US4211968A
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Battery charger adapter
Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC
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Filing: 1978-02-16
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Granted: 1980-07-08
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Expires: 1998-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A one piece molded, plastic body has two plate-like portions interconnected at associated edges by an integral hinge. The portions have molded in pockets for receiving a diode and transistor, and energy concentrator.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond K. Sugalski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M10/00; H01M10/42; H01M10/46; H02; H02J; H02J7/00; H02J7/70; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A charging adapter comprising a molded, insulating, unitary housing having first and second portions interconnected by an integral hinge at abutting edges thereof, whereby said portions may be folded over into abutting juxtaposition; said first and second portions having terminal contacts thereon on opposed surfaces thereof in the folded position, the interior juxtaposed surfaces having an ultrasonic energy concentrator thereof and cavities therein, electrical means connecting associated terminal contacts within said cavities, whereby when said adapter is subjected to ultrasonic energy a unitary adapter is formed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A charging adapter comprising a molded, insulating, unitary housing having first and second portions interconnected by an integral hinge at abutting edges thereof, whereby said portions may be folded over into abutting juxtaposition; said first and second portions having terminal contacts thereon on opposed surfaces thereof in the folded position, the interior juxtaposed surfaces having an ultrasonic energy concentrator thereof and cavities therein, electrical means connecting associated terminal contacts within said cavities, whereby when said adapter is subjected to ultrasonic energy a unitary adapter is formed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The charging adapter of claim 1, wherein said energy concentrator is a rib.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The charging adapter of claim 1, wherein said interior surfaces further include means for aligning said first and second portions remote from said hinge.
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) | 1983-07-08 | 1984-01-07 | 1984-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-08 | 1988-01-07 | 1988-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-08 | 1992-01-07 | 1992-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |