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Apparatus and method for storage battery cable connector

  • US 5,707,250 A
  • Filed: 12/15/1995
  • Issued: 01/13/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A storage battery cable connector comprising in combination:

  • an electrical conductor means wherein a first end of said electrical conductor means connects to a terminal of a storage battery and a second end of said electrical conductor means connects to a terminal of a vehicle'"'"'s ground;

    a connector means located within and along said electrical conductor means between said first end and said second end, said connector means consisting of a male and female coupler and a means for latching said male and female couplers to avoid inadvertent decoupling from impact or shock;

    whereby said means for latching comprises a groove circumferentially disposed about said male couplers, a slidable ring disposed about said female coupler and compressed against said female coupler'"'"'s end with spring means, said slidable ring on said female coupler, manually operable upon a means to engage and disengage said groove within said male coupler, whereby said means for latching must be manually operated to interrupt the electrical and mechanical connection of said electrical conductor means.

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