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Battery snap terminal
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1975-10-28
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Granted: 1976-09-14
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Expires: 1995-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A battery terminal includes a ring and a plurality of upstanding fingers extending inwardly of the ring. Each finger includes an inwardly and outwardly-directed shoulder. The inwardly-directed shoulders are engageable with a male battery terminal and the outwardly-directed shoulders are engageable with a female battery terminal. Also, a polarizing shroud is provided having an opening to the inwardly-directed shoulders of the terminal or an opening to the outwardly-directed shoulders to provide the required polarization.
Inventors
- 👤 William Kirby Nailor, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/22; H01R11/28; H01R11/281; H01R11/289
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A battery snap terminal engageable with a male or female battery terminal comprising a ring having a plurality of inclined fingers extending inwardly of said ring, each finger including a first shoulder directed inwardly of said ring and a second shoulder directed outwardly of said ring, the first shoulders being annularly disposed on said fingers about a central axis of the ring a first radial distance from said axis, and the second shoulders being annularly disposed on said fingers about said axis a radial distance greater than the first shoulders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A battery snap terminal engageable with a male or female battery terminal comprising a ring having a plurality of inclined fingers extending inwardly of said ring, each finger including a first shoulder directed inwardly of said ring and a second shoulder directed outwardly of said ring, the first shoulders being annularly disposed on said fingers about a central axis of the ring a first radial distance from said axis, and the second shoulders being annularly disposed on said fingers about said axis a radial distance greater than the first shoulders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A terminal, as recited in claim 1, each said finger including a first tapered segment, a transition segment including said first and second shoulders, and an end segment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A terminal, as recited in claim 1, said ring including an annular, embossed rib.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A terminal, as recited in claim 1, additionally comprising an insulated, polarizing shroud surrounding said terminal and having an opening therein to the outwardly directed shoulders on said fingers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A terminal, as recited in claim 1, additionally comprising an insulated, polarizing shroud surrounding said terminal and having an opening therein to the inwardly directed shoulders on said fingers.
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) | 1979-09-14 | 1980-03-15 | 1980-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-14 | 1984-03-15 | 1984-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-14 | 1988-03-15 | 1988-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |