US3710306A
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Support for an electric cell
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-13
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1991-08-13
Abstract
Abstract The support includes a plate having two openings, each receiving one of the two terminals of an electric cell. The cell is attached to the plate by attaching the terminals to the plate. The plate carries a socket for a multiple contact plug. A conductor connects one of the terminals with a contact that leads to the socket. Carrying means in the form of a strap is attached to the plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Carthy L Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281; H01R11/289; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/202; H01M50/218; H01M50/22; H01M50/222; H01M50/224; H01M50/231; H01M50/296; H01M50/50; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A support for a portable electric cell, which cell includes two fixed, protruding terminals, said terminals being spaced from one another, said support comprising: (A) a plate having: 1. openings aligned with the terminals for receiving the terminals, 2. a third opening; B. means for fastening one of the terminals that is received in one of the two openings to the plate; C. a metallic socket for receiving a multiple contact plug, said socket having an opening aligned with the third mentioned opening, said socket forming a contact engageable with one of the contacts of the plug; D. means for fastening the socket to the plate; E. a conductor having: 1. an opening aligned with the opening in the other opening for the other of said two terminal openings, the other of said terminals extending through said opening in the conductor, 2. said conductor having a contact portion aligned with the third mentioned openings; F. means for fastening said other terminal to the plate; G. carrying means attached to the plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A support for a portable electric cell, which cell includes two fixed, protruding terminals, said terminals being spaced from one another, said support comprising: (A) a plate having: 1. openings aligned with the terminals for receiving the terminals, 2. a third opening; B. means for fastening one of the terminals that is received in one of the two openings to the plate; C. a metallic socket for receiving a multiple contact plug, said socket having an opening aligned with the third mentioned opening, said socket forming a contact engageable with one of the contacts of the plug; D. means for fastening the socket to the plate; E. a conductor having: 1. an opening aligned with the opening in the other opening for the other of said two terminal openings, the other of said terminals extending through said opening in the conductor, 2. said conductor having a contact portion aligned with the third mentioned openings; F. means for fastening said other terminal to the plate; G. carrying means attached to the plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A support for a portable electric cell as defiNed in claim 1, characterized in that the third mentioned opening is disposed intermediate the openings for the terminals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
said conductor having a contact portion aligned with the third mentioned openings; F. means for fastening said other terminal to the plate; G. carrying means attached to the plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
said conductor having a contact portion aligned with the third mentioned openings; F. means for fastening said other terminal to the plate; G. carrying means attached to the plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
a third opening; B. means for fastening one of the terminals that is received in one of the two openings to the plate; C. a metallic socket for receiving a multiple contact plug, said socket having an opening aligned with the third mentioned opening, said socket forming a contact engageable with one of the contacts of the plug; D. means for fastening the socket to the plate; E. a conductor having:
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
a third opening; B. means for fastening one of the terminals that is received in one of the two openings to the plate; C. a metallic socket for receiving a multiple contact plug, said socket having an opening aligned with the third mentioned opening, said socket forming a contact engageable with one of the contacts of the plug; D. means for fastening the socket to the plate; E. a conductor having:
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
a contactable portion aligned with the third mentioned opening in the plate; F. means for insulating the conductor from the plate; G. means for fastening the said other terminal to the plate; H. carrying means attached to the plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
a contactable portion aligned with the third mentioned opening in the plate; F. means for insulating the conductor from the plate; G. means for fastening the said other terminal to the plate; H. carrying means attached to the plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
61 words
a third opening; B. means for fastening one of the terminals in current conducting relationship with the metal plate; C. a metal socket for receiving a multiple contact plug, said socket having an opening aligned with the third mentioned opening in the plate; D. means for fixing the metal socket in grounded relationship with the metal plate; E. a conductor having:
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
61 words
a third opening; B. means for fastening one of the terminals in current conducting relationship with the metal plate; C. a metal socket for receiving a multiple contact plug, said socket having an opening aligned with the third mentioned opening in the plate; D. means for fixing the metal socket in grounded relationship with the metal plate; E. a conductor having:
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A support for a portable electric cell, which cell includes two fixed, protruding terminals, said terminals being spaced from one another, said support comprising in combination: A. a metal plate having:
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A support for a portable electric cell, which cell includes two fixed, protruding terminals, said terminals being spaced from one another, said support comprising in combination: A. a metal plate having:
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A support for a portable electric cell as defined in claim 3, characterized in that the third mentioned opening is disposed intermediate the openings for the terminals.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
46 words
A support for a portable electric cell as defined in claim 3, characterized in that the insulating means comprises two sheets of insulating material, the conductor being disposed between said sheets; and further characterized to include: I. means for fixing the insulating sheets to the plate.
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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |