US3641480A
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Battery terminal guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-05
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Granted: 1972-02-08
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Expires: 1991-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A device for preventing the corrosion or sulfation of a cable connector on the battery terminal includes a flexible casing that fits snugly around the connector and the base of the terminal. A top cover element retained by the casing has a grease fitting so that corrosion preventive material can be forced into the casing to surround the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L Robin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281; H01R11/284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A protective device for a battery cable connector on a battery cable that is adapted to connect with a terminal post of a wet cell battery, comprising: a hollow casing of flexible material including integral portions forming sidewalls and a bottom wall attached thereto, said bottom wall having an opening with substantially the same shape and dimensions as the base of the battery terminal, a sleeve member extending from one sidewall adapted to fit tightly around the battery cable and an upper wall means formed by an inwardly directed annular flange forming an opening larger than said bottom wall opening, a cover member retained under said upper wall means, and a grease fitting in said cover member to facilitate the passage of a noncorrosive fluid to the inside of said casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A protective device for a battery cable connector on a battery cable that is adapted to connect with a terminal post of a wet cell battery, comprising: a hollow casing of flexible material including integral portions forming sidewalls and a bottom wall attached thereto, said bottom wall having an opening with substantially the same shape and dimensions as the base of the battery terminal, a sleeve member extending from one sidewall adapted to fit tightly around the battery cable and an upper wall means formed by an inwardly directed annular flange forming an opening larger than said bottom wall opening, a cover member retained under said upper wall means, and a grease fitting in said cover member to facilitate the passage of a noncorrosive fluid to the inside of said casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as described in claim 1, said opening being formed to closely receive a split-block type cable connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as described in claim 1 wherein said cover member is a rigid, clear plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as described in claim 1 wherein said casing has a generally oblong shape particularly adapted to fit around a split-block type cable connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as described in claim 1 wherein said casing is formed as one integral body from a synthetic rubber material.
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) | 1975-02-07 | 1975-08-09 | 1976-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-07 | 1979-08-09 | 1980-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-07 | 1983-08-09 | 1984-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |