US3356988A
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Battery terminal clamp
Assignee: Camelec Ltd
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Filing: 1965-12-22
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Granted: 1967-12-05
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Expires: 1985-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard B Gall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:25
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A BATTERY TERMINAL CLAMP COMPRISING A CONTACT MEMBER WITH A CABLE ATTACHMENT MEANS, THE CONTACT MEMBER HAVING AN INNER CONTACT SURFACE OF LEAD AND BEING OF SIZE AND SHAPE COMPLEMENTARY TO THE SIZE AND SHAPE OF THE OUTER SURFACE OF A BATTERY POST, THE CONTACT MEMBER ALSO HAVING A PROJECTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM, THE SIDE WALL OF THE PROJECTION SLOPING INWARDLY TOWARDS, THE BASE THEREOF THEREBY FORMING A "DOVE-TAIL" CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE, AND AN OUTER CASING OF ORGANIC PLASTICS MATERIAL FIRMLY ENGAGING THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE CONTACT MEMBER AND INTERLOCKING WITH THE "DOVE-TAIL" SHAPE THEREOF, THE CASING HAVING A PLASTIC MEMORY AND RESTRAINING THE CONTACT MEMBER AGAINST PERMANENT DEFORMATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A BATTERY TERMINAL CLAMP COMPRISING A CONTACT MEMBER WITH A CABLE ATTACHMENT MEANS, THE CONTACT MEMBER HAVING AN INNER CONTACT SURFACE OF LEAD AND BEING OF SIZE AND SHAPE COMPLEMENTARY TO THE SIZE AND SHAPE OF THE OUTER SURFACE OF A BATTERY POST, THE CONTACT MEMBER ALSO HAVING A PROJECTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM, THE SIDE WALL OF THE PROJECTION SLOPING INWARDLY TOWARDS, THE BASE THEREOF THEREBY FORMING A "DOVE-TAIL" CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE, AND AN OUTER CASING OF ORGANIC PLASTICS MATERIAL FIRMLY ENGAGING THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE CONTACT MEMBER AND INTERLOCKING WITH THE "DOVE-TAIL" SHAPE THEREOF, THE CASING HAVING A PLASTIC MEMORY AND RESTRAINING THE CONTACT MEMBER AGAINST PERMANENT DEFORMATION.
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) | 1970-12-04 | 1971-06-05 | 1971-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-04 | 1975-06-05 | 1975-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-04 | 1979-06-05 | 1979-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |