Abstract: An electrical outlet in-line tap with a cord securement mechanism for preventing separation of two electrically connected electrical cords while also able to provide electrical power to at least one additional electrical socket. A base member is provided with multiple electrical sockets. The tap provides an electrical power-in plug adapted to receive electrical power from a receptacle end of an electrical power supply cord. A cord securement device is provided including an eyelet in which to receive a loop of the power supply cord. The core securement mechanism also includes a hinged gate which allows passage of the power supply cord through the eyelet when the gate is up and which prevents passage of the power supply cord through the eyelet when the gate is down. Once electrical power is provided through the power-in plug, electrical devices connected to the electrical sockets on the tap receive power.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a modular electrical outlet including a housing; a pair of plug-in connectors carried by and disposed at opposing ends of the housing; and a conductor disposed within the housing. Each of the connectors includes a plurality of terminal receiving openings. The conductor includes a pair of blade receiving sockets, with a longitudinal axis extending between the blade receiving sockets. The conductor includes a pair of terminals at opposing ends thereof, with each terminal being offset from the longitudinal axis. The conductor may be selectively positioned in the housing at one of two reversible positions. To wit, the conductor may be selectively disposed within the housing in a first position such that each terminal is received within an associated terminal receiving opening of a respective connector, and a second position such that each terminal is received within an associated terminal receiving opening of the other respective connector.

Abstract: A gas assisted injection molded part includes internal cavities extending between two surfaces of the part. The cavities are plated for electrical conductivity after a surface cleaning and etching process. The part may be an automobile instrument panel wherein the internal cavities are plated to create a series of "bus" conductor lines. These lines carry power, ground and/or electrical signals over relatively large distances, allowing other components to attach at points along the structure eliminating the need for discrete wiring and wire harness interconnect assemblies.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a base, a contact housing plate and a cover. The contact housing plate is coupled to the base and includes an electrical receptacle which is adapted to engage an electrical plug. The cover is also coupled to the base and overlies the contact housing plate. The cover has an inclined surface which extends toward the base and an opening therein forming a recess for receiving the electrical plug that is engageable with the electrical receptacle. The electrical connector may further include a plurality of electrical receptacles and openings for receiving multiple electrical plugs. The electrical connector may also include a circuit board which may contain an on/off switch and a circuit breaker with surge suppression. In addition, the plug of the power cord for the electrical connector may contain a built-in GFCI circuit.

Abstract: A connector which can connect a personal computer designed to use a memory card as an external memory medium to an external storage device or medium via the connection for the memory card. The housing (4) of a card type connector (2) is designed to have an external shape and size substantially the same as a standardized memory card. By inserting the housing (4) into a memory card connector (22) of a personal computer (200), the personal computer (200) and a hard disk drive (210) are connected by a cable (36) extending from the housing (4) of the card type connector (2), so that data transmission and reception can be performed between the personal computer (200) and the hard disk drive (210).

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a base, a contact housing plate and a cover. The contact housing plate is coupled to the base and includes an electrical receptacle which is adapted to engage an electrical plug. The cover is also coupled to the base and overlies the contact housing plate. The cover has an inclined surface which extends toward the base and an opening therein forming a recess for receiving the electrical plug that is engageable with the electrical receptacle. The cover also includes a lid, which is movable between an open position and a closed position. When the lid is in the open position, the contact housing plate is exposed, facilitating access to the electrical receptacle. When the lid is in the closed position, the lid protects the electrical plug from debris and dislodgement from the electrical receptacle. The electrical connector may further include a plurality of electrical receptacles and openings for receiving multiple electrical plugs.

Abstract: A coaxial connector adaptor for connecting at least a pair of coaxial connections disposed in an opposing relationship to each other and displaceable in a direction perpendicular to the opposing direction thereof, includes an outer conductor connection terminal whose opposite end portions slidably contact for angular displacement with outer conductors of the opposing coaxial connectors, and a central conductor connection terminal whose opposite end portions slidably contact for angular displacement with central conductors of the opposing coaxial connectors.

Abstract: An inexpensive coaxial cable connector, and an inexpensive contact which is suitable for use in an such an inexpensive coaxial cable connector, the connector and the contact being capable of passing electrical signals from low frequency power up to and including telecommunications signals in the range of 1 GHz or more. The connector comprises an elongate, hollow, conductive, cylindrical barrel having an inner radius, R.sub.BARREL, and a first longitudinal axis; and an elongate, conductive contact. The contact has a first end and a second end which define a length therebetween, a second longitudinal axis, and comprises a cylindrical section. The cylindrical section has an outer radius, R.sub.CONTACT, which is less than R.sub.BARREL.

Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable, including a main body formed with an inner passage in which a pair of insulative sleeves are fitted. Each insulative sleeve is disposed with a small diameter section. A tubular contact member is fitted between the small diameter sections of the two insulative sleeves. The contact member is made of a sheet material by means of curling. Two ends of the contact member are not adjoined together so as to define a narrow slit. An opposite side of the slit is also formed with two slits which are not adjacent to each other so that when a core with 1.2 to 1.3 mm diameter is inserted into the contact member, the contact member is stretched open to achieve greater resilience.

Abstract: The present invention improves upon existing trouble lights by providing a multi-purpose trouble light having a handle upon which are positioned two electrical receptacles suitable for engagement with standard electrical plugs of the type having two flat male blades and a cylindrical male pin positioned in a standard triangular configuration. The electrical plugs are inserted into the receptacles in the handle inverted with respect to each other. A first and second female terminals and a ground terminal are positioned within the trouble light. The first and second female terminals, each having two channels, are positioned within the handle so that each male blade of the two electrical plugs is received within one of the channels. The third terminal provides a ground connection for the cylindrical male pins of the electrical plugs. This efficient and compact terminal configuration enables two electrical receptacles to be provided in a compact and conveniently-sized handle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer interface multiple input connecting device for connecting a plurality of peripheral devices to a computer having a plurality of standard elongate expansion slots provided in a rear wall of the chassis of the computer. The connecting device is composed of a housing having approximately the same thickness as the slots so that it can be mounted to the rear wall of the computer over the slots, and it includes means on a front wall for mounting a plurality of input connector sockets, thereby increasing the number of such sockets that could otherwise be mounted in the expansion slot without the connecting device of the present invention.

Abstract: A cable connector gender changer for SCSI cables allows a male cable connector to connect to another male cable connector. The cable connector gender changer comprises a first metal socket connectable to the male cable connector, a second metal socket connectable to another male cable connector, an intermediate portion for connecting the first and second metal sockets, and a plurality of electrical connections extending from the first metal socket to the second metal socket through the intermediate portion. The dimensions of the sockets comply with SCSI standards, so they can mate with standard SCSI cable connectors. The gender changer has a continuous EMI shield from one socket to the other and is post-molded for appearance.

Abstract: An improved structure for the connector of a coaxial cable ensures that there are multiple contact points between the contact component and the central wire of the coaxial cable. The connector has holes on the top and bottom of the two ends of the contact component. The material of the holes is punched inward but is not removed from the tube forming the contact component such that a pair of inclined planes extend toward the interior of each end of the tube. One pair of insulation components which slip on the inside of the connector body join with one end of the contact component to fix and to support the contact component in order to increase the quality of transmission. The connector can be used in a specific range of central wire for cable that allows larger current flows, therefore being suitable for use in a combination of TV and telephone as well as with the current cable TV system.

Abstract: A communications card provides an electronic interface between a host computer and a transmission media line. The communications card includes a releasable adaptor which interconnects an electrical connector of the transmission media line to the communications card when in use. In a first attachment position, which may be used as a storage position, the adaptor integrates into the overall configuration of the communication card to present a configuration that conforms with PCMCIA communication card architecture. For certain PCMCIA socket configurations, this integrated attachment position may also be used as an operational position. In a second attachment position, the adaptor forms an extension of the communications card, extending away from the computer socket to accommodate more restrictive socket configurations. The communications card also includes an optional connector terminal to permit connection to an electrical media line connector of a second type.

Abstract: A system is provided for distributing power between connectors in a connector raceway. At least two spaced-apart connectors each include a housing and a plurality of terminals mounted on the housing. A plurality of conductive wires have first ends respectively attached to the terminals and extend from each connector in the connector raceway toward the other connector. A printed circuit board is mounted in the connector raceway between the connectors and includes circuit traces thereon. Second ends of the conductive wires are electrically secured to the circuit traces. Therefore, one connector is electrically coupled to the other connector through the circuit board in the connector raceway.

Abstract: A cable manager system unifying ports of peripheral equipment between the computer-side ports and the peripheral equipment-side ports to enhance the convenience of a user at the time of connecting the peripheral equipment to the computer. A connecting body includes a plurality of ports for being connected with computer-side ports on one side end of a computer body, a plurality of ports for being connected with peripheral equipment-side ports on the other side end, and a printed circuit board for electrically connecting the ports to each other, and thus connecting the peripheral equipment-side ports with the computer-side ports integrally and electrically. An outer case protects the connecting body from dust and impact.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electrified wall panel system having a power distribution server locatable within a wall panel unit. The power distribution server has four receptacle module ports oriented in an H-shaped configuration in which a first receptacle port on a first side of the wall panel unit opens toward a first end of the wall panel unit, a second receptacle port on the first side of the wall panel unit opens toward a second end of the wall panel unit, a third receptacle port on a second side of the wall panel unit opens toward the first end of the wall panel unit, and fourth receptacle port on the second side of the wall panel unit opens toward the second end of the wall panel unit. First and second harnesses are each electrically connected at first ends thereof to the power distribution server, extend to opposite ends of the wall panel unit, and include connector ports on the second ends thereof for providing electrical interconnection of adjacent wall panel units.

Abstract: A connector includes one or more sockets engaged in a body for electrically connecting electric members together. The sockets each includes one side surface having two rooms for receiving contacts, and includes and upper surface and a lower surface each having two orifices for communicating with the rooms. One or more U-shaped conductors may engage with the contacts of the sockets so as to electrically connect the contacts together. Electrical members may be easily connected with each other without soldering processes.

Abstract: A test socket assembly includes a test and failure-analysis socket and an adapter board. Only the top interior surfaces of a QFP package mounted in the test socket are available for testing and probing. The socket must then be used for testing and analyzing only QFP integrated-circuit packages where the die is available for access from the top of the test socket. QFP integrated-circuit packages with a cavity-down configuration which were mounted upside-down in the test socket would have its lead connections to the test socket "scrambled" and would not match the input-pin pattern of the automatic test equipment. The adapter board to "unscramble" the connections between the tester and the test socket with a cavity-down QFP device, which is mounted upside down in the test socket, allowing the test socket to be used with a cavity-down device.

Abstract: A power connector in accordance with IEC320 for providing common connections for individual male and female connectors and a ground lead, for example, to a anti-glare filter. The power connector device includes an insulating body which houses male ground and power plugs and female ground and power receptacles which are joined within the body to the male plugs; a common ground connector adapted for external connection to a ground lead as well as to the electrically common male and female ground connectors; and preferably a shroud surrounding the external sections of the male plugs for preventing accidental human contact.

Abstract: In a connector having a plurality of first contact groups arranged in a predetermined pattern, conductors whose one ends are connected to the first contact groups, and a plurality of second contact groups arranged in a pattern corresponding to the pattern of the first contact groups, the conductors for connecting the first contact groups and the second contact groups cause portions of the first contact groups to be connected to the second contact groups at different positions within the above-described pattern. Accordingly, even when the contacts of the same sort of signal lines having one-to-one correspondence are allocated to the contact conductors located at the same positions within the boards for constituting the respective modules, the one-to-one correspondence can be maintained, and thus the printed-circuit boards of the modules can be commonly utilized.

Abstract: A connector assembly for lamps such as lamps which are used for automotive signaling lamps includes a single adaptor plug which, at a first end, plugs into a socket fixed to the signal light assembly and at a second end has a socket for receiving a flat sealed end of a bulb. The adaptor plug includes a pair of electrical contacts therein each of which has a female electrical connector at both ends. One end of each female electrical connector receives a blade of a wire lead contact while the other end receives the flattened, sealed end of the bulb and makes contact with one of the bulb terminals. The adaptor includes a lug projecting from a surface thereof which lug is received in a recess in a spring arm latch mounted on the socket. By utilizing the aforedescribed adaptor plug, a simpler, more reliable, less expensive connector assembly for automotive lamps is provided.

