Receptacles – Closures – Tethered closure
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-21
2001-02-13
Newhouse, Nathan J. (Department: 3727)
Receptacles
Closures
Tethered closure
C220S345400
Reexamination Certificate
active
06186353
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Many electronic appliances and toys require batteries. These batteries are typically contained in a cavity covered by a removable cover. Often the cover is needed to hold the batteries in place. If the cover is lost, batteries are not maintained in adequate contact with the appropriate electric terminals and power is lost to the appliance or toy rendering it useless. Further, if the cover is lost, batteries fall out and again power is lost to the appliance or toy. There is thus a need for a way to prevent loss of battery covers for such appliances and toys.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention solves the problem of lost battery covers by providing a connection between the battery cover and the appliance so the cover is not lost. Preferably, a small lightweight connector is designed to have one end attached to the battery cover of an appliance or toy, with the opposing end attaching a housing or case of the appliance or toy. An adhesive may connect the ends to the cover and case.
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Newhouse Nathan J.
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