Abstract: A hybrid golf accessory and method of use thereof is described. Embodiments of the hybrid golf accessory can include a drinking vessel and a golf tee guide integrated with the drinking vessel.

Abstract: A battery pack comprises a battery pack housing operably connectable to a power tool, at least five battery cells disposed in the housing, and battery pack terminals electrically connectable to power tool terminals of the power tool and electrically connected to the battery cells. An inductance characteristic of the battery pack is greater than 0 and less than 0.20 micro Henries. A ratio of inverse impedance and inductance characteristic of the battery pack is greater than 5×107 ??1H?1.

Abstract: A battery pack comprises a battery pack housing operably connectable to a power tool, at least five battery cells disposed in the housing, and battery pack terminals electrically connectable to power tool terminals of the power tool and electrically connected to the battery cells. An inductance characteristic of the battery pack is greater than 0 and less than 0.20 micro Henries. A ratio of inverse impedance and inductance characteristic of the battery pack is greater than 5×107??1H?1.

Abstract: A battery pack including a housing, a terminal block, a printed circuit board, a plurality of pouch cells assembled and connected in a stacked configuration positioned within the housing, a sensor placed on a central portion of an outermost pouch cell of the stack of the plurality of pouch cells and a battery management unit coupled to the printed circuit board and electrically coupled to the sensor.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery cell holder, where the battery cell holder includes multiple frames with each of the frames defining a cavity and adjacent frames connected to each other. The battery pack includes at least one pouch battery cell disposed in the cavity of each of the frames, where pouch battery cells disposed in adjacent frames are electrically connected to each other. The multiple frames are arranged in a stacked configuration.

Abstract: A battery pack comprises a battery pack housing operably connectable to a power tool, at least five battery cells disposed in the housing, and battery pack terminals electrically connectable to power tool terminals of the power tool and electrically connected to the battery cells. An inductance characteristic of the battery pack is greater than 0 and less than 0.20 micro Henries. A ratio of inverse impedance and inductance characteristic of the battery pack is greater than 5×107 ??1H?1.

Abstract: A power tool/battery pack combination includes an electric motor, one or more electrochemical cells, and a capacitive element. The electric motor is connected in series to a first switch. The series combination of the electric motor and the first switch is connected to a first terminal and a second terminal. The one or more electrochemical cells are connected across a third terminal and a fourth terminal. The third terminal and the fourth terminal are coupled respectively to the first terminal and the second terminal. The one or more electrochemical cells supply power to the electric motor via the first switch. The capacitive element includes one or more capacitors. The capacitive element is connected across the third terminal and the fourth terminal. The capacitive element is capable of storing inductive energy generated by the one or more electrochemical cells.

Abstract: A power tool/battery pack combination includes an electric motor, one or more electrochemical cells, and a capacitive element. The electric motor is connected in series to a first switch. The series combination of the electric motor and the first switch is connected to a first terminal and a second terminal. The one or more electrochemical cells are connected across a third terminal and a fourth terminal. The third terminal and the fourth terminal are coupled respectively to the first terminal and the second terminal. The one or more electrochemical cells supply power to the electric motor via the first switch. The capacitive element includes one or more capacitors. The capacitive element is connected across the third terminal and the fourth terminal. The capacitive element is capable of storing inductive energy generated by the one or more electrochemical cells.

Abstract: A power tool/battery pack combination includes an electric motor, one or more electrochemical cells, and a capacitive element. The electric motor is connected in series to a first switch. The series combination of the electric motor and the first switch is connected to a first terminal and a second terminal. The one or more electrochemical cells are connected across a third terminal and a fourth terminal. The third terminal and the fourth terminal are coupled respectively to the first terminal and the second terminal. The one or more electrochemical cells supply power to the electric motor via the first switch. The capacitive element includes one or more capacitors. The capacitive element is connected across the third terminal and the fourth terminal. The capacitive element is capable of storing inductive energy generated by the one or more electrochemical cells.

Abstract: A battery pack is provided for use with a power tool. The battery pack includes a housing and a plurality of battery cells connected in series within the housing, such that an inter-cell node is defined between each pair of adjacent battery cells. A plurality of terminals is at least partially exposed outside of the housing for coupling the battery cells to at least one of a power tool or a battery charger. The plurality of terminals include a positive terminal, a negative terminal and one or more inter-cell terminals, where at least one of the inter-cell terminals is electrically coupled via a positive temperature coefficient thermistor to one of the inter-cell nodes.

Abstract: A battery pack is provided for use with a power tool. The battery pack includes a housing and a plurality of battery cells connected in series within the housing, such that an inter-cell node is defined between each pair of adjacent battery cells. A plurality of terminals is at least partially exposed outside of the housing for coupling the battery cells to at least one of a power tool or a battery charger. The plurality of terminals include a positive terminal, a negative terminal and one or more inter-cell terminals, where at least one of the inter-cell terminals is electrically coupled via a positive temperature coefficient thermistor to one of the inter-cell nodes.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery cell holder, where the battery cell holder includes multiple frames with each of the frames defining a cavity and adjacent frames connected to each other. The battery pack includes at least one pouch battery cell disposed in the cavity of each of the frames, where pouch battery cells disposed in adjacent frames are electrically connected to each other. The multiple frames are arranged in a stacked configuration.

Abstract: A power tool/battery pack combination includes an electric motor, one or more electrochemical cells, and a capacitive element. The electric motor is connected in series to a first switch. The series combination of the electric motor and the first switch is connected to a first terminal and a second terminal. The one or more electrochemical cells are connected across a third terminal and a fourth terminal. The third terminal and the fourth terminal are coupled respectively to the first terminal and the second terminal. The one or more electrochemical cells supply power to the electric motor via the first switch. The capacitive element includes one or more capacitors. The capacitive element is connected across the third terminal and the fourth terminal. The capacitive element is capable of storing inductive energy generated by the one or more electrochemical cells.