US3083256A
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Battery vent plug
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1962-01-02
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1982-01-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Slautterback
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/30; H01M50/308; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A BATTERY VENT PLUG COMPRISING AN ANNULAR BODY MEMBER, A CONICAL BAFFLE SUPPORTED BY SAID ANNULAR BODY MEMBER AND INCLUDING AN UPWARDLY PROJECTING CONE, A PLURALITY OF HOODED VENT OPENINGS FORMED AROUND THE BASE OF SAID UPWARDLY PROJECTING CONE, CLOSURE MEANS COVERING THE UPPER END OF SAID ANNULAR BODY MEMBER, SAID CLOSURE MEANS INCLUDING A DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING TUBULAR BAFFLE, THE APEX OF SAID UPWARDLY PROJECTING CONE PROJECTING INTO SAID TUBULAR BAFFLE TO AN EXTENT TO FORM AN ANNULAR OPENING BETWEEN SAID TUBULAR BAFFLE AND SAID UPWARDLY PROJECTING CONE, SAID CLOSURE MEANS HAVING A VENT OPENING POSITIONED THEREIN AND LOCATED WITHIN A SURFACE INSCRIBED ON SAID CLOSURE MEANS BY SAID TUBULAR BAFFLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A BATTERY VENT PLUG COMPRISING AN ANNULAR BODY MEMBER, A CONICAL BAFFLE SUPPORTED BY SAID ANNULAR BODY MEMBER AND INCLUDING AN UPWARDLY PROJECTING CONE, A PLURALITY OF HOODED VENT OPENINGS FORMED AROUND THE BASE OF SAID UPWARDLY PROJECTING CONE, CLOSURE MEANS COVERING THE UPPER END OF SAID ANNULAR BODY MEMBER, SAID CLOSURE MEANS INCLUDING A DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING TUBULAR BAFFLE, THE APEX OF SAID UPWARDLY PROJECTING CONE PROJECTING INTO SAID TUBULAR BAFFLE TO AN EXTENT TO FORM AN ANNULAR OPENING BETWEEN SAID TUBULAR BAFFLE AND SAID UPWARDLY PROJECTING CONE, SAID CLOSURE MEANS HAVING A VENT OPENING POSITIONED THEREIN AND LOCATED WITHIN A SURFACE INSCRIBED ON SAID CLOSURE MEANS BY SAID TUBULAR BAFFLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |