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A method of sealing an end of a battery container is disclosed. The method includes: (a) providing a plurality of supports in a wall of the container toward the end of the container; (b) scoring the wall of the container at a position between the end of the container and the supports; (c) inserting

A method of sealing an end of a battery container is disclosed. The method includes: (a) providing a plurality of supports in a wall of the container toward the end of the container; (b) scoring the wall of the container at a position between the end of the container and the supports; (c) inserting a top assembly into the container such that the top assembly contacts the supports; and (d) folding an edge of the container over the top assembly.

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1. A method of sealing an end of a battery container, the method comprising: (a) providing a plurality of supports in a wall of the container toward the end of the container; (b) scoring the wall of the container at a position between the end of the container and the supports; (c) inserting a t

1. A method of sealing an end of a battery container, the method comprising: (a) providing a plurality of supports in a wall of the container toward the end of the container; (b) scoring the wall of the container at a position between the end of the container and the supports; (c) inserting a top assembly into the container such that the top assembly contacts the supports; and (d) folding an edge of the container over the top assembly. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein step (a) includes half-shearing to form the supports. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein step (a) includes lancing to form the supports. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the container has at least three supports. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the container has at least four supports. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the container has at least six supports. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the top assembly includes a potting seal. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the potting seal has hot melt material disposed thereon. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein the potting seal has an asphalt sealant disposed thereon. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the container is a cylindrical container. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the container is a AAAA battery container. 12. The method of claim 10, wherein the container is a AAA battery container. 13. The method of claim 10, wherein the container is a AA battery container. 14. The method of claim 10, wherein the container is a C battery container. 15. The method of claim 10, wherein the container is a D battery container.