Patent ID: 7029786
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A single point watering system for use with a lead-acid battery having a plurality of battery cell access ports, the system comprising: a plurality of refill valves; a manifold having (i) an elongated water feed tube with at least one external port and a plurality of outlets positioned at intermediate locations along its length each communicating with one of the plurality of refill valves, and (ii) at least one passageway housing a flame arrestor to permit the discharge of gases from the battery cells to the surrounding environment only through the flame arrestor; said manifold also having a plurality of cylindrical enclosures each configured to receive one of said refill valves such that each refill valve inlet is in sealed relationship with one of the feed tube outlets, and said at least one gas discharge passageway in fluid communication with adjacent enclosures; and said manifold being removably and sealably mountable to said battery so that each refill valve is in fluid communication with one of the battery cell access ports.