Abstract: A timer wherein the timing means of said timer includes an improved patch cord control which consists of the electrical coupling of at least two patch cords and two terminal means to individual power switching means and the grouping of timing resistors into at least two groups each of which consist of timing resistors of equal value for preselecting a maximum number of time intervals utilizing a minimum number of resistors.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell comprising an active metal anode and an electrolyte solvent/cathode depolarizer which reduces anode passivation during long time storage, even at elevated temperatures, by the inclusion of a minor proportion of an electrolyte salt additive having a clovoborate anion structure.

Abstract: A self sealing microporous membrane of utility especially in electrochemical cells of the gas-depolarized type comprising a microporous polymer membrane of a density range between about 0.7 and 1.9 grams per centimeter embodies a pressurized sealing zone of maximum density and zero porosity. Such pressurized zone is located to provide a seal against leakage of electrolyte.

Abstract: A solid-state delay timed switching circuit includes a delay timing means for delaying the start of an operational sequence. A function timing means is provided for timing the operational sequence, an alarm timing means for timing an audible alarm at the completion of an operational sequence, a power switching means, a power supply and a power turn-off means to de-energize the power switching means.

Abstract: A cathodic active material is described utilizing the periodates of heavy metals and preferably of silver. These materials are particularly suitable for use as positive electrodes in nonaqueous electrolyte cells and such electrodes and the cells are described. A method for fabrication of the active material into cathodes is included.

Abstract: Ion exchange membranes adapted for use in organic solvents. The membranes include a substrate providing microporosity and a polyelectrolyte supported thereby and comprised of Na, K, or Li salts of linear polymers having attached functional groups. The disclosure pertains further to organic electric cells which employ the membranes as cell separators. Other features of the invention appear in the specification.

Abstract: Corrosion of the current collectors in cells utilizing vanadium oxides and chromates as cathode materials is prevented by the utilization of metals from Groups IVb, Vb, and VIb of the Periodic Table for fabricating the current collectors and leads in contact with the cathode materials. Ta, Ti, and Mo are preferred materials. Cells containing such structures are described as well as an intermediate protective structure.

Abstract: The voltage level of an electrochemical cell having a divalent silver oxide (AgO) cathode is reduced to and maintained at the monovalent silver oxide (Ag.sub.2 O) level by an attenuated divalent silver oxide layer between the divalent silver oxide cathode and the cathode current collector.

Abstract: A high energy density electrochemical organic electrolyte solvent cell with highly oxidizing cathodes; the organic solvent being free of ethers and comprising a mixture of propylene and/or ethylene carbonate admixed with other specific carbonates and/or specific esters.

Abstract: Noise caused by axial rotor oscillation is reduced by reducing the rotor's oscillations. Such reduction of oscillation is provided by making one set of stator poles shorter than the other or by providing a magnetic attraction between the rotor and the motor housing.

Abstract: A battery including means housing a plurality of electrically interconnected electrochemical cells. Each electrochemical cell includes a container retaining an aqueous electrolyte, and anode and cathode electrodes. The aqueous electrolyte evolves hydrogen, under certain conditions, during electrical discharge and/or storage of the cell. The cathode electrode includes a reducible oxide of a metal. The battery housing includes an agent for converting hydrogen to water molecules and a second agent for retaining water molecules.

Abstract: A method for encasing electrochemical cells in a porous structure of pellets adhered to one another enabling individual cell venting, and a battery utilizing the porous structure.

Abstract: Hermetic closure for electrochemical cells utilizing glass to metal seals in combination with electrolyte introduction means. A hollow tube anode current collector is sealed to a glass ring which is sealed to a metal outer ring.

Abstract: An enclosure for an electrochemical device, especially useful for electrochemical cells having an internal pressure above ambient, wherein the enclosure is formed in accordance with techniques based upon aerosol container filling procedures.

Abstract: A fast chargeable and rechargeable energy storage system to serve as an electrical power supply, that can be fully charged or recharged in less than a minute, consisting of an electric cell with two polar electrodes, as to anode and cathode, with an electrolyte between them, in which the anode and the electrolyte are essentially non-gassing, and the operation during charge is a coupling of a chemical process with an electrochemical process. Circuit voltage is open 0.75 volt and energy storage capacity about 37.5 milliwatt hours in presently available units of small size.

Abstract: A permanent magnet synchronous motor includes a coil protector substantially covering a coil of wire and terminations on a bobbin. The coil protector electrically insulates the coil of wire from external structure of the motor and provides physical protection to the terminations of the coil of wire.

Abstract: A means for and method of closing an opening in a body housing electrical component means having external terminal means. The means for and method of closing the body includes immersing in a bath the body having an opening communicating with a void in the body and electrical component means in the void in the body. The body immersed in the bath has the void filled with material of the bath thru the opening. While immersed in the bath, the body is contacted with means for closing the opening of the body so as to retain the electrical component means and material of the bath within the body. The closed body with the electrical component means and material of the bath is then removed from the bath.The means and method have particular applicability to closing open ends of plastic bodies housing electronic components such as capacitors while the bodies and components are immersed in a bath of liquid material.

Abstract: An intermediate precoat layer is provided for encapsulated electrical devices such as solid electrolyte tantalum capacitors. The intermediate precoat layer contains a resin material selected from the group of acrylic, styrene, cellulose acetate, polyvinyl chloride and certain epoxy type materials. The intermediate precoat layer of the present invention helps to stabilize electrical characteristics in the electrical devices such as reducing the DC leakage current in solid electrolyte tantalum capacitors after encapsulation by a protective layer.

Abstract: A timing mechanism has an intermittent drive mechanism disposed in axial alignment with a cam means and between an end plate of the timer housing and a plate carrying a constant speed drive means.There is also included an adjusting means permitting manual setting of the cam means with respect to the switches responsive thereto.

Abstract: A pair of cooperating bevel gears cooperate to provide a coupling means between a constant speed drive means and a cam means.A motor is carried by a U-shaped frame which can be inserted into a timer housing, the U-shaped frame having means to align coupling means to provide a second motor drive for the timer.