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Method of manufacturing a battery cover for placement in an opening in a battery container
Assignee: National Semiconductor Corp
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Filing: 1978-04-17
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Granted: 1980-01-08
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Expires: 1998-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A watch case containing at least one opening, in combination with means for sealing said opening comprising a plate of circular material containing on one surface thereof a resilient disc shaped material with an edge having a concave outward shape. In a preferred embodiment the plate compresses a stainless disc and the resilient material comprises neoprene rubber.
Inventors
- 👤 Len Molloy
- 👤 Mark R. Schneider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:53
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D3/00; B26D3/006; B26D3/008; B23; B23P; B23P15/00; G; G04; G04C; G04C10/00; H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/216; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1052; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49579; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987; Y10T29/49876; Y10T29/49906; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/04; Y10T83/0405; Y10T83/0419; Y10T83/0429; Y10T83/343
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
266 words
The method of manufacturing a battery cover suitable for placement in an opening in a battery container through which a battery can be inserted or withdrawn from said container, to maintain a battery in position and to prevent unwanted materials from entering said battery container, said cover comprising a metal plate having a shape conforming to the profile of the battery, and a resilient disc of material adherent to said metal plate, the outer edge of said resilient material being adapted to be in pressing contact with the internal edge of the opening in the battery container, thereby to firmly anchor said cover in said opening, to provide a water-resistant seal with said opening, and to firmly engage an enclosed battery, said cover being adapted to fit in said opening in such a manner that said metal plate rests above the exposed surface of said battery container by an amount sufficient to allow fingernails to be inserted between said metal plate and said exposed surface for removing said cover from said opening, comprising the steps of: forming a metal strip; joining a resilient material to said metal strip by means of an adhesive; and stamping said cover from said strip, thereby to provide a cover comprising said metal plate and said resilient material adherent to said plate, wherein, during said stamping process, said resilient material is compressed, thereby expanding lateral dimensions of the compressed material such that when the stamp cuts the compresed resilient material and said resilient material returns to its normal thickness, a natural concavity is formed in the edge of said resilient material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
266 words
The method of manufacturing a battery cover suitable for placement in an opening in a battery container through which a battery can be inserted or withdrawn from said container, to maintain a battery in position and to prevent unwanted materials from entering said battery container, said cover comprising a metal plate having a shape conforming to the profile of the battery, and a resilient disc of material adherent to said metal plate, the outer edge of said resilient material being adapted to be in pressing contact with the internal edge of the opening in the battery container, thereby to firmly anchor said cover in said opening, to provide a water-resistant seal with said opening, and to firmly engage an enclosed battery, said cover being adapted to fit in said opening in such a manner that said metal plate rests above the exposed surface of said battery container by an amount sufficient to allow fingernails to be inserted between said metal plate and said exposed surface for removing said cover from said opening, comprising the steps of: forming a metal strip; joining a resilient material to said metal strip by means of an adhesive; and stamping said cover from said strip, thereby to provide a cover comprising said metal plate and said resilient material adherent to said plate, wherein, during said stamping process, said resilient material is compressed, thereby expanding lateral dimensions of the compressed material such that when the stamp cuts the compresed resilient material and said resilient material returns to its normal thickness, a natural concavity is formed in the edge of said resilient material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said process of stamping is such that the minimum diameter of the circumferential edge of resilient material is slightly larger than the maximum diameter of the opening in which the battery cover is to be placed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the stamping operation curves the top surface of the metal plate such that the surface of the plate facing the battery is concave downward, thereby to reduce the likelihood of burrs formed on the cover from interfering with its use.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-01-07 | 1983-07-09 | 1984-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-07 | 1987-07-09 | 1988-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-07 | 1991-07-09 | 1992-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |