WO2018008035A1

WO2018008035A1 - Connection apparatus for flat conductors

Info

Publication number: WO2018008035A1
Application number: PCT/IL2017/050764
Authority: WO
Inventors: Simon Sigler
Original assignee: Simon Sigler
Priority date: 2016-07-08
Filing date: 2017-07-07
Publication date: 2018-01-11

Abstract

A connection apparatus for connecting a power source to at least one electrical appliance is disclosed. The connection apparatus includes at least one flat conductor having one or more spaced apart conductive strips, insulated on at least one side thereof. The connection apparatus further comprises at least one electric implement. The electric implement includes a conductive base member. The base member includes a base portion and a plurality of stings extending away from the base portion. In operation, the base member is urged onto at least one flat conductor thereby conductively contacting the at least one conductor through the insulation to conductively connect it to the implement.

Description

Connection Apparatus for Flat Conductors

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present application relates to flat conductors, and more particularly to a connection apparatus for making electrical connections using conductors on a wall surface. The present application draw priority from US Provisional Patent Application, Sr. No. 62/493,509 Filed on July 8, 2016.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Background of the invention is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily admit that subsequently mentioned information and / or publications are prior art.

[0003] With the ever-increasing demand for electrical appliances in existing commercial or residential applications - demands for wiring and rewiring in tasks, such as, for example, adding, changing or moving any of the many wiring applications has been considerably increased. Conventionally, round wire and cables employing round wire were utilized for wiring as well as rewiring applications. Such round wire cables were generally not satisfactorily used due to limitation of spaces, aesthetics, and other factors such as joining procedures and difficulty in identifying leads or tracing circuit faults. Numerous efforts were therefore made for devising various flat conductors. Flat conductor generally comprises ribbon-like conductors contained in a thin sheet or film of insulating material. While Flexible, flat multi-conductor cable have been commercially available for a number of years - they have not yet been much utilized for on-the surface wiring. This is probably due to the lack of available connection systems which presently either are bulky or otherwise not reliable, accurate and easy to operate. Rather, currently it is required to hide the wiring out of sight behind walls and the like. [0004] To effect such connections rapidly and economically, a wide variety of connectors have been designed over the years for terminating or interconnecting flat flexible conductors with complementary mating connecting devices. Major problems continued to plague such connectors, particularly in the area of cost and reliability. Not only is the direct material costs of such connectors unduly high, but an undue amount of labor time is required in assembling such connectors. Some typical prior art devices are to be found in the US. Pat. Nos. having the following numbers: 3,508, 187; 3,084,302; 3,131,017; 3,159,447; 2,932;810; 3,059,211, 3,407,374; 3,114,587; 3,395,381, 6,039,600 and 6,077,124.

[0005] Such connectors / connection system has major limitations for example, some of these require mechanical soldering and / or stripping for making the connections which in turn requires professional electrician and thus make the connection expensive and time consuming. Further, mechanical stripping of the flat conductors is not suggested as it may damage the thin conductors of the flat conductors. The mechanical crimps were used to some extent, but these become impractical for extremely fine wires for the reason that such connectors are extremely bulky as compared to the wire. Furthermore, the conductors of the wire are extremely delicate and may be broken during the crimping operation.

[0006] Additionally, while connecting wires in an electrical wiring assembly, it occasionally becomes necessary to electrically join an end portion of an insulated wire to an insulated run, or continuous, wire already wired in the assembly. To effect this necessary joinders, such as a T-splice [as a general, non-limiting, example] were utilized but were not satisfactory.

[0007] In light of the foregoing, there exists a need for a permanent, non-obtrusive, low- cost, easy to self-install, hidden system for wiring and re-wiring applications on walls and ceilings. There also exists a need for associated plugs, switches, and connections that could provide an interface between such a new wiring system and conventional wiring.

[0008] Numerous advantages and features of the present invention may become readily apparent from the following detailed description of the invention and the embodiment thereof, from the claims and from the accompanying drawings. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] In the following disclosure, aspects thereof are described and illustrated in conjunction with systems and methods which are meant to be exemplary and illustrative, not limiting in scope.

[0010] In one aspect of the present disclosure, a connection apparatus for connecting a power source to at least one electrical appliance is provided. The connection apparatus includes at least one flat conductor having one or more spaced apart conductive strips, insulated on at least one side thereof. The connection apparatus further include at least one electric implement. The electric implement includes a conductive base member. The base member includes a base portion and a plurality of stings extending away from the base portion. In operation, the base member is urged onto at least one flat wire thereby piercing the insulation to conductively connect the at least one wire and the implement.

[0011] Generally, the flat conductor is insulated using a layer of insulating material on a front side thereof.

[0012] Preferably, the insulating material may be any known and / or discovered suitable material having desired insulating properties.

[0013] Optionally, the flat conductor may comprise an adhesive tape layer on at least one side thereof.

[0014] Generally, the conductive base member is made of any known and / or discovered suitable material having desirable conductive properties.

[0015] Possibly, the electric implement may be a connection implement comprising the base member only.

[0016] Further pssibly, the electric implement may be urged onto the at least one flat wire using any suitable tool. [0017] Alternatively, the electrical implement may be a functional implement for providing one or more functionalities to the connection.

[0018] Further, the functional implement includes a housing having a base structure, and a top cover detachably connected to the base structure. The base structure includes a functional frame assembly having one or more outer contact portion and an internal circuitry. The base structure further includes a conductive contact comprising the base member at a bottom portion thereof. The plurality of stings of the base member extends away from the conductive contact and out of the base structure through one or more cavities.

[0019] Additionally, the conductive contact disposed on to the base structure is conductively connected to the functional frame assembly.

[0020] Moreover, the functional implement includes an attachment portion configured on an outer face of the base structure for attaching the functional implement onto the wall surface.

[0021] Potentially, the top cover of the functional implement includes one or more openings for visibly fitting the one or more outer contact portion of the frame assembly thereby making it accessible there through.

[0022] Particularly, the functionality frame assembly is associated to a functionality selected from one or more of but not limited to a socket, a switch, an electric outlet, a splitter, an electric inlet and a circuit breaker.

[0023] Optionally, the flat wires are connected to each other in an overlapping configuration to form an electric junction.

[0024] Preferably, the apparatus includes at least one insulating patch placed between any two wires connected in the overlapping configuration, so as to enable an insulation between any two wires. [0025] Further optionally, the flat wires are connected to each other at an angle to each other to form an angular connection.

[0026] In another aspect of the present disclosure, a method for using a connection apparatus to make an electric connection onto a wall surface without drilling. The method comprises steps of connecting a power source to a functional implement associated with a power input functionality, conductively connecting the functional implement to at least one flat conductor by urging the stings thereof onto the flat conductor. Additionally, the method includes connecting the flat conductor to one or more other electric functional implements such as an electric socket, or the like.

[0027] Possibly, the other electric functional implements may be selected from one or more from but not limited to an electric outlet, an electric circuit breaker, an electric switch, or the like.

[0028] Optionally, the method includes connecting two or more flat conductors using a connection implement to form an electric junction.

[0029] Further optionally, the method includes connecting two or more flat conductors in an overlapping relationship.

[0030] Preferably, the method includes placing an insulating patch between two or more flat conductors, when connected in the overlapping relationship.

[0031] Yet further optionally, the method includes connecting the two or more flat conductors at an angle to each other.

[0032] It is therefore one of the objects of the present application to provide a connection apparatus which may be connected onto a surface of a wall. Still further, it is an object of the present application to users to set up an electric connection easily, conveniently, quickly and accurately. [0033] In addition to exemplary aspects and embodiments described herein, further aspects and embodiments will become apparent by reference to the figures and by study of the following detailed descriptions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Exemplary and / or illustrative embodiments of the present invention will be presented herein below in the following figures, by way of example only. The present disclosure may be best understood from the following detailed description when read in connection with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like portions have the same reference numerals. It should be emphasized that according to common practice, various features of the drawings are not drawn to scale unless otherwise indicated. On the contrary, dimensions of various features, and / or the features themselves, may be expanded and / or reduced and / or roughly shown and / or omitted entirely, to show details of particular components, in a purpose that the present disclosure may become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying schematic figures. Reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0035] FIG. la illustrates a block diagram a general schematic representation of an electric connection apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] FIG. lb illustrates a general schematic representation of an electric connection formed using a connection apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG. 2 illustrates a general schematic distal perspective representation of a flat conductor in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; [0038] FIG. 3 illustrates a general schematic representation of an electric connecting implement in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure

[0039] FIG. 4a illustrates a general schematic representation of an electric junction formed using the connecting implement of the present invention;

[0040] FIG. 4b illustrates another general schematic representation of the electric junction formed using the connecting implement of the present invention;

[0041] FIG. 5 illustrates different views of a general schematic perspective representation of a functional electric implement having a power input functionality, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure

[0042] FIG. 6 illustrates different views of a general schematic perspective representation of a functional electric implement having a circuit breaker functionality, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure

[0043] FIG 7 illustrates different views of a general schematic perspective representation of a functional electric implement having an electric socket functionality, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] FIG. 8 illustrates a general schematic representation of a complete connection formed using the connection apparatus, in accordance with exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure ; and

[0045] FIG. 9 illustrates a general schematic representation of an urging tool for urging the base member onto one or more flat conductors, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure ; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0046] As required, schematic, exemplary embodiments of the present application are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the present disclosure, which may be embodied in various and / or alternative forms. Specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present disclosure in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.

[0047] Aspects, advantages and/or other features of the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure will become apparent in view of the following detailed description, which discloses various non-limiting embodiments of the invention. In describing exemplary embodiments, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. However, the embodiments are not intended to be limited to this specific terminology. It is to be understood that each specific portion includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.

[0048] Exemplary embodiments may be adapted for many different purposes and are not intended to be limited to the specific exemplary purposes set forth herein. Other non-limiting examples of such embodiments are compositions that may be used, for example, for structural components. Those skilled in the art would be able to adapt the embodiments of the present disclosure, depending for example, on the intended use of the embodiment. Moreover, examples and limitations related therewith brought herein below are intended to be illustrative and not exclusive. Other limitations of the related art will become apparent to those of skill in the art upon a reading of the following specification and a study of the related figures.

[0049] The present application discloses a connection apparatus for providing a connection between a power source and one or more electric appliance utilizing flat conductors, applicable onto a wall surface. The connection apparatus optionally allows different functionalities as desired to the connection, such as, for example, electric outlet, electric socket, switch breaking, or the like. Providing a desired functionality at any desired point, to the connection apparatus, without forming any irregular / raised / or misalignment, provides a smooth connection onto the surface of the wall which can be easily hidden using paint, wallpaper, or the like. Further, the connection apparatus, being modular in nature, enables an easy assembling and reassembling of the connected components. It is to be understood that unless otherwise indicated this development need not be limited to any specific application. As one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate, the present development can be utilized in a wide variety of applications, including: but not limited thereto, standard electrical wiring; telephone wiring; loud speaker wiring; low voltage wiring such as security systems; under surface lighting; and cable TV wiring. Moreover, embodiments of the present invention may be applied in combination with various known tools, and / or devices, to achieve any desired application. It must also be noted that, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, the term "an opening" is intended to mean a single opening or a combination of openings, "a connecting mechanism" is intended to mean one or more connecting mechanisms, or a combination thereof. 50] Fig. la depicts a block diagram illustrating a connection apparatus 100 for connecting an electric appliance 150 to a power source 160. The connection apparatus 100 includes at least one flat conductor 110 having one or more spaced apart conductive strips [not shown], insulated on at least one insulated side thereof. The connection apparatus 100 further include one or more electric implements 120. As illustrated in Fig. lb, the electric implement 120 may include one or more connection implement 120a and one or more functional electric implement 120b. The electric implement 120 includes a conductive base member [not shown] which when urged onto at least one flat conductor, pierces the insulation to conductively connect the at least one flat conductor 110 and the one or more electric implements 120

[0051] Fig 2 depicts an exemplary flat conductor 200 as utilized within the current disclosure. The flat conductor 200 comprises a flexible substance that allows the user to bring electricity to any desired surface of a wall or a ceiling in a room. The flat conductor 200 includes a central conductive layer 210 having at least one flat conductive strip 212. In some preferred embodiments, as illustrated in fig. 2, the conductive layer 210 includes two or more conductive strips 212 spaced apart in a generally parallel relationship. However, in some other embodiments, the conductive layer 210 includes a single flat conductive strip 212. The flat conductive strip 212 may be made of a conductive material selected from but not limited to copper, aluminum, and the like, and / or any combination of known and / or discovered conductive materials.

[0052] The flat conductor 200 further includes at least one insulating layer 220 insulating the central conductive layer from at least one an outer side thereof. In some embodiments, the insulating layer may be on configured at one of a front side 202 / back side 204 of the flat conductor 200. However, in other embodiments, the insulating layer 220 may be configured at both the sides of the flat conductor 200. The insulation layer 220 may be a flat film composed of any known and / or discovered material, or any combination thereof, having desirable insulating properties.

[0053] In some embodiments, the flat conductor 200 further includes an adhesive layer 230 on the back side 204 thereof, for attaching the conductor 200 onto the desired surface. The adhesive layer 230 may comprise any known and / or discovered adhesive material, or a combinations thereof. In instance where the adhesive layer 230 includes the adhesive tape, a peelable cover layer 240, covering the adhesive layer 230, may be present. Such peelable cover layer 240 may be removed before adhering the flat conductor 200 on the desired surface. [0054] The flat conductor 200 is configured so as to blend in with a surface upon which it is laid, when painted or covered, thereby reducing need for costly inner wall or ceiling rewiring. Further, it is to be understood that the flat conductor 200 may be formed into any desired dimension so as to accomplish the specifications of a particular application. For example, a width 'w_w' of the conductive strip, and a thickness 't_w' of the conductive strip 212 may be varied as per the need of the application.

[0055] In some embodiments of the current disclosure, the electric implement 120 may be a connection implement 300 as illustrated in Fig. 3, for use in connecting two or more flat conductors 200. The connecting implement 300 includes a conductive base member 310. The base member 310 includes a base portion 312 and a plurality of stings 314 extending in a direction away from the base portion 312. In operation, when urged onto one or more flat conductors 200, the stings 314 of the base member 310 contact the conductive strip 212 through the insulating layer 220 thereby allowing an electric connection between the two or more conductors 200 connected using the connecting implement 300.

[0056] The base portion 310 may exemplarily be of a generally circular having a diameter "di," and a thickness "tb". The diameter "di," and the thickness "ti," may be varied in accordance with the width "w_w" of the flat conductors 200 to be connected. It is to be contemplated for a person skilled in the art that the base portion 312 may be formed in any desired shape such as for example, rectangular, square, polygonal, etc, without deviating from the scope of the current disclosure.

[0057] The conductive base member 310 may be made of any suitable, known or discovered conductive material. In some preferred embodiments, the base member may be made of a coated with a silver / gold plating. Such coated inherits high electrical conductivity thereby creating a reliable electrical contact with a small resistance at the connection. [0058] Optionally, the base member 310 may be urged onto the one or more conductors 200 using any suitable tool. It is to be contemplated that the tool may be custom designed and / or any of the available and / or developed tool. In some embodiments, the tool may be an urger tool 900, as illustrated in fig 9. The urger tool 900 includes a generally cylindrical body 902 having a pressurized surface 910 at a distal end "d_e" extending away towards a knock-out portion 920 at the proximal end "p_e" through a handle portion 930 and a spring mechanism 940. The knock-out portion 920 includes a magnetic holding surface 950 for holding the base member 310. While the shape of the holding surface 950, as illustrated in fig. 9 is circular, it is to be contemplated that the holding surface 950 is of a shape corresponding to the shape of the base portion 310. In use, the base member 310 is held within the holding surface 950. Thereafter, a pressure is generated using pressurized surface 910 and released through the handle portion 930 which in turn pushes the knock out portion 920 through the springing mechanism 940. Such a release generates a force which in turn urges the base member 310 onto the flat conductor 200 such that the stings 314 contacts the conductive strips 212 through the insulating layer 220.

[0059] Figs. 4a and 4b illustrate an exemplary connection of a first conductor 200a and a second conductor 200b, each having two spaced apart conductive strips 312 a, 312b and 312a', 312b\

[0060] As illustrated in fig. 4a, an exemplary junction "J" is created by connecting the two conductors 200a and 200b in an overlapping relationship. The junction J is formed by first placing the one of the conductor 200a and 200b onto top of the other such that the conductive strip 312a aligns with 312a' and the conductive strip 312b aligns with 312b'. Thereafter, a first base member 310a is used to connect a first conductive strip 312a and 312a' of the first conductor 200a and the second conductor 200a' respectively. Further a second base member 310b is used to connect a first conductive strip 312b and 312b' of the first conductor 200a and the second conductor 200b respectively. In such embodiments, an insulating patch [not shown] may be placed between the two conductors 200a and 200b, so as to provide a complete insulation there between.

[0061] As illustrated in fig. 4b, an exemplary angular connection "A" is created by connecting the two conductors 200a and 200b at a desired angle a there between. The angular connection is formed by first cutting the first conductor 200a and second conductor 200b according to the angle a. Thereafter, the first conductor 200a and second conductor 200b are placed at the angle a there between such that the conductive strip 312a meets the conductive strip 312a' and the conductive strip 312b meets the conductive strip 312b' at a vertex "v" . Thereafter, the first base member 310a is used to connect a first conductive strip 312a and 312 a' of the first conductor 200a and the second conductor 200a' respectively. Further, the second base member 310b is used to connect a first conductive strip 312b and 312b' of the first conductor 200a and the second conductor 200b respectively. The value of a may be any desired angle at which the flat conductors 200a and 200b are intended to be connected as desired.

[0062] It is to be contemplated for a person skilled in the art that the connection implement 300 may be used to connect any number of conductors 200 at any desired configuration without deviating from the scope of the current disclosure.

[0063] In some embodiments of the current disclosure, the electric implement 120 may be a functional implement 400 as illustrated in fig. 5 for providing a predetermined functionality to the connection apparatus 100. The functional implement may be associated to a functionality selected from but not limited to an electric outlet, an electric inlet, a switch, a circuit breaker, an electric socket and the like. The functional implement 400 includes a housing 410 having a base structure 420 detachably connected to a top cover 430 using a suitable connection mechanism [not shown]. The functional implement 400 further includes a glue portion 422 configured on to a back side 424 of the base structure 420. The glue portion includes 424 includes an adhesive material selected from the group consisting of an adhesive tape, any suitable liquid adhesive, or a combination of the both, for gluing the functional implement 400 onto the desired surface.

[0064] The functional implement 400 further includes a functional frame assembly

440 disposed onto the base structure 420. The functional frame assembly 440 includes one or more outer contact portion 442 and an internal circuitry 444. The one or more outer contact portion 442 may be accessible to a user to use the functionality of the functional implement 400. The outer contact portion may include, for example, outlet of the electric outlet, a switch for operating the circuit breaker, a slot for receiving the electric inlet, and the like. In some embodiments, the one or more outer contact portions may be accessible to the user through one or more opening 432 within the top cover 430 such the outer contact portion 442 fittingly extends out there through.

[0065] The functional implement 400 further includes one or more contact 450 portion conductively connected to the internal circuitry 444 allowing a flow of electricity there through. The contact 450 may be any functional / structural lie component disposed onto the base structure 420. In some embodiments, the contact may be a screwing portion present onto the base structure 420. The contact portion 450 further includes a base member 460 configured onto a bottom portion 452 thereof. In some embodiments, the base member 460 is integral to the contact 450 and present at the bottom portion 452 thereof. In some other embodiments, the base member 460 is detachable from the contact 450. The base member 460 having a base portion 462 and plurality of stings 464 extending out of the base structure 420 through a plurality of cavities 422. In operation, the functional implement 400 is glued on the desired surface such that when pressed on to one or more flat conductors 200, the stings 464 of the base member 460 pierces the insulating layer 220 and contacts the conductive strip 212 thereby allowing an electric connection between the two or more conductors 200 connected using the connecting implement 400. It is to be contemplated for a person skilled in the art that the functional implement 400 may be conductively connected to any insulated conductor to an insulated run, or continuous, conductor already wired, in any possible configuration within the connection apparatus 100.

[0066] While the functional implement 400 as illustrated in Fig. 5, corresponds to a power inlet functionality, any known functionality such as for example, socket, circuit breaker, outlet, may be inherited by simply changing the functional frame assembly. As illustrated in fig 6, the functional implement 400 may be a circuit breaker functional implement 600. In such embodiments, the outer contact portion may be a switch 642 for operating a circuit breaker internal circuit 644 of a functional frame assembly 640. In some embodiments, as illustrated in fig. 7, the functional implement 400 may be a electric socket functional implement 700. In such embodiments, the outer contact portion may be a socket 742 for connecting the electric appliance 150 to an internal circuit 744 of functional frame assembly 740. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the functional implement 400 may be a power outlet functional implement [not shown] having one or more power outlet contact portions. In all such embodiments, the top cover 430 includes a number of openings 432 corresponding to number of output contact portions 442 associated with the functional frame assembly 440 disposed onto the base structure 420 of the housing of the functional implement 400.

