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US4255502A
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Cover for automobile batteries
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-07
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Granted: 1981-03-10
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Expires: 1999-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A flexible, fabric cover for automobile batteries is provided and includes a hinged top portion having a side extension extending partially down one side thereby providing an enlarged top opening for positioning a battery within the jacket. The top includes sections to accommodate top or side mounted battery terminals which may extend through the sections for attachment to battery cables. The jacket includes outer cover members joined at each of its four corners by a thin seam which forms a rigidifying rib to allow the jacket to stand upright. A fiber glass insulation is contained within the walls of the cover providing soft, puffed walls which fit snugly about a multitude of different size batteries. The fiberglass insulation may include a foil backing to provide added stiffness, improved rigidity, and better thermal insulating properties to the battery cover. The method is directed to the manner of manufacturing to provide puffed sides and stiffening seams at each corner.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton E. Taylor, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M10/00; H01M10/60; H01M10/65; H01M10/658; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/202; H01M50/233; H01M50/24; H01M50/271; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A battery jacket for providing a self-supporting receptacle adapted to receive an automotive battery having terminals and insulate and protect the battery from extreme cold and wind, the improvement comprising: a self-supporting, outer cover; said cover comprising a front, back, hinged top and sides; bottom means joining said front, back and sides; first seam means joining the front and said side walls; second seam means joining the back and said side walls; said first and second seam means disposed to extend upwardly from the bottom means and form skeletonized rigidifying means to permit said cover to be self-supporting; said cover comprising an inner layer of material and an outer layer of material and forming therebetween pocket means; insulating means located within said pocket means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A battery jacket for providing a self-supporting receptacle adapted to receive an automotive battery having terminals and insulate and protect the battery from extreme cold and wind, the improvement comprising: a self-supporting, outer cover; said cover comprising a front, back, hinged top and sides; bottom means joining said front, back and sides; first seam means joining the front and said side walls; second seam means joining the back and said side walls; said first and second seam means disposed to extend upwardly from the bottom means and form skeletonized rigidifying means to permit said cover to be self-supporting; said cover comprising an inner layer of material and an outer layer of material and forming therebetween pocket means; insulating means located within said pocket means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The battery jacket of claim 1 and: cover means; means connecting the cover means to the back wall of the outer cover; said cover means including means to provide an opening to receive said battery terminals; said cover also including a side extension adapted to extend beyond and be tucked between the front wall and said battery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
101 words
The battery jacket of claim 2 wherein said jacket includes; said front wall having a height less than the height of said side walls; said cover having said top adapted to extend across the top of a battery and parallel to the bottom of the battery jacket, and, also having an integrally connected side extension; said side extension having means connected to said top and means adapted to extend downwardly from said top; said side extension also having an overlapping portion adapted to be tucked alongside the adjacent, shortened front wall to seal out wind and cold from the enclosed battery.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The battery jacket of claim 3, wherein: said battery includes side-mounted terminals; said side extension includes preformed, stitched means adapted to provide reinforced openings for surrounding side-mounted battery terminals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The battery jacket of claim 1 wherein: said insulation means contained within said packet means comprise a fiberglass insulation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The battery jacket of claim 5 wherein said fiberglass insulation includes: elongated fiberglass filaments arranged in a layer form having a thickness, prior to installation in the jacket pockets, in the order of three to four inches; an aluminum foil attached to one surface of said fiberglass.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The battery jacket of claim 1 wherein said front, back, top and side walls comprise: puffed members filled with said insulation to reduce the normal size of the battery receptacle.
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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) | 1984-03-09 | 1984-09-08 | 1985-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-09 | 1988-09-08 | 1989-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-09 | 1992-09-08 | 1993-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |