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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8021184 | Connector apparatus for joining a lug with a conductor A system for joining a lug with a conductor includes a lug, compression nut, and conductor. The lug has material removed to allow for compression, an internal hole sized slightly larger than the conductor, and a tapered end. The compression nut has an internal threa... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7121872 | Electrical connector with interference collar In an electrical connector suitable for a multistranded insulated conductor, a frustoconical collar is so dimensioned that it will exhibit physical interference with a housing bore into which the conductor and the collar are inserted. As the collar is advanced into ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7112078 | Gimbling electronic connector A connector comprising first and second mating portions in electrical communication, each of the first and second mating portions having inner and outer conductors, wherein the first and second mating portions are independently radially displaceable while maintainin... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6857895 | Electrical connector apparatus and method The subject invention pertains to a method and an electrical connector for coupling to a multi-stranded conductor. In a specific embodiment, the subject method and electrical connector can be used for coupling to an insulated multi-stranded conductor. In a specific ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6796853 | No-crimp electrical connectors and method of manufacture A no-crimp electrical connector for electrically connecting first and second electrical wires. A non-conductive housing member having first and second connection chambers separated by an insulated wall. A conductive metal insert member securely mounted in the insula... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6773295 | Clamping device with a connection for cable strands For a detachable electrical onnection of high-current contacts with cable strands, a clamping device is formed from a clamping tube and a contact part. The clamping tube is provided with a funnel-shaped connection opening and a connection chamber, into which the cab... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6695653 | No-crimp electrical connector A no-crimp electrical connector for connecting a stranded or solid wire or conductor in the lower gauges electrical wire to an end terminal. It includes a conductive end terminal having an integral bullet-shaped wire-splaying end, and an end terminal end,... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6644998 | Electrical connecting element An electrical connection element for connecting an electrically insulated end of a wire has a clamping sleeve in which an end of a wire is insertable and clampable, an insulation sleeve connectable with the clamping sleeve and provided with a connecting c... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6126491 | Electrical connector apparatus and method An electrical connector and method for coupling an electrical conductor thereto has a conductor housing having at least one bore therein and an electrical conductive prong mounted in the housing bore. An electrical conductor gripping collar is positioned ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 5934943 | Electrical connector An electrical connector for coupling to an insulated electrical conductor which includes a housing having a housing cover, said housing and cover each having a bore therein, one of which has a tapered portion and the other end of which has a flat end wall... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5704814 | Electrical connector An electrical connector for coupling to an insulated electrical conductor includes an insulated housing having a threaded bore therein, which bore has a tapered portion therein. An electrical conductive prong has two end portions with one end portion atta... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5695369 | Quick multiple connect electrical connector A quick connect electrical connector for connecting the bare ends of a pair of electrical wires. It comprises a non-conductive first coupling member, having a plurality of connection chambers, each connection chamber having a threaded wall and a central a... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5618200 | Electrical connector A device for connecting wires. The device has two elements; an external element and an internal metal element. The external element is cylindrical and hollow. The external element has a central section with an outer surface that is hexagonal. The external... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5487679 | Electric connector An electric connector disclosed for a wide range of conductor sizes has interfitting female and male connector members that flare conductive strands of an electric conductor or cable. The outer contact surface is provided by a malleable material having a ... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5228875 | Quick connect electrical connector A positive quick connect electrical connector for connecting the bare ends of a pair of electrical wires is constituted by a molded non-conductive female coupling member having a connection chamber therein and threaded walls. A metal connector member is s... | 07/20/1993 |
| 4962447 | Radio frequency signal and power distribution duct A radio frequency signal and power distribution duct system includes mating interconnections permitting daisy chaining of a plurality of individual units to provide as many power and radio frequency signal outlets as desired. Three types of units, types A... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4778406 | Electrical connector A connector is disclosed for making electrical connection between a wire and a cable in which the conductor of the cable is offfset from the center axis of the cable. The connector comprises a contact having a pointed spike on its front face which is offs... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4270827 | Battery cable connector This invention relates to a battery terminal particularly for batteries commonly used in motor vehicles and having terminals in the form of cylindrical lugs; more particularly the battery terminal is of the type having a cap which fits over a battery lug ... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4163597 | Electrical connector for a spark plug A two-part connector for detachably, electrically connecting a high tension lead wire to the terminal post of a spark plug includes threadedly connectable male and female members having cooperative surfaces for clamping the lead wire therebetween, a threa... | 08/07/1979 |
| 4050773 | Battery terminal connector Disclosed herein is an electrical terminal connector assembly particularly adapted for use with automotive batteries for eliminating the corrosion at the battery terminals. The assembly includes a non-corrosive coupling adapted to be secured to a battery ... | 09/27/1977 |
| 3989400 | Pulling eye A pulling eye assembly is adapted for attachment to the end of a communication cable whereby linear pull can be applied to the cable end to draw the cable into place in the air on poles or underground through conduit. The outer portion or sleeve of the as... | 11/02/1976 |
