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Connector for battery terminals
Assignee: FIRST SAVINGS LEASING Corp A CORP OF WI
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Filing: 1969-10-08
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1989-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A connector for battery terminals having the means for preventing corrosion, locking or freezing to a battery post, and wherein there is provided a means for permitting the battery terminal connector to be installed or removed by the hand with no tools required.
Inventors
- 👤 Orrin H Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A battery terminal connector embodying a body member having an end portion of reduced thickness, a plate contiguous to said reduced end portion of the body member, securing members connecting the plate and the body member together, said plate and body member having a cable received therebetween, diametrically opposed recessed portion in the sides of the body member, said body member including arcuate legs defining therebetween a tapered opening for receiving a tapered battery post, said legs terminating in spaced parallel first and second fingers that are of the same length, there being registering slots in said fingers, ears integral with said first finger, a pivot pin of stainless steel extending through said ears, an arm having an end portion pivotally connected to said pin, said arm having a threaded end portion, a fastener mounted on the threaded end portion of the arm and adapted to be arranged adjacent the outer surface of the second finger, and a washer impregnated with a lubricant circumposed on said arm and arranged contiguous to the fastener.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A battery terminal connector embodying a body member having an end portion of reduced thickness, a plate contiguous to said reduced end portion of the body member, securing members connecting the plate and the body member together, said plate and body member having a cable received therebetween, diametrically opposed recessed portion in the sides of the body member, said body member including arcuate legs defining therebetween a tapered opening for receiving a tapered battery post, said legs terminating in spaced parallel first and second fingers that are of the same length, there being registering slots in said fingers, ears integral with said first finger, a pivot pin of stainless steel extending through said ears, an arm having an end portion pivotally connected to said pin, said arm having a threaded end portion, a fastener mounted on the threaded end portion of the arm and adapted to be arranged adjacent the outer surface of the second finger, and a washer impregnated with a lubricant circumposed on said arm and arranged contiguous to the fastener.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-02-21 | 1975-08-23 | 1976-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-21 | 1979-08-23 | 1980-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-21 | 1983-08-23 | 1984-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |