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Robert E Patterson

Thomas M Rust

Edward M Gaddy

Richard D Partin

Michael J Herriage

An interconnect, having some length, that reliably connects two conductors separated by the length of the interconnect when the connection is made but in which one length if unstressed would change relative to the other in operation. The interconnect comprises a base element an intermediate element and a top element. Each element is rectangular and formed of a conducting material and has opposed ends. The elements are arranged in a generally Z-shape with the base element having one end adapted to be connected to one conductor. The top element has one end adapted to be connected to another conductor and the intermediate element has its ends disposed against the other end of the base and the top element. Brazes mechanically and electrically interconnect the intermediate element to the base and the top elements proximate the corresponding ends of the elements. When the respective ends of the base and the top elements are connected to the conductors, an electrical connection is formed therebetween, and when the conductors are relatively moved or the interconnect elements change length the elements accommodate the changes and the associated compression and tension forces in such a way that the interconnect does not mechanically fatigue.

Zee electrical interconnect

A clamp used on pipe comprises a clamp having a body adapted to be positioned around the pipe having first and second ends, gripping members for engaging the pipe connected to the body and a screw member pivotally connected to the first end of the body for extending through a passageway in a member connected to the other end of the body. A wrench is used with the clamp for tightening the clamp portion around the pipe having a nut matingly engaging the threaded member to move the threaded member relative thereto, a handle for transferring a torque to the nut and apparatus connecting the nut to the handle, which has a ratchet for transferring the torque to the nut when the handle is turned in a first direction while permitting movement of the handle in an opposite direction without applying a torque to the nut.

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Robert E Patterson