US3116451A
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Battery charge indicator
Assignee: Exide Technologies LLC
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Filing: 1960-11-23
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Granted: 1963-12-31
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Expires: 1980-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Hatterschide
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:41
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/36; G01R31/385; G01R31/3865; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S320/00; Y10S320/18; Y10S320/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
AN APPARATUS FOR INDICATING THE AMOUNT OF CURRENT SUPPLIED TO BATTERY CELL ELEMENTS UNDERGOING FORMATION IN A FORMING APPARATUS OF THE TYPE IN WHICH A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS ARE MOVED BY A CONVEYOR SUPPORT, SAID BATTERY CELL ELEMENTS BEING IMMERSED IN ELECTROLYTE IN SAID CONTAINERS AND CONNECTED IN SERIES TO PROVIDE A CELL BANK WHICH BANK IS CONNECTED TO A PAIR OF CHARGING CURRENTCARRYING BUS BARS BY BRUSHES MOVING WITH SAID CONVEYOR COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS FOR APPLYING PERIODIC VOLTAGE PULSES TO ONE OF SAID BUS BARS, COUNTING MEANS ADAPTED TO BE ENERGIZED BY SAID PULSES, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE MAGNITUDE OF THE CHARGING CURRENT SUPPLIED TO SAID SERIES CONNECTED CELL ELEMENTS FOR CONTROLLING THE ENERGIZATION OF SAID COUNTER BY SAID PULSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAGNITUDE OF SAID CHARGING CURRENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
AN APPARATUS FOR INDICATING THE AMOUNT OF CURRENT SUPPLIED TO BATTERY CELL ELEMENTS UNDERGOING FORMATION IN A FORMING APPARATUS OF THE TYPE IN WHICH A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS ARE MOVED BY A CONVEYOR SUPPORT, SAID BATTERY CELL ELEMENTS BEING IMMERSED IN ELECTROLYTE IN SAID CONTAINERS AND CONNECTED IN SERIES TO PROVIDE A CELL BANK WHICH BANK IS CONNECTED TO A PAIR OF CHARGING CURRENTCARRYING BUS BARS BY BRUSHES MOVING WITH SAID CONVEYOR COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS FOR APPLYING PERIODIC VOLTAGE PULSES TO ONE OF SAID BUS BARS, COUNTING MEANS ADAPTED TO BE ENERGIZED BY SAID PULSES, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE MAGNITUDE OF THE CHARGING CURRENT SUPPLIED TO SAID SERIES CONNECTED CELL ELEMENTS FOR CONTROLLING THE ENERGIZATION OF SAID COUNTER BY SAID PULSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAGNITUDE OF SAID CHARGING CURRENT.
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) | 1966-12-30 | 1967-07-01 | 1967-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-30 | 1971-07-01 | 1971-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-30 | 1975-07-01 | 1975-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |