US3568139A
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Battery cable connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-12
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A connector for the terminal post of a storage battery, in which a U-shaped clamp having a generally circular center is adapted to embrace the post and to be secured in position by squeezing the center of the clamp upon the post. A channel-shaped cover is secured to the clamp by a pivot connecting the cover at the free ends of the clamp legs in a manner which permits the cover to be swung over and onto the clamp. This cover includes inward wedging abutments which squeeze the ends of the clamp together when the cover is swung into position upon the clamp, to lock the center of the clamp upon a battery post, but to thereafter release the clamp from the battery post when the cover is lifted away from the clamp.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacob J Delzer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281; H01R11/282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A battery post connector comprising: a clamp formed as a generally elongated, U-shaped member having a closed head adapted to be fitted upon a battery post and a pair of arms extending from the head as spaced-apart, generally parallel members which may be squeezed together to clamp the head upon a battery post; a cover formed as a generally channel-shaped member movable between a position fitting over said clamp and a position generally away from said clamp, said cover having flanges pivoted on said arms at a position spaced from said head and adapted to embrace the clamp when so fitted; wedging means on one of said flanges and aRms adjacent to said pivot to squeeze said clamp arms together when said cover is fitted upon said clamp; and means for connecting a cable to said clamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A battery post connector comprising: a clamp formed as a generally elongated, U-shaped member having a closed head adapted to be fitted upon a battery post and a pair of arms extending from the head as spaced-apart, generally parallel members which may be squeezed together to clamp the head upon a battery post; a cover formed as a generally channel-shaped member movable between a position fitting over said clamp and a position generally away from said clamp, said cover having flanges pivoted on said arms at a position spaced from said head and adapted to embrace the clamp when so fitted; wedging means on one of said flanges and aRms adjacent to said pivot to squeeze said clamp arms together when said cover is fitted upon said clamp; and means for connecting a cable to said clamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
In the connector defined in claim 1, wherein said wedging means are carried upon and project inwardly from the inner walls of the flanges at opposing positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
In the connector defined in claim 1, wherein: said clamp is formed as a metallic strip; and said head is formed as a tapered socket adapted to snugly fit a battery post, with a narrower neck portion between said head and said arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the connector defined in claim 1, wherein said clamp is formed as a laminated metallic strip including a softer metal on the inside of a harder and stiffer but resilient metal, said softer metal having a greater electrical conductivity than said harder and stiffer metal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
In the connector defined in claim 1, wherein said clamp is stiffened by corrugations adjacent the area engaged by said wedging means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
In the connector defined in claim 1, wherein: said cable connecting means includes a socket outstanding from the head of the clamp and adapted to receive and hold the end of a cable; and said flanges of said cover include an opening which permits said socket to extend therethrough when said cover is fitted upon said clamp.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
In the connector defined in claim 1, wherein said clamp is formed of resilient metal adapted to cause said arms to spread when said cover is moved to a position away from said clamp.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
In the connector defined in claim 1, wherein said cover includes a top web and spaced apart flanges depending therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the connector defined in claim 8, wherein said flanges extend around the end of said web adjacent said clamp head so as to substantially enclose said clamp head whenever said cover is fitted onto said clamp.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
In the connector defined in claim 8, wherein said wedging means comprise a wedge-shaped lug projecting inwardly from each inner face of said cover flanges.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |