Fused battery terminal connector

1. A battery terminal connector, the connector including at least one crimp ferrule at one end of the connector; a body portion adapted to be seated over a battery post and integral with the crimp ferrule; a generally flat base portion between the ferrule and the body portion; and a removably-mounted fuse, having two terminals, and positioned between the ferrule and the body portion.

2. The battery terminal connector of claim 1 , further comprising an insulator; a spindle arising from the insulator; and a clamping nut rotatably connectable onto the spindle, wherein the insulator permits the clamping nut to be handled by the individual changing the fuse with a lowered risk of shock.

3. The battery terminal connector of claim 2 , wherein the spindle and the insulator are integrally secured to a bracket.

4. The battery terminal connector of claim 3 , wherein the bracket has a generally C-shaped profile.

5. The battery terminal connector of claim 4 , wherein the bracket is made of an insulating material.

6. The battery terminal connector of claim 5 , wherein the insulating material is a polymer.

7. The battery terminal connector of claim 6 , wherein the polymer is polypropylene.

8. A battery terminal connector, the connector including at least one crimp ferrule at one end of the connector; a body portion at the other end of the connector and adapted to be seated over a battery post and integral with the crimp ferrule; a generally flat base portion between the ferrule and the body portion, the flat base being suitable for receiving a removable fuse between the ferrule and the body portion; and a removable fuse having two terminals and positioned on that base.

9. The battery terminal connector of claim 8 , further comprising an insulator positioned adjacent the generally flat base portion.

10. The battery terminal connector of claim 9 , further comprising a spindle arising from the insulator.

11. The battery terminal connector of claim 10 , wherein the spindle and the insulator are integrally secured to a bracket.

12. The battery terminal connector of claim 11 , wherein the bracket has a generally C-shaped profile.

13. The battery terminal connector of claim 12 , wherein the bracket is made of an insulating material.

14. The battery terminal connector of claim 13 , wherein the insulating material is a polymer.

15. The battery terminal connector of claim 14 , wherein the polymer is polypropylene.

16. A battery terminal connector, the connector including at least one crimp ferrule at one end of the connector; a body portion at the other end of the connector and adapted to be seated over a battery post and integral with the crimp ferrule; a generally flat base portion between the ferrule and the body portion; a removable fuse, having two terminals, and positioned between the ferrule and the body portion; an insulator positioned adjacent the generally flat base portion; and a flexible, substantially form-fitting cover which extends over the battery connector so as to protect the battery connector from battery acid and corrosion.

17. The battery terminal connector of claim 16 , further comprising a spindle arising from the generally flat base portion upon which the insulator is positioned.

18. The battery terminal connector of claim 17 , wherein the spindle and the insulator are integrally secured to a bracket.

19. The battery terminal connector of claim 18 , wherein the bracket has a generally C-shaped profile.

20. The battery terminal connector of claim 18 , wherein the bracket is made of an insulating material.

21. The battery terminal connector of claim 20 , wherein the insulating material is a polymer.

22. The battery terminal connector of claim 21 , wherein the polymer is polypropylene.