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US3307140A
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Clamps for the fastening of wires to the terminals of electric batteries
Assignee: COSTRUZIONI MECCANICHE VAL-NI SpA
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Filing: 1965-03-11
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Granted: 1967-02-28
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Expires: 1985-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vallinotto Michele
- 👤 Villata Luigi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281; H01R11/284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A CLAMP FOR FASTENING THE WIRES AT THE TERMINALS OF ELECTRICAL BATTERIES COMPRISING A METAL CLAMP COMPRISING A CIRCULAR RING PORTION FOR RECEIPT OF A BATTERY TERMINAL POST AND TWO WINGLETS PROJECTING THEREFROM, HUB MEANS ATTACHED TO THE CLAMP ON THE SIDE OPPOSITE THE WINGLETS FOR RECEIPT OF ELECTRICAL CABLE, AND LID MEANS FOR COVERING THE METAL CLAMP AND HUB PORTION ADJACENT THERETO, THE LID MEANS HAVING A FIRST END PIVOTLY ATTACHED TO THE HUB MEANS AND A SECOND END EXTENDING DOWNWARD OVER THE END OF THE TWO WINGLETS, AND DOWNWARDLY DIVERGING WEDGESHAPED FRONTAL LOOPHOLE CAM MEANS IN THE SECOND END OF THE LID MEANS RECEIVING THE TWO WINGLETS, WHEREBY THE WINGLETS ARE PRESSED TOGETHER WHEN THE LID MEANS IS PIVOTED DOWNWARDLY TO A FIRST POSITION AND ARE RELEASED WHEN THE LID MEANS IS PIVOTED UPWARDLY TO A SECOND POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A CLAMP FOR FASTENING THE WIRES AT THE TERMINALS OF ELECTRICAL BATTERIES COMPRISING A METAL CLAMP COMPRISING A CIRCULAR RING PORTION FOR RECEIPT OF A BATTERY TERMINAL POST AND TWO WINGLETS PROJECTING THEREFROM, HUB MEANS ATTACHED TO THE CLAMP ON THE SIDE OPPOSITE THE WINGLETS FOR RECEIPT OF ELECTRICAL CABLE, AND LID MEANS FOR COVERING THE METAL CLAMP AND HUB PORTION ADJACENT THERETO, THE LID MEANS HAVING A FIRST END PIVOTLY ATTACHED TO THE HUB MEANS AND A SECOND END EXTENDING DOWNWARD OVER THE END OF THE TWO WINGLETS, AND DOWNWARDLY DIVERGING WEDGESHAPED FRONTAL LOOPHOLE CAM MEANS IN THE SECOND END OF THE LID MEANS RECEIVING THE TWO WINGLETS, WHEREBY THE WINGLETS ARE PRESSED TOGETHER WHEN THE LID MEANS IS PIVOTED DOWNWARDLY TO A FIRST POSITION AND ARE RELEASED WHEN THE LID MEANS IS PIVOTED UPWARDLY TO A SECOND POSITION.
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) | 1970-02-27 | 1970-08-29 | 1971-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-27 | 1974-08-29 | 1975-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-27 | 1978-08-29 | 1979-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |