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US3957540A
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Battery cassette holder
Assignee: Mabuchi Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1971-12-08
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Granted: 1976-05-18
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Expires: 1991-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A holder for a battery cassette which has, at its front portion, a pair of terminals of dry cells juxtaposed therein and, at its rear portion, a releasable lid which defines a projecting flange in cooperation with the rear edge of the battery cassette. The battery cassette holder has a window in the base board thereof through which the battery cassette is mounted on said holder, a terminal mounting board provided with a pair of resilient terminals for making resilient contact with said terminals of the battery cassette and a fixing board provided with a notch for receiving the upper side of said projecting flange when the battery casette is mounted in position, thereby to snugly and rigidly hold the battery cassette.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenichi Mabuchi
- 👤 Tetsuo Ogita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H29/00; A63H29/22; H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/213; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A combination of a battery cassette having, at its front portion, terminals for the anode and the cathode of dry cells juxtaposed therein and, at its rear portion, a releasably fitted lid having a connecting board for connecting said anode and said cathode of the dry cells, said lid defining a projecting flange on the rear portion of the battery cassette when the lid is fitted to the battery cassette; and a holder having a window for permitting the insertion of the battery cassette therethrough, a base board provided with a projecting bar on which the terminals of the battery cassette rest, a terminal mounting board provided with a pair of resilient terminals for making contact with the terminals of the battery cassette and a fixing board having a notch for engagement with an upper side of said projecting flange of the battery cassette.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A combination of a battery cassette having, at its front portion, terminals for the anode and the cathode of dry cells juxtaposed therein and, at its rear portion, a releasably fitted lid having a connecting board for connecting said anode and said cathode of the dry cells, said lid defining a projecting flange on the rear portion of the battery cassette when the lid is fitted to the battery cassette; and a holder having a window for permitting the insertion of the battery cassette therethrough, a base board provided with a projecting bar on which the terminals of the battery cassette rest, a terminal mounting board provided with a pair of resilient terminals for making contact with the terminals of the battery cassette and a fixing board having a notch for engagement with an upper side of said projecting flange of the battery cassette.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said battery cassette has a plurality of holes for heat radiation which effects heat exchange in cooperation with the window for permitting the insertion of the battery cassette therethrough.
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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) | 1979-05-18 | 1979-11-17 | 1980-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-18 | 1983-11-17 | 1984-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-18 | 1987-11-17 | 1988-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |