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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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[ We claim:] [1.] An electrochemical cell case, comprising a body having a plurality of compartments, each compartment to receive an electrochemical cell, said compartments being sealed from one another, each compartment having an upper portion and a lower portion and a pressure relief valve, and a

[ We claim:] [1.] An electrochemical cell case, comprising a body having a plurality of compartments, each compartment to receive an electrochemical cell, said compartments being sealed from one another, each compartment having an upper portion and a lower portion and a pressure relief valve, and a first terminal hole through said body into said upper portion and a second terminal hole into said lower portion.