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A method and apparatus for providing a universal battery cable assembly is shown and described. In a preferred embodiment, a battery terminal and a conductive spacer are seated in a mold and encased in a quantity of insulating, resilient material that cures to form a boot of uniform size and shape,

A method and apparatus for providing a universal battery cable assembly is shown and described. In a preferred embodiment, a battery terminal and a conductive spacer are seated in a mold and encased in a quantity of insulating, resilient material that cures to form a boot of uniform size and shape, regardless of whether the battery cable assembly will function as a top terminal or as a bottom terminal, and regardless of the number and sizes of conductors that may be coupled to the battery terminal. A battery cable assembly provided in accordance with the present invention has a repeating geometry that allows it to be stacked on and sealingly engage a second battery cable assembly having the same structure.

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A battery cable assembly comprising: a terminal having a tang coupled to a barrel, the tang being provided with an aperture to receive a stud of a battery, the barrel being adapted to receive a conductor; and a boot of insulating, resilient material encasing the terminal, a top surface of the boot b

A battery cable assembly comprising: a terminal having a tang coupled to a barrel, the tang being provided with an aperture to receive a stud of a battery, the barrel being adapted to receive a conductor; and a boot of insulating, resilient material encasing the terminal, a top surface of the boot being provided with a first annular opening having an inner wall and an annular bead protruding from the inner wall, a radially most inward surface of the annular bead being convex, the annular bead being adapted to sealingly engage a nut that may be provided on the stud of the battery to secure the terminal to the battery.