A cosmetic composition with enhanced water resistance, color intensity and color retention after exposure to water is disclosed herein. The composition comprises a water dispersible film former component, a skin adhesion promoter component, a color enhancer component, and one or more colorants. The synergy of the components contributes to the improved attributes of the composition.
A61K 8/97 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from algae, fungi, lichens or plantsCosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from derivatives thereof
A photoprotective composition can be utilized for a variety of cosmetic compositions. A photoprotective composition comprises one or more photoactive agents, at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon, and at least one ester, wherein said photoprotective composition is substantially non-whitening, is substantially non-irritating, or both. The photoprotective composition can be anhydrous, a single phase composition, water-resistant and can provide any combination of the foregoing characteristics without further ingredients required in the prior art. The photoprotective composition can be a liquid such that it is easily and consistently dispensed from a bottle, pump or spray.
A lens is provided. The lens includes a lens body positioned about an optical axis. The lens body includes an input surface for receiving light from a light source and defined by a focusing surface and a convex hyperbolic surface. The lens body also includes an output surface through which light exits the lens body and a lateral surface extending between the convex hyperbolic surface and the output surface. The focusing surface is configured to collimate light along the optical axis towards the output surface and the convex hyperbolic surface is configured to substantially collimate light towards the lateral surface to be internally reflected towards the output surface.
An electrochemical battery cell (10) is provided having a housing formed by a can (12) and a cup (20), with a sealing gasket (30) disposed therebetween. First and second electrodes and electrolyte are disposed within the housing. The first electrode is provided in an electrode assembly (40) that is bonded to the can (12) in an air diffusion region to prevent doming of the electrode assembly (40).
H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
A lid assembly (13) for a container (12) comprises a lid (14), a spout (16), a valve (20), and optionally a straw (18). The lid (14) provides a port for accessing fluids that communicates with the spout (16). The spout (16) provides a channel (28) so fluid can be withdrawn from the container (12). The spout (16) communicates with a valve (20). The valve (20) provides a substantially leak-resistant means of withdrawing fluid via the spout (16) from the volume of the container. The valve (20), lid (14), and spout (16) are removably connectable and sized such that they can be easily held by a user and separated for cleaning of hard to reach places, while at the same time, are assembled providing a substantially leak-resistant lid assembly (13).
A bottle feeding device (10), including a bottom piece (14) of a bottle body (12) having a first perimeter wall (60) and a top piece (16) of a bottle body having a second perimeter wall (62). The top piece is pivotally affixed to the bottom piece and is rotatable with respect to the bottom piece about an axis extending generally orthogonally through the first perimeter wall and the second perimeter wall. A pair of detent features (68,70) is provided to restrain the bottom piece and the top piece into either a first relative rotational position or a second relative rotational position. The bottle feeding device (10), further comprising a rib (80) extending around the first perimeter wall (60), wherein at least a portion of the rib extends around the first perimeter wall at an angle, and wherein the rib interacts with the top piece (16, 82, 84) to limit rotation of the top piece with respect to the bottom piece. A nipple (22) is operatively affixed to the top piece of the bottle by a nipple ring (20) threaded onto the top piece of the bottle. A method of feeding an infant and of manufacturing the bottle are also provided.
A method for forming a container assembly (100) having a lid (30), a container (10) and a cooperative closure mechanism (50), includes providing a lid form (114) and flexible members (162) biased toward the lid form, wherein the lid form (114) and the flexible members (162) are operable between a forming position defined by the lid form exerting a biasing force against the flexible members (162), and an extraction position defined by the biasing force being substantially removed from the flexible members (162), creating a lid form cavity (116) defined by the lid form and the flexible members disposed in the forming position, injecting a lid material throughout the lid form cavity to form a lid, disposing the lid form and the flexible members (162) in the extraction position, wherein the lid form is moved distal from the lid and the flexible members are biased away from the lid to separate the lid from the flexible members (162).
B65D 41/06 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation with bayonet cams
B29C 45/44 - Removing or ejecting moulded articles for undercut articles
B29C 33/48 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with means for, or specially constructed to facilitate, the removal of articles, e.g. of undercut articles with means for collapsing or disassembling
An electrochemical battery cell is provided having a housing formed by a can and a cup, with a sealing gasket disposed therebetween. First and second electrodes and electrolyte are disposed within the housing. The cup has a peripheral wall and a cup edge portion that extends inward, away from the can wall at angle less than 180° relative to a longitudinal axis of the cell housing. The gasket likewise has a base that extends inward, and a surface of the cup edge portion is sealingly engaged with the gasket base.
H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
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METHOD FOR DISMANTLING A BATTERY CELL USING FLUID JETS
A method for recycling a plurality of battery cells, the method includes the steps of orienting a plurality of battery cells along a processing path having at least two fluid jets, moving the plurality of battery cells along the processing path proximate the at least two fluid jets, wherein the at least two fluid jets are positioned to cut first and second ends of each of the plurality of battery cells, and cutting the first and second ends of each of the plurality of battery cells with the at least two fluid jets to expose an interior volume of each of the plurality of battery cells.
A razor cartridge includes razor blade assemblies having an inter-blade guard attached to a side of a razor blade. The razor blade is formed from strip that is manufactured including a thermal oxidation process to form a chromium oxide layer on the side surface of the razor blade. This oxide film prevents electrochemical corrosion of the razor blade that may be visible to a user and prevents real or perceived premature failure of the razor blade and thus the razor cartridge during its extended life. The razor blade assembly may also have an array of closely spaced droplets of a liquid adapted to inhibit corrosion of the razor blade applied to the side of the razor blade visible to a user.
B23P 15/40 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass cutting tools shearing tools
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CONSUMER PACKAGED PRODUCT FOR VISCOUS PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS WITH DUAL PROPELLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM
A consumer packaged product for dispensing high viscosity personal care compositions using a dual propellant system. A first propellant is admixed with the personal care composition to form a micro-emulsion. A second propellant is dissolved into the micro-emulsion. A final pressure within the container is about 30 to about 120 psig, sufficient to dispense all or substantially all of the personal care composition within the container. Preferably, the personal care composition is a post-foaming gel wherein upon dispensing, the post-foaming gel remains a stable, transparent gel that is substantially foam-free.
A skin engaging member of a razor cartridge is formed from a precursor of a matrix of a first water soluble polymer and a water insoluble polymer. The precursor includes an upper surface region. A powdered second water soluble polymer is applied to an outer surface of the upper surface region. The second water-soluble polymer is mechanically pressed (e.g. by a roller) to embed the second water soluble polymer in the upper surface region. The upper surface region of the skin engaging member has a locally increased combined first and second water soluble polymer content.
A photoprotective composition can be utilized for a variety of cosmetic compositions. A photoprotective composition comprises one or more photoactive agents, and a synergistic combination of polymers. The photoprotective composition can provide a substantially a complete film. The photoprotective composition may comprise an alkyl dimethicone, a polymer with ester linkages, and a phenyl silicone or a styrene. The photoprotective composition can further comprise abietic acid and ester derivatives. The photoprotective composition can be a liquid such that it is easily and consistently dispensed from a bottle, pump or spray.
A61K 8/891 - Polysiloxanes saturated, e.g. dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, C24-C28 methicone or stearyl dimethicone
A61K 8/894 - Polysiloxanes saturated, e.g. dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, C24-C28 methicone or stearyl dimethicone modified by a polyoxyalkylene group, e.g. cetyl dimethicone copolyol
The invention relates to mixed metal borohydrides used for solid hydrogen storage. The mixed metal borohydrides are synthesized through solution synthesis using multiple metal borohydrides. First and second precursor solutions are prepared and combined to create a mixture in which the mixed metal borohydride is formed. The solvent is removed, leaving the mixed metal borohydride. The first precursor solution consisting essentially of lithium borohydride, and the second precursor solution consisting essentially of a borohydride compound containing one or more metal cations selected from the group of metals consisting of sodium, magnesium, calcium and titanium.
C01B 6/15 - Metal borohydridesAddition complexes thereof
C01B 6/23 - Preparation of borohydrides of other metals, e.g. aluminium borohydrideAddition complexes thereof, e.g. Li [Al(BH4)3H]
C01B 6/21 - Preparation of borohydrides of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, magnesium or berylliumAddition complexes thereof, e.g. LiBH4.2N2H4, NaB2H7
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PACKAGED PRODUCT INCLUDING A NON-AEROSOL CONTAINER AND A SHAVING AID COMPOSITION STORED THEREIN
A packaged product and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The packaged product includes a non-aerosol container and a shaving aid composition. The container includes a pocket. The shaving aid composition is in the form of a post-foaming gel and is stored within the pocket. The container is impermeable to the shaving aid composition during a useful life of the container. The shaving aid composition has a temperature dependent characteristic that enables the shaving aid composition to be stored within the pocket at temperatures below 48°C without causing a volume of the shaving aid composition to significantly increase during the useful life of the container. The shaving aid composition can be stored within the pocket at temperatures below 48°C without causing the volume of the shaving aid composition to increase to a magnitude such that the pocket is inadvertently opened during the useful life of the container.
Disclosed is a tampon applicator package assembly having a tampon applicator and a cap having a closed end and an open end. The tampon applicator has a barrel for housing a pledget and a plunger. The plunger has an end portion that is a cap cover that connects to a remainder of the plunger and mates with the cap at the open end to provide a seal with the cap that completely encloses the tampon applicator in the cap. Also disclosed is an assembly having a tampon applicator, a cap having both a closed end and open end, and a cap cover for covering the open end of the cap. When the cap cover is placed on the open end, the open end is sealed and the tampon applicator is completely enclosed in the cap.
A packaged product (10) includes a personal care medium (16), a propellant (14), and an aerosol container (12). The personal care medium (16) and the propellant (14) are stored with the aerosol container (12). At least one of the personal care medium (16) and the propellant (14) includes a non-flammable volatile agent that includes one or more organofluorine compounds. The one or more organofluorine compounds may include one or more trifluoropropene compounds, one or more tetrafluoropropene compounds, and/or one or more pentafluoropropane compounds.
B65D 83/60 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant with contents and propellant separated
B65D 83/64 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant with contents and propellant separated by pistons
B65D 83/14 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant
C08J 9/14 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent organic
A safety razor has a handle including an arm moveable relative to the handle and terminating in handle connecting structure engageable with cartridge connecting structure of a razor cartridge. The safety razor has a flexible spring finger having an end portion. The spring finger is integrally formed with one of a housing of the razor cartridge and the arm, and the other of the housing and the arm includes blocking structure having a blocking surface. The end portion of the spring finger is closely spaced from the blocking surface to prevent movement of the arm relative to the housing sufficient to disengage the handle pivoting connecting structure from the cartridge pivoting connecting structure thereby preventing accidental release of the razor cartridge from the handle.
The invention realtes to mixed metal borohydrides used for solid hydrogen storage. The mixed metal borohydrides are synthesized through solution synthesis using multiple metal borohydrides. First and second precursor solutions are prepared and combined to create a mixture in which the mixed metal borohydride is formed. The solvent is removed, leaving the mixed metal borohydride. The first precursor solution consisting essentially of lithium borohydride, and the second precursor solution consisting essentially of a borohydride compound containing one or more metal cations selected from the group of metals consisting of sodium, magnesium, calcium, titanium.
The invention relates to carbons that include carbon particles that have a catalyst film on the surface of the carbon particles and nano-crystalline catalyst particles attached to the carbon particles. The invention also related to a method of manufacturing such carbons using sonication with or without the addition of a metal dopant. The invention also related to electrochemical cells, such as metal-air batteries, that use such carbons.
H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
An elongated flat strip of martensitic stainless steel material for use in manufacturing razor blades is provided with an elongated weakened portion. The weakened portion is provided after hardening, sharpening and cutting edge coating processes are performed. The weakened portion is provided by the application of laser energy that forms a groove along a side of the razor blade and converts previously tempered martensite to untempered martensite in the weakened portion. The razor blade is attached to a support and removed at the weakened portion. The weakened portion can be provided before or after the razor blade is attached to the support.
B26B 21/56 - Razor-blades characterised by the shape
B26B 21/58 - Razor-blades characterised by the material
B23P 15/40 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass cutting tools shearing tools
A lighting device (10) includes a body (12) including a battery housing to receive one or more batteries (50) to power the lighting device. The body includes at one end a light source housing (16) for emitting light from the device in a manner of a flashlight, wherein the light source (16.2) is configured to emit light out the one end of the body. The body further includes a lighting panel (18) coupled to the body, wherein the lighting panel is illuminated along an edge of the lighting panel and arranged on the body so as to emit light in the manner of an area light.
A portable lighting device adapted to provide an area light, said device including a body having a battery housing to hold batteries to power said device. The device includes a light panel functioning as a lens to act as an area light emitter, characterized in the said light panel is slidable into and out of said body, said light panel being constructed of a substantially flat panel portion.
A lighting device (10) having a base housing (12) to receive one or more batteries therein to power a light source located in a light housing (14). The light housing (14) being pivotally attached to the base housing (12) at pivot points on both sides of the base housing (12), wherein a handle (24) is provided which extends along the axis of rotation (13) between the pivot points.
F21L 4/04 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by provision of a light source housing portion adjustably fixed to the remainder of the device
F21Y 101/02 - Miniature, e.g. light emitting diodes (LED)
A safety razor (100) includes a handle (102) adapted to support a razor cartridge and a razor cartridge (104) mounted to the handle. The razor cartridge includes a reservoir assembly (106) and a cartridge assembly (108) that defines a shave plane (109) and is adapted to move with relation to the reservoir assembly during normal shaving operation. A delivery channel (118) connects the reservoir assembly to the cartridge assembly. The reservoir assembly adapted to contain a non-solid shaving aid (107). The delivery channel is adapted to allow the non- solid shaving aid to flow between the reservoir assembly and the cartridge assembly during normal shaving operation. The delivery channel is further adapted to undergo an internal volume change that creates a pumping action as the cartridge assembly pivots with relation to the reservoir assembly during normal shaving operation.
A method of making a razor cartridge (10) is provided. A housing (12) of the razor cartridge has an elongated body (13) having, integrally formed, a guard (14), a cap (16) and an interior wall (30) extending between the guard and the cap close to an end of the elongated body. An exterior wall (60) extends outwardly of the interior wall and is joined to the interior wall by a film hinge (62). A portion (48) of a body (43) of a razor blade (40) is positioned in a slot (32) of the interior wall. The exterior wall is folded about the film hinge so that a lip (64) of the exterior wall overlays an end portion of the cutting edge (42) of the razor blade to secure to razor blade within the housing. The exterior wall is additionally secured to the elongated body. A razor cartridge is thus provided.
An electrochemical coin cell that includes an anode, and an anode terminal with a closed end that is configured as an electronic conductor and comprises a material that is resistant to reactions forming hydrogen gas during exposure to a saliva-containing solution. The cell further includes a cathode, and a cathode terminal that includes a closed end that is configured as an electronic conductor and comprises a material that is resistant to metallic dissolution and reactions forming oxygen gas during exposure to the saliva-containing solution.
H01M 6/16 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with organic electrolyte
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
A razor cartridge includes razor blade assemblies having an inter-blade guard attached to a side of a razor blade. The razor blade is formed from strip that is manufactured including a thermal oxidation process to form a chromium oxide layer on the side surface of the razor blade. This oxide film prevents electrochemical corrosion of the razor blade that may be visible to a user and prevents real or perceived premature failure of the razor blade and thus the razor cartridge during its extended life. The razor blade assembly may also have an array of closely spaced droplets of a liquid adapted to inhibit corrosion of the razor blade applied to the side of the razor blade visible to a user.
B26B 21/00 - Razors of the open or knife typeSafety razors or other shaving implements of the planing typeHair-trimming devices involving a razor-bladeEquipment therefor
B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
B23P 15/40 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass cutting tools shearing tools
A safety razor adapted to deliver a non-solid shaving aid material during normal use includes a handle, a razor cartridge and a reservoir for the shaving aid material in fluid communication with an applicator of the razor cartridge. When the non-solid shaving aid material includes liquid oil, the applicator has an outer layer of a hydrophobic non-woven material and an inner body of an oleophilic fibre pad. The reservoir can include a body of oleophobic and hydrophilic fibre material.
A safety razor adapted to deliver a non-solid shaving aid material during normal use includes a handle, a razor cartridge and a reservoir for the shaving aid material in fluid communication with an applicator of the razor cartridge. A linkage extends from the reservoir to the razor cartridge. Pivotal movement of the razor cartridge away from its at-rest position causes the linkage to move relative to both the razor cartridge and the reservoir and in a particular way from the reservoir. A plug of the linkage is removed from a vent aperture of the reservoir providing pressure relief for any partial vacuum caused from dispensing a portion of the shaving aid material. In the at-rest position the plug seals the vent and helps alleviate unwanted drooling of the shaving aid material when the safety razor is not in use.
A razor cartridge (10) has a housing (12) having a guard (16) and a cap (18) and a plurality of parallel blades (14) supported by the housing between the guard and the cap, each blade having a respective cutting edge (15). The guard includes a first and a second group (32, 34) of rows of elongated, elastomeric fins, each group being arranged generally parallel to the cutting edges and positioned to engage a user's skin, the second group being closer to the blades than the first group. The tips of the fins of the first group define a surface (40) and an extension (42) of the surface intersects the outer surface of the outermost fin (46) of the second group to define a step (48) between this intersection and a plane parallel to a plane (36) through the cutting edges and tangential to the tip of outermost fin in a direction away from the guard.
A lithium-iron disulfide battery with improved high temperature performance is disclosed. The separator characteristics are deliberately selected to be compatible with the electrolyte at the intended temperature. Additional or alternative modifications can be made in the form of a scaffold or laminated structure. A preferred polymer for such separators is polyimide.
The invention is a hydrogen generator including a housing, a reaction area, a fluid reservoir, a pellet comprising a first reactant within the reaction area, a fluid comprising a second reactant within the fluid reservoir, a fluid flow path between the fluid reservoir and the reaction area, and a hydrogen outlet. The fluid flow path comprises a follower assembly biased toward the pellet, the follower assembly includes an articulated joint and a follower, and the second reactant can react with the first reactant in the reaction area to produce hydrogen gas and byproducts.
C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents
H01M 8/06 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues
B01J 7/02 - Apparatus for generating gases by wet methods
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GAS GENERATOR WITH COMBINED GAS FLOW VALVE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VENT
A gas generator includes a reactant capable of producing a gas and a gas outlet valve that can function as both a gas flow valve and a pressure relief vent, using the same gas flow path through the valve. When the valve is closed and the pressure within the gas generator is below a threshold pressure, a moveable valve member is biased against a valve seat to block the outlet port. When gas generator is coupled to the apparatus, an actuator is inserted into the valve, displacing the moveable valve member and separating it from the valve seat to open the valve. When the gas generator is uncoupled, pressure at or above a threshold displaces the moveable member, separating it from the valve seat to open the outlet port so pressure can be released to the external environment.
H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
F16K 17/168 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side combined with manually-controlled valves, e.g. a valve combined with a safety valve
A cathode, electrochemical cell and process for making either is disclosed. The cathode includes iron disulfide which exhibits multiple peaks representing distinct maxima of mean diameters for the volume-based particle size distribution. All of the maxima are less than 20 microns. A combination of natural pyrite ore and synthetic iron disulfide may be mixed to achieve the desired distribution, or a combination of natural pyrite ores may be processed in different manners to achieve the desired characteristics.
H01M 6/16 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with organic electrolyte
H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/1397 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
The invention is a hydrogen generator (10) with a liquid reservoir (24), a reaction area (22), a byproduct containment area (26) and a hydrogen containment area (28) within a housing (12). A liquid from the liquid reservoir can react within the reaction area to produce hydrogen gas and byproducts, which flow to the byproduct containment area, and hydrogen gas passes into the hydrogen containment area (28) and is released from the housing through a hydrogen outlet (38) as needed. The liquid reservoir and the reaction area are each within a container (18,20) made of a liquid impermeable material, the byproduct containment area is within a flexible container (16) made of a hydrogen permeable, liquid impermeable material, and the hydrogen containment area is within a flexible container (14) made of a hydrogen impermeable material. The byproduct containment area is in a volume exchanging relationship with one or both of the liquid reservoir and the reaction area.
C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents
H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
A blade support for a razor blade cartridge and a method of manufacturing such a blade support are provided. The blade support includes an elongated body bent at an angle to form an upper blade attachment portion and a lower portion, and the elongated body includes one or more bevels at corners of the elongated body. The method of manufacturing the blade support includes the steps of shaping a wire into a formed wire having a thickness and a substantially rectangular cross section, shaping the formed wire into a precision shaped wire having a width and one or more bevels at corners, and bending the precision shaped wire to form the blade support having an upper blade attachment portion and a lower portion.
A retainer for retaining a blade in a razor cartridge housing is disclosed. The retainer has a central portion for extending across a minor axis of a blade, and a pair of legs extending from respective distal ends of the central portion to form substantially a U-shape with the central portion. The cartridge housing has a pair of openings for respectively receiving the pair of legs. The legs are engaged by the opening to restrict movement of the retainer relative to the cartridge housing.
B26B 21/14 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle
B26B 21/24 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the magazine typeSafety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the injector type
B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously
A razor cartridge assembly is provided with an improved pivot structure. Embodiments include a cartridge housing and an interconnect, the cartridge housing having a cartridge pivot structure, and a cam spaced from the cartridge pivot structure. The cam has a side surface facing the cartridge pivot structure. The interconnect has an interconnect pivot structure facing toward the cartridge pivot structure for pivotally engaging the cartridge pivot structure. The interconnect pivot structure comprises a locking arm extending towards the cam side surface for engaging the cam side surface when the cartridge pivot structure is engaged with the interconnect pivot structure, for maintaining the engagement of the cartridge and interconnect pivot structures.
B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously
B26B 21/14 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle
B26B 21/24 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the magazine typeSafety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle of the injector type
A hydrogen generator with improved volume efficiency and a method of producing hydrogen gas with the hydrogen generator are disclosed. A fluid containing a reactant is transported from a reactant storage area to a reaction area. Hydrogen gas and an effluent pass from the reaction area into the effluent storage area that is in a volume exchanging relationship with one or both of the reactant storage area and the reaction area. An initially compressed filter is disposed in the effluent storage area to remove solids from the hydrogen gas. The filter is attached to a moveable partition separating the effluent storage area from the reactant storage area and/or the reaction area, and the filter expands as the volume of the effluent storage area increases.
C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents
The invention relates to primary electrochemical cells, in addition to methods for manufacturing and discharging the same, having a jellyroll electrode assembly that includes a positive electrode with a coating comprising iron disulfide deposited on a current collector situated on the outermost circumference of the jellyroll, a lithium-based negative electrode and a polymeric separator. More particularly, the invention relates to a cell design which optimizes cell capacity and substantially eliminates premature voltage drop-off on intermittent service testing by eliminating the edge effect through, for example, deliberately relieving stack pressure and/or extending the distance lithium ions proximate to the terminal end of the positive electrode must travel to undergo an electrochemical reaction in that region.
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
An elongated flat strip of martensitic satinless steel material for use in manufacturing razor blades is provided with an elongated weakened portion. The weakened portion is provided after hardening, sharpening and cutting edge coating processes are performed. The weakened portion is provided by the application of laser energy that forms a groove along a side of the razor blade and converts previously tempered martensite to untempered martensite at the weakened portion. The razor blade is attached to a support and removed at the weakened portion. The weakened portion can be provided before or after the razor blade is attached to the support.
An inter-blade guard of a suitably ductile material for a razor cartridge is provided with an elongated weakened region. The weakened region is provided after the inter-blade guard is attached to a surface of a razor blade. The weakened region is provided by the application of laser energy that forms a groove along a side of the inter-blade guard. The root region of the groove undergoes intergranular carbide precipitation to locally embrittle the intergranular boundary regions in the groove root region of the otherwise ductile material.
According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes therethrough. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity such that it at least partially fills at least one of the holes in the skin-engaging surface and at least a portion of the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use
In a method of microcellular injection molding, a polymer and a supercritical fluid are processed. A condition of processing the polymer and/or the supercritical fluid is adjusted to control a weight of a plastic part and/or a surface characteristic of a plastic part produced. In another method of producing a plastic part using microcellular injection molding, a polymer is heated and melted and a supercritical fluid is added thereto. The resulting mix is a single-phase polymer-gas solution comprising the polymer and the supercritical fluid. The polymer and/or the supercritical fluid are adjusted to control the weight of the plastic part and/or a surface characteristic of the plastic part. Once adjusted, the melted polymer with the supercritical fluid is injected into a mold. Upon injecting the melted polymer and supercritical fluid, a pressure drop causes the supercritical fluid to nucleate in the melted polymer, thereby causing nucleation of bubbles.
A skin engaging member for a razor cartridge includes an erodible first layer and an erodible second layer below the first layer. Each layer includes a lubricious water soluble polymer and can include a water insoluble polymer. The second layer includes a fragrance that can be in the form of microcapsules or a suitable additive of the polymeric material(s). As the first layer erodes during normal use of the razor cartridge the second layer is eventually exposed dissolving or fracturing the microcapsules or otherwise releasing the fragrance. The fragrance is malodorous indicating to e.g. a vision impaired user that the optimal life of the razor cartridge is at or nearing its end. The first layer can also be provided with a non-malodorous fragrance. A third erodible layer can be provided between the first and second layer and can also include a fragrance. End-of-optimal-life indication can be rapid or gradual.
A safety razor includes a razor cartridge connected to a razor handle. When the safety razor is at rest on a horizontal surface the areas of contact of the razor handle and the horizontal surface include a surface of an opposed end of the grip portion of the handle and a surface of a foot at a first end of the grip portion. When the safety razor is in this at rest position the razor cartridge is spaced from the horizontal surface. A shaving aid body of the cartridge that can be water swellable is also spaced from the horizontal surface. By application of an external force the safety razor can be rocked to a position where the razor cartridge additionally contacts the horizontal surface. When the safety razor is released from the rocked position it self-rights to its at rest position.
An electrochemical cell design, with particular applicability to lithium-iron disulfide batteries, is disclosed. The cell includes a spirally wound electrode assembly with a central core. The core causes uniform expansion within the cathode. The core may also collapse and/or possess a cross sectional shape that differs from the cross sectional shape of the cylindrical container which houses the electrode assembly.
An electrolyte composition including a detectable contrast agent and an electrochemical cell including the electrolyte composition, wherein the contrast agent allows for detection of spillage or leakage of electrolyte during or after cell construction. In some embodiments, the contrast agent is able to change the color intensity of the electrolyte composition over time after addition to the cell. Methods for detecting spillage or leakage of the contrast agent-containing electrolyte composition during cell construction are disclosed.
H01M 6/50 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance, e.g. for maintaining operating temperature
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
The invention is a button cell battery dispensing package (10) including a display card with front panel (12) and rear panel (30) and a flanged cover rotatably disposed with its flange (60) between the front and rear panels (1230). The cover (50) has blisters forming cavities (54) in which the batteries are disposed, with the blisters (56) protruding through an opening in the front panel. The cover (50) has one or more rearward projections (52) that can project into the cutouts (48) in the rear panel (30), to prevent free rotation of the cover (50) and hold a cavity in position adjacent to a battery access opening (36) to facilitate removal of a battery from the cavity (54). The cover (50) can be manually rotated by the user to sequentially index cavities into position adjacent to a battery access opening. The package (10) can include a door that can be closed to retain a cell in a cavity (54) adjacent to the battery access opening or opened to allow removal of the battery.
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
A hydrogen gas generating apparatus for providing hydrogen gas to a fuel cell stack is provided. The apparatus includes an expandable reaction chamber containing a solid reactant component and a collapsible receptacle containing a liquid reactant component with a housing. The reaction chamber includes an expandable reactant zone defined by a moveable partition that retains the reactants and reaction products within the reaction chamber. The apparatus also includes a liquid transport control system and a fluid path for transporting the liquid reactant component from the collapsible receptacle to the reactant zone in the reaction chamber, where the liquid and solid reactant components react to generate hydrogen gas. The receptacle collapses with a corresponding expansion of the reaction chamber as liquid reactant component is used, and the reactant zone expands within the reaction chamber in response to pressure from the increasing volume of reaction products on the moveable partition. Volume exchange among the expandable reaction chamber, the expandable reactant zone and the collapsible receptacle provides a high volume of hydrogen gas from a hydrogen generating apparatus of limited volume.
H01M 8/06 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues
B01J 7/02 - Apparatus for generating gases by wet methods
C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents
52.
METHOD OF MAKING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL WITH A CATALYTIC ELECTRODE INCLUDING MANGANESE DIOXIDE
The invention is a process for making an electrochemical cell with a catalytic electrode including a catalyst made by a solution precipitation process via an oxidation-reduction reaction between water-soluble oxidizing and reducing agents, at least one of which includes manganese. The reaction is carried out at less than 65C, preferably with little or no heating. The oxidizing agent does not have a cation that is reduced in the reaction, and the reducing agent does not have an anion that is reduced in the reaction.
H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes therethrough. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use. The skin-engaging surface is askew relative to the shave plane of the blades.
According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes there through. The shaving aid material is pre-formed in a pre-determined shape, placed in the first portion of the lubrication box, and then compressed. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use.
The invention relates to primary electrochemical cells having a jellyroll electrode assembly that includes a lithium-based negative electrode, a positive electrode with a coating comprising iron disulfide deposited on a current collector and a polymeric separator. More particularly, the invention relates to a cell design which optimizes cell capacity and substantially eliminates premature voltage drop-off on intermittent service testing. The resulting cell has a region of increased lithium thickness proximate to/under the terminal end of the outermost edge of the cathode strip.
H01M 6/16 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with organic electrolyte
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes there through. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity such that it at least partially fills at least one of the holes in the skin-engaging surface and at least a portion of the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use.
According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes therethrough. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity such that it at least partially fills at least one of the holes in the skin-engaging surface and at least a portion of the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use
According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes therethrough. Additional shaving aid material is applied to the skin-engaging surface to assist in providing ample shaving aid during the initial use of the lubrication box. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity such that it at least partially fills at least one of the holes in the skin-engaging surface and at least a portion of the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use.
The invention relates to primary electrochemical cells having a jellyroll electrode assembly that includes a lithium-based negative electrode, a positive electrode with a coating comprising iron disulfide deposited on a current collector and a polymeric separator. More particularly, the invention relates to a cell designs and cathode formulations incorporating specific types of conductors to improve cell performance.
A razor cartridge includes razor blade assemblies having an inter-blade guard attached to a side of a razor blade. The razor blade is formed from strip that is manufactured including a thermal oxidation process to form a chromium oxide layer on the side surface of the razor blade. This oxide film prevents electrochemical corrosion of the razor blade that may be visible to a user and prevents real or perceived premature failure of the razor blade and thus the razor cartridge during its extended life. The razor blade assembly may also have an array of closely spaced droplets of a liquid adapted to inhibit corrosion of the razor blade applied to the side of the razor blade visible to a user.
A lithium electrochemical cell, and a process for making the same, are disclosed. The cell includes a chelating agent that is specifically selected to remove impurities introduced to the cell by other component.
A gas consuming battery is provided with an air regulating system for regulating the flow of air into the battery. The battery includes a gas consuming cell having a cell housing with air entry ports for the passage of a gas contained in the air into the cell housing. A first gas consuming electrode and a second electrode are disposed within the cell housing. The air regulating system includes a valve having a moving plate disposed adjacent to another plate. In an embodiment, the moving plate and the other plate both have one or more apertures therethrough that at least partially align in an open valve position and are misaligned in a closed valve position. The air regulating system can also include an actuator for moving the moving plate relative to the fixed plate to open and close the valve. A sealing medium including a fluid containment layer and a fluid partially contained with the fluid containment layer is disposed between the moving plate and fixed plate to provide enhanced valve operation and sealing effectiveness. The fluid containment layer includes a porous material, and the fluid has a maximum wicking height, on a vertical strip of the porous material, that is equal to or greater than a maximum interfacial dimension between the valve plates.
H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
A lithium-iron disulfide electrochemical cell design is disclosed, relying on judicious selection of the electrolyte, a thicker lithium anode and a cathode with specific characteristics selected to cooperate with the electrolyte. The resulting cell has a reduced interfacial surface area between the anode and the cathode but, surprisingly, maintains excellent high drain rate capacity.
H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
H01M 4/1397 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
H01M 6/50 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance, e.g. for maintaining operating temperature
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
H01M 6/16 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with organic electrolyte
The invention is an electrochemical cell with a catalytic electrode and an aqueous alkaline electrolyte within a cell housing having one or more ports for the passage of a gas to or from the catalytic electrode and a process for making the cell. The catalytic electrode includes a catalytic layer, containing a catalytic material, and a porous current collector, at least partially embedded in the catalytic layer. The current collector includes a substrate (140) with an electrically conductive metal layer (142), in contact with the catalytic material on the side of the current collector facing the ports, and a coating (144) including electrically conductive particles, in contact with the catalytic layer on the side facing the separator.
H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
An oxygen-consuming battery, such as a metal-air cell or fuel cell battery using oxygen from outside the battery as an active material, and having an improved high rate capability is disclosed. After the battery has been put into use, a light sacrificial drain is placed on the battery during periods when the battery is not being used to provide power in order to reduce degradation in rate capability that can occur over time, particularly when the battery is being used intermittently. Also disclosed is a combination of the oxygen-consuming battery and an electronic device that can be powered by the battery.
H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
A closure assembly for an electrochemical cell includes a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device and a dual wall gasket that isolates the PTC device from primary axial compression forces present in the closure assembly. A method for closing an electrochemical cell to remove the PTC device from primary axial compression is also contemplated.
An end assembly seals a cylindrical electrochemical cell. The assembly includes a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device and a gasket having a protrusion that cooperates with the end assembly isolates the PTC device from primary axial compression forces present in the closure assembly. In further embodiments of the present invention, the end assembly may be produced by insert molding a seal element about the terminal cover and the gasket itself has an E or F shaped cross section.
The inventive body care device (10) having a handle (14) and a treatment head (12), which is hingedly connected mechanically therewith, has a flexible zone (18) for enabling an elastic deflection of the treatment head (12) with respect to the handle (14) and a deflection sensor (54), which is capable of generating an electric signal as a function of the elastic deflection. This signal can be used to control an automatic start and/or stop function, a use counter and/or operating states of an electric vibrational element integrated in the body care device (10).
An inductive battery system includes a primary coil system (102) and an inductive battery (122). The primary coil system (102) provides inductive power (106). The inductive battery (122) includes a secondary coil system (108), charge circuitry (110), output circuitry (112), and an internal battery (114). The secondary coil system (108) receives the inductive power (106) and provides electrical power. The charge circuitry (110) receives the electrical power and supplies suitable power to the internal battery (114) for charging and/or device operation. The output circuitry (112) receives electrical energy from the internal battery (114) and provides the electrical energy external to the system (100) as external power (124). The internal battery (114) stores the received electrical power from the charge circuitry (110) and supplies the electrical power to the output circuitry (112).
An electronic device having a battery compartment sized to receive one or more fluid consuming batteries is provided. The device includes one or more fluid entry ports, which can be in the cover of the battery compartment. A fluid flow restrictor is compressed between the fluid entry ports in the device and the fluid entry ports in the fluid consuming battery such that a rate of flow of fluid from outside the device to the battery's fluid consuming electrode is controlled by a compressed portion of the fluid flow restrictor. The fluid flow restrictor can include a foam material. A seal can also be provided at or near the periphery of the fluid flow restrictor; the seal can be a more highly compressed portion of the fluid flow restrictor or a separate component such as an O-ring seal.
H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
H01M 8/06 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues
71.
FLUID MANAGER HAVING FLUID INJECTION PRIMER FOR A FLUID CONSUMING BATTERY
A fluid consuming battery is provided that includes a fluid (e.g. air) manager for supplying fluid to the battery. The fluid manager includes a housing member defining a plenum in fluid communication with a fluid consuming electrode of a fluid consuming battery cell. The fluid manager also includes a fluid injection primer in fluid communication with the plenum for injecting fluid into the plenum. The fluid injection primer includes a manually operated air mover that moves upon user actuation to inject fluid into the plenum to the fluid consuming electrode of the battery cell. Additionally, a valve and an actuator may be provided for opening and closing the valve in response to a controller.
A replacement cartridge for a safety razor includes a dispensing head and a reservoir for a flowable shaving aid material. A removable shield is between the reservoir and the dispensing head and the shield interrupts fluid communication between channels of the reservoir and the dispensing head when the shield is in place. Fluid communication is permitted when the shield is removed. Removal of the shield is a onetime event. The shield can be a thermoplastic film. A razor cartridge can be disposed adjacent the dispensing head and the housing of the razor cartridge can be integrally formed with the housing of the dispensing head.
B26B 21/22 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle involving several blades to be used simultaneously
B26B 21/10 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged longitudinally to the handle
B26B 21/08 - Razors of the open or knife typeSafety razors or other shaving implements of the planing typeHair-trimming devices involving a razor-bladeEquipment therefor involving changeable blades
B26B 21/44 - Means integral with, or attached to, the razor for storing shaving-cream, styptic, or the like
The container (18) for razor blade cartridges releasably attachable to a razor handle (10), comprises a housing and several storage spaces in the housing for storing razor blade cartridges (16). Each storage space comprises an access opening for access to the respective storage space. A razor handle receiving opening (34) is arranged in an area of the housing associated to one of the storage spaces.
A portable lighting device (100) and related method of operation is provided which includes a light source (104), a switch (105), a brightness control element (106), a display (107), a contact (108) for receiving power, and a light source controller (109). The light source (104) is illuminated by switch (105) being moved to a first position at which light source controller (109) supplies power to light source (104) from power received through contact (108). Once power is on, brightness control element (106) is used to adjust the brightness of light source (104). Brightness control element (106) may be a ring having multiple predetermined brightness settings disposed thereon with a detent and visual indicia associated with each setting. The display (107) displays one or more usage parameters associated with the operation of the device (100) such as brightness, lumen output, power consumption, and remaining power available at the current brightness setting.
F21L 4/08 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by means for in situ recharging of the batteries or cells
F21L 4/00 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells
75.
ATTACHABLE PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICE AND METHODS OF OPERATION
A lighting device (100) includes a housing, one or more light sources (110), one or more lenses (148) and an attachment mechanism or clip (114). The housing includes a front end, a lower surface, and an upper surface. The one or more light sources (110) are positioned at a front end of the housing. The one or more lenses (148) are positioned proximate to the light sources (110). The clip or the attachment mechanism (114) is coupled to the lower surface of the housing.
A power source is provided for supplying electrical power to a device. The power source includes a fluid consuming battery comprising a fluid consuming electrode, the battery supplying a battery output power. The power source also includes a fluid manager for controlling the rate of fluid supplied to the fluid consuming battery, a communication link for receiving data defining device criteria for at least one device operating event, a power output for receiving the battery output power and supplying a power source output according to the device criteria, and a controller for controlling operation of the air manager based on the device criteria. The device criteria for the device operating event includes at least one predetermined energy requirement estimate.
H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
77.
BATTERY POWERED LIGHTING APPLIANCE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT LIGHT OUTPUT
A lighting appliance includes a contact (102) that receives power, a power regulator (112) that selectively regulates the received power and supplies regulated power to the light source based according to feedback that includes battery characteristics and light source characteristics.
A lighting device (10) in the form of a hand held flashlight is provided that includes a plurality of light sources (22, 24, 26, 28 and 30) located within a swivel head pivotally connected to a main body (12). The lighting device (10) also has a tail cap (16) that engages the main body (12) by way of a cam lock wheel (18) to provide a closure to the battery compartment.
F21L 4/02 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by provision of two or more light sources
F21V 17/00 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
F21L 4/08 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by means for in situ recharging of the batteries or cells
A lighting device (10) in the form of a handheld flashlight is provided that includes a plurality of light sources (22, 24, 26, 28 and 30) located within a swivel head pivotally connected to a main body. The lighting device includes a first switch (40) configured to be actuated by a user to select from one of a plurality of operating modes, and a second switch (48) configured to be actuated by a user to control one of the plurality of light sources (22, 24, 26, 28 and 30) based on the selected operating mode.
A lighting device (10) includes a light source (22, 24, 26, 28, 30), a housing (12), a battery cavity (100), and boost circuitry (206, 208). The battery cavity (100) is adapted to receive a plurality of batteries (64) and one or more of the batteries (64) serve as a power source for the light source. Boost circuitry boosts power from the one or more batteries, the power source, to a level sufficient for powering the light source (22, 24, 26, 28, 30).
An electrical power distribution system and method are provided, wherein the system 100 includes a primary generator 104 and a secondary harvester 108. The primary generator includes a primary coil 112 configured to emit an electromagnetic field 106 when an electrical power 102 is supplied to the primary coil, and a first communication device 138, 138 A configured to communicate a signal. The secondary harvester 108 includes a secondary coil 114 configured to supply an electrical power when receiving the emitted electromagnetic field, and a second communication device configured to communicate the signal, such that the first and second communication devices communicate the signal independent from the emitted electromagnetic field 106.
An electrochemical cell (10) showing improved low temperature performance, said electrochemical cell comprises a cylindrical container (i2) having an open end; a top cover (14) sealing the open end; a jellyroll electrode assembly disposed inside of the container, the electrode assembly comprising: an anode (18) consisting essentially of lithium or a lithium-based alloy; a cathode (20) consisting of a mix comprising a conductor, a binder and at least 80 wt. % of iron disulfide coated onto a solid foil current collector (22); and a separator (26) disposed between the anode (18) and the cathode (20); and an electrolyte having a solvent blend consisting essentially of 10-95 wt.% of tetrahydrofuran and 5-90 wt% of 1, 3-dioxolane- and a solute selected from the group consisting of : lithium imide, lithium jodide and combinations thereof. Alternatively the electrolyte consists essentially of a solute dissolved in tetrahydrofuran, 1, 3-dioxolane and 1, 2 -dime thoxy ethane or the electrolyte has a solvent blend consisting essentially of 10-95 wt% of tetrahydrofuran-based solvent, 5-90 wt% of 1, 3-dioxolane and 0-40 wt% of 1, 2 -dime thoxy ethane and a solute selected from the group consisting of : lithium imide, lithium iodide and combinations thereof.
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
H01M 6/16 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with organic electrolyte
84.
ALL-TEMPERATURE LiFeS2 BATTERY WITH ETHER AND LOW CONCENTRATION LiI ELECTROLYTE
A lithium electrochemical cell design incorporating a low molality electrolyte including LiI is disclosed. The resulting cell delivers excellent performance under a wide range of temperatures, conditions and drain rates. The electrolyte has 0,5 molal or less Lithium iodide dissolved in a solvent blend comprising dioxolane and an acylic ether.
H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
H01M 10/36 - Accumulators not provided for in groups
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
H01M 6/16 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with organic electrolyte
A battery charging method includes generating a plurality of charge profiles, each for a different one of a plurality of batteries, wherein a charge profile indicates a charge current as a function of charge time, and at least two of the charge profiles have a different charge current at a same charge time, and concurrently charging each of the plurality of batteries based on a corresponding charge profile.
A light device is provided that includes a light source and electrical circuitry for supplying electrical power to the light source. The light device also includes a housing having first and second ends and a hollow interior defining a compartment for holding a power source. The housing comprises a woven fiber thermoset composite. The housing is made by applying woven fibers to a mandrel and impregnating the woven fibers with an epoxy and curing the epoxy impregnated woven fibers to form the thermoset composite housing. An electrical interconnect is provided within the housing having first and second resilient contacts for providing an electrical connection between the power source and the light source.
F21L 4/00 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells
F21L 4/04 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by provision of a light source housing portion adjustably fixed to the remainder of the device
87.
CLOSURE ASSEMBLY WITH LOW VAPOR TRANSMISSION FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL
A closure assembly for an electrochemical cell including a container and an end assembly sealing an open end of the container in order to minimize mass or weight loss of the cell due to electrolyte vapor transmission is disclosed. The end assembly is provided with a vent member capable of venting a fluid when the pressure within the cell exceeds a predetermined limit; a contact member operatively in electrical contact with a conductive contact of the end assembly and a current collector of an electrode of the cell; and an insulating, polymeric seal member disposed at least between conductive components of the closure assembly having different polarities. In a preferred embodiment, the seal member has a selected dimensional ratio in order to minimize vapor transmission of the electrolyte through the seal member.
A battery power routing circuit includes a first battery contact block (200, 600, 706), with first positive battery electrical contact (102, 104) and a first negative battery electrical contact (110, 112), and a second c battery ontact block (200, 600, 706), with a second positive battery electrical contact (102, 104) and a second negative battery electrical contact (110, 112). A positive terminal (116) is in electrical communication with the first and second positive battery electrical contacts (102, 104), and a negative terminal (108) is in electrical communication with the first and second battery negative electrical contacts (110, 112).
A fluid regulating system is provided for controlling fluid to a fluid consuming battery having a fluid consuming cell. The fluid regulating system includes a valve and an actuator for opening and closing the valve. The actuator is controlled to open the valve when greater battery electrical output is required and to close the valve when lesser battery electrical output is required to operate a device. A controller controls operation of the actuator to open and close the valve based on a monitored rate of change in electrical output, such as voltage, compared to a rate of change threshold, wherein the valve is opened when the monitored rate of change exceeds the threshold.
A fluid regulating system is provided for controlling fluid to a fluid consuming battery having a fluid consuming cell. The fluid regulating system includes a valve having a moving plate disposed adjacent to a fixed plate, and both having fluid entry ports to open and close a valve. The fluid regulating system also includes an actuator for moving the moving plate to open and close the valve. The actuator is controlled to open the valve when greater battery electrical output is required to operate a device and maintains the valve in the open position for a minimum required time to minimize battery capacity loss due to operation of the fluid regulating system.
H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
A razor cartridge is provided. The razor cartridge includes a frame having skin engaging guard and cap surfaces and one or more razor blades each having a sharpened cutting edge. The cutting edge of the razor blade and/or a skin engaging surface of the frame includes a surface texture. The surface texture has a pattern of elements having a height at least 10 nanometers. The texture can be applied by addition to, or subtraction from the surface or combinations of the two. The texture can be a regular pattern of features or a random pattern of random features or combinations of the two. Surface subtraction can be by laser etching or laser ablation. Surface addition can be by sputtering or other suitable vacuum process. The surface thus textured has increased hydrophobicity and decreased friction relative to the hair being cut or skin surface being shaved.
A method for making a razor blade having a bent portion is disclosed. The method includes: providing an elongated strip of stainless steel that can be 0.076 mm thick; hardening the strip; providing a cutting edge along an edge of the strip and providing coating(s) on the cutting edge. The stainless steel has a carbon content preferably between 0.45% and 0.55% by weight. The strip is separated lengthwise into discrete razor blades. The bent portion of the razor blade is then formed using a swivel bending process. When the razor blade is bent to define an included angle of 90 degrees between planar regions adjacent the bent portion and an inner surface having a radius about 0.3-0.35 mm, the outer surface of the bent portion is free from macro-cracks.
B21D 53/64 - Making other particular articles cutlery waresMaking other particular articles garden tools or the like knivesMaking other particular articles cutlery waresMaking other particular articles garden tools or the like scissorsMaking other particular articles cutlery waresMaking other particular articles garden tools or the like cutting blades
B26B 21/56 - Razor-blades characterised by the shape
B21D 5/04 - Bending sheet metal along straight lines, e.g. to form simple curves on brakes making use of clamping means on one side of the work
According to the present invention, a shaving implement (10) includes a shaving cartridge (12) and a handle (14). The shaving cartridge includes a frame (16) and a separable lubrication (18). The separable lubrication includes a shaving aid (24). The shaving cartridge is pivotable relative to the handle between a neutral position (see e.g., FIG. 1) and a rearward position (see e.g, FIG. 2), and the separable lubrication is pivotable relative to the frame between a forward position (see e.g., FIGS. 1 and 2) and a locked position. During normal shaving, the separable lubrication is rotated toward the forward position and can pivot relative to the handle with the frame. When the separable lubrication is in the locked position, the separable lubrication is located in a position away from the skin during normal shaving and the pivoting of the frame relative to the handle is generally limited, or altogether eliminated.
A primary electrochemical cell and electrolyte incorporating a linear asymmetric ether is disclosed. The ether may include EME, used in combination with DIOX and DME, or have the general structural formula Ri-O-CH2-CH2-O-R2 or Ri-O-CH2-CH(CH3)-O-R2, where a total of at least 7 carbon atoms must be present in the compound, and Rj and R2 consist alkyl, cyclic, aromatic or halogenated groups but cannot be the same group (i.e., Rj ≠ R2).
An electrical device (100) operates by performing actions based on identified events. The device (100) includes a list of events within a memory (112), a sensor 110 that measures a force on the sensor (110) to provide measurement information, a list of actions, a control component (106), input output (108), a load (104), an action identifier (114), and an action bank (116). The list of actions can be stored in the action bank. The control component (106) is coupled to the sensor (110) and identifies an event from the measurement information and selects an action based on the identified event.
An electrochemical battery cell having a negative electrode, such as a negative electrode, including lithium, that is provided with a fuel gauge or end of life indicator capable of generating a voltage step preferably indicating that the cell is close to the end of its life and should be replaced, wherein the voltage step is detectable by a device associated with the cell. Additional capacity is added to the cell by utilizing a current collector comprising a consumable electrochemically active material having a lower potential than the electrochemically active material of the associated electrode, such as lithium, and a discharge voltage above a predetermined cut-off voltage.
A non-rechargeable battery includes a housing with an opening and a cover that closes the opening in the housing. The housing and the cover define a volumetric region within the battery. The battery also includes at least one electrochemical cell and a management component, both located in the volumetric region. The management component includes programmable electrical circuitry that selectively interrupts electrical current output from the cell out of the battery based on an actively monitored state of the battery. The chemistry of the battery is Li-FeS2 or other non-rechargeable chemistry.
A shaving aid material is provided that includes a water-soluble lubricious shaving aid in combination with a water-insoluble erodable medium. In some embodiments, the shaving aid material further includes a water-soluble thermoplastic polymer, and may also include a plasticizer. Optional additional ingredients include emulsifiers, surfactants, skin conditioners, fragrances, depilatory agents, cleaning agents, medicinal agents, etc.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A61K 8/84 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
