US3828201A
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Portable power package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-23
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A portable power supply which may be strapped to the body or carried by hand, including a carrying case adapted to receive batteries and appropriate electrical connections, the case further including a switch which aids in converting from 6 to 12 volt power. The package output may be typically adapted to power a head lamp, which lamp or other output is typically connected to the carrying case by a cord of sufficient length to allow freedom of movement of the output with respect to the carrying case.
Inventors
- 👤 H Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:31
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L4/00; F21L4/06; F21L2/00; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A portable power package comprising: a. A carrying case adapted to receive a first battery, a second battery, a first, second, and third contact point for selectively receiving the terminals of said first battery, and a fourth and fifth contact point for receiving the terminals of said second battery, said first and said second contact points each being adapted for electrical contact with an output means, said second and said third contact points being selectively interconnected, said third and said fourth contact points being interconnected; and said first and said fifth contact points being interconnected; b. A switch located between said second and said third contact points, said switch being placed in the open position; c. Battery supports mounted in said carrying case and adapted to receive said first and said second battery; d. The positive terminal of said first battery placed in contact with said first contact point, and the negative terminal in contact with said second contact point; and e. The positive and negative terminals of said second battery placed in contact with said battery supports adjacent said fourth contact point and said fifth contact point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A portable power package comprising: a. A carrying case adapted to receive a first battery, a second battery, a first, second, and third contact point for selectively receiving the terminals of said first battery, and a fourth and fifth contact point for receiving the terminals of said second battery, said first and said second contact points each being adapted for electrical contact with an output means, said second and said third contact points being selectively interconnected, said third and said fourth contact points being interconnected; and said first and said fifth contact points being interconnected; b. A switch located between said second and said third contact points, said switch being placed in the open position; c. Battery supports mounted in said carrying case and adapted to receive said first and said second battery; d. The positive terminal of said first battery placed in contact with said first contact point, and the negative terminal in contact with said second contact point; and e. The positive and negative terminals of said second battery placed in contact with said battery supports adjacent said fourth contact point and said fifth contact point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The package of claim 1 wherein: a. Said switch is closed; and b. The positive terminal of said second battery is placed in contact with said fifth contact point, and the negative terminal is placed in contact with said fourth contact point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The package of claim 2 further including a battery divider positioned between said first batteRy and said second battery to provide firm electrical contact between the terminals of said first battery and said second battery and said contact points.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The package of claim 2 wherein: a. Said switch is opened; and b. The positive terminal of said first battery is placed in contact with said second contact point, and the negative terminal is placed in contact with said third contact point.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The package of claim 1 further including a battery divider positioned between said first battery and said second battery to provide firm contact between the terminals of said first battery and said contact points.
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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |