Patent ID: 7878849

Claim:
An extender comprising: a first end; a second end; a conductive cable connector; a conductor in electric communication with said conductive cable connector, said conductor being at least partially disposed within said conductive cable connector; an inner layer comprising a semi-conductive material and disposed around said conductive cable connector and said conductor, said conductive cable connector being disposed entirely within said inner layer; an outer layer comprising a semi-conductive material and disposed around a portion of said inner layer; and an insulating layer disposed between a portion of said inner layer and said outer layer, wherein said first end of said extender is configured for insertion into a separable insulated connector comprising a semi-conductive insert such that, upon insertion of said first end of said extender into the separable insulated connector, said inner layer contacts the semi-conductive insert, and wherein said second end of said extender is configured to accept a cable inserted therein.