Abstract: A device (100) having an external contact electrical connection (155) for providing an electrical interface to the device includes a housing member (222) having apertures (235, 335), and a flexible film substrate (270) having an electrically conductive pattern (275). Portions of the electrically conductive pattern defines contact areas (255, 355) for presenting the electrical interface of the device (100). These contact areas (255, 355) are rigidly positioned adjacent to the interior surface (324) of the housing (222) about the apertures (235, 335) such that the contact areas (255) are externally exposed through the aperture (235, 335).

Abstract: A method is provided for positioning an object (133) relative to a structural member (103). The method includes providing a first and second member (103, 113), a positioning member (123) with a first end (126) and a second end (124), and the object (133). The first end (126) is positioned proximal to the object (133), and a first energy director (107) is positioned between, and is in contact with, the first end (126) and the first member (103). A second energy director (125), having a slower characteristic melting rate than that of the first energy director (107), is positioned between, and is in contact with, the second end (124) and the second member (123). Energy is first imparted to cause at least one of the first and second energy directors (107, 125) to begin melting. Imparting the energy is discontinued after the first energy director (107) is substantially melted and the object (133) is properly positioned, while the second energy director (125) is not substantially melted.

Abstract: A cathodically protected battery comprising a battery cell (110) having positive (160) and negative (140) electrical terminals. A sacrificial anode (150) is electrically coupled to the battery cell and situated on an external surface (120) of the battery cell. The sacrificial anode is strategically located so as to be exposed to the corrosive environment, thereby negating the corrosion of the battery electrical terminals. A plurality of cells is also configured to form a cathodically protected multicell battery package for use in a corrosive environment. The multicell battery (200) comprises a battery housing (210) and a plurality of cells (250-300) within the housing. The cells are electrically coupled together so as to terminate in a positive and a negative terminal. Electrical contacts (221 and 222) are provided on the exterior (220) of the battery housing and the positive and negative terminals of the cells are connected to these contacts.

Abstract: A shock absorbing battery pack (5) comprises a battery housing (15) having a plurality of cells within the housing. The cells each have a negative cell terminal (24) coupled to a can (20) and a positive cell terminal (22). Between the cell terminal resides a spring means (12) for providing shock absorption.

Abstract: A battery housing assembly for receiving an energy source (10) comprises a chamber (20) for receiving the energy source (10). A retaining pad (40) having adhesive applied on opposed sides (42A-B) is adhesively attached in between the chamber (20) and the energy source (10) for applying a force (44) in a direction substantially opposite to an energy source displacement (43) which is parallel to the retaining pad (40).