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Battery snap terminal
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1976-06-18
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Granted: 1977-05-24
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Expires: 1996-06-18
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
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281; H01R11/289; H01R11/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A package of battery snap terminals comprising first and second strips of insulating material, a plurality of battery snap terminals disposed between the strips of insulating material, each 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, and each strip of insulating material including a plurality of openings alternately spaced with regard to said terminals to correspond with the inwardly directed shoulders and outwardly directed shoulders on alternate terminals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A package of battery snap terminals comprising first and second strips of insulating material, a plurality of battery snap terminals disposed between the strips of insulating material, each 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, and each strip of insulating material including a plurality of openings alternately spaced with regard to said terminals to correspond with the inwardly directed shoulders and outwardly directed shoulders on alternate terminals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A package, as recited in claim 1, said strips of insulating material including transverse perforations between each terminal.
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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) | 1980-05-23 | 1980-11-22 | 1981-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-23 | 1984-11-22 | 1985-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-23 | 1988-11-22 | 1989-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |