Paul R Bruce

US Patent:

6599657, Jul 29, 2003

Filed:

Nov 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/708741

Inventors:

Woodrow Pollett - San Diego CA
Paul Bruce - San Diego CA
William Bajis - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Powerware Corporation - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

H01M 210

US Classification:

429 96, 429 99, 429159, 429187, 296231

Abstract:

A battery pack includes a housing having first and second shell portions. The first shell portion includes a first base wall and a plurality of upstanding first side walls extending from the first base wall. The first base wall and the first side walls define a first cavity. The second shell portion is foldably connected to the first shell portion. The second shell portion includes a second base wall and a plurality of upstanding second side walls extending from the second base wall. The second base wall and the second side walls define a second cavity. The first shell portion and the second shell portion are formed of a polymeric material. At least one battery is disposed in the first and second cavities. At least one wire is operatively connected to the battery.