[0067] It will be understood that numerous modifications may be made to form a connection using the connection apparatus 100 of the current disclosure without departing from the spirit of the invention. As an exemplary embodiment of the application of the current disclosure, reference may be had to Fig. 10 illustrating a connection 800 achieved by using the connection apparatus 100 of the current disclosure. The connection 800 is achieved by following a method [not illustrated] for using the connection apparatus 100 to make an electric connection 800 onto a wall surface [not shown] without making any drilling and / or soldering and / or mechanical stripping. The method includes connecting a power source 801 to a power input functional implement 802 associated with a power input functionality. The method further includes conductively connecting the functional implement 802 to one or more flat conductors 803 by urgeing the stings [not shown] onto the flat conductors 803. The flat conductors 803 may be connected to one or more other flat conductors 803a, 803b, in a junction relationship Q and / or angular relationship C_A and / or any other possible configuration using one or more connection implements 804. Additionally, the method includes connecting one or more of the flat conductors 803 to one or more other electric functional implement such as switch breaker functional implement 805 and / or an electric socket 806, an electric outlet [not shown], and the like. It is to be contemplated for a person skilled in the art that any possible operative coupling of the flat conductors to other components, subcomponents, circuits or other similar terminations and / or connection implements and / or functional implements may be utilized in any possible combination to achieve any possible connection using the connection apparatus 100 of current disclosure.

[0068] Throughout the specifications of the present disclosure, the term "comprising" means including but not necessarily to the exclusion of other elements or steps. In other words, the term comprising indicates an open list. Furthermore, all directional references (such as, but not limited to, upper, lower, inner, outer, upward, downward, inwards, outwards, right, left, rightward, leftward, inside, outside, top, bottom, above, below, vertical, horizontal, clockwise, and counter clockwise, lineal, axial and/or radial, or any other directional and/or similar references) are only used for identification purposes to aid the reader's understanding of illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use unless specifically set forth in the claims. Moreover, all directional references are approximate and should not be interpreted as exact, but rather as describing a general indicator as to an approximate attitude.

[0069] Similarly, joinder references (such as, but not limited to, attached, coupled, connected, accommodated, and the like and their derivatives) are to be construed broadly and may include intermediate members between a connection of segments and relative movement between segments. As such, joinder references may not necessarily infer that two segments are directly connected and in fixed relation to each other.

[0070] In some instances, components are described with reference to "ends" having a particular characteristic and/or being connected with an-other part. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present disclosure is not limited to components which terminate immediately be-yond their points of connection with other parts. Thus, the term "end" should be interpreted broadly, in a manner that includes areas adjacent, rearward, forward of, or otherwise near the terminus of a particular segment, link, component, part, member or the like. Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, "second", "second", "third", "fourth", or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's understanding of the various embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another embodiment, variation and/or modification.

[0071] As will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, the present invention may easily be produced in other specific forms without departing from its essential characteristics. The present embodiments is, therefore, to be considered as merely illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all changes which come within therefore intended to be embraced therein. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are possible. More generally, embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure have been described in the context of preferred embodiments. Functionalities may be separated or combined in procedures differently in various embodiments of the disclosure or described with different terminology. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the disclosure as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A connection apparatus for connecting a power source to an electric appliance, the apparatus comprising: at least one flat conductor comprising at least one conductive strip, insulated on at least one side thereof; at least one electric implement, conductively connected to said at least one conductor, wherein each electric implement comprising a plurality of stings extending away from a base portion of a conductive base member, such that when the base member is urgeed into at least one flat conductor, the plurality stings pierce the insulation and conductively connect the at least one conductor and the implement.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the electric implement is a connecting implement comprising the base member only.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the electric implement is a functional implement for providing a functionality to the connection, the functional implement comprising: a housing having a base structure detachably connected to a top cover; a functional frame assembly disposed on to the base structure, the functional frame assembly having at least one outer contact portion and an internal circuitry; and at least one contact disposed on to the base structure, the contact comprising the base member at a bottom portion thereof such that the plurality of stings of the base member extends away from the contact and out of the base structure through one or more cavities.

The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the electric implement comprising a glue portion on an outer face of the base structure.

The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the glue portion is an adhesive tape and / or a liquid adhesive and / or a combination of both.

The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the contact is conductively connected to the functional frame assembly.

The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the top cover comprising at least one opening such the at least one outer contact of the functional frame assembly fittingly extends out and is accessible there through.

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the flat conductor comprising an adhesive tape layer on a bottom side thereof.

The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the flat conductor comprising a peelable insulation covering the adhesive tape layer.

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the conductive base member is made of a conductive material selected from but not limited to a and / or material coated with a gold / silver plating.

11. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the functionality frame assembly is associated to a functionality selected from but not limited to a socket, a switch, an electric outlet, a splitter, an electric inlet and a circuit breaker.

12. The apparatus of the claim 1, wherein the connection apparatus is covered using one of but not limited to a plastic paint, wallpaper, or the like.

13. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the flat conductors are connected to each other in a configuration one over the other.

14. An apparatus of claim 15, further comprising an insulating patch placed between the flat conductors.

15. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the flat conductors are connected to each other at an angle to each other.