Abstract: An electrochemical device including electrically conductive elements with a polymeric fluorocarbon coating electrically insulating the electrically conductive elements of the device.A method of making the electrochemical device including the steps of providing an electrically insulating, fluorocarbon material contiguous to one of the electrically conductive elements. The polymer is treated, in situ, to form a substantially continuously adherent coating of polymeric fluorocarbon material over the electrically conductive element.

Abstract: A means and method are provided for applying material to a substrate. In the means and the method, material is dispensed onto belt means and the belt means brought in contact with the substrate so as to transfer at least some of the material onto the substrate. The invention is particularly adaptable to the application of a band of silicone type material to a riser of an anode to be used in an electrolytic film-forming metal capacitor, the band of silicone type material helping to protect the anode riser during capacitor manufacture.

Abstract: A piezoelectric transducer and a voltage doubling means are utilized in conjunction with a power supply means, a pulsator means, an amplifier means, and an acoustical loading means to produce an efficient high output audible alarm device. The voltage doubling means and the acoustical loading means enhance the audible output of the alarm device while increasing the overall electroacoustical efficiency of the alarm.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte film-forming capacitor is provided which includes an electroplated conductive layer over the capacitor. The electroplated layer provides greater resistance to mechanical shock and allows the welding of a cathode termination means to the electroplated layer of the capactior. Also provided is a method for electroplating the capacitor which includes placing an electroprocessed capacitor in an electroplating vessel which contains a plating source and electroplating solution, providing a voltage source and connecting the positive terminal of the voltage source to the anode side of the capacitor and to the plating source and the negative terminal of the voltage source to a conducting layer on the anode body, and then electroplating a layer containing metal over the capacitor.

Abstract: Two separate cam means are fixedly and freely rotatably carried on a shaft. Each cam means are simultaneously rotated by a motor at different speeds through a gear train having two separate outputs. Cam lobes are carried on each cam means and engage switch means to open and close same as the cam means are rotated.

Abstract: A method of making porous polymer containing separators adapted for use in electrolytic electrical devices, particularly electrolytic capacitors, the separator capable of absorbing and retaining electrolyte and devices utilizing the resultant separators. The method includes the steps of loading a semi-liquid or liquid polymer containing material with at least one compound and at least one modifier material, solidifying the polymer containing material, and removing at least some of the compound to provide a porous polymer containing separator capable of absorbing and retaining electrolyte. When the separators of the present invention are utilized in electrolytic capacitors, especially aluminum electrolytic capacitors, reductions in capacitor volume without significant loss of capacitance are realized and capacitor manufacture is facilitated.

Abstract: Electrodes are disposed on portions of a container comprising dielectric material, an electrical signal is capacitively transmitted between said electrodes, said electrical signal is shunted by the presence of a liquid in close proximity to said electrodes, and said shunting is detected.

Abstract: A high output smoke and heat detector alarm system comprises a high output audible alarm means which includes a piezoelectric transducer and a voltage doubling means in combination with an improved smoke and heat detector which includes a low voltage power supply source, an ambient temperature detecting means, at least one ionization sensing chamber, a voltage amplitude comparing means, and a low voltage sensing means.

Abstract: An electrical device comprising electrical component means and electrical termination means, the termination means including riser means in electrical contact with the electrical component means, elongated metal containing member joined to the riser means and a metal containing end cap over the elongated metal containing member and conductivity connected thereto by electrically conductive adhesive material. In a preferred embodiment, the electrical device is a chip type, solid electrolyte film forming metal capacitor.

Abstract: A high energy density cell or battery capable of undergoing flexular stress with little effect on its discharge properties either during and after subjection to stress.

Abstract: A battery cartridge having a hollow case of minimum thickness, weight and dimensions, with minimum excess over the minimum weight and volume dimensions of the contained battery cells; with simple arrangement for assembling battery terminals that are extendable to a space outside of the case to permit easy welding operation, and are then foldable back into the case to be completely covered and disposed within the case, when the case is closed and sealed to protect the battery cells. Open spaces in a wall of the cover of the case, provide windows for access to the terminals of the battery cells, for engagement by pressure contacts external of the case and connected to an external circuit to which the battery energy is to be supplied.

Abstract: A method, a cell, an electrolyte and an additive for the non-dendritic deposition of lithium is described.The additive which causes the non-dendritic deposition of lithium from non-aqueous electrolytes and particularly organic electrolytes is a metal, reducible by lithium and capable of forming lithium-rich metallics or alloys.

Abstract: A high energy density hermetic ultraminiature cylindrical cell containing a combination electrolyte fill port and current collector as a hollow metal needle. The cell includes a lithium anode, an electrolyte of an alkali metal salt dissolved in an organic solvent, and a cathode of a chromate, vanadate, molydate, permanganate, iodate, oxide, or carbonmonofluoride.

Abstract: A battery sealed against electrolyte leakage by surrounding a stack of cells with cylindrical layer of two ply construction with absorbing or blotting paper surrounded by an impervious plastic cylindrical layer, with hot melt plastic plugs at both ends of the cylinder to form a leakproof sealed container for the stack of cells.

Abstract: An anode coating for anhydrous electrochemical generating cells is disclosed wherein the anode active material is coated with the insoluble reaction product of the anode metal with an inhibiting reactant such as CO.sub.2, SO.sub.2, O.sub.2, NH.sub.3, and N.sub.2 saturated with respect to water vapor H.sub.2 O. This coating is insoluble in the cell under open circuit conditions and is stable with regard to said electrolyte but is soluble in said electrolyte, when the cell is discharged with a negligible over voltage. The coated anodes and the method for making same are specifically described. Cells with anodes treated according to this invention have been stored at 55.degree. C, for extended periods with negligible self discharge.

Abstract: An `O` ring carried on a shaft about which a permanent magnet rotor rotates limits an axial displacement of the rotor in at least one direction.

Abstract: A composition of matter is provided of alkaline earth oxides in an elastomeric matrix to be used for stabilizing the electrical and electronic properties of electrical and electronic devices.

Abstract: A washer is adjustably connected to a driving member of a cam assembly and is coupled to a cam means of the cam assembly.

Abstract: An alkali metal anode compressed on a smooth metal current collector and adhered thereto by means of a metal which spontaneously alloys with the alkali metal at room temperature.

Abstract: An electrical device comprising an electrical body in a container with terminals extending through an open end of the container. The electrical body has receptacles at opposite ends thereof. A positioning means is located at an end of the container opposite the open end thereof and projects into a receptacle of the electrical body. An assembly, closing the open end of the container, includes a first layer adjacent the electrical body with a positioning means projecting into a receptacle of the electrical body.A disc-like member has a positioning means extending therefrom. A recess (or recesses as the case may be) is formed in the disc-like member and provides a membrane adapted to be punctured by a substantially rigid member such as the terminal of the electrical body. Optionally, a vent may be formed in the disc-like member to provide a rupturable elevated pressure release means.