Battery cap

• US 5,432,025 A
• Filed: 10/28/1993
• Issued: 07/11/1995
• Est. Priority Date: 10/28/1993
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Lamar Cox
• Original Assignee: Lamar Cox
• Inventors: Cox, Lamar
• Primary Examiner(s): KALAFUT, STEPHEN J
• Application Number:
  US08/141,940
• Time in Patent Office: 621 Days
• Field of Search: 429/65, 429/121, 439/274, 439/275, 439/750, 439/754
• US Class Current: 429/65
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/571 Methods or arrangements for affording protection against corrosion; Selection of materials therefor
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 11/284 comprising means for preventing corrosion, e.g. covers, enclosures filled with gel
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 60/10 Energy storage using batteries

Abstract

A battery cap to be pressed onto the battery terminal and battery clamp of an automobile when acid corrosion on the terminal and clamp has interrupted electrical contact due to the buildup of corrosion products, to restore electrical conduction. Within the cap there is an electrically-conducting metal wire pad adhering to its top which makes electrical contact with the battery terminal post and the battery clamp. Optionally, a wire brush may be mounted on the cap to enable the user to brush corrosion products from the battery post and clamp before placement of the cap thereon.

Claims

1. A battery cap to be placed on an acid-corroded battery terminal post and battery clamp of an automobile comprising a top having a shape selected from the group consisting of circular shape and oval shape and a cylindrical wall perpendicularly affixed to the top and having at least one opening to accomodate a battery cable connected to a battery clamp, and an electrically-conductive metal wire mesh affixed to the underside of the cap, making electrical contact with the battery terminal post and the battery clamp when the cap is placed thereon.

2. The battery cap of claim 1 further comprising a wire brush fastened to the top of the cap for brushing off corrosion deposit on the battery terminal post and clamp.

3. The battery cap of claim 1 wherein the wall is made of flexible plastic.

4. The battery cap of claim 1 wherein the wall is made of metal and a set screw is provided on the wall for tightening the cap.

5. The battery cap of claim 1 wherein the wall is made of a plurality of metal leaf springs which grasp the battery terminal post and clamp.

6. The battery cap of claim 1 wherein the electrically-conductive metal wire mesh is selected from the group consisting of copper, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel.

7. The battery cap of claim 1 further comprising a second opening on the wall to accomodate arms of a battery clamp.