US4042762A
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Handle for plastic batteries
Assignee: GNB Inc
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Filing: 1975-11-11
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1995-11-11
Abstract
Abstract Straps are molded integrally with and hinged to opposite sides of a plastic battery case and may be swung upwardly to form a handle for enabling easy carrying of the battery. In one embodiment, the straps are formed with hand holes and are grabbed individually when the battery is carried. In another embodiment, the straps are secured together at their ends and define a bail-type handle for the battery.
Inventors
- 👤 Duane D. Hakarine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/256; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A storage battery having a box-like case made of plastic, straps molded integrally with opposite upright walls of said case and an integral hinge located adjacent the junction of the inner end of each strap and the associated wall of the case and supporting said strap for upward swinging to a position in which said strap may serve as a handle for facilitating carrying of the battery, each strap including a first retainer and a second retainer being molded integrally with the associated wall of said case, each hinge also permitting its associated strap to swing downwardly to a storage position alongside said case, and said retainers being sized to interfit with one another to releasably hold said straps in said storage position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A storage battery having a box-like case made of plastic, straps molded integrally with opposite upright walls of said case and an integral hinge located adjacent the junction of the inner end of each strap and the associated wall of the case and supporting said strap for upward swinging to a position in which said strap may serve as a handle for facilitating carrying of the battery, each strap including a first retainer and a second retainer being molded integrally with the associated wall of said case, each hinge also permitting its associated strap to swing downwardly to a storage position alongside said case, and said retainers being sized to interfit with one another to releasably hold said straps in said storage position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A storage battery as defined in claim 1 in which a hand hole is formed through the outer end portion of each strap, each hinge permitting its associated strap to swing upwardly to a carrying position in which the strap is disposed substantially vertically and in which said hand hole faces substantially horizontally.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A storage battery as defined in claim 1 in which said first retainer comprises an opening formed through said strap, said second retainer comprising an outwardly projecting lug molded integrally with said case and located to secure said strap when said strap is swung downwardly to said storage position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
140 words
A storage battery having a box-like case made of plastic, straps molded integrally with opposite upright walls of said case and an integral hinge located adjacent the junction of the inner end of each strap and the associated wall of the case and supporting said strap for upward swinging to a position in which said strap may serve as a handle for facilitating carrying of the battery, said hinges being constructed to permit said straps to be swung upwardly and then toward one another into overlying relation with the top of said case, said straps being of such length that the free end portions of the straps are located adjacent one another when the straps are in overlying relation with said case, and means securing the free end portions of said straps together whereby the straps define a bail-type handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
140 words
A storage battery having a box-like case made of plastic, straps molded integrally with opposite upright walls of said case and an integral hinge located adjacent the junction of the inner end of each strap and the associated wall of the case and supporting said strap for upward swinging to a position in which said strap may serve as a handle for facilitating carrying of the battery, said hinges being constructed to permit said straps to be swung upwardly and then toward one another into overlying relation with the top of said case, said straps being of such length that the free end portions of the straps are located adjacent one another when the straps are in overlying relation with said case, and means securing the free end portions of said straps together whereby the straps define a bail-type handle.
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) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |