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US3821694A
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Battery terminal and cable connector
Assignee: LEWIS IND Inc
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Filing: 1972-10-06
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1992-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A battery terminal has a tapered body with an axially projecting threaded mounting stud and an integral wrench hex grasping ring. A wire receiving hole projects transversely through the body and an exial threaded bore carries a clamping bolt extending into the hole.
Inventors
- 👤 R Gottlieb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281; H01R11/289
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
An automotive storage battery terminal adapted for selective connection to a bare cable and an eyelet anchor and a tapered post clamp comprising: a. a post of electrically conductive material, said post having a larger base end portion and a smaller free end portion and a tapered frusto-conical body extending therebetween; a threaded battery terminal mounting stud projecting axially away from said post at said larger base end portion; b. a hoLe extending transversely into said post body between said base and free end portions and adapted to receive an automotive battery cable thereinto; c. a threaded bore extending into said body from said free end portion and communicating with said transverse hole; and d. a screw member threadedly received into said bore, said screw member having a head and a shank, said shank having a length permitting said shank to adjustably extend transversely into said hole to a position spaced from the base end wall of said hole when said head is adjacent said free end portion of said post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
An automotive storage battery terminal adapted for selective connection to a bare cable and an eyelet anchor and a tapered post clamp comprising: a. a post of electrically conductive material, said post having a larger base end portion and a smaller free end portion and a tapered frusto-conical body extending therebetween; a threaded battery terminal mounting stud projecting axially away from said post at said larger base end portion; b. a hoLe extending transversely into said post body between said base and free end portions and adapted to receive an automotive battery cable thereinto; c. a threaded bore extending into said body from said free end portion and communicating with said transverse hole; and d. a screw member threadedly received into said bore, said screw member having a head and a shank, said shank having a length permitting said shank to adjustably extend transversely into said hole to a position spaced from the base end wall of said hole when said head is adjacent said free end portion of said post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The terminal as set forth in claim 1 including: a. an integral wrench box grasping ring surrounding said post adjacent said threaded stud.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The terminal as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said hole extends transversely through said post body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The terminal as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said threaded bore extends axially into said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The terminal as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said screw member comprises a bolt threadedly received into said bore, said bolt having a head smaller in maximum diameter than the diameter of said body at said free end portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |