaces in the secured position define first and second channels for clamping two substantially elongate members, and wherein at least one channel of the first and second channels has a plurality of teeth spaced longitudinally along the channel and defining gaps therebetween.

Abstract: A device for connecting a ground rod to an electrical conductor utilizing a sleeve having a pair of open chambers that form a tapered configuration. The open chambers accommodate the ground rod and an electrical conductor and permit the same to engage one another when the ground rod and electrical conductor are forced completely into their respective chambers. The open chambers face on another and allow engagement of the ground rod with the electrical conductor inside the sleeve.

Abstract: A flowmeter alignment device comprises an alignment ring affixed to an end of a flowmeter flowtube and having spring fingers to engage the circumference of a pipe flange raised face. In another embodiment a flowmeter alignment device comprises a semicircular or other arcuate body affixed to the flowtube end, the arcuate body adapted to mate with the circumference of a pipe flange raised face. The arcuate body is shaped to permit lateral installation and removal of the flowtube from a mating pipe flange. In still another embodiment an alignment ring is adapted also for use as an electrical grounding ring for electromagnetic flowmeters, or as an orifice plate for differential pressure-based flowmeters.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing grounding connectors (1) based on a stamping process on progressive tooling which can produce a grounding connector (1) which is lighter, of a reduced size, and is of low manufacturing cost. The wedge type grounding connector (1) comprises a hollow body (2), a wedge (3), a shear-head bolt (4), two nests (5, 6) for grounding cables (7) and rods (8), and a solid fixture block (9). With the exception of the fixture block (9), all components of the grounding connector (1) are light, and of a reduced size since these components of the grounding connector (1) are manufactured by a stamping process.

Abstract: A grounding clamp for securing an electrical device to a riser pipe comprises a substantially C-shaped resilient inner segment. The inner segment has an inside surface, an outside surface, a first end and a second end. A grounding cable, which is in electrical contact with the inner segment, extends therefrom. A cam compresses the inside surface of the inner segment around the circumference of the pipe.

Abstract: A connector (10) to connect electrical leads to an inner tube (12) and a spaced apart outer tube (14). A body (16) having a center bore (20) is disposed in an opening (26) in the outer tube (14) and is secured to the outer tube (14) with the body (16) extending outwardly. An adapter (48) is disposed in the bore (20) in the body (16). A coaxially mounted conductor (52) is retractably disposed in the adapter (48). The conductor (52) is electrically insulated from the adapter (48). The conductor (52) has an end (54) which makes electrical contact with the inner tube (12). Electrical leads are attached to the body (16) and to the conductor (52).

Abstract: An electrical pipe fitting with integral grounding fixture for securing a grounding wire. The pipe fitting is adapted to be removably secured to an electrical receptacle box. Each electrical pipe fitting includes a hollow metal tubular member for receiving electrical wire. The tubular member is adapted to be coupled as an intermediate section of a grounded electrical pipe. The tubular member has a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to be coupled to a section of the electrical pipe. The second end includes threads which mate with threads on a collar to secure the fitting to the receptacle box. A raised portion extends from the tubular member and includes an aperture for receiving and securing a grounding wire, whereby a ground path is established between the grounding wire and the electrical pipe. The raised portion can be formed integrally with the tubular member or provided on a separate sleeve which extends over the tubular member.

Abstract: A basic connector body (13) which electrically connects and mechanically secures a ground wire (1) to a grounding member (14), e.g. pipe or electrical conduit, which body is made of a one piece brass alloy casting. The generally cylindrical, basic connector body has a smaller diameter, wire section and a larger diameter, pipe section, the size of the latter allowing the body to be slipped over the pipe end. In contrast, the smaller, wire section prevents the pipe from passing through the connector body due to the presence of a ridge (7). When the connector body is slipped over the end of the grounding pipe until the end of the pipe bears against the ridge, a first set screw (8) is screwed down until it drives itself down against the outer, exterior surface of the pipe, electrically connecting and mechanically securing the connector body to the pipe.

Abstract: An assembly module for a printed circuit board for the connection of screened conductors includes a metallic grounding plate comprising multiple modules. Each module includes a mechanism for fixedly connecting the module to a printed circuit board and at least one spring clamp conductively supported on the module. The clamp has an approximately shell-shaped conductor accommodating area for detachably enclosing at least one screened conductor. The plate further includes one rated breakage point between each two adjacent modules so that adjacent modules may be separated from one another by breaking the plate at the rated breakage point.

Abstract: A grounding assembly for use with an electrical distribution panel for grounding electrical cables which includes a support bar that extends generally longitudinally with respect to the panel and which is connected to a grounding block mounted on the panel. A plurality of grounding clips are mounted on the support bar, each of which includes mounting flanges formed with an opening for receiving the support bar, and each of which includes a plurality of flexible arms carried on the mounting flange, with each arm being movable to receive one of the electrical cables and to clamp such cable in place against the support bar.

Abstract: A disposable paper cup for serving cold food products and beverages is converted into a hot cup by the addition of an insulating sleeve assembled on the cold cup by the user. One part of a cohesive compound carried by the cold cup cooperates in registry with another part of the cohesive compound carried by the insulating sleeve to instantaneously and aggressively adhere the sleeve in assembly with the cold cup when the sleeve is mounted on the cold cup by the user.

Abstract: A basic connector body (13) which electrically connects and mechanically secures a ground wire (1) to a grounding member (14), e.g. pipe or electrical conduit, which body is made of a one piece brass alloy casting. The generally cylindrical, basic connector body has a smaller diameter, wire section and a larger diameter, pipe section, the size of the latter allowing the body to be slipped over the pipe end. In contrast, the smaller, wire section prevents the pipe from passing through the connector body due to the presence of a ridge (7). When the connector body is slipped over the end of the grounding pipe until the end of the pipe bears against the ridge, a first set screw (8) is screwed down until it drives itself down against the outer, exterior surface of the pipe, electrically connecting and mechanically securing the connector body to the pipe.