Patents by Inventor Charles M. Orange

Charles M. Orange has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Battery Cable Connector with Open Back Handle
    Publication number: 20150140872
    Abstract: An improved battery cable clamp is provided with an integral T shaped connecting rod mounted in the handle of the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Charles M. Orange, Steven A. Eller
  • Quick twist connector for marine battery
    Patent number: 8696280
    Abstract: The invention provides a split nut connector in which spaced apart nut sections enable the connector to slide over a threaded battery terminal post until contact is made with the battery cable lug and the threaded nut sections are pushed into engagement with the threaded battery terminal post enabling effective tightening of the nut with a minimal amount of rotation in the fastening direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: SPC International, LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Orange, Steven A. Eller
  • Terminal housing battery cable connector clamp and fastening bolt
    Publication number: 20080102713
    Abstract: A battery cable clamp is provided with a clamp shaft having a distal male threaded end adapted to mate with a female threaded nut positioned in a terminal housing, said clamp shaft carrying a cam seat, a cammed handle with pin, and a locknut, wherein the cammed handle is operable to frictionally engage and release the distal male threaded shaft end and female threaded nut and the nut has a raised lip to position the nut in the terminal housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Charles M. Orange, Steven A. Eller
  • Lawn and garden battery clamp
    Patent number: 7189123
    Abstract: An improved battery cable clamp provides for toolless attachment of battery cable connectors to lawn and garden-type battery terminal posts utilizing a bossed handle, cam seat and thumbnut, preferably made of non-corrosive materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Batlock, LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Orange, Steve Eller
  • Releasable side terminal battery cable connector clamp
    Patent number: 7029338
    Abstract: A side terminal battery cable converter clamp is provided with a clamp shaft having a distal male threaded end adapted to mate with a female threaded side terminal, said clamp shaft carrying a cam seat, a cammed handle with pin, and a locknut, wherein the cammed handle is operable to frictionally engage and release the distal male threaded shaft end and female threaded side terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventors: Charles M. Orange, Steve Eller
  • Rotatable connector for a battery cable clamp
    Patent number: 6971925
    Abstract: An improved rotatable battery cable clamp connector is designed for use with applying pressure to legs of the clamp intermediate the cable section and post section of the clamp. Self-lubricating and non-corrosive materials are also used to advantage in the manufacture of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Batlock, LLC
    Inventor: Charles M. Orange
  • Connector for a battery cable clamp
    Patent number: 6802747
    Abstract: The improved battery cable clamp connector provides additional leverage for breaking corrosion and separating the legs of the clamp by positioning the pull for mechanical advantage and designing a lever to orient at a greater angle to the connecting rod and thereby separate the battery cable clamp legs. Self-lubricating and non-corrosive materials are also used to advantage in the manufacture of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Batlok, LLC
    Inventor: Charles M. Orange
  • Battery cable camp
    Patent number: D530677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Batlock, LLC
    Inventor: Charles M. Orange