Restoration of nickel-cadmium batteries
OwnerGeorge K. Musslerinventor
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Abstract
The invention resides in a process for restoration of nickel-cadmium batteries which are rechargeable. The battery is submersed in boiling water and is maintained therein for a period of time of approximately 15 to 20 minutes. The battery is removed from the boiling water and is immediately cooled to approximately room temperature. Preferably such cooling is effected by submersion of the battery in water at a temperature of from 45.degree. to 50.degree. F. in which water bath the battery is permitted to cool for a period of approximately 20 minutes. The battery is then in condition for electrical recharging.
Claims4
A process for the restoration of rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries comprising:
- providing a reasonable clean expended nickel-cadmium battery;
- submersing said battery in boiling water and maintaining same in the boiling water for a period of time within the approximate range of from 15 to 20 minutes;
- removing the heated battery from the boiling water and immediately cooling same to approximately room temperature and then electrically recharging the cooled battery.
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