Abstract: The present invention includes a flexible jumper jig which is reconfigurable to replicate the end positions of a flexible jumper as it would be on an installed substation. According to a further preferred embodiment, an exemplary system of the present invention may include a framework forming three orthogonal axes and repositionable tooling mounts for end fittings. According to another aspect of the present invention, an x-axis oriented rail may preferably hold a tooling mount which is configurable to be rotated about its axis to allow for alternate tooling mount orientations. Further, a y-axis oriented rail may be perpendicular to the x-axis rail and may be fixed. Still further, a z-axis oriented rail may be perpendicular to and slide along the y-axis rail. Additionally, a second tooling mount may be attached to the z-axis rail.

Abstract: A grounding pipe clamp secures a pipe and accommodates various attachment configurations to secure a range of conductor sizes. The grounding pipe clamp includes a bolt, a main body, and clamping pads. The bolt has a first leg and a second leg. The main body has a first end portion, a middle portion, and a second end portion. The first end portion has a slot that receives the first leg of the bolt. The second end portion has a L-shaped cutout that receives the second leg of the bolt to secure a pipe between the main body and the bolt. The clamping pads are secured to the first leg of the bolt and the second leg of the bolt. The clamping pads secure the conductors positioned on the main body.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting the wires in a hot wire chemical vapor deposition (HWCVD) system are provided herein. In some embodiments, a terminal connector for a hot wire chemical vapor deposition (HWCVD) system may include a base; a wire clamp moveably disposed with relation to the base along an axis; a reflector shield extending from the wire clamp in a first direction along the axis; and a tensioner coupled to the base and wire clamp to bias the wire clamp in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A clamp may include two clamping members that are pivotally connected at one end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for connecting two electrical conductors (4, 5), comprising a metallic clamp (1) that is designed as a pipe section and that comprises in the wall thereof at least two through holes provided with a thread for receiving clamping screws (2) provided with an external thread. In the pipe section of the clamp (1), at least one central through hole provided with a thread is furnished between the two through holes in order to receive a fixing screw (3) provided with an external thread, wherein the fixing screw has a tapered, approximately wedge-shaped tip (11), which, in the assembled position, lies rigidly against the end faces of the two conductors (4, 5) inserted into the pipe section. The tip (11) provided with an external thread is screwed into a hole (10) of the fixing screw (3) provided with an internal thread, and the external thread of the tip (1) runs opposite to the external thread of the fixing screw (3).

Abstract: A ground clamp kit may include a first clamp having a wire reception member suitable to receive and electrically connect to an associated electrical wire to be grounded and a second clamp. Each clamp may be suitable to be clamped to an associated grounding component. The ground clamp kit may also include an electric conductor that electrically connects the first clamp to the second clamp.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power connector for a DC microwave oven, suitable for connecting power cords which are led from a DC power source and have positive and negative polarities, respectively, to a component arranged in a device chamber which is defined in a body of the DC microwave oven. The power connector comprises a connector body fixedly secured to a rear plate of the body of the DC microwave oven; power terminals for positive and negative polarities, the power terminals projecting into the device chamber from a rear surface of the connector body; and power cord connecting means projecting from a front surface of the connector body, for enabling the power cords which are led from the DC power source and have positive and negative polarities, to be connected thereto, respectively.

Abstract: A disconnectable power-cable connector with a bus-shaped connection blade, in which a solid connecting member is wider at one end, and a matching wedge-shaped contact housing is open along one side. The connection member is fastened to the wedge-shaped contact housing in vicinity of the blade. A cable has an end that extends into the connecting member which is insertable into the contact housing perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the contact housing. A bar extends across the top surface of a receptacle for the connecting member, and rests on top of the connecting member after having been into the contact housing.

Abstract: A header assembly for coupling a cardiac lead to a cardiac stimulator is provided. The header assembly includes a header that has a bore for receiving one end of the cardiac lead. The bore has a first longitudinal axis. A connector housing is coupled to the header and has a second bore substantially aligned with the first bore. A biasing member is disposed within the connector housing and has a portion projecting into the second bore to bias the end of the cardiac lead against the walls of the second bore. A set-screw is threadedly coupled to the housing and is operable to secure the cardiac lead to the connector housing when tightened.

Abstract: A clamp assembly includes a clamp body of conductive material having a channel along one surface to receive the end of a vaporization boat. The channel has a depth which is greater than the thickness of the end of the vaporization boat such that a gap is formed between the end of the boat and the top of the channel. A metal member is fastened to the clamp body across the open top of the channel to form an enclosure for the end of the boat. Flexible graphite fills the gap and forms a compression fit upon fastening of the metal member to the clamp body.

Abstract: An electrical ground connection having two members, one of which may be connected to a system ground and the other of which may be for a connection to an electrical apparatus to be grounded. Each member includes a circular cavity which faces the cavity of the other member when the two are assembled together. An electrically conducting insert in the form of a multi-faceted rod is provided for insertion into the cavities, and wherein the rod has a slightly greater lateral dimension than that of the cavities, so that when the members are clamped together, the rod will be shaved, thereby exposing bare metal for better electrical contact and reduced resistance.

Abstract: A single-plane T-connector for joining a pair of tap cables to a service bus cable includes a front clamp member having a shoulder which is connected to a compression ferrule for joining one of the tap cables. The connector also includes a rear clamp member with a shoulder which is connected to another compression ferrule for the other tap cable. Both clamp members have inner faces with arcuate regions which receive the service bus cable. The inner faces of each clamp member also have regions, on either side of the respective arcuate portion, which slope in different directions. The front clamp member has captured bolts which screw into the rear clamp member to connect the clamp members around the bus cable. The configuration of the inner faces of the clamp members permits the ferrules to lie in a plane which passes through the bus cable, thus avoiding wasted space in a manhole or building vault.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for the internal fixation of the spine. The apparatus comprises two sets of implants each consisting of a rod and a plurality of vertebral anchors. A set of implants is positioned on the spine on either side of the spinous process spanning the portion of spine to be immobilized. The rod is secured to the vertebral laminae by the vertebral anchors. The anchor includes a transpedicular screw member which is secured to a vertebrae. A rod support includes a cup which captures the screw and optionally permits micromotion between the rod support and screw. The rod support also includes a rod-receiving channel which captures the rod. A clamp is provided to secure the rod in the channel.

Abstract: A ground contactor couples to the space between the pipe fitting used in the electrical supply conduit. The contactor consists of a knife-edge contacting surface having a screw thread adjustment located at the surface. The screw thread is a pointed screw thread which is adjustable without removing the contact surface for the space. The contact surface is clamped by a U-shaped clamp and tightened securely in the pipe fitting space. Angular contact surfaces are provided at the points of threaded adjustment between the clamp and the contactor so that forces are created for adjusting the clamp relative to the contact surfaces to permit the device to be used on conduits of different diameters. The contactor thus shaped and configured permits permanent electrical ground contact to be achieved and also permits serviceability of the electrical conductivity of the conduit connection arrangement without the necessity to move or otherwise disturb the ground contactor installation.

Abstract: A tension clamp adapted for mounting electrical and communications cables is provided. A flexible elongated C-shaped bail member is connected to a first clamp body portion on one end and a second clamp body portion on the other end. The clamp portions are plate-like and have opposing faces defining a cable recess therebetween. Bolts connecting the first and second body portions may be laterally translated out of grooves in one of the body portions to permit relative lateral translation of the body portions, without disconnecting the bail from the body portion, and enabling side mounting of a cable therewithin.

Abstract: This invention comprises a connection between a plurality of electrical conductors such as a mainline conductor and a tap or branch line conductor. The connection utilizes a connector comprising a pair of members which clampingly engage one conductor. One of the clamping members includes means for engagement with another conductor. The clamping members are smoothly contoured and free of sharp edges and all other parts are completely recessed within the clamping members when the connector is installed to prevent interference with or damage to insulation applied to the connection.

Abstract: An arrangement is provided for selectively associating and connecting an electrical device such as a fuse with a mounting therefor. The arrangement includes an efficient connection device that is clamped at each end of the electrical device to end studs protruding from the ends of the electrical device. In a specific embodiment, the efficient connection device includes a contact bar fabricated from wrought copper that is directly clamped to the end studs and that directly connects to the contacts of the mounting. The connection device also includes provisions to prevent the assembly of distinct electrical devices with different predetermined ratings or characteristics into connection devices other than the connection device corresponding to the appropriate electrical device.