Abstract: The invention is an electrochemical cell with a zinc-containing negative electrode, an aqueous alkaline electrolyte and a cup-shaped metal negative electrode casing in contact with the negative electrode. The negative electrode casing is formed from a substrate that is substantially free of copper and at least those portions of the surface of the negative electrode casing in the seal area and the current collector area are coated with a layer of an alloy comprising copper, tin and zinc. The alloy layer reduces hydrogen gassing within the cell and is particularly useful in cells with no added mercury. Embodiments of the invention include cells with prismatic, cylindrical and button shaped containers and cells with positive electrode active materials including manganese dioxide, silver oxide and oxygen.

Abstract: A product dispenser comprising a cover, a slidable push element, a base and a landing is provided. The cover and the base are rotatable with respect to each other about a common axis. The cover comprises a roof opening in which the push element slides in opposing directions, advancing product from the interior of the cover onto the landing. In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser houses miniature zinc air batteries, secured to the base using an adhesive platform. When a cell is advanced from the interior of the cover onto the landing, the cell is separated from the adhesive platform, allowing air to pass into the cell and the cell to be activated. The landing preferably comprises a magnet for releasably securing product. The dispenser is then used as an inserter for orienting and placing the product in position in a device. The product is not directly handled during its removal from the dispenser or during its insertion into a device.

Abstract: A product dispenser comprising a cover, a slidable push element, a base and a landing is provided. The cover and the base are rotatable with respect to each other about a common axis. The cover comprises a roof opening in which the push element slides in opposing directions, advancing product from the interior of the cover onto the landing. In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser houses miniature zinc air batteries, secured to the base using an adhesive layer. When a cell is advanced from the interior of the cover onto the landing, the cell is separated from the adhesive layer, allowing air to pass into the cell and the cell to be activated. The landing preferably comprises a magnet for releasably securing product. The dispenser is then used as an inserter for orienting and placing the product in position in a device. The product is not directly handled during its removal from the dispenser or during its insertion into a device.

Abstract: A product dispenser comprising a cover, a slidable push element, a base and a landing is provided. The cover and the base are rotatable with respect to each other about a common axis. The cover comprises a roof opening in which the push element slides in opposing directions, advancing product from the interior of the cover onto the landing. In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser houses miniature zinc air batteries, secured to the base using an adhesive platform. When a cell is advanced from the interior of the cover onto the landing, the cell is separated from the adhesive platform, allowing air to pass into the cell and the cell to be activated. The landing preferably comprises a magnet for releasably securing product. The dispenser is then used as an inserter for orienting and placing the product in position in a device. The product is not directly handled during its removal from the dispenser or during its insertion into a device.

Abstract: A product dispenser comprising a cover, a slidable push element, a base and a landing is provided. The cover and the base are rotatable with respect to each other about a common axis. The cover comprises a roof opening in which the push element slides in opposing directions, advancing product from the interior of the cover onto the landing. In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser houses miniature zinc air batteries, secured to the base using an adhesive platform. When a cell is advanced from the interior of the cover onto the landing, the cell is separated from the adhesive platform, allowing air to pass into the cell and the cell to be activated. The landing preferably comprises a magnet for releasably securing product. The dispenser is then used as an inserter for orienting and placing the product in position in a device. The product is not directly handled during its removal from the dispenser or during its insertion into a device.

Abstract: A product dispenser comprising a cover, a slidable push element, a base and a landing is provided. The cover and the base are rotatable with respect to each other about a common axis. The cover comprises a roof opening in which the push element slides in opposing directions, advancing product from the interior of the cover onto the landing. In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser houses miniature zinc air batteries, secured to the base using an adhesive layer. When a cell is advanced from the interior of the cover onto the landing, the cell is separated from the adhesive layer, allowing air to pass into the cell and the cell to be activated. The landing preferably comprises a magnet for releasably securing product. The dispenser is then used as an inserter for orienting and placing the product in position in a device. The product is not directly handled during its removal from the dispenser or during its insertion into a device.

Abstract: A product dispenser comprising a cover, a slidable push element, a base and a landing is provided. The cover and the base are rotatable with respect to each other about a common axis. The cover comprises a roof opening in which the push element slides in opposing directions, advancing product from the interior of the cover onto the landing. In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser houses miniature zinc air batteries, secured to the base using an adhesive layer. When a cell is advanced from the interior of the cover onto the landing, the cell is separated from the adhesive layer, allowing air to pass into the cell and the cell to be activated. The landing preferably comprises a magnet for releasably securing product. The dispenser is then used as an inserter for orienting and placing the product in position in a device. The product is not directly handled during its removal from the dispenser or during its insertion into a device.

Abstract: A product dispenser comprising a cover, a slidable push element, a base and a landing is provided. The cover and the base are rotatable with respect to each other about a common axis. The cover comprises a roof opening in which the push element slides in opposing directions, advancing product from the interior of the cover onto the landing. In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser houses miniature zinc air batteries, secured to the base using an adhesive layer. When a cell is advanced from the interior of the cover onto the landing, the cell is separated from the adhesive layer, allowing air to pass into the cell and the cell to be activated. The landing preferably comprises a magnet for releasably securing product. The dispenser is then used as an inserter for orienting and placing the product in position in a device. The product is not directly handled during its removal from the dispenser or during its insertion into a device.

Abstract: A package for storing one or more batteries comprising a container defining an encapsulated hollow region and having walls that provide a first vapor permeability. The package contains an air cell or air-assisted cell battery housed within the container. Also housed within the container is a vapor control medium for providing controlled vapor flooding within the container so as to substantially match the vapor pressure of the hollow region with the vapor pressure within the air cell battery. The package allows for an electrically-operated device to be assembled with the air cell battery and housed ready for use within the package, while advantageously controlling the vapor pressure to minimize cell performance degradation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering a humidified stream of gas to an animal's respiratory tract. The gas is delivered at a dew point temperature greater than the ambient dew point temperature.

Abstract: An method and apparatus for delivering a humidified stream of gas to a young animal's respiratory tract. The gas is delivered at a dew point temperature greater than the ambient dew point temperature. The apparatus is especially useful in the treatment of foal pneumonia.

Abstract: A high humidity method and an apparatus are described which are useful for conditioning a pulmonary and/or a cardiovascular system in a large animal. The method broadly comprises delivering a humidified air stream at a dew point temperature greater than the environmental ambient dew point temperature to an animal's respiratory tract.

Abstract: The oxygen enricher apparatus provides a circuitous path for the flow of air to effect a reduction in noise while also using the oxygen-depleted air flow to cool the vacuum pump which draws the oxygen-enriched air flow through the membrane cells. The oxygen-enriched air flow is also passed through a condensor in heat exchange relation with the incoming air flow. Water which is separated from the oxygen-enriched air flow is wicked to an evaporator pad in the warm exhaust flow of the oxygen-depleted air flow.

Abstract: A plurality of selectively permeable membrane cells are mounted in parallel spaced-apart relationship to form a stack. Each cell includes a substrate and selectively permeable membranes positioned on the major surfaces thereof. The substrates are provided with flow ports at alternate end portions to provide a series flow path through the stack which is sealed by peripheral gasket members and end plates. The stack is adapted for use in pressure and vacuum gas enricher systems.

Abstract: A mobile, personal oxygen enricher includes means for producing a flow of atmospheric air, heating the air to a pre-selected temperature, and directing the air over an array of selectively permeable membrane cells which permit the permeation of oxygen at a greater rate than nitrogen. Vacuum means maintain the cells at a partial vacuum and draw off oxygen enriched gas. The enriched gas passes through a scrubber to remove pollutants and is directed to a patient for inhalation.