US3791423A
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Hydrometer holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-24
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1992-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A vertically disposed tubular holder adapted to receive and support a storage battery testing hydrometer in a readily manually accessible position, but at the same time well protected; the holder being arranged with a cup--containing a neutralizing material-to catch and neutralize any battery acid which may drip from the hydrometer after use and upon placement thereof in the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 W Hildreth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A holder adapted to receive and support a storage-battery testing hydrometer in readily manually accessible but protected relation, comprising an elongated tubular container open at its upper end, the tubular container being dimensioned to receive a hydrometer therein for a major portion of the length of the latter, A grate in the lower end of the tubular container and on which grate the hydrometer stands when in said tubular container, a cup on the lower end of the tubular container to catch any battery acid dripping from the hydrometer and through the grate, and an attachment bracket extending upwardly from the tubular container at but clear of its open upper end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A holder adapted to receive and support a storage-battery testing hydrometer in readily manually accessible but protected relation, comprising an elongated tubular container open at its upper end, the tubular container being dimensioned to receive a hydrometer therein for a major portion of the length of the latter, A grate in the lower end of the tubular container and on which grate the hydrometer stands when in said tubular container, a cup on the lower end of the tubular container to catch any battery acid dripping from the hydrometer and through the grate, and an attachment bracket extending upwardly from the tubular container at but clear of its open upper end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A holder, as in claim 1, including an outward offset between the bracket and tubular container whereby to dispose the latter outwardly of a surface to which the bracket is attached; the cup being downwardly removable from the tubular container.
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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) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |