US4190702A
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Batteries
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-08-02
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1998-08-02
Abstract
Abstract An electrical battery having unscaled dry cells enclosed in a two-part housing split along a plane that is parallel to the axes of the cells.
Inventors
- 👤 Ching W. Pun
- 👤 Ching C. Poon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M6/00; H01M6/42; H01M6/44; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
An electrical battery comprising a plurality of substantially cylindrical unsealed dry cells enclosed in a single sealed container comprising at least two parts made of a substantially rigid plastics material joined together along at least one plane parallel to the axes of the cells.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
44 words
An electrical battery comprising a plurality of substantially cylindrical unsealed dry cells enclosed in a single sealed container comprising at least two parts made of a substantially rigid plastics material joined together along at least one plane parallel to the axes of the cells.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A battery as claimed in claim 1, wherein said parts of the container are joined together by ultrasonic welding.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A battery as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the container comprises dividing walls between the cells formed integrally with the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A battery as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the connections between cells are made internally of the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A battery as claimed in claim 4, wherein the container is provided with slots in which conductive strips for connecting the cells within the container and/or the cells to the terminals are located.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A battery as claimed in claim 5, wherein the slots substantially encase the conductive strips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A battery as claimed in claim 6, wherein at least two of the faces of the parts of the container to be joined together have a slot therein, the slots cooperating to form one or more ducts for the conductive strips.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |