US4871628A
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Battery terminal post protector
Assignee: Pelican Products Inc
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Filing: 1988-10-14
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Granted: 1989-10-03
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Expires: 2008-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A resilient disc to be located between batteries which are mounted within a battery operated device. If the batteries incur an unusual shock, such as when the device is dropped or thrown, this resilient disc functions to absorb enough of the shock to protect the battery terminal post from being damaged and hence make the batteries inoperative.
Inventors
- 👤 David H. Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:37
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L4/00; F21L4/005; F21V; F21V15/00; F21V15/04; H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/213; H01M50/50; H01M50/502; H01M50/509; H01M50/51; H01M50/543; H01M50/552; H01M50/559; H01M6/00; H01M6/42; H01M6/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
In combination with a battery operated device, said device having a battery compartment, a pair of batteries mounted in an in-line position within said battery compartment, one said battery having a front face, a battery terminal post mounted on said front face, the other said battery having a rear face constituting a battery terminal connection, said terminal post to be in tight contact with said battery terminal connector, the improvement comprising: a protector comprising a resilient member located directly adjacent said battery terminal post, said resilient member being snugly held in position between said front face and said rear face, said resilient member comprising a disc, said disc surrounding said battery terminal post, said disc including an adhesive on one said surface, said adhesive to facilitate attachment of said disc to said front face, whereby upon said battery operated device incurring an exterior shock force that could possibly damage said battery terminal post the said resilient member absorbs enough of the shock transmitted to said battery terminal post to minimize the chance of damage to said battery terminal post and make such inoperative.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
In combination with a battery operated device, said device having a battery compartment, a pair of batteries mounted in an in-line position within said battery compartment, one said battery having a front face, a battery terminal post mounted on said front face, the other said battery having a rear face constituting a battery terminal connection, said terminal post to be in tight contact with said battery terminal connector, the improvement comprising: a protector comprising a resilient member located directly adjacent said battery terminal post, said resilient member being snugly held in position between said front face and said rear face, said resilient member comprising a disc, said disc surrounding said battery terminal post, said disc including an adhesive on one said surface, said adhesive to facilitate attachment of said disc to said front face, whereby upon said battery operated device incurring an exterior shock force that could possibly damage said battery terminal post the said resilient member absorbs enough of the shock transmitted to said battery terminal post to minimize the chance of damage to said battery terminal post and make such inoperative.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein: said disc being constructed of a plastic foam material.
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) | 1992-10-02 | 1993-04-03 | 1993-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-02 | 1997-04-03 | 1997-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-02 | 2001-04-03 | 2001-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |