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An electrochemical cell case and method of manufacturing an electrochemical battery are provided. The cell case includes a main body that encloses a plurality of individual cells in separate, contiguous compartments. After the cells have been inserted into the compartments, the compartments are herm

An electrochemical cell case and method of manufacturing an electrochemical battery are provided. The cell case includes a main body that encloses a plurality of individual cells in separate, contiguous compartments. After the cells have been inserted into the compartments, the compartments are hermetically sealed. The compartments may be separately filled and vented, and the cell of each compartment receives end connectors such as rivet connectors. The elements are electrically interconnected, such as in a series configuration. A top cap attaches to the main body, and encloses the interconnected cell terminals. The top cap may also enclose other electronics, such as battery recharging circuitry or a temperature sensor. The top cap may be sized and shaped to mate with connectors on specific electrical devices, and may be removable so that another top cap may be installed for use with another device.

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[ The invention claimed is:] [1.] An electrochemical cell case, comprising:(a) a body having a plurality of cavities to receive electrochemical cells, the cavities being hermetically sealed from one another, and each cavity being separately vented by a pressure release valve;(b) a top to the body to

[ The invention claimed is:] [1.] An electrochemical cell case, comprising:(a) a body having a plurality of cavities to receive electrochemical cells, the cavities being hermetically sealed from one another, and each cavity being separately vented by a pressure release valve;(b) a top to the body to cover a first end of said cavities, wherein the top includes a terminal hole therethrough proximate each said cavity for receiving a terminal of a first polarity of each said electrochemical cell; and(c) a bottom to the body to cover a second end of said cavities opposite the first end, wherein the bottom includes a terminal hole therethrough proximate each said cavity for receiving a terminal of a second polarity opposite the first polarity of each said electrochemical cell.