Abstract: This invention relates to a modular promotional display for blister card battery packages. The blister card packages are loaded into a multicompartmented module at the manufacturing point. The filled modules are shipped to the promotional display assembly point where a plurality of modules are placed into a display tray. Thus, the modules serve as both a shipping container and a display container for the batteries.

Abstract: A method of making an anode, for an electrochemical cell, comprising an anode active ductile metal foil such as lithium and a metal foil substrate. To achieve proper adhesion between the metal foil substrate and the active metal foil the metal foil substrate is impressed with indentations, such as with a knurled roller, either when in contact with the active metal foil (with the anode metal foil being indented as well) or prior thereto. In the latter embodiment the active metal foil is compressed onto the indented metal foil substrate.

Abstract: This invention pertains to portable battery-pack power supplies for use in devices which must be operated between an upper voltage and a lower voltage limit. The battery pack is comprised of a main power supply and a reserve power supply. The reserve power supply is switched into series connection with the main power supply when said main power supply is discharged to the lower voltage limit. Means are provided for ensuring that only the initial power supply is switched into the circuit after fresh cells are installed in the battery pack.

Abstract: The invention provides a light comprising a lamp, a reflector or other means defining an optical axis close to which the major part of the emergent light is distributed and a lens system having one or more prisms formed on its nearer face to the lamp and adjacent an edge of the lens system arranged to trap light from the lamp and distribute it by total internal reflection through the material of said lens system so that it emerges from the edge at more than 100.degree. to the optical axis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a separator for non-aqueous electrochemical cells and in particular lithium/manganese dioxide cells. It has been discovered that a polypropylene microporous film having a thickness greater than one mil and voids greater than 50% by volume, has beneficial properties without the concomitant problems generally associated with separators having open structures.

Abstract: A novel method and apparatus for forming an aluminum container with an exposed metallic insert in the closed end thereof with the aluminum and the secondary metal being coextruded during forming of the container. A particularly synergetic combination is achieved by selecting a spherical insert member and providing concave or depressed region in the bottom of the extrusion die mold to partially receive the spherical element. The aluminum flows around the major diameter of the spherical insert during coextrusion but leaves a bottom portion of the insert exposed for external welding to another component.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an anode current collector for alkaline electrochemical cells having zinc anodes. An anode current collector made from silicon bronze alloy has improved welding characteristics and has a minimal effect on gassing.

Abstract: Corrosion is reduced in aqueous electrochemical cells having zinc anodes comprised of single crystal zinc particles by the addition of small amounts of a gas inhibiting surfactant, for example, an organic phosphate inhibitor such as RA600 from GAF Corp. to the cell. A synergistically lowered rate of corrosion and cell gassing is obtained even with reduction of mercury content.

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: Leakage resistance in electrochemical cells is improved by the utilization of an elastomeric modified asphalt sealant material disposed between an insulative cell top and the cell container.

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.