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Adapter kit to replace or enhance battery configurations

  • US 20070210745A1
  • Filed: 03/13/2006
  • Published: 09/13/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/13/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An adapter kit for providing power to a device utilizing at least one replaceable battery of a first size comprising:

  • at least one longitudinally yieldable substitute cell adapted for insertion in said device in place of said at least one replaceable battery;

    a said substitute cell selected to correspond to the size and shape of said replaceable battery;

    said substitute cell having a longitudinal bore for holding a second charged battery of a selected smaller size for powering said device when a replacement battery of the same size is unavailable;

    said substitute cell including conductive terminals defining end walls of said cell and providing electrical communication with said device in the same manner as the terminals of said replaceable battery;

    a two-conductor flexible lead carried along side said cell within said device, one end of each conductor being connected to a corresponding one of said conductive terminals; and

    power unit means for providing to the other end of said conductors a DC voltage corresponding in level to that normally provided by said batteries.

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