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Lead--acid storage battery capable of activation by the addition of electrolyte

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7366615
A lead-acid storage battery comprises a container having several cell compartments and several battery elements consisting of several positive and negative charged plates in the cell compartments with separators positioned between them. The battery sealed, at least substantially, prevents the ingress of air. The battery elements contain a conditioning amount of a metallic sulfate and residual electrolyte. The battery is otherwise substantially free of electrolyte, being activatable by addition of electrolyte.
Assignee:
Gould Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 3948680
OSTI ID:
7366615
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English