Patents by Inventor Gerald Cummins

Gerald Cummins 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 and battery container
    Publication number: 20080113263
    Abstract: A battery for a vehicle that includes a housing comprising a top portion and a cover coupled to the top portion. The battery also includes a plurality of containers extending below the top portion and arranged in a plurality of rows, with each of the plurality of rows comprising a plurality of containers and being offset from an adjacent row. A portion of the top portion is not provided above one of the plurality of containers and includes at least one rib for providing enhanced strength for the portion of the top portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Cummins, Jack Bruss
  • Venting system for battery
    Publication number: 20050147874
    Abstract: A venting system for a battery having a plurality of cells that includes a member configured for gas communication with a plurality of the cells. The member includes a plurality of vent barrels. At least one of the vent barrels includes a first aperture and a second aperture. The first aperture is configured to provide an opening through which gas may enter the member, and the second aperture is configured to provide an opening through which gas may exit the member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Glenn Andersen, Jerome Heiman, Gerald Cummins
  • Method and apparatus for positioning a battery terminal strap
    Patent number: 5731103
    Abstract: Terminal straps are positioned within a battery container via multiple formations formed integral to the battery container. The unique formations provide for positive location of the terminal straps relative to the battery container and the battery container lid simplifying the manufacturing process and improving product quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Globe-Union, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Olson, Bonnie DePriest, Calvin Jagger, Dennis Moore, Terry Cole, Chester L. Morley, Leandro Fajardo, Gerald Cummins, Randall Gryczkowski, Warren Jensen