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Battery jumper cable carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-26
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1996-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A battery jumper cable storage receptacle having a removable closure in combination with a pair of coiled battery jumper cables having battery terminal clamps disposed at their ends. The receptacle housing and the removable closure include apertures through which the cables are disposed. The exterior receptacle housing includes a plurality of clamp engaging holders to which the cable end clamps are affixed in the stored position. In the storage position, the coiled portion of the cable is positioned within the receptacle and the closure affixed thereto. In use, the closure is removed allowing full extension of the cable to connect a pair of DC battery terminals together.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph McGurk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/02; B65D85/04; H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
In combination, a pair of battery jumper cables and a portable storage receptacle for the cables comprising: a cable housing, said housing having an open end and a closed end surface, said closed end surface including an aperture receiving a cable; a housing closure removeably mounted on the open end of said housing, said closure having at least one aperture for receiving a cable disposed therethrough; a pair of electrical cables disposable within said housing, one end of said cables disposed through said housing closed end surface aperture and the opposite end through said closure aperture; a battery terminal clamp coupled to each end of said electrical cables; and cable slide preventing means coupled to said cable ends for retaining said closure adjacent one end of said cables and said housing closed end adjacent the opposite end of said cables to prevent relative movement of said closure and said housing relative to an intermediate portion of said cables.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
In combination, a pair of battery jumper cables and a portable storage receptacle for the cables comprising: a cable housing, said housing having an open end and a closed end surface, said closed end surface including an aperture receiving a cable; a housing closure removeably mounted on the open end of said housing, said closure having at least one aperture for receiving a cable disposed therethrough; a pair of electrical cables disposable within said housing, one end of said cables disposed through said housing closed end surface aperture and the opposite end through said closure aperture; a battery terminal clamp coupled to each end of said electrical cables; and cable slide preventing means coupled to said cable ends for retaining said closure adjacent one end of said cables and said housing closed end adjacent the opposite end of said cables to prevent relative movement of said closure and said housing relative to an intermediate portion of said cables.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device as in claim 1, including said jumper cables being pre-coiled and having a fused intermediate portion and a pair of crimping clips connected about said cables inside said receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as in claim 1, including: a plurality of clamp holders disposed on the exterior of said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as in claim 1, including: a handle fixed to said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as in claim 1, wherein: the housing includes symmetrical halves locked together by snaps, the housing halves joined to form the end wall apertures.
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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) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |