Title:
Adapter system for a battery
United States Patent D466478
US Patent References:
Cradle for storage batteries
Trimble et al. - - 1952150

Flat-type electrolytic dry cell for use in primary batteries
Querengasser et al. - - 2842608

Galvanic plate battery
Sindel - - 2861117

Electric storage battery
Toce et al. - - 2902532

Battery and clamp protector
Schultz, Jr. - - 3105567


Inventors:
Bolstad, James J. (Shorewood, WI)
Inkmann, Mark S. (Wauwatosa, WI)
Franklin, Lisa M. (Racine, WI)
Gondek, David (Milwaukee, WI)
Application Number:
D/148976
Publication Date:
12/03/2002
Filing Date:
09/28/2001
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Assignee:
Johnson Controls Technology Company (Plymouth, MI)
Primary Class:
Field of Search:
429/179, 248/503, 429/149, 180/68.5, 429/167, 429/176, 429/175, 429/159, 429/122, 429/153, D13/119, 429/163
US Patent References:
5415956Cover assembly for rechargeable batteryChing429/187
6023146Battery system electrical connection apparatus and methodCasale et al.429/99X
6160702Multiple sub-battery system for a portable computerLee et al.429/99X
Other References:
Adapter available from Johnson Controls, Inc. of Plymouth, Michigan obtained in or about 2000 (4 color sheets).
Adapter available from Johnson Controls, Inc. of Plymouth, Michigan obtained in or about 2000 (4 color sheets).
Adapter available from Johnson Controls, Inc. of Plymouth, Michigan obtained in or about 2000 (7 color sheets).
Adapter available from Delco Electronics Systems of Kokomo, Indiana obtained in or about 2000 (5 color sheets).
Adapter available from Delco Electronics Systems of Kokomo, Indiana obtained in or about 2000 (4 color sheets).
Adapter available from East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. of Lyon Station, Pennsylvania obtained in or about 2000 (3 color sheets).
Adapter available from East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. of Lyon Station, Pennsylvania obtained in or about 2000 (3 color sheets).
Adapter available from GNB Technologies, Inc. of Mendota Heights, Minnesota obtained in or about 2000 (3 color sheets).
Adapter available from GNB Technologies, Inc. of Mendota Heights, Minnesota obtained in or about 2000 (5 color sheets).
Adapter available from Exide Technologies of Princeton, New Jersey obtained in or about 2000 (5 color sheets).
Primary Examiner:
Sincavage, Joel
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Foley & Lardner
Claims:
1. We claim the ornamental design for a adapter system for a battery, substantially as shown and described.

Description:
FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of the adapter system for a battery according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of the adapter system for a battery.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the adapter system for a battery.

FIG. 4 is a first side elevation view of the adapter system for a battery.

FIG. 5 is a second side elevation view of the adapter system for a battery.

FIG. 6 is a third side elevation view of the adapter system for a battery.

FIG. 7 is a fourth side elevation view of the adapter system for a battery; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the adapter system for a battery.

The broken line disclosure is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.