Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Electrical device making
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2005-08-23
Weiner, Laura (Department: 1745)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Electrical device making
C429S224000, C429S229000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06932846
ABSTRACT:
An alkaline battery includes a cathode including lambda-manganese dioxide, an anode including zinc, a separator between the cathode and the anode, and an alkaline electrolyte contacting the anode and the cathode.
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Bowden William L.
Brandt Klaus
Christian Paul A.
Jiang Zhiping
Fish & Richardson P.C.
The Gillette Company
Weiner Laura
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