Abstract: An electric storage battery, preferably a lead-acid battery, such as used for starting, lighting and ignition of an automobile or the like, includes a handle attached to the cover of the battery through a pin-and-button structure which is attached to the battery by insertion into an insertion aperture and is then moved into an assembly position where the handle can be rotated from a rest position adjacent the side of the cover to an upright, service position for carrying the battery.

Abstract: A personal portable power supply containing first and second different types of cells or batteries of cells. The capacity and discharge rate of the power supply is such that it is capable of starting automobile engines on several different occasions without needing to be electrically recharged. The capacity is also such that it can power personal devices for relatively long periods of time. The first cell or battery of cells is chosen to have a high discharge rate and high peak amperage or cold cranking amperage. The second type of cell or battery of cells is chosen to have a high energy density and a low cost. The electrical characteristics of each cell or battery of cells is chosen so that the second type of cell is able to recharge the first type of cell during periods of non-use.

Abstract: A unitarily molded, snap-on heat shield for a standard automotive battery container having handle brackets extending from opposing side walls of the container, the heat shield having wedge-shaped coupling protrusions extending inwardly from cantilevered flaps in the heat shield side walls, the wedge-shaped protrusions riding along the handle brackets to cantilever the flaps away for the container side wall as the shield in moved downward over the container, the flaps snapping back inward toward the battery container as the protrusions pass the handle bracket to couple the heat shield to the battery container.

Abstract: A lead-acid storage battery, such as a starting, lighting and ignition battery, includes a handle having preferably wedge-shape hook ends which are inserted into a belt loop typically molded into the end walls of the battery container, the hook ends engaging spring pawls associated with the belt loop which allow the handle to be inserted into the battery and which engage the hook ends when the handle is moved into the service position for transporting the battery.

Abstract: A method for making a family of lead-acid cells requiring a constant width, a height varying from a maximum to a minimum to accommodate plates of varying height and a cell depth to accommodate a minimum to a maximum number of plates is disclosed which utilizes blow molding to form a jar precursor which is cut to the height desired, and, in its preferred aspects, including use of a mold and insert sets which simplify tooling and change-over time, as well as a cover and jar design which simplifies the heat sealing of these components.

Abstract: A constraining sleeve device is applied to a plastic battery casing to prevent distortion of the casing contour. A metal constraining sleeve slides onto and over a broad face or side of the plastic battery casing and provides constraining forces to maintain its contour. This sleeve is retained in place by end members at each end of the constraining sleeve device that engages structural features existing and located at opposing ends of the casing. In another embodiment a pair of constraining sleeve devices are applied to opposing broad sides of the battery casing.

Abstract: A storage battery and handle assembly includes a battery housing having a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, a bottom wall and a cover. Each end wall has a socket formed by a pair of flanges parallel to and spaced from the one end wall, the flanges having edges facing each other and defining a narrow slot therebetween opening into a wider slot formed by the flanges and the end wall. The end wall is also provided with a horizontal rib located below but in general vertical alignment with the wider slot. A flexible strap with relatively rigid connectors at each end thereof is employed, each connector including a plate portion with a strip extending across a bottom of the plate portion, the strip extending beyond side edges and a front face of the plate portion, and lying flush with a back face of the plate portion, thereby forming a smooth horizontal shoulder extending across the front face of the plate portion.

Abstract: A self-latching handle for storage batteries includes a cam mechanism formed integrally with the ends of the battery handle, the cam mechanism cooperating with the battery housing as the battery handle is rotated downwardly from a vertical attachment position to a horizontal storage position to lift the ends of the battery handle to move pivot post portions of the battery handle into pivot apertures formed in the cover of the battery housing and to lock the battery handle to the battery housing while permitting the battery handle to be pivoted between the horizontal storage position and a vertical use position without becoming detached from the battery housing.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of electric power assisted bicycles including a battery case arrangement that is comprised of inner and outer cases with the inner case receiving the batteries. In this way, the batteries are protected from the elements and yet can be conveniently and easily detached and carried to a remote location for charging.

Abstract: Battery and attachable/detachable carrying handle therefor having restricted detachability including a knob on the battery container and a terminal on the end of the handle for engaging the knob. The knob includes a longitudinally bilaterally truncated cylindrical stem having opposed flat faces and a flange extending radially outward from the stem. The terminal includes a wall defining a pocket for the flange and a socket for the stem. The socket includes a narrow slot-like gate having an opening which is slightly less than the distance between the flat faces on the stem. The flange is sufficiently large as to completely overlie the slot-like gate throughout at least about 180.degree. of rotation of the handle about the knob.

Abstract: In a tool for boosting (jump starting) a vehicle, it is know that there is a battery as a power source and booster cables to bring the energy to the engine. In this invention, the battery and the cables are incorporated into one unit which includes the battery, the cables and protective holsters (housing) to lodge the cables. The holsters are an integral part of the unit and swivel at 90.degree. (degrees) to permit easy access. In this way, everything can be carried in one hand. Also, because the unit can be easily placed close to the engine, the cables can be much shorter than regular booster cables. It is easier to use since there are only two connections to make instead of four. Finally, the holsters, which house the booster clips protect the user from short circuits.

Abstract: In a battery handle two bands of webbed material are each arranged and threaded to independently engage a plurality of slots at opposing ends of a support housing in which a battery is enclosed. Each end includes six slots arranged in pairs of slots. The longitudinal/major axis of the two uppermost slots are at an angle to the horizontal and the major axis of the remaining four slob are substantially horizontal. In another aspect, the band of webbed material is threaded through two or more slots and the ends are joined together. Another technique loops the ends and expands the loop with a mechanical insert to lock it to the support housing.Many variations of the invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art which do not depart form the spirit and scope of the invention.

Abstract: A split-shell enclosure for a storage battery for motor vehicle includes identical first and second enclosure members which are dimensioned to fit around the battery, forming a shell structure, that is open at its top and bottom and partially encloses the battery on two sides and completely encloses the battery on the other two sides, forming a heat shield for protecting the battery from hot underhood temperatures, the enclosure members being adapted to snap together upon installation and to be held together by interlocking tongue and groove portions of mating sides of the enclosure members, upper portions of the enclosure members being disposed in juxtaposed relation with the handle brackets of the battery so that if the battery is lifted by the enclosure, the enclosure members will engage the handle brackets of the battery and the battery will effectively be lifted by its handle brackets and no load will be placed on the latches that hold the two sections of the enclosure together, and lower portions of the

Abstract: Upper cap for electrical accumulators useful either for stationary or movable applications in automobiles, ships and general vehicles, the accumulator including a positive and a negative terminal pins, the cap comprising an upper surface including a central strip having two opposite side edges on which two respective flappers are connected, each flapper having an outer edge and an inner edge and at least one through opening located close to the outer edge, the inner edge being connected to a respective side edge of the central strip through a hinge-connection, whereby the flappers may be positioned in a folded position wherein the flappers upwardly extend relative to the upper surface of the cap so that the openings remain adjacent one to the other to define a handle for taking and carrying the accumulator.

Abstract: A battery handle assembly including an improved handle strap and a strap-support assembly for a storage battery which cooperatively enable the handle strap to be selectively and quickly attached to or detached from the battery's case and which facilitate the stable transport of the battery.

Abstract: A system for supplying electric power to a battery operated vehicle makes use of a support plate for receiving a series of batteries. The support plate, and the batteries which it receives, include complementary mechanical and electrical connections which facilitate their interconnection. The support plate permits either a series connection, or a shunt connection of the batteries making use of conducting parts which interconnect the batteries with one another and with cables for supplying the vehicle with electric power.

Abstract: A device is disclosed both for covering a multi-cell rechargeable battery having upper terminal connections and for use as a mounting spacer for the battery. The device includes a cover sized and shaped to shield the top surface of the battery when attached thereto and has a plate with apertures disposed therein to provide limited access to the upper terminal connections. A mechanism is provided for spacing the lid from the top surface of the battery to recess the upper terminal connections relative to the upper surface of the plate for protection against surface contact and electrical shorting, the spacing mechanism being integral with the plate. An attachment device is also provided for selectively attaching the cover to the battery to protect the battery top surface and upper terminal connections from damage from objects placed on the plate. The attachment device is further adapted for selectively securing the cover to the bottom surface of the battery to function as a spacer for battery mounting.

Abstract: A battery support housing, as part of a battery handle arrangement, is provided to enclose a substantial portion of a batteries' outer casing. The housing includes a pair of arrayed slots in each of two opposing sides of the housing. A band of webbed material is continuously threaded through all the slots with a sufficient slack in the band between the upper pairs of slots at the two opposing ends to allow a hand grip of the band. The ends of the band are secured to the housing by circularly threading the band through adjacent slots in each of opposing sides of the housing by at least two turns.

Abstract: A device is disclosed both for covering a multi-cell rechargeable battery having upper terminal connections and for use as a mounting spacer for the battery. The device includes a cover sized and shaped to shield the top surface of the battery when attached thereto and has a plate with apertures disposed therein to provide limited access to the upper terminal connections. A mechanism is provided for spacing the lid from the top surface of the battery to recess the upper terminal connections relative to the upper surface of the plate for protection against surface contact and electrical shorting, the spacing mechanism being integral with the plate. An attachment device is also provided for selectively attaching the cover to the battery to protect the battery top surface and upper terminal connections from damage from objects placed on the plate. The attachment device is further adapted for selectively securing the cover to the bottom surface of the battery to function as a spacer for battery mounting.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a maintenance-free lead-acid battery consists of various fitted sections. A primary cover is secured to a battery and provides for gases to escape from the battery as well as electrolyte to flow to the battery. A gas condensation chamber is secured to the primary cover and contains escaped gas received from the battery. A handle is fitted into the primary cover and is inserted through a secondary cover which is fitted over the primary cover, the gas condensation chamber and the handle. Two synthetic or ceramic microporous disks are fitted into the gas condensation chamber in order to avoid flame or spark penetration into the battery. The battery is opened by cutting into a U-slot provided on the secondary cover for access to the cells of the battery. A lever provided on the secondary cover allows the handle to lift through the secondary cover when the lever is depressed.

Abstract: A modular, multicell battery comprises a plurality of terminal frames, each of which is divided into a number of side-by-side active material support areas pasted with active material to form plates with adjacent plates in each frame being of opposite polarity and adjacent plates in adjoining frames also being of opposite polarity, each terminal frame also including frame positive and negative tabs, a plurality of floating frames similar to the configuration of the terminal frames but not including frame terminal tabs, electrolyte-porous separator frames positioned between adjacent plates in adjoining frames, at least one partition frame dividing the battery into at least two batteries, a positive busbar having a series of slots for accepting the frame positive tabs and electrically connected thereto, a negative busbar having a series of slots for accepting the frame negative tabs and electrically connected to such tabs, the assembly of frames being secured together and electrolyte fill holes for allowing eac

Abstract: An assembly for removably attaching a battery handle to an electric storage battery is provided.

Abstract: The top of a lead-acid cell electric battery is closed by a plastic closure plate having hingedly coupled thereto a pivotable attachment angularly movable about a horizontal pivot axis through a range of angular position between upright and folded down positions at opposite ends of the range. The attachment consists primarily of a planar plastic board having a cut-out therein. When upright, the board is usable as a handle to lift the battery. When in folded-down position the board overlies the battery terminals, and sections of cable conductors connected to such terminals, to protect the overlain elements. Further, the board is received in a recess in the plate so that the board's upper surface is coplanar and horizontal with the plate's upper surface to the board's rear. Those two surfaces are adapted to share the load of an overlying battery.

Abstract: An electric storage battery is disclosed which includes a handle which can be locked in an upright position, such as for installation of the battery into a vehicle by robotics, yet where the handle can be then readily moved to a service position alongside the battery after installation into a vehicle, the container including a button and shaft for connection to apertures formed in the arms of the handle which provide an upright position and a service position, and locking in the upright position is achieved by a locking tongue formed on the container button which rests in a locking groove formed between locking tabs on the handle arms.

Abstract: An automotive battery convenience pouch is provided and consists of a box like housing formed of heat resistant thermal retaining material to help increase the life span of the automotive battery. Handles are disposed on the side walls and top wall of the housing so that a person can mount the automotive battery into an awkward position and carry the housing with one hand. A modification includes a slide fastener, terminal scrapers and a removable handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flat battery containing device for an electronic apparatus. The device includes a battery holder, a battery handle and an optional battery indicator. The battery handle, attached to the battery, is used to simplify and tactilely aid the installation of the battery and it preferably has a keying feature that assures the proper battery is correctly installed in the battery holder. The optional battery indicator provides a means of visually verifying that a working battery is properly inserted into the battery holder and that the battery holder is properly connected to the electrical apparatus.

Abstract: An assembly of accumulator cells juxtaposed to form a unit comprises a peripheral binding and holding system. The peripheral binding is an insulative material strap having an insulative material buckle. The insulative material(s) are resistant to the accumulator electrolyte. The strap is fastened by the buckle and is immobilized vertically against the side walls of the unit. The holding system comprises a rigid flat support made from an electrolyte resistant material disposed beneath the cells and extending longitudinally thereof. To this are attached at least two carrying straps each disposed between two cells and defining a respective handle above the cells.

Abstract: A portable, direct current electric generator uses a salt water solution as an electrolyte. An outer housing in the form of an open-topped, rectangular box is provided, and an inner housing having a compartment for receiving the salt water electrolyte is placed within the outer housing. A space is provided between at least one of the walls of the inner housing and a wall of the outer housing, and provision is made to supply air to this space. The inner housing member has an aperture in the side facing the air space, and an air cathode member is secured in this aperture. The air cathode member is air-permeable, but is impervious to water on the side facing the air space. A metal anode, preferably made of magnesuim, aluminum, or a magnesium-aluminum alloy, is removably secured to a removable cover placed over the open top of the inner and outer housing members to extend into the salt water solution within the inner housing member.

Abstract: A mounting device secures a storage battery (10) to a base. The device comprises a footing (20-28) to be rigidly fixed to the base (B) and being loose from the battery (10). Locking elements (16-19) of the device are pivotally mounted on the storage battery (10). The storage battery (10) is detachably fastened with the aid of the locking elements to the footing (20-28) through the action rapid locking elements. The locking elements (16-19) are pivotally mounted on a cover (12) of the storage battery (10). Carrying handles (16) are provided for lifting the storage battery (10) from the footing (20-28) when the locking elements (16-19) are turned to the open-position. In addition, shields (17) are provided in the locking element to protect the storage battery terminals (13) when the locking elements (16-19) are turned to locking position.

Abstract: Adapter for mounting a handle to a battery having finger-hole recesses on opposite ends thereof. The adapter comprises a comb-like insert including a plurality of fingers closely received within the recess.

Abstract: According to the invention a lid for accumulator batteries made of plastic material comprises at least two parallelepiped elements obtained while moulding the lid, having the same height and being arranged parallel to each other along the longer sides of the battery, each of said elements being connected with the other by at least a transverse piece, which is also obtained while moulding the lid and which functions as a handle.According to this construction, the parallelepiped elements of the lid form a horizontal surface which allows to stack the batteries; moreover an equal volume for each cell constituting the battery is insured and the battery can easily be lifted and transported thanks to a handle which is part of the lid.

Abstract: A rope-type carrying handle including a discontinuous segment of rope having two unconnected free ends and a handgrip therefor which securely anchors the ends and center of the rope against longitudinal movement in the handle. The handgrip comprises first and second members which mate so as to trap the rope therebetween and include a plurality of receptacles, retainer pins and ribs which cooperate to variously so penetrate, spread, wedge and pinch the rope within the handgrip as to prevent relative movement therebetween.

Abstract: A handle (5, 5a) is turnably attached to a lid (1) which closes an opening in a battery casing (20). The handle is made of resin and is connected to the upper surface of the lid through a hinge (9, 9a) consisting of a thin-walled bendable portion. The upper surface of the lid is formed with a recess (11, 11a) for receiving the handle as the latter is lowered to extend along the upper surface of the lid when the handle is not used.

Abstract: A battery has flat terminals mounted to its underside arranged to contact and be supported upon flat electrodes mounted adjacent to the floor of an open-top receptacle in which the battery may be manually placed.

Abstract: A storage battery, such as for automotive applications, which employs a novel one piece low profile cover attachable to a conventional battery container. The cover includes two pairs of battery terminals for receiving pressure clamp battery cables ends or battery cable ends designed for attachment to side mount terminals. The cover also includes a movable handle which is an integral part of the cover and which is completely stowable in a recess in the cover.

Abstract: A carrying device for a storage battery is disclosed. In one embodiment, the carrying device comprises two retractable handles attached to the storage battery and guidance members associated with said handles for guiding the movement of the handles. Each of the handles has a crosspiece and arms extending along the sides of the storage battery. The arms contain elongated slits which receive the guidance members and thereby ensure accurate guidance of the handles.

Abstract: An improved automotive type electric storage battery assembly including a primary storage battery of a conventional type having a casing providing a receptacle for a secondary, smaller storage battery. Each of the batteries are provided with conventional side mount or top mount positive and negative posts and the primary and second storage battery each are provided with a receptacle and plug mechanism respectively for quickly interconnecting the two batteries to obtain maximum cranking amperage. The secondary storage battery and primary storage battery casings are adapted for quick clamping and releasing mechanism requiring no tools such that the secondary battery may be easily removed and stored in a warm location in extreme cold conditions.

Abstract: An electric storage battery having a detachably secureable, one-piece molded carrying handle pivoted on a pair of mounting knobs integral with the battery container endwalls. A preferred handle comprises a rigid rib-rigidified gripping portion, flexible arm portion extending from the gripping portion to the knobs on the battery container. The arms engage the knobs via flat terminals which permit attachment/detachment to the battery by movement in a direction parallel to the container endwalls and comprise a wall lying inboard the arm and defining a pocket for receiving a head on the knob which wall includes a socket therein for receiving and retaining a stem portion of the knob. Projections at the entrance to the stem-retention zone of the socket define a narrow gate for admitting and retaining the stem in the stem-retention zone.

Abstract: An assembly for a recessible carrying handle is provided for a battery having a container and cover.

Abstract: An electric storage battery specifically designed for standby operation is described. The battery is provided with terminal surfaces extending at an acute angle to the top of the battery lid which permits a flat support surface and handle means designed into the lid. Such battery structure permits a plurality of batteries to be stacked and allows air circulation to cool the stack.

Abstract: An electric storage battery includes a rectangular container sealed by a lid. The lid affords spaced upstanding formations extending adjacent respective opposed side edges of lid and support means comprising spaced handle webs extending between the upstanding formation. The handle webs afford a flat upper surface which is vertically spaced from the remainder of the lid and adapted to support a further such battery. The outer edges of the handle webs are spaced inwardly from the two opposed side surfaces of the container when viewed in plan.

Abstract: A system for facilitating the installation of a storage battery of the general lead acid type in a vehicle and its removal therefrom is disclosed. In one embodiment designed to accommodate side-mounted battery terminals, a rigid case mounted to the vehicle includes a pair of adjustable connectors secured to an upper portion of a lateral wall thereof. Each connector is coupled to a respective positive or negative lead of the vehicle and is adapted to securely engage a cylindrical post threadably engaged in each of the side-mounted battery terminals. The battery may be lowered into or removed from the case by means of a conventional strap positioned thereon with a tight-fitting relationship established between the case and the battery so as to insure a stable battery installation. The connectors may be manually adjusted to securely engage a respective post or to permit the easy removal of the battery from the case.

Abstract: A container element (11) for an electric storage battery includes a pair of carrying handles (15) extending between respective pairs of spaced holes formed in projecting lugs (13) on the container element (11). Each handle (15) includes at least one strip of rope (16) or similar flexible material passing through the associated pair of holes and joined at the ends to define a continuous loop.

Abstract: A battery lifting and carrying device comprising a rigid handle of dielectric material supporting twin parallel "U" springs inversely positioned and spacedly located within said handle, vertically over two filling wells of said battery, the open ends of said inverted U springs being opposably bent at right angles to said handle to springably enter the filling well and lock under the lower wall of the well when U spring pressure is released.

Abstract: Straps are molded integrally with and hinged to opposite sides of a plastic battery case and may be swung upwardly to form a handle for enabling easy carrying of the battery. In one embodiment, the straps are formed with hand holes and are grabbed individually when the battery is carried. In another embodiment, the straps are secured together at their ends and define a bail-type handle for the battery.

Abstract: A rope holder for a battery handle rope is integral with a side of the battery case. The holder has two separate laterally spaced-apart sets of first and second passageways, the bottom opening of each passageway being unobstructed. Each passageway receives and permits passage therethrough of a length of battery handle rope having a rigid elongate lug on each end thereof. The area beneath the bottom opening of each passageway is sufficiently unobstructed to permit threading of the battery handle rope through the first and second passageways. The rigid elongate lug of the rope is secured in the upper portion of the second passageway. Upon failure of the means for securing the lug, the lug is frictionally bound in the lower portion of the second passageway because the cross-sectional area of the second passageway is less than the longitudinal length of the rigid lug. The battery handle rope is retained in the battery holder even with failure of the means for securing the lug.