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Battery terminal connection apparatus
Assignee: VBH INVESTMENTS Pty Ltd 6TH FLOOR BARNIB HOUSE 11 DIAGONAL STREET JOHANNESBURG TRANSVAAL SOUTH AFRICA
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Filing: 1987-09-01
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Granted: 1988-04-26
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Expires: 2007-09-01
Abstract
Abstract The apparatus includes a battery terminal and a connector pin. The battery terminal is formed of an electrically condustive material and has means enabling it to be connected electrically to the positive or negative post of a 12 V DC vehicle battery post. The terminal presents two sockets each of which is capable of receiving a connector pin. The connector pin has spigot portion composed of spaced prongs biased apart from one another, so that the spigot portion can be inserted as an interference fit into the chosen socket.
Inventors
- 👤 Carel D. Badenhorst
- 👤 Nico Van Der Riet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281; H01R11/287; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/04; H01R13/05; H01R13/052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A battery terminal connection apparatus comprising a battery terminal and at least one connector pin therefor, wherein the battery terminal comprises: (a) a body made of electrically conductive material; (b) means enabling the body to be connected electrically to a battery post; and (c) at least two spaced apart sockets in the body; and wherein said at least one connector pin comprises; (d) a member made of electrically conductive material; (e) means enabling the member to be connected electrically to the end of an electrically conductive cable; and (f) a spigot portion of the member which presents a plurality of prongs which are biased apart from one another, the spigot portion of the connector pin being receivable as an interference fit in a chosen socket of the terminal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A battery terminal connection apparatus comprising a battery terminal and at least one connector pin therefor, wherein the battery terminal comprises: (a) a body made of electrically conductive material; (b) means enabling the body to be connected electrically to a battery post; and (c) at least two spaced apart sockets in the body; and wherein said at least one connector pin comprises; (d) a member made of electrically conductive material; (e) means enabling the member to be connected electrically to the end of an electrically conductive cable; and (f) a spigot portion of the member which presents a plurality of prongs which are biased apart from one another, the spigot portion of the connector pin being receivable as an interference fit in a chosen socket of the terminal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the member includes two prongs which are biased apart from one another by means of a resilient element acting between them.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the inherent resiliency of the prongs biases them apart from one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including an insulating housing for accomodating and concealing the body of the terminal, the housing including an aperture through its wall for each socket in the body, the spigot portion of said at least one pin being capable of passage through such aperture for insertion into the relevant socket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including a high tension cable to one end of which a connector pin is connected electrically and to the other end of which another electrically conductive connector means is electrically connected, the connector means being connectable electrically to the battery post of another battery.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A set of battery terminal connection apparatuses which comprises two apparatuses according to claim 1, wherein the sockets in the body of one of the terminals are larger in cross-section than the sockets in the body of the other terminal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-04-26 | 1991-10-26 | 1992-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-04-26 | 1995-10-26 | 1996-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-04-26 | 1999-10-26 | 2000-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |