Johnson Controls Technology Company

Edward C Frelka

Thomas J Dougherty

Edward N Mrotek

Glenn W Andersen

Mark S Inkmann

William J Ross

Guy L Pfeifer

Gerald A Cummins

David J Novak

Gerald D Slayton

Matthias Geibl

Helmuth Faust

Arch A Pope

Edward L Hams

Ronald F Kirby

Moises Casanova

Bradley R Niemuth

A battery cover adapted for correct assembly on a battery is disclosed. The battery cover has an outer surface including a longitudinal centerline and a transverse centerline perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline. A first bushing is provided having an aperture with a first dimension that mates with a corresponding first dimension of a positive cast-on-strap post. A second bushing is also provided having a second dimension that mates with a corresponding second dimension of a negative cast-on-strap post. The first bushing and second bushing are carried by the battery cover and positioned on opposite sides of the longitudinal and transverse centerlines. A secondary battery is also provided.

Secondary battery

An improved vent cap system for use in an electrochemical battery is provided which includes a ring flange for forming a ring seal between the vent cap assembly and the fill tube. When the vent cap assembly is positioned in the battery housing, the ring flange and the fill tube deform to create a seal therebetween to provide a fluid tight seal.

Battery with vent cap assembly

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Muskego, WI, United States of America

Edward C Frelka