3M Innovative Properties Company

Gary W Schlaeger

Dennis L Krueger

Philip G Martin

Elmont E Hollingsworth

Rochelle L Lockridge

An embossable sheet, having at least one stress-whitening layer comprising a blend of:

Stress-whitening embossable film

An insulation displacement connector (IDC) having internal sealing material which is packed around the wires as the connection is made. The IDC has a plurality of channels for receiving the wires, and at least one metallic element providing electrical contact between the wires. A plurality of voids are in fluid communication with the channels, and the voids are filled with the sealing material, such as a mastic or silicone grease. When the IDC is moved from an open to a closed position, the metallic element makes contact between the wires, and a piston or post subsequently enters the voids, causing the sealant to flow into the channels about the wires and the contact interface.

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Austin, TX, United States of America

Gary W Schlaeger