Abstract: A method for charging a battery is provided. The method comprises applying charging energy to the battery, maintaining a constant current until voltage rises to a set predetermined point, monitoring the charging energy, maintaining a constant current during dendrite shorting, terminating the charging energy when the total charge time of seven (7) hours is reached, and shortening the charge time, slightly warming up the batteries for better charge acceptance in cold conditions, and breaking down the positive grid-active material sulfation interface.

Abstract: It is a lead acid battery vent cap device, herein called “Acid Stripper”, to be used in the formation process of battery manufacturing. During the process, the batteries generate acid mist which vents out from battery. The acid mist is an undesirable condition. The “Acid Stripper” removes the liquid part and drops it back into the battery. It consists of a battery cap with gasket on which is molded and or or attached a static mixing tube. The static mixing tube contains a set of double helixes insert which substantially prevent acid from escaping to the outside of the battery during the formation process. The prevention of the acid escape eliminates the damage to the floor, the environment, the equipment and the people breathing the air. The additional benefits are, no acid loss, less topping off after formation, and prevention of explosions.

Abstract: Discloses a cast grid for supporting active mass in a lead-acid battery and gathering current from the active mass, the grid being characterized by a quasi-radial design adapted to provide efficient battery operation.

Abstract: A storage battery grid consisting of a frame having a lug on the upper edge thereof and spaced from a corner of the frame, a set of wires parallel to one another connecting the side edges of the frame, and a set of radial arms diverging away from the upper edge to connect that upper edge to each of the other three edges of the frame.