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Watering device for batteries

US4386141A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 1982
Grant dateMay 31, 1983
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/4757
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A watering device (10) for maintaining a predetermined electrolyte level in the cells of a battery. The device includes a plug body (72) consisting of a cover (12), a valve housing (14) and a float guide (16). A valve (22) is disposed within the body (72) to modulate the quantity of water entering each cell. A float (18) movably communicates with the valve (22). A visual indicator (28) indicates the status of the device (10).

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