Abstract: A docking connector unit for connecting portable personal computers to various peripheral input/output (I/O) devices such as keyboard, monitor, printer, modem and mouse, comprises, in a first mode, two docking unit assemblies, one of which connects to the I/O ports of a computer, and comprises matching I/O ports and one component of a two-component consolidated electrical connector; the other of which comprises the other component of a two-component consolidated electrical connector, and I/O ports which duplicate the I/O ports of the computer. In a second mode, the first docking unit assembly is in effect permanently installed in the computer, so that the I/O ports of the computer are consolidated as one component of a two-component consolidated electrical connector.

Abstract: A twelve volt DC adaptor plugs into any home electrical outlet so as to permit a conventionally wired home to be used in combination with a solar-powered system that provides continuous twelve volt direct current to the conventional wiring system. The direct current output voltage is available through a circular socket which mates with a cigarette-lighter type plug available on most twelve volt direct current-using appliances. One embodiment of the adaptor offers a single connection socket, and a second embodiment incorporates two sockets.

Abstract: A slide type electric wall receptacle comprising a fixed receptacle body and a slide receptacle body slidable along the fixed receptacle body in a direction perpendicular to the front surface of the receptacle body such that it moves between its withdrawn position at which the electric outlets are hidden in the receptacle body and its protruded position at which the electric outlets are exposed externally. The slide receptacle body has at its lower wall electric outlets so that a plug of an electric appliance can be connected to each exposed outlet under the condition that it is disposed in parallel to the front surface of the receptacle. The slide receptacle body comprises a front member provided with the electric outlets and protruded outwardly of the outer plate at the protruded position of the slide receptacle body and a rear member coupled to the front member and disposed in the fixed receptacle body to slide along the fixed receptacle body.

Abstract: An electrical outlet and plug receivable therein are disclosed. The outlet includes at least one receptacle on its face and at least one receptacle on a side surface thereof. Each receptacle comprises negative, positive and ground openings that are positioned in a straight line. Due to a difference in size between the negative and positive openings, only one orientation of the plug within the receptacle is possible. The outlet may optionally include connectors for the direct connection of electrical cords without the need for plugs and a circuit breaker to prevent overload. The outlet and in-line receptacle configuration allow for additional connections to be made to a single outlet and provide space-saving advantages.

Abstract: A coaxial connector including an outer conductor having a hollow cylindrical body portion and a plurality of substantially parallel, circumferentially spaced apart spring fingers extending longitudinally from the body portion, each of the fingers having a free end terminating with a radially outwardly projecting latch portion; an inner conductor disposed coaxially within the outer conductor; a cylindrical insulator member disposed between the inner and outer conductors; a hollow cylindrical and electrically conductive bushing surrounding the fingers and at least a section of the body portion, the bushing having an inner surface defining an annular recess receiving the latch portions; and an annular coiled, electrically conductive spring engaged between the body portion and the bushing. The spring fingers facilitate rapid interconnection of the outer conductor and the bushing while the spring provides RFI suppression.

Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed including two face-matched plastic mounting members covered with an outer shell to hold a row of intermediate terminals and pairs of lateral terminals, wherein the plastic mounting members have each big and small transverse recesses alternatively arranged on a respective inside face; each intermediate terminal has a flat, rectangular central portion respectively fitted into either small transverse recess and two opposite free ends extended out of the mounting members through respective through holes; each lateral terminal of the pairs of lateral terminal has a flat, parallelogramic central portion respectively fitted into either big transverse recess and two opposite free ends extended out of the mounting members through respective through holes.

Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed having a housing extending from a first connection end to a second connection end. The first connection end is connectable to a BNC connector. The second connection end includes an RJ jack for receiving an RJ twisted pair plug. Internal circuitry is provided for connecting the coax connector end to the RJ connector end while providing desired impedance matching.

Abstract: An electric extension cord receptacle includes side recesses to aid in grasping the receptacle while removing electric plugs from the receptacle. Two safety flaps attached to the receptacle body by living hinges pivot to cover unused electric sockets in the receptacle. The hinges are undercut to create preferred fold lines to properly register plastic plugs on the safety flaps with receiving slots in the electric sockets.

Abstract: A T-shaped coaxial connector includes a T-shaped housing consisting of a longitudinal housing portion and a vertical housing portion, a socket member, two side-terminal protectors of insulating material, a plug protector, and a plug. The socket member has two side terminals, an aperture on an upper surface thereof, and a key being formed on both sides of the socket member. The side-terminal protectors are mounted on the side terminals in which a keyway on each side-terminal protector engages with the respective key on the socket member. Each side-terminal protector has an flat upper surface and the longitudinal housing portion has an inner downward-facing surface such that the socket member is prevented from rotational movement with respect to the longitudinal housing portion. The plug protector is received in the vertical housing portion and includes a lower engaging end for engaging with slots formed in the upper surface of the side-terminal protectors.

Abstract: A power distribution device is provided for distributing alternating electrical current that is supplied by a power source to a number of electrical connectors, each of which has an electrical ground prong, a neutral prong and a current supply prong which together retain the connector within the device. The device includes a housing, a number of sets of electrical pins or sockets, which are secured within the housing and are adapted to retain the electrical connectors, and a power assembly which is associated with the sockets and with the power source. The power assembly includes a fuse mechanism for providing over-current protection, a first jumping bar that provides an electrical ground connection to the power source and a second jumping bar that provides a neutral connection to the power source.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plurality of terminals, each of the terminals configured of a flat connecting plate defining a first plane and first and second connecting heads extending from opposing edges of the connecting plate. First and second insulating bodies are provided having confronting first and second generally flat surfaces defining a second plane which is substantially perpendicular to the first plane. Each of the insulating bodies has a plurality of grooves formed therein for receiving one of the connecting heads and a portion of the flat connecting plate of each of the plurality of terminals. Through-holes are provided in each of the first and second insulating bodies which extend from the grooves to an outer surface of each of the insulating bodies.

Abstract: A stackable connector (20) formed by positioning connector housings (22,24) back-to-back and securing them together with terminating covers (26,28). Opposing terminating covers (26,28) have leg means (86,88,90,92) that complement leg means on the other terminating cover to substantially fill apertures (52). Either a short segment of cable or conductors of a cable are terminated on corresponding ones of contacts in the two housings (22,24). The terminating covers (26,28) are secured to housings (22,24) in a pretermination position in which corners (98,100) of leg means (86,88,90,92) engage side walls (126) of apertures (52) in a first interference fit. As termination of the conductors is completed, leg means (86,88,90,92) of terminating cover (86) enter apertures (104,106,108,110) on terminating cover (28) and engage a protrusion (112,114,116,118) in a second interference fit.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electrified wall panel system having a power distribution server locatable within a wall panel unit. The power distribution server has four receptacle module ports oriented in an H-shaped configuration in which a first receptacle port on a first side of the wall panel unit opens toward a first end of the wall panel unit, a second receptacle port on the first side of the wall panel unit opens toward a second end of the wall panel unit, a third receptacle port on a second side of the wall panel unit opens toward the first end of the wall panel unit, and fourth receptacle port on the second side of the wall panel unit opens toward the second end of the wall panel unit. First and second harnesses are each electrically connected at first ends thereof to the power distributon server, extend to opposite ends of the wall panel unit, and include connector ports on the second ends thereof for providing electrical interconnection of adjacent wall panel units.

Abstract: An electrified space dividing panel system having a plurality of panels, with each panel having a power module which includes a terminal block having terminals for receiving up to and including four plug-in receptacles. The power module includes two flexible cables, one either fixed to or releasably engaged with, each longitudinal end thereof, with the flexible cables each having a length such that they reach to opposite ends of the associated panel. Each flexible cable has a T-shaped connector at its free end, with the T-shaped connector having first and second sets of hermaphroditic contacts arranged at right angles to one another, and first and second hermaphroditic housings disposed to respectively surround the first and second sets of hermaphroditic contacts. The T-shaped connectors of adjacent panels plug directly together at the intersection of two, three or four panels, eliminating the need for jumpers.

Abstract: An electrical junction assembly for use in the wall panels of a space-divider wall system includes a junction block having several receptacle connectors to provide a plurality of electrical outlets on both sides of a wall panel. The junction block is connected by means of conduits extending from both ends of the junction block to oppositely directed connector blocks for connection to adjoining panels. This assembly of junction block and connector blocks allows electrical power to be supplied to one end of the panel and conducted to and through the junction block to other panels. The receptacle connectors on the junction block each have one type of terminal configuration, e.g., a female electrical terminal configuration and one of the connector blocks is provided with the identical terminal configuration. The other connector block is provided with a matching terminal configuration, e.g., a male electrical terminal configuration.

Abstract: An adaptor for interconnecting two or more IEEE-488 cables, each cable terminating in a connector having a male fitting. The adaptor includes a housing defining first and second ports which are disposed on opposite sides of the housing, and a pair of first and second electrically connected female fittings. The first female fitting is disposed in the first port and the second female fitting is disposed in the second port to enable the two IEEE-488 cables to be interconnected using the male fittings while leaving exposed their corresponding female fittings.

Abstract: A triaxial adapter assembly (10) including an inner contact (50), a pair of first dielectric sleeves (70,90), an intermediate contact (110), a pair of second dielectric sleeves (130,160) and a pair of telescoping outer contact shell member (20,30) securing the adapter assembly (10) together, for interconnecting two triaxial connectors (200,300). The inner contact (50) includes an annular collar (54) to define precisely located stop means for placement of the first sleeves (70,90) thereover, which in turn have precisely located stop surfaces to abut precisely located stop means within the intermediate contact (110). The intermediate contact (110) includes an annular collar (118) to define precisely located stop means for placement of second sleeves (130,160) thereover, which in turn have precisely located stop surfaces to abut precisely located stop means within the outer contact shells (20,30).

Abstract: An adapter connector with improved electric shielding property, comprising two symmetrical receptacles respectively connected to an adapter at two opposite sides and fastened inside a copper sleeve. The adapter is comprised of two symmetrical blocks connected side by side through stub mortise-and-tenon joint with two arched strip conductors fastened therein for alternative connection thereto of the two terminals of each receptacle to form an electric circuit. A plurality of beads are made on the inner wall of the copper sleeve and longitudinally aligned with each other for guiding the receptacles through a slide way so that the plug pins of one receptacle can be conveniently electrically connected to and inserted inside the plug pins of the other receptacle permitting the plug pins of the other receptacle to press against the inner wall of the copper sleeve for grounding.

Abstract: An electrical coupling is provided which has a dielectric body with numerous contact-holding holes, which provides electromagnetic shielding between contacts in a simple and low cost construction. The body (20, FIG. 3) has through holes extending between its opposite faces, and has a metal plating (34) which covers the walls of the holes as well as at least a portion of a face to interconnect all of the hole platings. A plurality of dielectric bushings (54, 56) lie in many of the holes to prevent contacts (36) in the holes from touching the plating on the walls of the holes. At least one of the holes not occupied by one of the bushings, holds a metal grounding device (60) securely connected to the plating on the hole wall and forming a contact for connecting to a grounded terminal (16G).

Abstract: A docking module facilitates conversion of a portable computer between a lap-top mode of operation and a desk-top mode of operation by permitting simultaneous attachment of the computer to a plurality of electrical connectors thereby eliminating the need for individual cable connections between the computer and the respective individual apparatus. Toggle latches that attach the docking module to the computer chassis contain spring biased latches designed to emit an audible signal indicating proper alignment between the complementary connectors on the facing surfaces of the docking module and the computer chassis, whereby toggling of the latches can be undertaken without danger of damaging the connectors.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electrified wall panel system having a power distribution server locatable within a wall panel unit. The power distribution server has four receptacle module ports oriented in an H-shaped configuration in which a first receptacle port on a first side of the wall panel unit opens toward a first end of the wall panel unit, a second receptacle port on the first side of the wall panel unit opens toward a second end of the wall panel unit, a third receptacle port on a second side of the wall panel unit opens toward the first end of the wall panel unit, and fourth receptacle port on the second side of the wall panel unit opens toward the second end of the wall panel unit. First and second harnesses are each electrically connected at first ends thereof to the power distribution server, extend to opposite ends of the wall panel unit, and include connector ports on the second ends thereof for providing electrical interconnection of adjacent wall panel units.

