Patent ID: 8007293

Claim:
An electrical connector comprising: a bolt member having a general “U” shape, wherein the bolt member comprises a first end and a second end; a first connector member comprising a first surface, a second surface, and first openings, wherein the first end and the second end of the bolt member extend through the first openings; and a second connector member comprising second openings, wherein the second connector member is a one-piece member, and wherein the first end and the second end of the bolt member extend through the second openings; wherein the electrical connector is adapted to receive a bar member between the bolt member and the first connector member, wherein the electrical connector is adapted to receive an electrical conductor between the first connector member and the second connector member, wherein the first surface of the first connector member is adapted to electrically contact the bar member, wherein the second surface of the first connector member is adapted to electrically contact the electrical conductor, and wherein a majority of an edge of the second surface extending adjacent to the first openings is substantially spaced from the second connector member, wherein the first connector member comprises a conductor strap, and wherein the conductor strap comprises a plastic resin with electrically conductive particles.