US3700834A
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Electrical cable apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-10
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for attachment to service vehicles. This device consists of a hinged doored case, having on its interior a pair of reels with spring return means for the heavy duty electrical cables thereon. The cables, when extended, allow for the service vehicles battery and electrical system to supply a boosting current for starting stalled vehicles.
Inventors
- 👤 Cyril L Schaefer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:38
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
288 words
An electrical cable apparatus for service vehicles, comprising a hollow box, a pair of externally threaded sleeves and nut fasteners carried by said box for securing it to a panel of the service vehicle, a hingeable door carried by said box with handle and lock means for preventing unauthorized use of said apparatus, switch means carried by said box for rendering the electrical system of said service vehicle safe, spring loaded reels and cables carried within said box with clamp means for securing said cables to a stalled vehicle''s battery, guide means and stop means for said cable carried within said box for restricting over-travel of said cables upon said reels, said externally threaded sleeves being carried within openings in the back wall of said box and through openings of the panel, flange means upon said sleeves abutting with said back wall when said nut fasteners are tightened upon said sleeves against a washer and the bore of said sleeves carrying said cables of said apparatus, said reels being spaced apart and carried on the interior of said box to rewind said cables thereupon by spring means within said reels after said stalled vehicle is started, one ends of said cables upon said reels passing through said hollow sleeves and being secured to the terminals of said service vehicle''s battery, said service vehicle''s battery providing the electrical booster power for starting said stalled vehicle when said stalled vehicle''s battery is dead, the other ends of said cables being passed through fixed yokes and fitted with cable clamp not slideable through said yokes, and switch means wired in series with one of said cables of said apparatus providing protective means against short circuiting by someone tampering with said apparatus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
288 words
An electrical cable apparatus for service vehicles, comprising a hollow box, a pair of externally threaded sleeves and nut fasteners carried by said box for securing it to a panel of the service vehicle, a hingeable door carried by said box with handle and lock means for preventing unauthorized use of said apparatus, switch means carried by said box for rendering the electrical system of said service vehicle safe, spring loaded reels and cables carried within said box with clamp means for securing said cables to a stalled vehicle''s battery, guide means and stop means for said cable carried within said box for restricting over-travel of said cables upon said reels, said externally threaded sleeves being carried within openings in the back wall of said box and through openings of the panel, flange means upon said sleeves abutting with said back wall when said nut fasteners are tightened upon said sleeves against a washer and the bore of said sleeves carrying said cables of said apparatus, said reels being spaced apart and carried on the interior of said box to rewind said cables thereupon by spring means within said reels after said stalled vehicle is started, one ends of said cables upon said reels passing through said hollow sleeves and being secured to the terminals of said service vehicle''s battery, said service vehicle''s battery providing the electrical booster power for starting said stalled vehicle when said stalled vehicle''s battery is dead, the other ends of said cables being passed through fixed yokes and fitted with cable clamp not slideable through said yokes, and switch means wired in series with one of said cables of said apparatus providing protective means against short circuiting by someone tampering with said apparatus.
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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |