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US3664879A
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Vent plug for a filling opening of a cell of an electric storage battery
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-24
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A vent plug for an automobile type battery is provided with both a means to add electrolyte without removing the plug and a light transmitting rod that is immersed in the electrolyte to show the proper level without removing the vent plug as the filling progresses.
Inventors
- 👤 Bertil Lennart Olsson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M10/00; H01M10/42; H01M10/48; H01M10/484; H01M50/00; H01M50/30; H01M50/308; H01M50/60; H01M50/609; H01M50/627; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A removable vent plug for filling an opening of a cell of an electric storage battery containing liquid electrolyte comprising in combination, an indicator for displaying exterior to the cell the level of electrolyte in the cell, housing means through which the indicator extends for attaching said vent plug in the opening of said cell, said housing means and indicator forming two separate channels in the vent plug each with openings leading from the interior of the cell, a cover positioned on said housing means and provided with two openings, one of said openings in the cover leading into one of said channels to permit addition of electrolyte to the cell without removing the vent plug while viewing the electrolyte level on said indicator and the other opening in said cover leading into the other channel to permit unrestricted passage of air from the interior of the cell as said electrolyte is added.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A removable vent plug for filling an opening of a cell of an electric storage battery containing liquid electrolyte comprising in combination, an indicator for displaying exterior to the cell the level of electrolyte in the cell, housing means through which the indicator extends for attaching said vent plug in the opening of said cell, said housing means and indicator forming two separate channels in the vent plug each with openings leading from the interior of the cell, a cover positioned on said housing means and provided with two openings, one of said openings in the cover leading into one of said channels to permit addition of electrolyte to the cell without removing the vent plug while viewing the electrolyte level on said indicator and the other opening in said cover leading into the other channel to permit unrestricted passage of air from the interior of the cell as said electrolyte is added.
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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |