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US5314763A
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Battery latch
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1993-07-20
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Granted: 1994-05-24
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Expires: 2013-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A removable battery package (10) having a latch mechanism (32) for attaching the battery package (10) to a radio (18) is provided. The battery package (10) comprises a housing (15) having an interior surface (30), an exterior surface (14) and sidewalls (16). Engagement means (32) are located on the interior surface (30) of the housing (15) for engaging a receiving means (22) located on the radio (18). Activating means are provided for activating the latch wherein the activating means comprises a recessed portion (12) located in the exterior surface (14) of the housing (15) transverse to the engagement means(32). The recessed portion (12) is designed so that by pressing the sidewalls (16) of the housing (15) a portion of the housing (24) is temporarily outwardly deformed thereby disengaging the engagement means (32).
Inventors
- 👤 Adnan Aksoy
- 👤 Micheal M. Austin
- 👤 Russell E. Gyenes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/262; H01M50/247; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/0202; H04M1/026; H04M1/0262; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A removable battery package having a latch mechanism for attaching the battery package to a radio, the battery package comprising: a housing having an interior surface, an exterior surface and sidewalls; engagement means located on the interior surface of the housing for engaging a receiving means located on the radio; activating means for activating the latch wherein the activating means comprises a recessed portion located in the exterior surface of the housing transverse to the engagement means, the recessed portion is designed so that by pressing the sidewalls of the housing a portion of the housing is temporarily outwardly deformed thereby disengaging the engagement means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A removable battery package having a latch mechanism for attaching the battery package to a radio, the battery package comprising: a housing having an interior surface, an exterior surface and sidewalls; engagement means located on the interior surface of the housing for engaging a receiving means located on the radio; activating means for activating the latch wherein the activating means comprises a recessed portion located in the exterior surface of the housing transverse to the engagement means, the recessed portion is designed so that by pressing the sidewalls of the housing a portion of the housing is temporarily outwardly deformed thereby disengaging the engagement means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The removable battery package of claim 1 wherein the recessed portion comprises an aperture through both the exterior surface and the interior surface of the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The removable battery package of claim 1 wherein a portion of the sidewalls that are pressed to disengage the engagement feature are thinner than a remaining portion of the sidewall of the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The removable battery package of claim 1 further comprising a top portion having grooves that facilitate the outwardly deforming of the housing when the sidewalls are pressed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The removable battery package of claim 1 wherein the recessed portion comprises a curved line.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
120 words
A removable battery package having a latch mechanism for attaching the battery package to a radio, the battery package comprising; a housing having an exterior surface, an interior surface, a top portion and sidewalls; engagement means located on the interior surface of the housing for engaging a receiving means located on the radio; activating means for activating the latch wherein the activating means comprises an aperture through the exterior surface and the interior surface of the housing and transversing the engagement means so that when the sidewalls are pressed a portion of the housing is outwardly deformed thereby disengaging the engagement feature; grooves in the top portion that facilitate the outwardly deforming of the housing when the sidewalls are pressed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
120 words
A removable battery package having a latch mechanism for attaching the battery package to a radio, the battery package comprising; a housing having an exterior surface, an interior surface, a top portion and sidewalls; engagement means located on the interior surface of the housing for engaging a receiving means located on the radio; activating means for activating the latch wherein the activating means comprises an aperture through the exterior surface and the interior surface of the housing and transversing the engagement means so that when the sidewalls are pressed a portion of the housing is outwardly deformed thereby disengaging the engagement feature; grooves in the top portion that facilitate the outwardly deforming of the housing when the sidewalls are pressed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The removable battery package of claim 6 wherein the sidewalls that are pressed to disengage the engagement feature are thinner than a remaining portion of the sidewall of the housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The removable battery package of claim 6 wherein the aperture comprises a curved line.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-05-23 | 1997-11-22 | 1998-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-05-23 | 2001-11-22 | 2002-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-05-23 | 2005-11-22 | 2006-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |