公开(公告)号：US20070251083A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11380786

申请日：2006-04-28

申请人： Douglas Link ,  Sidney Higgins ,  Robert Jacoby

发明人： Douglas Link ,  Sidney Higgins ,  Robert Jacoby

IPC分类号： H01M10/04 ,  H01M2/14

CPC分类号： H01M2/1094 ,  H01M12/06 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T29/49115

摘要： The present subject matter includes method and apparatus for an insulating layer applied to a battery to effectively increase the insulated separation between the anode and cathode contact surfaces of the battery. This increase in effective separation between anode and cathode decreases the probability that moisture applied to the battery will cause substantial ohmic conductivity between the anode and the cathode. Consequently, fewer batteries will be prematurely depleted or destroyed by moisture and fewer devices holding those batteries will need repair. The present subject matter serves to prevent or eliminate discharge of corrosive battery chemicals due to moisture and operating in wet environments. The life of batteries and devices using the present subject matter is thus extended. Additional method and apparatus can be found in the specification and as provided by the attached claims and their equivalents.

摘要翻译： 本主题包括用于施加到电池的绝缘层的方法和装置，以有效地增加电池的阳极和阴极接触表面之间的绝缘间隔。 阳极和阴极之间有效分离的这种增加降低了施加到电池上的水分将在阳极和阴极之间引起实质的欧姆电导率的可能性。 因此，更少的电池将被过早耗尽或被水分破坏，并且更少的装置拿着那些电池将需要维修。 本主题用于防止或消除由于潮湿和在潮湿环境中操作引起的腐蚀性电池化学品的排出。 因此延长了使用本主题的电池和设备的寿命。 附加的方法和装置可以在说明书中找到并且由所附权利要求及其等同物提供。

公开(公告)号：US20050059365A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-17

申请号：US10909548

申请日：2004-08-02

申请人： Sidney Higgins ,  Allen Rogers ,  Janet Penz ,  Gerald Janish

发明人： Sidney Higgins ,  Allen Rogers ,  Janet Penz ,  Gerald Janish

IPC分类号： H04B1/03 ,  H04B1/00 ,  H04B1/02

CPC分类号： H04B1/03

摘要： A unitary one-piece mounting bracket for mounting a meter transponder at the top of a rod or tube in connection with utility meters that are located in subsurface pit enclosures. The mounting bracket includes multiple blind receptacles to receive the rod or tube and supports the transponder without the need for removable fasteners.

摘要翻译： 一个单一的一体式安装支架，用于将仪表应答器安装在位于地下坑围场中的公用电表的杆或管的顶部。 安装支架包括多个盲插座，用于接收杆或管并支撑应答器，而不需要可拆卸的紧固件。

公开(公告)号：US20060160393A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11376449

申请日：2006-03-15

申请人： Sidney Higgins ,  Gary Lust ,  Loren Dietz ,  Kenneth Rigdon ,  Jeffrey Hintz ,  Charles Underhill ,  Kent Hambly

发明人： Sidney Higgins ,  Gary Lust ,  Loren Dietz ,  Kenneth Rigdon ,  Jeffrey Hintz ,  Charles Underhill ,  Kent Hambly

IPC分类号： H01R13/52

CPC分类号： H01R13/523 ,  H01R13/5213 ,  H01R13/5216 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H01R13/5845 ,  H01R13/6397 ,  H01R13/64 ,  H01R2201/20

摘要： An electrical connector assembly for use in environmentally challenging locations. The electrical connector assembly comprises a receptacle connector member, a plug connector member and a coupling nut that interface to provide dual radial seals so as to define dual contaminant barriers. The dual radial seals substantially eliminate the possibility of particulate as well as moisture and water intrusion. Each connector member is individually potted to a wire to eliminate the potential for water wicking up the wire while transferring the wire pull strength to the connector member. The electrical connector can include a security seal to provide visual indication of any tampering with the electrical connector assembly. Each connector member can include a protective cover allowing the connector members to be stored for extended periods of time without degradation.

公开(公告)号：US20050266714A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US11007657

申请日：2004-12-08

申请人： Sidney Higgins ,  Gary Lust ,  Loren Dietz ,  Kenneth Rigdon ,  Jeffrey Hintz ,  Charles Underhill ,  Kent Hambly

发明人： Sidney Higgins ,  Gary Lust ,  Loren Dietz ,  Kenneth Rigdon ,  Jeffrey Hintz ,  Charles Underhill ,  Kent Hambly

IPC分类号： H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/523 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R13/64

CPC分类号： H01R13/523 ,  H01R13/5213 ,  H01R13/5216 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H01R13/5845 ,  H01R13/6397 ,  H01R13/64 ,  H01R2201/20

摘要： An electrical connector assembly for use in environmentally challenging locations. The electrical connector assembly comprises a receptacle connector member, a plug connector member and a coupling nut that interface to provide dual radial seals so as to define dual contaminant barriers. The dual radial seals substantially eliminate the possibility of particulate as well as moisture and water intrusion. Each connector member is individually potted to a wire to eliminate the potential for water wicking up the wire while transferring the wire pull strength to the connector member. The electrical connector can include a security seal to provide visual indication of any tampering with the electrical connector assembly. Each connector member can include a protective cover allowing the connector members to be stored for extended periods of time without degradation.

摘要翻译： 一种用于环境挑战性位置的电连接器组件。 电连接器组件包括插座连接器构件，插头连接器构件和联接螺母，其接合以提供双径向密封，以便限定双重污染物屏障。 双径向密封件基本上消除了颗粒以及水分和水侵入的可能性。 每个连接器构件被单独地浸入电线中以消除将电线拉拔强度传递到连接器构件的水芯线的潜力。 电连接器可以包括安全密封件，以提供任何篡改电连接器组件的视觉指示。 每个连接器构件可以包括允许连接器构件被延长的时间段而不会退化的保护盖。

公开(公告)号：US20050051457A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10929749

申请日：2004-08-30

申请人： Sidney Higgins

发明人： Sidney Higgins

IPC分类号： B65D85/30 ,  H05K5/06

CPC分类号： H05K5/061

摘要： A waterproof enclosure primarily for radio frequency transmitters used in an automatic meter reading (fixed or mobile) system is described. In one example embodiment, the enclosure includes a base unit, cover that is press-fit into the base unit and a collar that has interlocking ends that compressively secure the base and cover together. The enclosure assembly further includes a seal member or O-ring that is interposed between bearing surfaces of the lid and base to promote a waterproof seal.

摘要翻译： 描述了主要用于自动抄表（固定或移动）系统中使用的射频发射器的防水外壳。 在一个示例性实施例中，外壳包括基座单元，压配合到基座单元中的盖子和具有将基座和盖板压缩地固定在一起的互锁端部的套环。 外壳组件还包括密封构件或O形环，该密封构件或O形环插入在盖和底座的支承表面之间以促进防水密封。