Cable connection device and method
CA 2332418 A1 · Owner: Mathieson, Brian Douglas · Inventors: Mathieson, Eian Douglas; Mathieson, Brian Douglas
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A device for electrically connecting cables to each other or to an electrical circuit. The device includes a housing (1) having at least one hinged wing , (11) or otherwise movable member. At least one conductive spike (10) is provided within the housing such that, when the cable is positioned proximal to the spike (10), and the hinged wing (11) is closed to cover the cable the , spike (10) pierces through the insulation of the cable and the cable is retained in electrical connection with the spike (10). The hinged wing (11) is either permanently closed or may be reopened for release of the cable. Various support means, such as by using biased projections (2 3) may be used to urge , …
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- Filed May 20, 1999. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended May 20, 2019.
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