Abstract: Joint terminal 21 has segue tubular hole 22, the entire surface of joint terminal 20 is provided with tinning, of which melting temperature is the carbonization temperature of an insulating coating of lead conductors 19d or less, lead conductors 19d are inserted in hole 22, and lead conductors 19d are welded to joint terminal 21 via tin 28 as an jointing ancillary agent, whereby a rotary electric machine and a method for producing the rotary electric machine, in which the jointed portion between the lead conductors and the joint terminal is not deteriorated by temperature, vibration and rust, the insulation is good, reliability of the jointed portion is excellent, are obtainable.

Abstract: An air purifier has a rotatable power plug capable to be inserted directly into a common socket and to be turned around to suit to different directions and positions of various sockets to increase facility in use. Besides, the body of the air purifier is provided with a bulb inside and a bulb switch on an upper side to turn on or turn off the bulb, thus also serving as a lamp lighting at night.

Abstract: Connector for forming an electrical connection between, on the one hand, a first subassembly (15) comprising at least two first electrically conducting elements and, on the other hand, a second subassembly (16) comprising at least two second electrically conducting elements, in which assembling means (60) act between the pressure area and the reaction area so as to clamp between them first and second bearing surfaces and in which the first subassembly (15) includes a casing (18) for positioning and flexible mounting of the first elements; the said casing carrying the pressure area and, opposite the pressure area, including an orifice (71) for allowing movement of the first bearing surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a revolving switch of night lamp, which includes a joint and a connector connecting with a bulb. The connector and the bulb can be rotated at will when the joint is engaged with an indoor socket. A control mechanism is provided in the connector and a cap outside the connector connected with the control mechanism can be revolved in ease for turning on or off bulb.

Abstract: A power cord securing device is installed within a housing of an electrical appliance for securing a power cord. The power cord securing device includes a rotatable plate having a first part for being wound by the power cord, and a resilience element having a first terminal and a second terminal respectively connected to a second part and a third part of the rotatable plate. When the power cord is stretched, the rotatable plate is forced to rotate in a first direction and allow the resilience element to result in an counterforce, and when the counterforce is relieved, the rotatable plate rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device for sliding contacts. The holding devices so far known require a very high expenditure for mounting or alignment. A flexible printed circuit board with mechanically rigid carrier elements that permit the adaptation to the geometry of the slipring enables a simple and low-cost structure.

Abstract: A root portion of the terminal connecting section of one of the male terminals that projects outward is provided with a fitting section to be fitted into a female holder. The fitting section of the male holder is fitted into the insertion hole of the female holder.

Abstract: A rotating terminal (16) has a circumferential outer peripheral surface (21a, 24a) having its center disposed at an axis (13, 21b) of rotation of the rotating terminal, and has electrically conductive areas and non-electrically conductive areas alternately arranged on the outer peripheral surface in the circumferential direction. At least one pair of fixed terminals (17, 18) are fixed and disposed outwardly of a path of rotation of the outer peripheral surface of the rotating terminal. In accordance with a rotating position of the rotating terminal, the pair of fixed terminals can be switched between an electrically-conducting condition, in which the pair of fixed terminals are electrically connected together through the rotating terminal, and an interrupting condition in which the pair of fixed terminals are not electrically connected together through the rotating terminal.

Abstract: A rotary-plug wall lamp, which comprises a socket body having a seat hole to be mounted with a ring-shaped copper piece and a contact copper piece riveted in place; the outer ends of the two contact copper pieces are in contact with the power copper pins of the rotary disk respectively; the inner edge thereof is in contact with the contact points of the circuit board; the rotary disk and the socket body are connected electrically through a shaft contact point therein and a ring-shaped contact point so as to supply power for the wall lamp, which can be turned freely within an angle of 270 degrees.

Abstract: In a cable reel, a stationary body and a movable body are combined together to define an annular hollow section. A guide member is disposed in the annular hollow section, the guide member including a C-shaped ring and plural rollers. A flat cable is wound round an inner circumferential passage and wound round an outer circumferential passage, a winding direction of the flat cable in the inner circumferential passage and that of the flat cable in the outer circumferential passage are inverted to each other. An intermediate portion of each roller is rotatably held by the rin, and a lower face of the roller is slidably contacted with the bottom plate section.

Abstract: An electrical signal coupling device and more particularly, a rotary signal coupler suitable for use in transmitting electrical signals between transducers mounted on a shaft and wiring which is fixed relative to the structure in which the shaft is rotatably mounted. The coupling device includes a first part mounted on a rotary shaft and a second part mounted on the shaft in juxtaposition to the first part. The first and second parts include respective first and second conductors for electrically coupling the parts. The coupling device also includes means for maintaining a predetermined and substantially constant annular gap between the first and second parts and means, disposed on the second part, for preventing rotation of the second part as the first part rotates with the shaft.

Abstract: A retractable grounding device for a spindle motor having a rotor shaft is provided. The retractable grounding device includes a grounding connector configured to connect the rotor shaft to ground and a position adjuster coupled to the grounding connector. The position adjuster moves the grounding connector between a first position where the grounding connector is in contact with the rotor shaft and a second position where the grounding connector is retracted from the rotor shaft. In addition, a method of selectively grounding a rotor shaft of a spindle motor is provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector for interconnecting a portable radio and accessory devices. The connector attached to the accessory device includes a slot for initially engaging a tab on the portable radio, which provides proper alignment between the portable radio and the connector, while the connector is rotated toward the portable radio. Maintaining alignment ensures proper mating between the electrical contacts of the portable radio and the electrical contacts of the connector, and further ensures that a quarter turn latching device of the connector is properly received by a receiving member on the portable radio. The user then rotates the quarter turn latching device to urge the contacts against each other and secure the connector in place. Because the electrical connector includes a two-point attachment mechanism to the portable radio, rotation of the connector relative to the portable radio is prevented.

Abstract: An annular wire harness for use in drill pipe comprising two rings interconnected by one or more insulated conductors. The rings are positioned within annular grooves located within the tool joints and the conductors are fixed within grooves along the bore wall of the pipe. The rings may be recessed within annular grooves in order to permit refacing of the tool joint. The rings are provided with means for coupling a power and data signal from an adjacent pipe to the conductors in such a fashion that the signal may be transmitted along the drill pipe and along an entire drill string.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting an electrical cable to a conductive member having a first member electrically coupled to the electrical cable, a second member, and a threaded screw. The first member has a rod, a projection and a distal end and the second member has a threaded passageway, and two arms swaged around the rod and engaging the projection, allowing the first and second members to rotate relative to one another. The threaded screw engages the threaded passageway and can be threaded onto engagement with the projection, which in turn tightly engages the arms of the second member, thereby preventing relative rotation of the first member and the second member. Due to the large surface contact area, a low voltage drop occurs across the connector.

Abstract: A swivellable receptacle includes a swivel device, a conducting device and a fixture. The receptacle has conducting strips. The swivel device has a trough and is mounted on the receptacle. The conducting device has a conductor to be inserting into a trough of the swivel device. A fin extends from the conductor. The fixture comprises studs to press the conductor of the conducting device, whereas the fins of the conducting device will always in touch with the conductor of the receptacle and the stud of the fixture will always in touch with the conductor while the receptacle is swiveling.

