US3287173A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-30
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1984-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ivan E Cox
- 👤 Russell W Fritts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 02:07
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
106 words
IN A CLOSURE FOR STORAGE BATTERIES A FLEXIBLE RUBBER BAND AND FLEXIBLE CLOSURE MEMBERS MOUNTED ON SAID BAND, SAID CLOSURE MEMBERS EACH HAVING A BODY PORTION PROVIDED WITH A TRANSVERSE SLOT THERETHORUGH, THROUGH WHICH SAID BAND EXTENDS, SAID SLOTS BEING RECTANGULAR IN CROSS SECTION AND HAVING FLAT PARALLEL TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS AND CONVEXLY CURVING SIDE WALLS TO PROVIDE SLOTS THAT ARE OF UNIFORM HEIGHT AND GRADUALLY DECREASING WIDTH FROM EACH END THEREOF TO A MID-PORTION OF MINIMUM WIDTH, SAID CLOSURE MEMBERS HAVING DEPENDING PLUG PORTIONS HAVING PERIPHERAL FLEXIBLE RIBS THEREON SPACED FROM THE LOWER ENDS THEREOF, SAID CLOSURE MEMBERS EACH HAVING A VENT PASSAGE THERETHROUGH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
IN A CLOSURE FOR STORAGE BATTERIES A FLEXIBLE RUBBER BAND AND FLEXIBLE CLOSURE MEMBERS MOUNTED ON SAID BAND, SAID CLOSURE MEMBERS EACH HAVING A BODY PORTION PROVIDED WITH A TRANSVERSE SLOT THERETHORUGH, THROUGH WHICH SAID BAND EXTENDS, SAID SLOTS BEING RECTANGULAR IN CROSS SECTION AND HAVING FLAT PARALLEL TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS AND CONVEXLY CURVING SIDE WALLS TO PROVIDE SLOTS THAT ARE OF UNIFORM HEIGHT AND GRADUALLY DECREASING WIDTH FROM EACH END THEREOF TO A MID-PORTION OF MINIMUM WIDTH, SAID CLOSURE MEMBERS HAVING DEPENDING PLUG PORTIONS HAVING PERIPHERAL FLEXIBLE RIBS THEREON SPACED FROM THE LOWER ENDS THEREOF, SAID CLOSURE MEMBERS EACH HAVING A VENT PASSAGE THERETHROUGH.
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |