Abstract: A cable clamp (10) for clamping cable (11) in a tubular cable feed-through part (12) that has a pressure piece (33) comprised of two pressure rings (13, 14) with a clamping spring ring (15) positioned between the two pressure rings (13, 14) to encircle the cable (11). The pressure rings (13, 14) are interconnected so that they are movable with respect to each other in an axial direction over a distance permitting the clamping spring ring (15) to have an inner diameter equal or somewhat greater than the outside diameter of the cable (11) or compressed so as to have an inner diameter that is less than the outside diameter of cable (11).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a network converter and its base applied in USB. The USB network converter of the present invention comprises a converting body and a base. The converting body includes a PCB whose one end has a network port and the other end connects to a USB cable. The base has a socket hole, the positive side of the base is for containing the converting body, and the reverse side is used to fasten the USB cable and fix the USB plug in the socket hole.

Abstract: A flyback transformer includes an anode lead wire composed of a core wire and an insulating film for covering the core wire and supplying a high output voltage to a CRT. A cylindrical anode lead holding device includes engagement pieces have spring-like properties which allows the pieces to restore to their original positions after having been extended in a radial direction. These engagement pieces project from the inner surface of the anode lead holding device and hold the anode lead wire. The anode lead wire has a groove engages the engagement pieces, such that the anode lead wire is held by the anode lead holding device.

Abstract: An electric-wire holding structure includes a wire accommodating slot for linearly wiring a covered wire, and a pair of first wire clamping pieces and a pair of second wire claming pieces, each of which are disposed at the wire accommodating slot and are opposed each other with respect to the wire accommodating slot for holing the covered wire. A center line between the pair of first wire clamping pieces is offset in one direction from a center line between the pair of second wire clamping pieces. A shortest interval connecting an inner end corner of the first wire clamping piece and an inner end corner of the second wire clamping piece is set to be equal to an opposing interval between the pair of first wire clamping pieces and an opposing interval between the pair of second wire clamping pieces.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector plug includes a connector body having the end of a coaxial cable fixed therein and a housing having an insertion hole to accommodate the connector body. The housing has a cantilever-like engagement nail extending in the insertion hole, thereby permitting the connector body to be caught by a frusto-conical transition in the insertion hole. The housing has a catch hole made in the vicinity of the cable-inlet of the housing. When a wedge-like retainer is inserted into the remaining space between the connector body and the floor of the housing, the wedge-like retainer is caught by the hook end, thus filling the remaining space and making the coaxial cable tightly retained in the housing. With this arrangement, the connector body can be removed from the housing so as to be reused.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable guide, in particular for an optical or electrical cable for telecommunications, the guide comprising a cylindrical portion for coming into abutment via one of its ends against a sealing gasket for mounting at the inlet to a sealed box for protecting splices and containing a gas under pressure in a tubular passage secured to the box, and being designed via its opposite end to be subjected to thrust from a nut screwed onto said tubular passage. This portion is extended away from the box by at least one radially deformable frustoconical tongue having a clamping portion at its end for clamping onto the periphery of the cable.

Abstract: In the jackbox of the present invention, a number of electrical connectors are releasably connectable to electrical leads carrying electrical signals representative of at least one physiological patient parameter from the patient to patient monitoring equipment. Preferably, the jackbox has an openable enclosure for gaining access to electrical connectors therein. When closed, the enclosure preferably substantially surrounds the electrical connectors and ends of the electrical leads. The enclosure can have a clamshell, book, or other form as desired. Although an openable enclosure is preferred, some embodiments of the jackbox have no enclosure or have an enclosure not permitting user access to the interior thereof. Enclosures according to different embodiments of the present invention are made of resilient and relatively non-deformable, semi-deformable, or deformable material.

Abstract: An electrical connector for securely maintaining the connector members in mated relation to allow for a continuous electrical connection. The electrical connector includes a male connector member or plug having a series of prongs and a female connector member or wall outlet box having a series of sockets that extend vertically for accepting the prongs. Each of the connector members is connected to an electric cable and may have a pair of wedges having serrated opposed sides to retain the cable within the connector member.

Abstract: An electrical conductor strain relief for connecting electrical conductors to a printed circuit board. The strain relief includes a first member having a first array of first conductor receiving holes and a second member having a second array of second conductor receiving holes. The second member is connectable to the first member at a predetermined fixed location such that the second holes are at least partially aligned with respective ones of the first holes as pairs of holes. The first and second holes of each pair of holes have center axes which are offset relative to each other.

Abstract: A patch cord connector for electrically and mechanically connecting a plurality of wires from a cable into a patch panel. The connector includes a housing having a cable entry aperture, a load bar retainable in the housing for arraying termination points of the plurality of wires into a predetermined configuration, and a printed circuit board having a first set of terminals for engaging the arrayed termination points of the plurality of wires and a second set of terminals for engaging the patch panel. The first and second sets of terminals are electrically connected by the printed circuit board. The housing includes a retention mechanism for retaining the cable and providing strain relief relative to the cable entry aperture and/or includes complementary support structure between the housing and the terminal to provide strain relief to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A circular plug and socket connector is introduced for producing electrical line connections. In the region of one of its ends it includes a housing, accommodating and holding an insulating base as contact carrier and, in the region of its other end, is includes a sealing cable lead-in and a coupling ring, which makes a screwed connection with a second plug and socket connector half of complementary construction and is mounted rotatably on the outer periphery of the housing and secured against being pulled off in the axial direction and a covering cap fixed mechanically to the housing.

Abstract: A circular plug and socket connector is provided for producing electrical line connections and comprises a housing, accommodating and holding, in the region of one of its ends, an insulating base as a contact carrier and, in the region of its other end, a sealing cable lead-in and a covering cap, which makes a screwed connection with a second half of a covering ring of complementary configuration and is mechanically fixed to the housing. The housing has an overall cylindrical external periphery with at least one bearing surface assigned to the coupling ring and is overlapped, in part by the coupling ring and in part by a pot-shaped handle part having an opening in its bottom for the introduction of a cable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in connector having a plug housing (1), which has accommodation ducts (2) for plugs (3) which can be secured in the accommodation ducts (3) by a secondary locking device (4). The secondary locking device (4) has a web or surface (6) with which the cables (5) connected to the plugs (3) are locked to the plug housing (1) to provide strain relief.

Abstract: In a wire holding structure (20), first wire gripping piece portions (23) for a thick wire, having a relatively wide slot width (A), and second wire gripping piece portions (25) for a thin wire, having a relatively narrow slot width (D), are provided on a wire receiving groove (22) in a wiring board (21), and are disposed adjacent to each other. A gripping piece portion-interconnecting portion (27), interconnecting the wire gripping piece portions, is provided at a region disposed between and below each pair of wire gripping piece portions (23, 25). A centerline between the first wire gripping piece portions (23) and a centerline between the second wire gripping piece portions (25) coincide with a centerline of the wire receiving groove (22).

Abstract: A modular plug including a housing made of dielectric material including a plurality of parallel, spaced, longitudinally extending terminal-receiving slots at a forward end and a longitudinal cavity extending from a rear face thereof forward. Each terminal-receiving slot receives a respective terminal blade. The plug also includes a load bar assembly which is inserted into the cavity and includes a load bar housing defining conductor-receiving channels in substantially parallel rows or levels arranged such that each level receives at least one pair of conductors, preferably a pair of conductors which operatively forming a circuit during use. Preferably, the channels adapted to receive the conductors forming conductor pair #1, conductors 4 and 5 according to a standard convention, and the channels adapted to receive the conductors forming conductor pair #3, conductors 3 and 6, are situated in levels distant from one another to thereby reduce crosstalk between these conductor pairs.

Abstract: A connector for an electrical cable, comprising a body in which is formed a passageway having a longitudinal axis, a contact element which projects into the passageway in order to make contact with the electrical cable when in the passageway, and a retaining element for hindering longitudinal withdrawal of the cable from the passageway, the retaining element comprising a pair of resiliently deformable lips extending into the passageway from a face thereof in a first direction transverse to the longitudinal direction, each of the lips being separated from a face of the passageway in a second direction transverse to both the first direction and the longitudinal axis, thereby to allow flexing of the lips in the second direction. The lips are advantageously shorter than the depth in the first direction of the passageway, typically 40 to 80% of the passageway depth. Further lips can be provided on a lid which covers the passageway, the further lips extending in a direction opposed to the first lips.

Abstract: A phono-type plug has a center pin, a ground element, a barrel surrounding the ground element and the center pin, and an insulating element provided between the pin and the barrel, the insulating elements being provided with an extension which forms a strain relief supporting a wire.

Abstract: A cable connector for a cable with a plurality of insulated wires comprises a housing of insulating material accommodating a plurality of contacts to be connected to the wires, a mainly hollow hood connected to the housing and having a strain relief element to maintain the cable stationary with respect to the hood. The hood comprises first and second hood parts which can be interconnected. The strain relief element is adapted to surround at least partially the cable. The strain relief element is pressed on the cable by co-operation with one of the hood parts during interconnecting the first and second hood parts. Further, the strain relief element is fixed within the first and second hood parts by interconnecting these hood parts.

Abstract: A connection cable apparatus for protecting connection cable of robot is disclosed. This connection cable apparatus comprises a connection section of robot manipulator and connection cable, and a reinforcement plate. The reinforcement plate fixes the connection cable to the manipulator. This apparatus has an angle box disposed in the connection section, and is capable of varying the drawing direction of the connection cable. This apparatus includes plural wires, and a connection processing section to be connected to their terminals and a connector. In the connection processing section, of the plural wires, the length of the wires having a smaller sectional area is longer than the length of the wires having a larger sectional area. These wires are divided into groups, and effects of stress by bending of the connection cable are prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connector with a housing with a plurality of contact chambers arranged in at least one row, with contacts arranged in the contact chambers for making contact with a mating contact and with a hinged flap comprising projections which engage in the contact chambers in an end locking position of the flap and secure the contacts therein, wherein the flap can be introduced into an shaft bearing with a shaft perpendicular to the plug-in direction and is rotatably mounted there.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing and organizing wires in electrical data connectors is disclosed. The method provides the steps to optimally position signal wires in the region where the wires are transitioned between industry standard paired cable signal positions and industry standard attachment positions for a printed circuit board. The apparatus is a data connector forcing the signal wires to maintain optimal positions in the wire transition region and an associated circuit board that eliminates unnecessary unmatched or asymmetrical plated through holes and maintains signal transmission line symmetry.

Abstract: A modular communication plug for terminating a cable having a plurality of conductors disposed therein. The communication plug comprises a substantially hollow housing forming a chamber and having a conductor alignment region disposed at one end and an opening to the chamber at the other end. A carrier for orienting the conductors for reception in the alignment region is carried in the chamber. The carrier is inserted under the cable jacket and receives and organizes the conductors in channels formed therein to maintain a consistent routing of the conductors as they exit the end of the cable jacket. Furthermore, the carrier maintains this organization while an anchor bar or similar strain relief mechanism is tightened over the jacket. For adjusting the crosstalk generated in the plug, a crosstalk fixing member is interposed between the orienting member and the alignment region.

Abstract: A connector 10 for making electrical terminal connections facilitates making relatively easy and secure lateral insertions of one or more terminals. The connector 10 includes a pair of lateral supports 12 at opposite ends of a plurality of generally aligned walls 14. The walls 14 define a plurality of cells 20 between them. Each of the walls 14 supports a protuberance 15 on one side of the walls preferably at a generally central location along the length of the walls. One end of the walls includes a tab 18 supported on each side of the walls such that each of the cells 20 includes one protuberance 15 and two tabs 18. The protuberances facilitate proper terminal placement while each set of two tabs cooperate to form a wire holding portion within each cell. The lateral supports 12 and walls 14 are supported by first and second lateral bases 13, 11 that are configured and positioned to allow easy lateral insertion of terminals and further secure the position of the terminals within the connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body with a cable cavity at its cable connection end and a strain relief coupled to the connector body adjacent the cable connection end. The strain relief extends into the cable cavity. A wire spacer is mounted in the cable cavity adjacent to strain relief. This spacer has a central core and four radially outwardly projecting flanges. The flanges are angular spaced from one another by angles of substantially 90 degrees. The spacer maintains separation of twisted wired pairs in a cable which is secured to the connector by the strain relief to enhance the electrical performance of the connector.

Abstract: A connector for establishing an electrical connection with a wire includes a retention member and a contact pin. The retention member has a first surface and a second surface adapted to retain the wire therebetween. At least a portion of the contact pin is insertable into the wire. A method for establishing an electrical connection with a wire includes retaining the wire and inserting a contact pin into the wire.

Abstract: A stress relief apparatus includes a base having a plurality of pins projecting from the base in an axial direction. The pins may have different lengths to accommodate a conductor. Alternatively, spring loaded pins may be used to accommodate the conductor. Spring loaded pins of a common length may be used. The base having a plurality of slots. The base can be mounted to a mounting surface of a printed circuit board or other electrical system. A clip has an engaging surface normal to the axial direction. A latch is attached to the clip. The latch is received by any one of the plurality of slots for detachably mounting the clip to the base in any one of a plurality of heights. Each height provides a respectively different distance between the pins and the engaging surface, such that any one of a plurality of differently sized conductors is gripped between the pins and the engaging surface when the clip is attached to the base, so as to provide stress relief.

Abstract: A housing for an electrical wiring device includes an adjustable clamping mechanism for retaining electrical conduits therein. The clamping mechanism has a pair of opposing strain relief members on opposite sides of a conduit passageway, set to accept a predetermined conduit width. Each strain relief member has a frangible portion which can be removed by a user. In this manner, if a user desires to retain, by means of an interference fit, a conduit having a diameter larger than the predetermined spacing of the intact strain relief members will allow, one or both frangible portions can be removed to accommodate a larger sized conduit. Alternatively, more than one pair of strain relief members having frangible portions can be alternately arranged to clamp a conduit in an S-shaped configuration, capable of accepting multiple conduit sizes by removing some or all of the frangible portions.

Abstract: A cable clamp assembly which is adapted for use with a range of cable diameters. The assembly includes a tubular base section, a first finger extending axially from the tubular base section and having a cable engagement projection and a second finger extending axially from the tubular base section and having a cable engagement projection. The assembly also provides flex relief and strain relief at any adjacent crimp to wire or solder to wire interconnections.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for a tractor-trailer jumper cable has an outer connector housing with an internal block of terminal cavities that is recessed to provide cylindrical sockets in each end of the outer connector housing. Each cavity receives a lead terminal and a lead seal attached to an end of one of the insulated leads of the jumper cable. A terminal position assurance (TPA) device having an integral clam shell strain relief is plugged into the socket at the cable end of the outer connector housing to make sure that the lead terminals and lead seals are properly positioned and to provide a strain relief for the cable. A disposable transition connector is plugged into the socket at the contact end of the outer connector body to seal the contact end and protect the cable terminals against corrosion.

Abstract: An improved snap-in connector incorporating a liner or insert for the outbound end of the snap-in connector that comprises a generally cylindrical body having an outer periphery and inbound and outbound ends is described. The insert includes at least two, preferably three and most preferably four tabs that extend outwardly from the outer periphery of the inbound end and engage cast-in recesses in the inner periphery the outbound end of the snap-in connector. Also extending outwardly from the outer periphery of the liner or insert at points between the inbound and outbound ends of the liner or insert, and radially offset from the first set of tabs, is a second set of tabs, and preferably four in number that engage the outermost outbound end surface of the snap-in connector.

Abstract: A modular plug includes a dielectric housing, a plurality of terminals, and a signal transmission cable. The dielectric housing has a cable insertion end, a mating end opposite to the cable insertion end, a lower body portion, and an upper lid portion connected to the lower body portion. The lower body portion extends from the cable insertion end to the mating end. The lower body portion has a plurality of terminal grooves formed adjacent to the mating end, and a cable receiving space extending from the cable insertion end adjacent to the terminal grooves. The upper lid portion is operable relative to the lower body portion to expose the cable receiving space. The terminals are inserted into the cable receiving space through the terminal grooves. The signal transmission cable is received in the cable receiving space, and has a plurality of conductive wires that extend adjacent to the terminal grooves, respectively, and that are connected electrically to the terminals.

Abstract: A swivel fitting including a first tubular member and a second tubular member each of said first and said second tubular members having a first and a second end, a first annular flange having radiused corners about said first end of said first tubular member, a recess having radiused corners in a second annular flange about said second end of said second tubular member, said first annular flange and said recess mating upon assembly of said first and second tubular members, an annular threaded portion about said second annular flange, and a coupling nut having an annular ring flange which engages the first annular flange when the coupling nut is tightened upon said threads of the annular threaded portion about the second annular flange.

Abstract: A strain relief housing for use in a modular communication plug has a divider member dividing a central bore of the plug into four channels, each channel being adapted to contain two conductors from the cable being terminated. Septa members extend from the rear of the divider to the rear of the housing and are insertable into the cable so that separation and segregation of the conductors actually commences within the cable. A compression ring surrounds the cable and is insertable within the rear of the plug housing where it is compressed to clamp or anchor the cable.

Abstract: An electrical connector housing is formed with a retaining module for retaining electrical conductors with the housing. The retaining module is comprised of modular frame pieces having the same shape, but alternatingly reversely orientated in a row. Electrical conductors are sandwiched in grooves between adjacent frame pieces. The frame pieces are ultrasonically welded together. The housing also has two lock modules with snap-lock rocker arms. The lock modules are ultrasonically welded to the frame pieces.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body with a cable cavity at its cable connection end and a strain relief coupled to the connector body adjacent the cable connection end. The strain relief extends into the cable cavity. A wire spacer is mounted in the cable cavity adjacent to strain relief. This spacer has a central core and four radially outwardly projecting flanges. The flanges are angular spaced from one another by angles of substantially 90 degrees. The spacer maintains separation of twisted wired pairs in a cable which is secured to the connector by the strain relief to enhance the electrical performance of the connector.

Abstract: In junction boxes for coupling T.V. signals and low frequency power waves on a coax line to a plurality of users, the T.V. signals are coupled via connections in a first compartment to a plurality of coax cables, and the low frequency power wave are coupled via low pass-filters to IDC connections in a second compartment.Leads from users are passed through a chamber on the wall of the second compartment containing a self-healing, self-supporting insulating substance and attached to the IDC connectors. The IDC connectors permit the lead to be paired through them so that an installer can know when the leads are properly partitioned.

Abstract: A communications cable anchoring member for use in a strain relief connector assembly is a compression ring which has an elongated body with front and rear faces and an axial bore extending between the faces. The bore forms a peripheral wall with the exterior of the body in which is an array of slots extending part of the distance between the faces. Alternate slots extend from opposite faces of the body. The exterior surface of the body is tapered to fit within the tapered bore of a strain relief plug of the connector, and latching members on the exterior surface latch the ring body to the plug.

Abstract: A snap in locking cable connector is composed of two mating pieces that snap together and provide a connector for armored or metal clad electrical conductors. One piece includes a die cast member including a smooth outer cylindrical section having an inner diameter that may accommodate a spring steel adaptor with flanges to hold the spring steel adaptor in place. The spring steel adaptor is used in conjunction with an electrical junction box to fix the location of the locking cable connector with respect to the junction box. Another piece includes a spring steel locking ring provided to receive an armored cable and lock into the die cast member. The spring steel locking ring has tangs allowing unidirectional insertion into the die cast member and restricting withdrawal motion from the die cast member. The spring steel locking ring also includes oppositely directed tangs to permit reception of the armored cable in one direction and restrict its movement in the reverse direction.