Abstract: A cable guide is mounted into a cable reel structure, so as to form an inner enclosure and an outer enclosure. The cable guide is divided into at least two guide portions, so that, when the guides are assembled, the guides form at least two reverse path channels. At least one flat cable is spiraled in the inner enclosure in a first direction, passed through the reverse path channels, and spiraled in the outer enclosure in a second direction inverse to the first direction. In such a reverse-type cable reel structure, the flat cables can easily be passed through the reverse path channels, when the spiraling direction of the flat cable is reversed in the outer enclosure with respect to that in the inner enclosure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tool assembly for use in field applications to monitor at least one condition in a well or other hole. The tool assembly may include a computing unit for directing operation of the tool assembly and may be sized to be operable in a hole having a diameter of 1 inch, and in some cases even smaller. In one aspect, the tool assembly is designed to significantly conserve power. Sensor readings may be taken at different schedules to conserve power when frequent readings are not required. Also, internal electronics of the tool assembly can be operated at a low voltage. In one aspect, the tool assembly is assemblable by simple rotatable engagement of the components, with electrical interconnections being made automatically by the rotatable engagement without keying of components. In another aspect, the tool assembly is networkable with other like tool assemblies and monitorable from a central location.

Abstract: A reorientable electrical outlet employs rotatable female electrical receptacle(s) to allow rotation of a male plug while connected in the rotatable female electrical receptacle. The disclosed technique is adaptable to a variety of rotatable female electrical receptacles ranging from typical residential two receptacles, polarized/grounded receptacles, and non-grounded receptacles. The prongs of a male plug may be inserted into the rotatable female electrical receptacle and rotated to desired positions and remain substantially fixed. Male plug interference with other electrical receptacles is minimized. Safety features are provided by placement of electrical connections on the back of a rotatable or fixed receptacle.

Abstract: An electrical signal coupling device and more particularly, a rotary signal coupler suitable for use in transmitting electrical signals between transducers mounted on a shaft and wiring which is fixed relative to the structure in which the shaft is rotatably mounted. The coupling device includes a first part mounted on a rotary shaft and a second part mounted on the shaft in juxtaposition to the first part. The first and second parts include respective first and second conductors for electrically coupling the parts. The coupling device also includes means for maintaining a predetermined and substantially constant annular gap between the first and second parts and means, disposed on the second part, for preventing rotation of the second part as the first part rotates with the shaft.

Abstract: A rotary encoder including a code member having an annular plate-shaped portion and a plurality of tongues formed as a result of bending from the plate-shaped portion. The code member is formed of a metallic plate. The code member is mounted to the rotary member so that the tongues are positioned at the circumferential surface of the rotary member, and the plate-shaped portion is positioned at an end surface of the rotary member. This makes it possible to provide a low-cost rotary encoder of reduced size.

Abstract: An electro-luminescent night light includes an analog time piece. The time piece display includes a mechanical analog clock illuminated by at least one electro-luminescent element positioned around the shaft assembly for the clock, the shaft extending from a conventional analog time piece unit powered by a conventional power source, with the electro-luminescent element being powered by prongs arranged to be inserted into an AC outlet or other power source, or to be powered by a separate battery and circuit that causes the electro-luminescent element to illuminate in case of a power failure or a condition such as the presence of smoke, an earthquake, or the like, the time piece also optionally including additional functions. In addition, the orientation of the time piece display may be made variable in order to enable the night light/time piece to be used in different orientations.

Abstract: A surge suppression module is provided for connection to a wall receptacle and interconnection with other modules. Each module includes a top portion rotatably connected to a bottom portion. A male electrical plug extends from a top surface, and a female plug from a bottom surface. The top and bottom surfaces of the top and bottom portions, respectively, form opposing top and bottom surfaces of the module when the module is in an in-line orientation with an in-line axis through the module passing through the female and male plugs. The top and bottom portions are rotatable about an axis of rotation angled at 45.degree. to the in-line axis, and rotate from the in-line orientation to a wall mounting orientation, wherein the male plug extends from a side of the module and is perpendicular to in-line axis. Surge suppression and filtering circuitry is carried within the bottom portion along with connectors for connection of electrical equipment used with the surge suppression module.

Abstract: A current connection suitable for transferring high-frequency, high-amp current consists of a stationary feed line part (2) and a rotational part (4), each of which is connected to paired conductor rails (6, 8; 6', 8'). The conductor rails (6, 8; 16, 18), connected at one end to a power generator and at the other end to the stationary feed line part (2), consist essentially of at least two parallel conductor rails, which are kept a certain distance apart by means of an insulator (5a). As a result of flexible power conductors (10, 10'), electrically conductive manner to the circular periphery of the outer conductor ring (14), the other end to inner conductor ring (15), the rotational part (4) can be rotated with respect to the stationary feed line part (2) in correspondence with the length of the current conductors (10, 10', . . . ; 11, 11', . . . ).

Abstract: A night lamp, which includes a lamp socket holding a bulb, and a power input plug fastened to the lamp socket at one side for power input, wherein the power input plug includes a body coupled to lamp socket at one side to hold two metal blades for insertion into an electric outlet and an annular metal contact plate and a center metal contact plate at its back side wall in connection to the metal blades respectively, and two locating blocks securely fastened to the lamp socket at one side to hold the body in place, enabling the annular metal contact plate and the center metal contact plate to be maintained in contact with a respective metal contact plate in the lamp socket, the locating blocks each having a coupling flange respectively coupled to an annular coupling groove at the periphery of the body for enabling the body to be rotated on its own axis between the locating blocks to adjust relative to the lamp socket.

Abstract: In order to provide a more cost effective electric power supplying apparatus simpler in structure and operation, the apparatus 1 is constituted by attaching an electric power receiving part to an electric power supply part 2. The electric power receiving part comprises a shaft 7 provided on the end of a rotary member 3 at the rotational center thereof. The electric power supply part 2 comprises brush belts 5 each including a plurality of flexible linear conductive elements arranged so as to abut against the peripheral surface of the shaft 7.

Abstract: An articulable projecting plug is disclosed that provides for interchangeable mechanical connection between one of several electronic-signal ports such as video-signal ports, and housing/support structure associated with an electronic device such as a flat-screen television. The plug also accommodates video communication between a video-signal source and such television. The plug includes joining structure constructed to bring the plug into contact with the port and hold them both in such joined relationship. The joining structure includes an outer surface and holder structure for holding the first end of an elongate conductor so that joinder of the plug with the port will also result in contact between such first end and the port. The plug also includes an elongate projecting member terminating with first and second ends, with the first end being operatively connected to the joining structure so that the projecting elongate member extends from it and away from the port.

Abstract: A device that can easily extend an existing wall socket that is obstructed by furniture or other items to allow access thereto includes an electrical outlet box having a sleeve extending from a side thereof and one or more female electrical receptacles on its exterior surface. A substantially flat base member having two planar sides is slidably extendible within the sleeve of the outlet box. The base component has an aperture for receiving a rotatable male plug component which allows the device to be rotated relative to the male plug component and extended horizontally or vertically as desired. Each male plug component is electrically connected to each of the female receptacles. The male plug component is plugged into a standard wall outlet, the outlet component is rotated and extended to a desired position and attached to a wall using an attachment means.

Abstract: An electric device for the vaporization of additives has a housing in which an electric heating unit is disposed and into which the additive is to be inserted. The device has a heat exchanger, which is in heat connection with the heating unit and which is disposed at a location to vaporize the additive. The device includes a plug for a wall socket which is rotatable relative to the housing and has a rotating joint carrying a set of contacts. A set of counter-contacts is at the housing and arranged in a manner to produce an electric connection in two positions of the plug offset from the housing by about 90.degree., and an annular range in between having a switching position in which the connection is opened.

Abstract: The connector of the car body-side wiring harness is rotatably mounted on the door engagement inner wall on the car body. The door harness is inserted through the protector. The protector is provided at one end with the connector of the door harness that mates with the car body-side connector. The other end of the protector is slidably held in the door. The car body-side connector and the door-side connector, coupled together, are both situated between the door-side weather strip and the car body-side weather strip so that when the door is closed, the both connectors are completely concealed from the passenger compartment side. The protector has a pair of vertical slide pins. The slide guide mounted in the door consists of a guide groove that can accommodate the protector, and a pair of horizontal guide slots that can receive the slide pins. The slide guide is fitted in a groove formed in the door inner panel.

Abstract: A rotary connector for electrically connecting a set of headphones to a portable personal audio device to help prevent stress on the electrical wires of the set of headphones. The rotary connector includes a substantially hemispherical jack socket defining a substantially hemispherical jack space. The outer surface of the jack socket has an annular primary contact therearound. The inner surface of the jack socket has a secondary and tertiary contacts. A resiliently deflectable top cup defines an upper space and has an interior surface with an annular first contact therearound. The top cup has an axial extent outwardly extending from the exterior surface of the top cup with an axial bore extending between the interior and exterior surfaces of the top cup. A generally spherical plug has an outwardly extending axial shaft which inserted into the axial bore of the top cup.

Abstract: A rotary connector that transfers electrical power and signals using conductive metallic balls confined by a nonmetallic spacer and conductive conduits that are formed on two opposed metal-backed printed wiring boards. The rotary connector transfers electrical signals and power from a stationary printed wiring board to a moving printed wiring board by way of the conductive balls disposed in some or all openings of the conductive conduits. Nonconductive balls may be used in some of the openings. The use of a relatively large number of balls disposed in the openings of the nonmetallic spacer mechanically balance the connector. The connector is sealed and its interior contains nonconductive lubricant to lubricate the balls and conduits.

Abstract: An articulable projecting plug is disclosed that provides for interchangeable mechanical connection between one of several electronic-signal ports such as video-signal ports, and housing/support structure associated with an electronic device such as a flat-screen television. The plug also accommodates video communication between a video-signal source and such television. The plug includes joining structure constructed to bring the plug into contact with the port and hold them both in such joined relationship. The joining structure includes an outer surface and holder structure for holding the first end of an elongate conductor so that joinder of the plug with the port will also result in contact between such first end and the port. The plug also includes an elongate projecting member terminating with first and second ends, with the first end being operatively connected to the joining structure so that the projecting elongate member extends from it and away from the port.

Abstract: A multi-channel band-gear system for a rotary joint has a ring gear assembly with a conducting ring band in electrical contact with corresponding conducting bands of a set of intermediary planetary gears, which in turn are in electrical contact with a conducting sun band of a sun gear assembly. The ring band is formed with a plurality of conducting segments which are electrically insulated from each other and positioned angularly in a circumferential direction of the ring gear, such that separate electrical power/signal channels are formed across the rotary joint. In a preferred embodiment having continuously connected channels, the ring band has four conducting segments at 90.degree. intervals, the sun band has two conducting segments at 180.degree. intervals, and three planetary bands are in rolling electrical contact at 120.degree. intervals between the ring band segments and the sun band segments, forming two continuously connected channels in a single layer of the band-gear system.

Abstract: A panoramic television surveillance system includes an image-sensing station having an imaging sensor with a line-format field of view mounted on a platform rotatable about an azimuthal scan-rotational axis. The imaging sensor collects a "live" television-like panoramic synoptic surveillance image of the full panoramic wide-angle field. The image data is delivered by an image-data-delivery line, which incorporates a rotary-joint data link, to an image-monitoring station. The image-monitoring station includes an image-data-processor, display-buffer-storage, and a synoptic panoramic wide-angle array of visual monitor displays to permit continuous synoptic evaluation of the full panoramic scene, up to 360.degree. wide, at an observer-personnel position. Alternatively, the image-monitoring station includes the image-data processor and an image-data recorder for continuous recording of the image data for off-line evaluation.

Abstract: In a rotary probe mounted on a circuit board and used to connect a circuit of the circuit board to an external device, an outer frame has a flange portion facing the circuit board. A first lead extends along the flange portion and has a signal input terminal and is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the circuit board. The signal input terminal is connectable to parts of the circuit of the circuit board one by one by rotating the first lead. A probing jack is connected to the first lead, and is connectable to a corresponding terminal formed on the circuit board. A ground supply terminal projects from the outer frame and is connectable to a corresponding ground terminal formed on the circuit board.

Abstract: A fastener and corresponding communication system comprises a first fastener having a first end and a second fastener having a second end. The first fastener has an integrated circuit positioned to be electrically coupled to a first communication interface on the first end of the fastener. The second end also has a second communication interface, the first communication interface and the second communication interface electrically coupled together when the first fastener and the second fastener are fastened together. The first fastener preferably has a hollow cavity therethrough and the integrated circuit is positioned inside the first fastener. At least one electrical signal line, preferably only one, exists through the hollow cavity in communication with the integrated circuit.

Abstract: An articulable projecting plug is disclosed that provides for interchangeable mechanical connection between one of several electronic-signal ports such as video-signal ports, and housing/support structure associated with an electronic device such as a flat-screen television. The plug also accommodates video communication between a video-signal source and such television. The plug includes joining structure constructed to bring the plug into contact with the port and hold them both in such joined relationship. The joining structure includes an outer surface and holder structure for holding the first end of an elongate conductor so that joinder of the plug with the port will also result in contact between such first end and the port. The plug also includes an elongate projecting member terminating with first and second ends, with the first end being operatively connected to the joining structure so that the projecting elongate member extends from it and away from the port.

Abstract: A rotary electrical connector has two planar connector members. Each of the planar connector members is positioned perpendicular to an axis of rotation and is supported in rotational facing relation to the other connector member. One of the connector members has a set of concentric tracts thereon, and the other has a corresponding set of protrusions positioned to contact the tracks. A spring forces the two connector members into contact so that electrical contact is maintained between the protrusions and the tracks as one connector member rotates relative to the other connector member. External electrical contact is made on one side to the tracks, and on the other side to the protrusions.

Abstract: A donor roll for transporting marking particles to an electrostatic latent image recorded on a surface is provided. The donor roll is adaptable for use with a commutator for applying an electrical field to the roll to assist in transporting the marking particles. The donor roll includes a rotatably mounted body and an electrode member mounted on the body. The donor roll further includes a connector operably associated with the body, electrically connected to the electrode member, and rotatable with the body. The connector is adapted to be removably connectable to the commutator.

Abstract: An electrical connector adapted to be operatively connected to a wall outlet and to continuous outlet cables. The connector includes an insulated housing, neutral, ground and line contact means for making contact with the neutral, ground and line wires of the outlet cable, and a rotatable plug to be operatively connected to the wall outlet and for making contact to the neutral, ground, and line contact means.

Abstract: A composite rotary joint for both fluid and electrical connections particularly suitable for application with a rotary table. The rotary joint provides a substantially more compact and serviceable arrangement than existing rotary joints.

Abstract: A rotatable electrical connector or swivel is used in a substantially vertical subterranean portion of a drill string within a drill pipe. The swivel has an enclosed oil filled chamber having a first shaft concentrically mounted therein. The first shaft protrudes from the chamber and is electrically connected to one end of a wireline which is used for electrical connection between the surface and instruments located downhole. Within the interior of the oil filled chamber the first shaft is attached to a first member disposed within the complementary surface of a second member concentrically aligned with the first member. The second member includes a second shaft which protrudes from the oil filled chamber and is connected to the other end of the wireline. One of the two shafts is rotatably mounted in bearing within the chamber so that the complementary surfaces of the first and second members are in the relationship of a rotor and stator.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a controlled resistance electrical path from one moving element of an electrical device to second or subsequent element. An electrically conductive media is introduced between the rotating and static element of an electrical device. The media, e.g. conductive grease, may be introduced into the bearings of the device. Alternatively, a housing may be disposed upon one of the elements. Into this housing is introduced a quantity of electrically conductive media and a contact element. The contact element is integral with, or is preloaded against, one end of the shaft of the second element, thereby forming an electrical path from the shaft, through the media to the housing and thence to the first element of the device. The contact element may be seen therefore to be floating in contact with the conductive media, thereby forming a controlled-resistance rotary electrical connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector device to connect an electric power cord to a hand-held electric appliance, the connector device having an outer case housing with an inner chamber and at least one spring contact extending thereinto; a main housing rotatively supported in the outer case chamber, the main housing having two separated sockets therein, a stepped cylindrical top portion, and a bottom wall with an opening therethrough; at least one conductor compressively positioned on the stepped cylindrical portion of the main housing, the conductor being electrically connected to the power cord and to the spring contact; and a cord bushing having oppositely extending arms and a body portion with a bore therethrough, the power cord extending through the body portion bore, the arms being pivotly mounted in the separated sockets and the body portion extending through the bottom opening of the main housing; wherein the electrical connector device provides the power cord with two free axes of movement.

Abstract: A new and improved jump rope assembly with illuminated components comprising, a pair of handles, each handle having an inboard end and an outboard end, one of the handles being hollow and having therein electrical components including a battery, electrical contacts and an on/off switch. A flexible rope is formed in a hollow tubular configuration from a translucent material and having therein a plurality of light bulbs with spherical translucent covers thereover and with electrical wires coupling the light bulbs interiorly along the length of the rope. A pair of connectors mechanically couple the ends of the rope with the adjacent end of a handle, one of the connectors being electrically conductive and coupling the wires in the rope with the batteries and the switch for selective illumination of the bulbs when the switch is in the on position.

Abstract: An electrical connector is formed from two pairs of contacts. One pair of contacts is rotatable with respect to the other pair of contacts. Both pairs are in conductive and frictional engagement throughout a 90 degree rotational distance. One pair of contacts have an arcuate conductive contact surface, each contact being symmetrically arranged with respect to the axis of rotation, in opposed relation to one another and separated at each end by a non-conductive space. One pair of contacts are attached to a pair of male electrical prongs. The other pair of contacts are attached to an electrical appliance. The one pair of contacts and the attached pair of male electrical prongs are themselves attached to a nonconductive disk. The nonconductive disk is disposed in a circular groove in a disk holder. The nonconductive disk and the pair of contacts and electrical prongs attached thereto are rotatable within the circular groove. Stops are employed to limit the rotational distance to 90 degree.

Abstract: An articulable projecting plug is disclosed that provides for interchangeable mechanical connection between one of several electronic-signal ports such as video-signal ports, and housing/support structure associated with an electronic device such as a flat-screen television. The plug also accommodates video communication between a video-signal source and such television. The plug includes joining structure constructed to bring the plug into contact with the port and hold them both in such joined relationship. The joining structure includes an outer surface and holder structure for holding the first end of an elongate conductor so that joinder of the plug with the port will also result in contact between such first end and the port. The plug also includes an elongate projecting member terminating with first and second ends, with the first end being pivotably connected to the joining structure so that the projecting member extends from it and away from the port, and is articulable in a pivot plane.

Abstract: A guide wire assembly comprising a guide wire with first and second conductors which extend along the length thereof. The guide wire also comprises a flexible cable having first and second conductors which extend along the length thereof. The connector assembly includes a male connector with a sleeve and a conductive core which is mounted in the sleeve. An insulator is mounted in the sleeve and insulates the conductive core from the sleeve. A conductive band is carried by the insulator and is spaced from the sleeve. The first and second conductors are disposed within the sleeve. The first connector is connected to the conductive core and the second conductor is connected to the conductive band. The connector assembly includes a female connector that has an inner conductive grip which has a cylindrical recess for receiving the conductive core and an outer conductive grip that has a cylindrical band which engages the portion extending forwardly of the inner conductive grip.

Abstract: A moving strain relief support arm, mounted on a machine frame, for a moving flexible coiled power or signal cable surrounding a reciprocating mandrel mounted on the machine frame and connecting to a tool mounted thereon for preventing friction and wear damage as the cable flexes, lengthens, and shortens around the moving mandrel.