Ricky C Mellinger

Title: Ricky C. Mellinger: Inventor of Sealed Electrical Connector Technologies

Introduction

Ricky C. Mellinger is an inventor based in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania. His work includes sealant compositions and sealed electrical connectors designed to provide reliable sealing and practical repairability across a range of temperatures. He is named on 7 patents.

Latest Patents

Mellinger’s listed patents address sealant formulations for electrical connectors, with an emphasis on performance at both low and high temperatures.

“Sealant Compositions and Sealed Electrical Connectors” describes compositions intended to combine low-temperature repairability with strong sealing performance. Preferred formulations use an elastomeric thermoplastic polymer and an extender, with the extender making up the larger share by weight. The disclosure also describes connectors designed for low-temperature wire insertion and resistance to slump and spew across their operating range.

A second patent with the same title focuses on maintaining resistance to slump and spew at elevated operating temperatures. Its sealants combine an elastomeric thermoplastic polymer, preferably a composite containing diblock and triblock copolymers, with an extender. The extender may include a primary component, such as polybutene oil, and a secondary component, such as mineral oil.

Career Highlights

Mellinger’s listed professional affiliations include The Whitaker Corporation and AMP LLC. His patent work reflects a focus on materials and connector designs that support dependable electrical sealing under varied temperature conditions.

Collaborations

Mellinger’s listed coworkers include Francis F. Koblitz and Thomas J. Lynch. Their shared professional context connects them to work involving electrical connectors and related technologies.

Conclusion

Ricky C. Mellinger’s patent record highlights innovations in sealant compositions and sealed electrical connectors, particularly their repairability, sealing performance, and resistance to material movement across operating temperatures.