Patents by Inventor Terry J. Evraets

Terry J. Evraets 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).

  • Method and apparatus for manufacturing a battery terminal with undercut rings
    Patent number: 8033153
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to cold form rings or a lead battery terminal with undercuts or overhangs to improve the sealing properties of the rings. The apparatus can be one of a segmented die device and a die device wherein one die member moves relative to the other die member. In either apparatus at least one ring on the battery terminal is transferred from having a first shape into a second different shape with an overhang.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Tulip Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard N. Spiegelberg, Terry J. Evraets
  • Side terminal and insert, method and apparatus for manufacturing same
    Patent number: 7985496
    Abstract: A cold formed battery terminal and a method for forming the like having a body defining a cavity and an insert formed of a material different than the body confined in the cavity. The insert includes an insert base, at least one side wall, and at least one flange extending radially outward from the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Tulip Corporation
    Inventors: Terry J. Evraets, Bernard N. Spiegelberg
  • Cold formed battery terminal
    Patent number: 7905384
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cold forming a battery terminal having a battery coupling portion and an electrical coupling portion are provided. The battery coupling portion defines a first longitudinal axis and the electrical coupling portion defines a second longitudinal axis, the first axis being spaced from a distance from the second axis. The battery coupling portion and the electrical coupling portion may include one or more extensions. The electrical coupling portion may further include an insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Tulip Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard N. Spiegelberg, Terry J. Evraets
  • Cold formed battery terminal
    Patent number: 7641100
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cold forming a battery terminal having a base and an insert. The insert includes a first portion encapsulated within the base and a second portion that extends beyond a first side of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Tulip Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard N. Spiegelberg, Terry J. Evraets
  • Method and apparatus for manufacturing a battery terminal with undercut rings
    Patent number: 7628049
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to cold form rings or a lead battery terminal with undercuts or overhangs to improve the sealing properties of the rings. The apparatus can be one of a segmented die device and a die device wherein one die member moves relative to the other die member. In either apparatus at least one ring on the battery terminal is transferred from having a first shape into a second different shape with an overhang.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Tulip Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard N. Spiegelberg, Terry J. Evraets
  • SIDE TERMINAL AND INSERT, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20090029247
    Abstract: A cold formed battery terminal and a method for forming the like having a body defining a cavity and an insert formed of a material different than the body confined in the cavity. The insert includes an insert base, at least one side wall, and at least one flange extending radially outward from the side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Terry J. Evraets, Bernard N. Spiegelberg
  • Cold formed battery terminal
    Patent number: 7163763
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cold forming a battery terminal having a base and an insert. The insert includes a first portion encapsulated within the base and a second portion that extends beyond a first side of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Tulip Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard N. Spiegelberg, Terry J. Evraets
  • Acid seal
    Patent number: 7070441
    Abstract: A battery terminal includes an undercut groove that provides a leak proof seal between a battery terminal and a plastic battery cover or housing. The leak proof seal prevents electrolyte from seeping from the interior of the housing as well as prevents electrolyte from seeping between the battery terminal and plastic housing when the battery housing is filled with electrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Tulip Corporation
    Inventors: Mark K. Gregory, Bernard N. Spiegelberg, Terry J. Evraets
  • Cold formed battery terminal
    Publication number: 20030224248
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cold forming a battery terminal having a base and an insert. The insert includes a first portion encapsulated within the base and a second portion that extends beyond a first side of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: Tulip Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard N. Spiegelberg, Terry J. Evraets