Patents by Inventor Donald K. Richards

Donald K. Richards 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).

  • Electric storage battery container
    Patent number: 4275131
    Abstract: A container for a lead-acid battery includes novel venting means in the form of louvers which are formed by a flange extending downward toward a tray from the perimeter of a tray cover. The flange covers and protects an open space formed between cover support members which extend upwardingly from the side walls of the tray. A novel arrangement of the battery output terminals within the container minimizes the possibility of short circuits developing between the terminals and the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1981
    Assignee: General Battery Corporation
    Inventor: Donald K. Richards