Automotive battery cover with power distribution and fuse connections

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Description

FIG. 1 is a left front perspective view of an automotive battery cover with power distribution and fuse connections, showing a preferred embodiment of our design. The battery structure shown in dotted line is environmental structure, and does not form part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a rear side elevation view of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a front side elevation view of FIG. 1.

The appearance of our design for an automotive battery cover with power distribution and fuse connections characterized by a pair of transparent covers with openings for access to novel metal distribution blocks which comprise battery connectors, fuse holders and external power wire connections, as shown.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for an automotive battery cover with power distribution and fuse connections, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D450653
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 2, 2000
Date of Patent: Nov 20, 2001
Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation (Holly Hill, FL)
Inventors: Steven J. Hertel (Lakewood, CA), Charles J. Ortega (Long Beach, CA), John C. Williams (Covina, CA)
Primary Examiner: Joel Sincavage
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto
Application Number: 29/132,050
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Battery (D13/119)
International Classification: 1302;