Electrical Connector having Male and Female Connectors" and "Electrical Connector

US 9,935,410, assigned to Sterling Innovation Inc, covers the field of electrical connectors, and more particularly to electrical connectors having a male connector removably electrically connectable with a female connector, and is available for sale through IPApproach.

US Patents

1 granted

Foreign Counterparts

1

Assignee

Sterling Innovation Inc

Availability

For Sale

Patents Included

• US 9,935,410↗

• CA 2,977,363 C

Technology Highlights

• The invention simplifies installation with easy axial alignment, eliminating the need for rotational positioning and ensuring quick, intuitive setup.
• The invention enhances user safety by positioning the ground contact as the outermost conductive member and utilizing recessed, insulated contact arrangements, reducing the risk of user touching the hot or neutral conductive members.
• The invention ensures secure connections through a concentric design with friction fit and locking mechanisms, preventing disconnection or misalignment.
• The invention offers flexible design through a modular structure that supports multiple contact configurations (e.g., hot, neutral, ground) and types (e.g., sleeve, prong, pin), adaptable to various electrical standards.
• The invention supports broad compatibility with international AC plugs and sockets, including high-voltage systems (e.g., 120V, 220V), and allows for customization of wiring schemes.
• The invention provides environmental protection with dual outer insulating shields and internal insulators that guard against weather, dirt, and physical impact, increasing durability.
• The invention enables ergonomic flexibility by allowing multiple orientations for plug and socket components, ensuring interference-free connections in different directions.
• The invention allows easy configuration changes between plug and socket components, making it adaptable for different usage scenarios.
• The invention improves efficiency by providing larger contact surface areas that reduce electrical resistance, enhance transfer efficiency, and minimize heat generation.
• The invention ensures precise alignment with concentric ring-shaped insulators and centered contact placement, reducing the risk of short circuits.
• The invention offers a robust physical connection, resisting accidental disconnection and ensuring reliable engagement with minimal need for complex adjustments.
• The invention offers a more secure and stable connection by spacing and orienting the electrical contacts, preventing misalignment during use.

Overview

The technology disclosed provides the following advantages:

Listing updated August 21, 2026

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