Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of improved electrode plate and separator assemblies (400) for lead acid batteries, improved lead acid cells or batteries incorporating the improved assemblies, systems or vehicles incorporating the improved assemblies (400) and/or batteries (100), and methods related thereto. The electrode plate (200, 201) may have a grid (202) of a stamped, cast, or expanded metal manufacturing process. The grid (202) may have a non-uniform application of active material (203). The separators (300) preferably provide a support structure for resisting or mitigating any plate warping or plate deflection.

Abstract: A flexible rollstock material used in the construction of microwave cooking bags. The rollstock material includes, in progressive inner to outer layers, polyester, metal, adhesive, paper, adhesive and polypropylene. The formed bags are sufficiently strong to support the bag without external packaging while providing a printable exterior surface. The bag is subject to high heat cooking of protein without deleterious affect to the bag.

Abstract: A sealed cooking pouch specifically designed for microwave cooking raw frozen protein entrees containing a raw meat protein portion, preferably beef, poultry, fish, pork or veal, along with starch, sauce and vegetable portions. The packaging material is manipulated into a pouch shape, meant to receive the protein entree ingredients before sealing, during the manufacturing process. The packaging material is composed of a heat-sealable polyester layer with a thin layer of aluminum deposited on one side and a layer of water-repellant 20 lb-25 lb. structural paper stock, laminated together through the use of a water-based adhesive. The aluminum can be uniformly deposited centrally where maximum temperature concentration is desired, and deposited in patterns that allow for temperature attenuation in parts of the package where this is desirable. The structural paper outer layer is treated with a wax emulsion to repel water that forms from condensation on the outside of the cooking pouch.