Patent ID: 8109776

Claim:
A separable insulated connector, comprising: an external shell for grounding said connector, wherein said shell comprises at least one of a conductive material and a semi-conductive material, wherein said shell comprises a first portion comprising a first material, a bushing entrance for connection to an energy distribution component, the bushing entrance comprising at least a part of said first portion, a second portion comprising a second material that is more flexible than said first material, and a cable entrance for receiving a cable, the cable entrance comprising at least a part of said second portion; an insert disposed within said external shell, wherein said insert comprises at least one of a conductive material and a semi-conductive material, wherein said insert is a faraday cage; and insulating material directly disposed between said external shell and said insert such that an interior surface of the external shell covers substantially an entire outer surface of the insulating material, wherein said insulating material is non-conductive, wherein said insulating material prevents a voltage breakdown between said shell and said insert.