US3791875A
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Underwater wet cell battery case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-07
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1992-08-07
Abstract
Abstract An underwater wet cell battery case for housing a battery to drive an underwater electrical device and including a housing formed with a body defining a battery-receiving cavity and including a cover secured to such body and cooperating therewith to form a water-tight seal. A mounting bracket is formed with a belt loop for securement to a scuba diver''s belt and includes swivel means connecting the case thereto for pendulum pivoting of such housing to enable a battery to be placed therein and maintained in an upright position irrespective of maneuvers undertaken by the diver.
Inventors
- 👤 C Koehler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:10
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/52; H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/202; H01M50/233; H01M50/24; H01M50/271; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/811
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
An underwater wet cell battery case as set forth in claim 1 for use with a wet cell battery having an acid spill tube projecting therefrom and including: an acid flask mounted on the interior of said case and including an opening for receipt of said tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
An underwater wet cell battery case as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said case includes a threaded bore and an annular seal including external threads for engagement with said threaded bore and interior seal means for sealing with said leads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An underwater wet cell battery case as set forth in claim 1 wherein said case includes: a handle for grasping by hand so said case may be carried independent of said belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
An underwater wet cell battery case as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said case is open on one side; said lid includes plug means closely fitting the open side of said case for supporting the side walls of said case against buckling inwardly under the pressure developed at deep water levEls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An underwater wet cell battery case as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said case includes hook means for mounting portable devices thereon.
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) | 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 |