Company patents

InSinkErator LLC

InSinkErator LLC's patent strategy reveals a surprising focus on Electrical Connectors, which constitute 13.9% of its portfolio, despite a recent decline of -66.7% so far in 2026. Concurrently, the company shows an emerging focus on Electric Motors & Generators, with a significant +100.0% growth in 2026, indicating a potential shift towards core electrical power components.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

72 US filings (since 2023) · 8 categories · 11 themes

Power & Hybrid Connector Design

Connectors specifically designed for high current or voltage applications, often incorporating features for power delivery, thermal management, or combining power and signal lines.

Electrical Connectors
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4since 2023
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Motor System Fault Detection

Methods and systems for identifying anomalies, failures, or impending issues within electric motors or their associated drive and power management circuits, often by monitoring electrical or operational parameters.

Motor Control
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3since 2023
new
Cable Termination & Management

Systems and methods for preparing, organizing, and electrically connecting individual conductors or cable bundles to connector terminals, ensuring reliable contact and strain relief.

Electrical Connectors
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3since 2023
new
Medical Sterilization Technologies

Methods and apparatus for disinfecting or sterilizing medical devices, waste, or environments, often employing radiation, chemical agents, or thermal processes, and including monitoring systems.

Sterilization & Biocompatible Materials
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2since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Inverter and Drive Circuit Control

Methods and circuits for controlling the power electronic converters (inverters, bridges) that supply current and voltage to electric motors, including switching strategies, voltage command generation, and multi-phase configurations.

Motor Control
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2since 2023
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Motor Power and Energy Management

Strategies and circuits for optimizing the supply and consumption of electrical power for motors, including current limiting, regenerative energy handling, battery integration, and managing power quality.

Motor Control
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2since 2023
new
Advanced Motor Topologies

Development of novel motor architectures beyond traditional radial flux designs, including linear, axial, or multi-armature configurations, often to optimize for specific performance characteristics like torque density or form factor.

Electric Motors & Generators
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2since 2023
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Connector Locking Mechanisms

Mechanical features or components integrated into connector housings or mating interfaces to ensure secure engagement and prevent accidental disengagement.

Electrical Connectors
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1since 2023
new
Robust Electrical Contact Systemsfiltered

Design of contact elements and their interaction to ensure stable, low-resistance electrical connection under various mechanical and environmental conditions, including spring forces and material choices.

Electrical Connectors
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1since 2023
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Appliance Installation & User Ergonomics

Design features and accessories that improve the installation, storage, usability, and overall user experience of household cleaning appliances and manual tools. This includes mounting brackets, ergonomic handles, and integrated storage solutions.

Domestic Cleaning Devices
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1since 2023
n/a
Integrated Fluid & Chemical Dispensing

Systems for storing, heating, pumping, and precisely dispensing water or cleaning solutions within domestic appliances or cleaning tools. This includes cartridge-based systems, dissolvable cleaning agents, and controlled fluid delivery for optimal cleaning performance.

Domestic Cleaning Devices
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1since 2023
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