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A continuous flexible bus comprises, for example, a plurality of metal clad flexible conductors. A device, such as a switch for example, is connected to the continuous flexible bus. In order to connect the device to the continuous flexible bus, at least one piercing connector is used, for example. T

A continuous flexible bus comprises, for example, a plurality of metal clad flexible conductors. A device, such as a switch for example, is connected to the continuous flexible bus. In order to connect the device to the continuous flexible bus, at least one piercing connector is used, for example. The at least one piercing connector is configured, for example, to pierce one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors. Once the one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors is pierced, the at least one piercing connector causes, for example, an electrical connection between an electrical conductor in the pierced one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors and the switch.

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What is claimed is: 1. A continuous flexible bus comprising:a plurality of flexible clad conductors;a switch; andat least one piercing connector configured topierce one of the plurality of flexible clad conductors andto cause an electrical connection between an electrical conductor in the pierced on

What is claimed is: 1. A continuous flexible bus comprising:a plurality of flexible clad conductors;a switch; andat least one piercing connector configured topierce one of the plurality of flexible clad conductors andto cause an electrical connection between an electrical conductor in the pierced one of the plurality of flexible clad conductors and the switch wherein the piercing connector comprises;a first block associated with at least a first circuit conductor lug having a plurality of first piercing contacts;a second block; andat least one fastener connecting the first block to the second block, the at least one fastener configured to cause the plurality of first piercing contacts to make and maintain electrical contact with the electrical conductor placed between the first block and the second block wherein the at least one fastener is configured to further cause the plurality of first piercing contacts to pierce an armor around the electrical conductor, to pass through a jacket around the electrical conductor, and to pass through insulation around the electrical conductor before making and maintaining electrical contact with the electrical conductor placed between the first block and the second block wherein the plurality of first piercing contacts are insulated in such a way that the plurality of first piercing contacts only make and maintain electrical contact with the electrical conductor and do not make and maintain electrical contact with the armor around the electrical conductor.