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Battery terminal
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1970-02-19
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-02-19
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a battery terminal which can quickly and easily be secured to a battery post without the aid of tooling and which is resistant to battery acids relative to prior art battery terminals. This is provided by the use of a threaded connector element which is inwardly compressable by a threaded cap, resistant to battery acids and the like, which is threaded on to the connector and compresses the portions thereof inwardly to make a frictionally locking contact with the battery post.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Martin Bruner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281; H01R11/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
A battery terminal lug connector having selected parts thereof enclosed and protected from corrosive atmosphere, comprising: an electrically conductive lug member having opposed surfaces and provided with a single generally central opening therethrough, a frusto-conical externally threaded sleeve portion attached at one end thereof to one of said opposed surfaces of said lug member, said sleeve portion in encircling relationship with respect to said central opening of said lug member, said lug member being fabricated from a corrosion resistant material protecting said lug member from corrosive atmosphere, said sleeve portion being fabricated of an electrically conductive material, said lug member covering said one end of said sleeve portion and protecting said one end of said sleeve portion from contact with corrosive atmosphere, another end portion of said sleeve portion protruding from said one of said opposed surfaces of said lug member and provided with circumferentially spaced notches dividing said sleeve portion into segments, said notches including portions thereof terminating generally at said one opposed surface of said lug member, said lug member covering the terminating portions of said notches, a corrosion resistant internally threaded enclosure cap threadably received over said externally threaded sleeve portion, and said enclosure cap having a rim abutting on said one opposed surface of said lug member with said cap and said lug member cooperating to enclose and cover said sleeve of conductive material and the entire length of each of said notches with corrosion resistant material for protecting said sleeve from contact with corrosive atmosphere.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
250 words
A battery terminal lug connector having selected parts thereof enclosed and protected from corrosive atmosphere, comprising: an electrically conductive lug member having opposed surfaces and provided with a single generally central opening therethrough, a frusto-conical externally threaded sleeve portion attached at one end thereof to one of said opposed surfaces of said lug member, said sleeve portion in encircling relationship with respect to said central opening of said lug member, said lug member being fabricated from a corrosion resistant material protecting said lug member from corrosive atmosphere, said sleeve portion being fabricated of an electrically conductive material, said lug member covering said one end of said sleeve portion and protecting said one end of said sleeve portion from contact with corrosive atmosphere, another end portion of said sleeve portion protruding from said one of said opposed surfaces of said lug member and provided with circumferentially spaced notches dividing said sleeve portion into segments, said notches including portions thereof terminating generally at said one opposed surface of said lug member, said lug member covering the terminating portions of said notches, a corrosion resistant internally threaded enclosure cap threadably received over said externally threaded sleeve portion, and said enclosure cap having a rim abutting on said one opposed surface of said lug member with said cap and said lug member cooperating to enclose and cover said sleeve of conductive material and the entire length of each of said notches with corrosion resistant material for protecting said sleeve from contact with corrosive atmosphere.
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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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |