Patent ID: 6602080
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: H01M,H01R,Y02E

Abstract:
An apparatus for retaining a gold plated battery on a circuit board comprising:a gold plated circular cover plate having a circumference; a plurality of support legs extending axially from the circumference of said gold plated circular cover plate; a plurality of prongs extending from each support leg wherein each prong is adapted to fit in respective prong holes on the circuit board; and a gold plated electrical conductor with at least first and second contacts, the first contact adapted for connection to the gold plated battery, and the second contact adapted for connection to an electrical circuit; wherein: the plurality of prongs define a battery enclosure and at least one of the prongs provide a stop for the gold plated battery; and the gold plated circular cover plate includes a linear section having a bevel retainer adapted to retain the gold plated battery within the battery enclosure and a gold plated retainer spring adapted to pivot against the bevel retainer with insertion of the battery and forces the bevel retainer against the gold plated battery.