Abstract: A wire connector includes a first tubular member having a top wall with a top opening and a bottom wall with a bottom through-hole; a second tubular having a upper wall with a top through-hole and a lower wall with a bottom opening; a pair of tongs having a joined bottom section and bent tips. The improvements are characterized by the first tubular member having a pair of opposed braces extending from the top wall, adjacent to the top opening, and each of the two bent tips having a W-shaped section with a first upper bend and a second lower bend, the first upper and second lower bends being adjacent to each other at the upper tip of each tine of the tongs, the second lower bends be spaced apart and correspondingly curved towards each other, the first upper bends abutting each other, adjacent to the second lower bends and opposite to the bottom joined section of the pair of tongs.

Abstract: This specification discloses a module-type multi-function power outlet adapter for use of add-on electrical accessories in an automotive vehicle having a cigarette lighter socket. This device embodies a plurality of separate detachable modules which may be attached to a basic module insertable into the lighter socket and constructed to receive the additional modules, so to provide multiple electrical outputs. Such a module-type arrangement allows the adapter to fit the mounting space of cigarette light socket in various vehicles, boats, campers, and the like. A simple positioning pin structure ensures correct power leads connection and secures the combination between modules. The resulting solid structure allows easy reception for plug-in accessory equipment. In addition, this device acts as a power system protector by monitoring the voltage level and controlling the power use of those accessories no matter whether the engine is running or stopped.

Abstract: A wiring device of the type which by itself is configured for surface mounting is made more universally mountable by an adapter plate to which the device may be joined and the adapter plate joined to any of a number of different outlet box configurations. In addition and alternatively, a wiring device so described may be further utilized with a portable box on which it is mounted, which portable box has sidewalls with cord openings communicating to the device. All such configurations are designed for compactness and shallowness from a front face which may provide a plurality of outlet openings. In addition, the wiring device of the present invention utilizes a snub hole wiring termination configuration that facilitates installation.

Abstract: Adjacent microwave circuit modules are coaxially connected by means of insulating plugs, in which through-pins are embedded, recessed mounted in bores in the opposed walls of a pair of modules and an inter-connector made of an insulating material and containing sockets for mating with the through-pins, the inter-connector being dimensioned such that it can be inserted half way into each of the bores.

Abstract: A connector comprising a housing having terminal insertion chambers in a jacket body, a terminal connecting shaft which is rotatably mounted between the terminal insertion chambers and so mounted through as to be operable from the outside of the jacket body, and electrically-conductive terminal connecting members disposed on the terminal connecting shaft in the terminal insertion chambers; and a plurality of connectors having terminals disposed in terminal holding chambers open to the outside. The terminals, in the terminal insertion chambers, face each other over the terminal connecting member when the connector is joined to the housing, and are connected to each other by rotating the terminal connecting shaft.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes flexble cable interconnected to receptacle connectors which can be interconnected to mother boards or daughter cards. To assist in the distribution of power an adapter member is disclosed which can be interconnected to a post header or directly to a pin field. The adapter member includes two rows of pins which are commoned to each other and to a receptacle portion which is interconnectable to the posts in the post header or to the pins in the pin field.

Abstract: A circuit protection device that can be incorporated into a coaxial cable connector for protecting the circuit from a voltage transient, comprises an annulus 11 that has a central aperture for receiving a central conductor, e.g. pin, of the connector. The annulus is electrically insulating and has a central electrode (12) for connection to the connector pin and a peripheral electrode (14) for connection to the connector housing and the coaxial cable screen. A portion of the electrodes overlie each other and are separated from each other by a layer of semiconductor switching material (16). For example, a chalcogenide glass switching material (16) may be evaporated onto a small projecting area (15) of the central electrode, followed by a small circular area (17) of copper, and the deposited copper area (17) may be wire bonded to the rest of the peripheral electrode (14) by wire bridge (18).