Patent ID: 8203345
Filing Date: 2012-06-19
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A storage battery, comprising: a housing; at least one battery cell in the housing; a first terminal electrically coupled to a first end of the at least one battery cell through a first electrical connection, a second electrical terminal mounted to the housing and electrically coupled to a second end of the at least one battery cell, the first and second terminals configured to electrically couple the at least one battery cell to an electrical system; a test receptacle mounted to the housing and electrically coupled to the at least one separate battery cell for use in coupling the at least one battery cell to a battery tester, the test receptacle electrically coupled to the at least one battery cell in parallel with the first and second electrical terminals; wherein the test receptacle provides a plug configured to releasably electrically couple to a battery test plug of the battery tester, the test receptacle thereby allows the first and second terminals to remain connected to the electrical system, providing a separate electrical connection to the at least one battery cell and providing a consistent electrical connection to the at least one battery cell.