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Methods and apparatus for coupling a conduit to an electric motor by way of a moisture resistant two-piece connector, are described. The two-piece connector includes, in one embodiment, a boss sized to be at least partially located in an end portion of a plastic, non-metallic conduit and a protectiv

Methods and apparatus for coupling a conduit to an electric motor by way of a moisture resistant two-piece connector, are described. The two-piece connector includes, in one embodiment, a boss sized to be at least partially located in an end portion of a plastic, non-metallic conduit and a protective cover that substantially covers the motor shell notch at least between the boss and the motor shell notch edges. More specifically, in the one embodiment, the two-piece connector includes first and second connector members having protective cover portions and boss portions extending from the protective cover portions. The first and second connecter members further include notch interfitting portions having engagement surfaces for contacting edge surfaces of the motor housing at an outer periphery of the notch.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A connector for coupling a conduit to an electric motor, the motor including a motor shell having a first end and an endshield for closing the first end of the shell, the motor shell and endshield at least partially forming a motor housing, a stator assembly located in th

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A connector for coupling a conduit to an electric motor, the motor including a motor shell having a first end and an endshield for closing the first end of the shell, the motor shell and endshield at least partially forming a motor housing, a stator assembly located in the motor housing and at least one motor lead extending from the stator assembly, a notch formed in the motor shell so that the motor lead can extend therethrough, the notch having an open end and a portion of the endshield closing the open end of the notch when assembled to the motor shell, said connector comprising:a first connector member comprising a protective cover portion and a boss portion extending from said protective cover portion, said first connecter member further comprising a notch interfitting portion including an engagement surface for contacting an edge surface of the motor housing at an outer periphery of the notch formed therein;a second connector member comprising a protective cover portion and a boss portion extending from said protective cover portion, said second connecter member further comprising a notch interfitting portion including an engagement surface for contacting an edge surface of the motor housing at an outer periphery of the notch formed therein; andsaid first and second connector members totally separable from each other and configured to be assembled in the motor shell notch so that said boss portions form a boss and so that said protective cover portions substantially cover the motor shell notch at least between said boss and the motor shell notch edges.