Abstract: A wire connecting structure of a connector comprises a connector housing, a terminal holding portion protruding from an end of the connector housing, terminal incorporating holes which are provided in the terminal holding portion and communicate with the connector housing, terminals disposed within the terminal incorporating holes, covered wires placed on the terminals, and upper hole wall portions which are provided in the terminal holding portion to define upper portions of the terminal incorporating holes and when pressed, subside into the terminal incorporating holes so as to contact the covered wires, core elements of the covered wire and the terminal being subjected to ultrasonic vibration through the upper hole wall portion which is pressed so as to contact the covered wire, so that the core elements and the terminal are conductively contacted with each other, the upper hole wall portion being settled by fusion in each of the terminal incorporating holes by the ultrasonic vibration.

Abstract: A modular plug connector and cable assembly comprises a modular plug with a wire holder, and a twisted pair cable. The twisted pairs are braided in order to cross over conductors of the twisted pairs, and furthermore to separate the pairs of conductors and from and in order to reduce inductive and capacitive coupling therebetween. The wire holder helps to keep the pairs twisted and the straightened end portions of the conductors as short as possible. The cable assembly as described provides low cross talk and enables consistent termination with little deviation in the signal transmission speeds.

Abstract: A process of cleaning debris (24) from a partially-sawn semiconductor wafer (10). The method of the present invention includes cleaning a partially fabricated wafer (12) that may have fabricated on it a micromechanical device (16) which can be easily damaged by particles (24) generated by the partial-saw process, such as oxide particles. The present invention includes cleaning the partially-sawn wafer with a solution including diluted hydrofluoric acid and an alkyl glycol. Clean-up using this solution accomplishes two goals. First, it removes debris including oxide particles on the wafer surface and in the kerfs (22), and second, reduces the depth of damage in the surface (26) of a CMOS layer (14) proximate the kerf (22) which has been determined to be a source of particles generated after a wafer cleanup process. A subsequent megasonic process is utilized to acoustically vibrate the wafer while bathed in deionized water to further remove any other particles.

Abstract: In a process for fitting a round cable provided with a number of single wires with a multi-way, preferably flat, plug into which the single wires are placed, the single wires have their free ends stripped of insulation and are fitted with contacts. In such a process, assembly can be carried out in a cost-effective manner and the risk of damage to the small contacts is greatly reduced. Provision is made for the single wires to be placed alongside each other in a wire holder of the plug, for the ends projecting beyond the wire holder to be cut to the same projecting length and stripped of insulation to the same length and for a contact carrier to be provided with the corresponding number of adjacent contacts and connected to the end of the wire holder receiving the single wire ends, and for the opposing regions of stripped single wire ends and connection elements of the contacts to be interconnected to make electrical contact.

Abstract: An electrical connector that includes a pair of hermaphroditic electrical connector members which are identically formed having a connector body supported within a flexible jacket, wherein the connector body includes a male plug and a female receptacle, whereby the first male plug of the first connector is positioned to be coupled to the second female receptacle of the second connector, and wherein the first female receptacle of the first connector is arranged to be coupled to the second male plug of the second connector when one of the connector members is inverted and latched to the opposing connector member.

Abstract: The disclosure is a device for mechanical assembly of a flexible cable in a cylindrical orifice, including a cable grip member slotted axially and carrying at least two helical threads on the outside and protuberances on the inside. The cylindrical orifice has a thread that engages the threads of the cable grip member. To fit the cable, the cable grip member is pushed axially into the cylindrical orifice, then the flexible cable is inserted axially in the cable grip member. Removal of the cable is achieved by unscrewing the cable grip member from the cylindrical orifice. The protuberances and the compression effect produced by the helical threads pulling on the thread in the cylindrical orifice when axial tension is applied to the cable assure efficient gripping of the cable.

Abstract: In a process for fitting a round cable provided with a number of single wires with a multi-way, preferably flat, plug into which the single wires are placed, the single wires have their free ends stripped of insulation and are fitted with contacts. In such a process, assembly can be carried out in a cost-effective manner and the risk of damage to the small contacts is greatly reduced. Provision is made for the single wires to be placed alongside each other in a wire holder of the plug, for the ends projecting beyond the wire holder to be cut to the same projecting length and stripped of insulation to the same length and for a contact carrier to be provided with the corresponding number of adjacent contacts and connected to the end of the wire holder receiving the single wire ends, and for the opposing regions of stripped single wire ends and connection elements of the contacts to be interconnected to make electrical contact.

Abstract: A seal and strain relief member comprises a plastic injection moulded strain relief member and an elastomeric seal overmoulded to the strain relief member thereby forming an integral part. The strain relief member comprises clamping halves pivotally attached by hinges to a base section having wire receiving cavities therethrough, the base section extending into seal support walls. The clamping halves can be pivoted towards each other to clamp conducting wires therebetween and thereby provide a strain relief means. The strain relief member support walls purport not only to provide a bonding surface for the seal thereto, but in particular provides support to the seal with respect to axial and radial compression thereby preventing excessive or uneven deformation of the seal to ensure reliable and effective sealing. The strain relief member can be integrally moulded to a carrier strip for connection to other strain relief members thereby reducing handling and assembly costs, in particular of the seal members.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cross connect wiring block also known as a 110 connector system. This type of wiring block typically includes slotted beam contacts to electrically interconnect a set of first conductors to an associated set of second conductors. The wiring block essentially comprises an elongated housing containing plural cavities defined by opposing walls, where each cavity receives a slotted beam contact longitudinally positioned within the cavity. The improved features of this wiring block are the provision that each first conductor consists of a metal core and an outer layer of insulation, where the diameter of the conductor is a predetermined diameter, and that opposing walls of the cavities include plural pairs of longitudinally directed projections, where the distance between the projections of a given pair is less than the predetermined diameter. This ensures greater wire retention of the conductor.

Abstract: A decorative lighting mount is described, including a plastic body with a flexible integral mounting clip for attaching the mount to a support, and an integral flexible socket receiving clip for reception of a decorative light bulb socket. The mounting clip includes a pair of opposed yieldable clip arms forming a support receiving opening therebetween. The socket receiving clip defines a socket receiving opening and includes an axially split side wall in a frusto-conical configuration to releasably receive a portion of a decorative light bulb socket. The socket receiving clip includes a retainer projecting radially into the socket receiving opening to abut a decorative light bulb socket to prevent axial motion of the bulb socket within the socket receiving clip in one direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a dielectric housing having a conductor-receiving groove defined at least in part by a pair of side walls between which an elongated insulated conductor is receivable essentially normally of its length. An electrical contact has an insulation displacement termination section disposed in the groove. A pair of inwardly-directed wings are provided in the groove and spaced from and facing one another to provide a slot therebetween. The conductor is movable through the slot past free ends of the wings into insulation-displacement termination with the termination section of the contact. A pair of retention ribs face inwardly of the side walls of the groove essentially below the wings for embracing and thereby retaining the conductor terminated by the contact.

Abstract: An extension wire socket includes a nonconductive U-shaped portion, a nonconductive chamber and at least one electrical connector supported therein. The U-shaped portion is defined by a base and opposed tabs extending from the base. The U-shaped portion snaps over insulated electrical conductors. The nonconductive chamber is adjacent to the base. The socket accepts the terminal end of an extension wire. Each connector includes a spiked prong for piercing the insulation of one of the conductors when the socket is attached to the conductors. Each connector also includes an insulation displacement terminal for attaching the terminal end of the extension wire thereto. The spiked prong is located in the U-shaped portion and the insulation displacement terminal is located in the chamber. The connector is slotted into the socket in a manner that protects most portions of it from exposure and unwanted flexing and stresses.