Wayne J Andruk

7837745, Nov 23, 2010

Apr 24, 2007

11/739689

Joseph Barella - Yonkers NY, US
Wayne Andruk - Yonkers NY, US

International Battery, Inc. - Allentown PA

H01M 6/00
H01M 2/00
H01M 2/02
H01M 10/38
H01H 85/04

296231, 429 65, 429178, 429123, 337159

A means and method for rendering high energy density cells safe in compliance with transportation requirements, with the incorporation of a cell fusible terminal which is added on or incorporated within the cell terminals to prevent over current and hazards from developing due to external short circuits. As a result, cells made in accordance with the method of the present invention can be shipped by common carriers even though they are classified as hazardous materials and can be readily used and normally discharged with such fusible link element thereon. The fusible terminal comprises a non conductive base element upon which is mounted a fusible link element and wherein the non-conductive or insulative base element comprises means for connection to a terminal of the cell or battery and to an external component.

20070273333, Nov 29, 2007

May 23, 2006

11/419966

Wayne Andruk - Yonkers NY, US
Michael Manna - Canandaigua NY, US

Ultralife Batteries, Inc. - Newark NY

H02J 7/00

320135

An apparatus and method for completely discharging a battery by use of a tab that initiates activation of a discharging circuit when the tab is pulled out of the battery case. The tab is operatively coupled with the actuator of a switch which in turn is coupled to a discharging circuit. The tab extends from the battery case and may be covered by a protective cover, or may also be attached to the protective cover. The tab is attached to an actuator of a switch and detaches from the actuator after actuation, thereby indicating actuation and preventing the switch from subsequently being moved. The switch completes the circuit, initiating the discharging process, when a movable contact engages a stationary contact and completes the discharge circuit.