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Battery assembly for supplying power to an integrated circuit

  • US 6,141,223 A
  • Filed: 05/08/1998
  • Issued: 10/31/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/08/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A battery assembly for holding a battery and supplying power to an integrated circuit, said battery assembly comprising:

  • a battery holder;

    a negative electrode attached to said battery holder, and electrically connected to a negative power line related to the integrated circuit;

    a positive electrode, also attached to said battery holder and electrically connected to a positive power fine to provide power to the integrated circuit, such that the battery may be held between said positive and negative electrodes, with the positive and negative terminals of the battery in electrical contact with said positive and negative electrodes, respectively, wherein one of said positive and negative electrodes includes an electrically conductive extension; and

    a shifting means for shifting said extension into electrical contact with the other one of said positive and negative electrodes, when the battery is removed from said holder.

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