Abstract: A flashlight, or the like, is suspended at its upper end in a semi-circular loop that is dependent from a generally flat body portion. A tab or flap located above the loop is seated against an upper region of the flashlight.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an improved means of making electrical and mechanical contact to metal foil electrode in an electrochemical cell. A conductive element is used which has a multiplicity of teeth projecting therefrom. The teeth pierce through the metal foil electrode and are bent over to be flush with the electrode surface. A strong mechanical and electrical bond results.

Abstract: The present invention is a package for the sale and display of batteries having a voltage indicator integrally associated with the package. A pair of electrical contacts are associated with the voltage indicator and the contacts are so positioned on the package that they are accessible for alignment with the terminals of a battery placed therebetween. When the electrical contacts make simultaneous connection to the terminals of a battery, current flows through the voltage indicator to visually indicate the magnitude of the voltage of the battery.

Abstract: A method of making single crystals of metal or other crystallizing materials whereby powders of irregular shaped single crystal particles (as small as 325 mesh or about 50 microns) may be readily and economically made. Said method comprises the steps of: (a) forming thin individual coatings on each of said particles such as oxides of metals on metal particles; (b) adding a combustible material to the coated particles and subjecting the combustible material to combustion; (c) melting the particle material within said coatings which function as individual particle crucibles; (d) cooling the melted particles within the coatings to form individual single crystals each within its own coating; and (e) removing the coating such as by solvation with a solvent or by chemical reaction. The single crystal particles conform to the original shape of the particles which may be irregular.

Abstract: A cycle lamp or other accessory has a combined switch and locking mechanism. The lamp is mounted on an adjustable bracket by means of a blade projecting from the bracket and received in a socket of the lamp body. The blade has a notch which matches a notch in the socket. A locking quadrant engages these notches when operated by a key of a cylinder lock incorporated in the removable cover of the lamp body. In one position of the lock the cover is locked to the lamp body and the lamp is locked to the blade of the bracket and also impedes access to the clamping screws of the bracket. The key also operates the on/off switch of the lamp, while in the locked condition. In the unlocked position, the lamp is switched off, but when removed from the bracket the lamp can be turned on and off by means of the key.

Abstract: The invention relates to spirally wound electrochemical cells in which the anode tab is located on a section of the anode that is sandwiched on both sides by cathode. This eliminates or minimizes problems normally associated with voltage reversal.

Abstract: A sealing and insulating member for a cell formed with an inwardly directed shoulder in the periphery of the member. A downwardly and outwardly extending skirt extends below the shoulder, the maximum diameter of which is located at its lowest extremity with that diameter being greater than the diameter at the bead of a cell can. The sealing and insulating member can be snap-fitted into the can prior to crimping, and held in place without the necessity to pre-crimp.

Abstract: An improved nonaqueous electrolyte and electrochemical cell containing same, wherein the electrolyte is comprised of a salt complexed by a tertiary amine and an aromatic organic solvent, the improvement being the addition of a solvent having a dielectric constant greater than 20 which provides an electrolyte having a conductivity sufficient to support current densities greater than 1 mA/cm.sub.2.

Abstract: A belt package carrier for blister card packages with a locking strap to prevent accidental disengagement of the blister cards from the belt package carrier during shipment.