Patent ID: 7208245

Claim:
A rechargeable battery assembly comprising: a sealed lead acid batter; an adapter cap, said adapter cap comprising: a non-conductive housing having a base perimeter constructed and arranged for flush alignment with the periphery of the top surface of said battery, said housing dimensioned to encompass tab terminals integral with said battery, wherein said housing is configured as an open shell defining an interior surface and an exterior surface; said housing having a central portion having a first greater height and two adjoining terminal receiving portions having a second lower height, and said terminal receiving portions having apertures extending there through wherein said apertures are positioned to align with said tab terminals of said battery; conductive material secured to said housing and extending through a portion of said housing said conductive material configured as female connectors adapted for sliding engagement with said battery tab terminals providing an electrical coupling external of said housing; a recharging jack disposed in said housing electrically coupled to said portions of conductive material, said housing including an aperture therein to receive a mated component for said recharging jack; whereby said adapter cap provides a charging connection that protects said battery tab terminals and a recharging connection electrically coupled to said battery tab terminals.