Energizer Brands, LLC

Provided are electrochemical cells with at least a portion of the exterior surface coated in a conductive aversive coating to deter children from eating the electrochemical cell. Described are compositions and methods for preparing electrochemical cells with aversive coatings capable of conducting electricity through the coating.

An alkaline electrochemical cell includes a cathode, an anode which includes an anode active material, and a non-conductive separator disposed between the cathode and the anode, wherein from about 20% to about 50% by weight of the anode active material relative to a total amount of anode active material has a particle size of less than about 75 μm, and wherein the separator includes a unitary, cylindrical configuration having an open end, a side wall, and integrally formed closed end disposed distally to the open end.

An alkaline electrochemical cell includes a cathode; a gelled anode having an anode active material and an electrolyte; and a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode; wherein the separator includes a non-conductive, porous material having a mean pore size of about 1 micron to about 5 microns, a maximum pore size of about 19 microns, and an air permeability of about 0.5 cc/cm 2 /s to about 3.8 cc/cm 2 /s at 125 Pa.

The present disclosure describes cleaning and treating formulations including components that interact together to form stable combinations of hydrogen peroxide and a probiotic bacterial solution to provide an immediate oxidative cleaning or treatment effect and a residual antimicrobial effect when applied to a substrate. Cleaning and treating formulations of the present disclosure may include about 0.05% to about 7.00% of hydrogen peroxide, about 5.0×10 4 to about 5.5×10 8 cfu/ml of bacterial spores, about 0.20% to about 6.00% of a surfactant; and about 78.00% to about 84.00% of an aqueous carrier. The formulation may also include about 0.01% to about 0.05% of a stabilizer, such as an acid-based stabilizer, and about 0.05% to about 2.00% of a buffer system to control pH fluctuation over the shelf life of the product. Furthermore, formulations may include a fragrance, odor neutralizer, and/or malodor counteractant; and optional ingredients which do not adversely affect the composition.

A lighting device defining an interior storage space accessible by removing a lid from the main body portion of the lighting device. The main body portion is embodied as a first light emitting component and the lid is embodied as a second light emitting component. Each of the first light emitting component and the second light emitting component are configured for emitting a light output. The lighting device additionally includes a tray that may fit within the interior storage space of the lighting device.

Provided are electrochemical cells with at least a portion of the exterior surface coated in an aversive coating to deter children from eating the electrochemical cell. Described are compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of the aversive coating to the surface of the electrochemical cell.

Alkaline electrochemical cells are provided, wherein dissolved zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide is included at least in the free electrolyte solution, and/or solid zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide is included in the anode, so as to slow formation of a zinc oxide passivation layer on a zinc electrode. Methods for preparing such cells are also provided.

An alkaline electrochemical cell includes a cathode; a gelled anode having an anode active material and an electrolyte; and a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode; wherein the separator includes a non-conductive, porous material having a mean pore size of about 1 micron to about 5 microns, a maximum pore size of about 19 microns, and an air permeability of about 0.5 cc/cm 2 /s to about 3.8 cc/cm 2 /s at 125 Pa.

Cathodes and electrochemical cells are provided, wherein a barium, bismuth, or nickel additive is included to increase the stability of manganese dioxide at high voltage. The metal additives provided herein improve the performance of electrochemical cells.

Described are safer coin cells and materials having improved cold formability for making a contact for the coin cell. A titanium-based material can be used that has ≥95 wt. % titanium, ≤0.5 wt. % iron, ≤0.5 wt. % oxygen, ≤0.5 wt. % carbon, ≤0.5 wt. % nitrogen, and ≤0.5 wt. % hydrogen. A contact made from such material is resistant to reactions that form hydroxides in contact with bodily fluids, such as after ingestion. The titanium-based material has improved cold formability at room temperature, which reduces or eliminates microcracking during formation of the contact. Reduced or eliminated microcracking reduced or eliminated alkalizing reactions that would otherwise occur with conventional coin cells when in contact with bodily fluids.