Patent ID: 8079865

Claim:
A device for coupling electrical conductors, the device comprising: a connector body; a first conductive surface disposed at least partially within the connector body; a coupling element movably engageable at least partially within the connector body; and a first aperture formed into the connector body and adapted to receive an insulated electrical conductor; wherein at least a first portion of the coupling element extends into the first aperture and at least a second portion of the coupling element is engageable with the first conductive surface; wherein the coupling element is movable between a first position wherein the coupling element is in electrical communication with the first conductive surface, and a second position wherein the coupling element is spaced from and removed from electrical communication with the first conductive surface; wherein the first aperture is formed along a first aperture axis, the device further comprising: an engagement aperture formed into the connector body along an engagement aperture axis, wherein the coupling element is movable within the engagement aperture and wherein the engagement aperture and the first aperture intersect at a first intersection location.