Patents by Inventor Gary R. Whitcher

Gary R. Whitcher 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 closure apparatus
    Patent number: 5525438
    Abstract: A battery closure apparatus for a multi-cell storage battery includes a cap assembly for the simultaneous rotation of a plurality of caps within receptacles on the multi-cell storage battery. The apparatus includes a plurality of caps pivotally attached to a pair of elongate arms. A grip member is coupled to the cap assembly. Application of force to the grip member will simultaneously rotate each cap to releasably secure the caps to the battery receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Tulip Corporation
    Inventors: Charles W. Kostrivas, Mark E. Sauter, Bernard N. Spiegelberg, Gary R. Whitcher