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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 04, 2010
Michael R. Gathman, Genoa, IL (US);
Richard S. Smith, Sycamore, IL (US);
Michael R. Gathman, Genoa, IL (US);
Richard S. Smith, Sycamore, IL (US);
Auto Meter Products, Inc., Sycamore, IL (US);
Abstract
A battery clamp for use with (a) top post terminal connections and (b) batteries with side post terminal connections includes a first and a second jaw handle. The first and second jaw handles each have a handle portion and a clamping portion. The first and second jaw handles are pivotally coupled to each other and are biased with the clamping portions in a closed position. The battery clamp further includes a side post adapter. The side post adapter is coupled to the handle portion of one of the jaw handles. The side post adapter includes a load pad and a volt rod. The load pad has an aperture, through which a portion of the volt rod protrudes.