US4373762A
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Auxiliary connector including flip adapter
Assignee: AUOT-LINE MANUFACTURING CORP
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Filing: 1980-11-18
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Granted: 1983-02-15
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Expires: 2000-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A flip adapter for enabling connection of auxiliary cables to a side terminal of a side terminal battery includes a clamp adapted for fitting over and gripping the side terminal. The adapter is stored against the outside of one of the jaws of the connector of the auxiliary cables and is hinged to the connector for flipping one end of the adapter between the opposed jaws of the auxiliary connector to rotate the adapter forward into its operative position and to firmly retain it in that position.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Shekel
- 👤 Joseph DeStefano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:25
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/22; H01R11/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An auxiliary connector for connection to a top terminal battery and a side terminal battery comprising: first and second opposed jaws; means for resiliently urging said first and second opposed jaws toward each other whereby they are effective for grasping a top terminal of a top terminal battery; an adapter hinged to said first jaw and having first and second positions; said first position being an inoperative position wherein said adapter is disposed against an outer surface of said first jaws; said second position being an operative position wherein a portion of said adapter is grasped between said first and second jaws; and said adapter, when in said second position, having means projecting from between said jaws and effective to engage a side terminal of a side terminal battery.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
An auxiliary connector for connection to a top terminal battery and a side terminal battery comprising: first and second opposed jaws; means for resiliently urging said first and second opposed jaws toward each other whereby they are effective for grasping a top terminal of a top terminal battery; an adapter hinged to said first jaw and having first and second positions; said first position being an inoperative position wherein said adapter is disposed against an outer surface of said first jaws; said second position being an operative position wherein a portion of said adapter is grasped between said first and second jaws; and said adapter, when in said second position, having means projecting from between said jaws and effective to engage a side terminal of a side terminal battery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
105 words
An auxiliary connector according to claim 1 wherein said adapter includes: a generally U-shaped metallic member having a center portion and first and second opposed sides contiguous to said center portion; a groove in an end of said center portion, said groove being adapted for fitting over and grasping a side terminal of a side terminal battery; first and second aligned holes in said first and second opposed sides; third and fourth holes in said first jaw aligned with said first and second aligned holes; and a pin through said first, second, third and fourth holes and effective to permit said adapter to rotate thereupon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
141 words
An adapter for permitting connection of an auxiliary connector having first and second jaws to a side terminal of a side terminal battery comprising: a metallic member having a generally flat portion; means for hinging said metallic member to said first jaw; said means for hinging being effective to permit first and second positions of said flat portion; said first position placing said flat portion adjacent an outside surface of said first jaw; said second position placing said flat portion between said first and second jaws and whereby said flat portion is rigidly clamped therebetween; said flat portion extending forward a substantial distance beyond said first and second jaws when said adapter is in its second position; and means on the part of said flat portion extending forward for fitting over and making mechanical and electrical connection to said side terminal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
141 words
An adapter for permitting connection of an auxiliary connector having first and second jaws to a side terminal of a side terminal battery comprising: a metallic member having a generally flat portion; means for hinging said metallic member to said first jaw; said means for hinging being effective to permit first and second positions of said flat portion; said first position placing said flat portion adjacent an outside surface of said first jaw; said second position placing said flat portion between said first and second jaws and whereby said flat portion is rigidly clamped therebetween; said flat portion extending forward a substantial distance beyond said first and second jaws when said adapter is in its second position; and means on the part of said flat portion extending forward for fitting over and making mechanical and electrical connection to said side terminal.
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) | 1986-02-14 | 1986-08-16 | 1987-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-14 | 1990-08-16 | 1991-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-14 | 1994-08-16 | 1995-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |