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With $42.1 million in net income in the first quarter of 2013, Raymond James Bank in St. Petersburg was the most profitable bank in the Tampa Bay area.
Raymond James Bank, a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE: RJF), was No. 2 in profitability statewide, second only to BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) in Miami Lakes, which had $50 million in Q1 2013 net income.
The profit numbers are included in a report from Florida accounting from Saltmarsh Cleaveland and Gund. The report showed Florida banks as a group had $251.6 million in net income for the three months ended March 31.
That was up substantially from $77.3 million in combined net income in the first quarter of 2012, but quarter-to-quarter comparisons are difficult, because last year's report did not include financial information from institutions that were thrifts a year ago, such as Raymond James. Additionally, several banks have failed or been acquired in the past year.
Among Tampa Bay area banks, CenterState Bank of Florida was No. 2 in profitability, with $4.8 million in Q1 2013 net income. USAmeriBank in Clearwater was No. 3, with $7.5 million, followed by American Momentum Bank in Tampa, $2.9 million; Bank of Tampa, $2.4 million; and Bay Cities Bank, $1.1 million.
The biggest net loss was at Florida Bank, with a $1.5 million for Q1 2013.
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So, Chapter 15's level is now 73% complete. Did Trasher64 finally get some spare time?
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Hello all!
Welcome to our September update.
Since our previous update in July, we've finished production on our soundtrack. Both the in-game files and album versions are completed and implemented, so unless we find further issues with it, that part of the project is pretty much done. The album, which consists of a series of suite arrangements, is going to be available on Bandcamp and some other venues (such as YouTube and SoundCloud) when we are ready to release the mod.
In mapping news, we are still working on the exterior Area 51 location. Progress there has been slow, as it's a large map and our environment designer has been busy with his personal obligations. It is close to being done, and compared to the original map, has nearly tripled in playable area. We have also tackled the bug list quite a bit, and coding-wise some bits and pieces have been optimized and trimmed. Various other improvements have been made to a wide variety of the other maps such as implementing our own wish-list items, adding decoration and improving on the assortment of ambient sounds in the game.
We are also proud to present that in collaboration with unifiedDX we have implemented switchable 1x/2x UI sizes. For those with a resolution of 1280x960 or above (note that both the height and width have to be larger) can use the new 2x graphics mode so that texts, menus and other screens will be readable. Our graphics artist has also been busy recently with creating new 2x Davavault images in addition to the 1x that will be used by default. These new datavaults will contain more details then their 1x counterparts due to being 800x800 compared to 400x400.
As an example of lingering technical difficulties I've personally struggled with, I'll talk about a BSP issue in the Paris Cathedral map. A BSP issue is where the world geometry is not assembled correctly by the Unreal editor. This particular error occurred after I went in to fix a texture misalignment on a "mover" object, which requires having the editor reassemble or "rebuild" the map. After the rebuild I discovered the BSP error tearing up a piece of a house near the canal in the map. A lot of time and effort went into trying to solve it by changing surface solidity and the positioning of brushes (geometry details) on the house, with several attempts at rebuilding it (each rebuild takes around 15 minutes). When that didn't solve the issue, I finally gave up and removed some brushes on the house, namely a set of windows. That solved the problem, but then another issue came up with house nearby. As much if not more time went into fixing that second house, creating zone portals for all the windows, changing solidity and so on. When that was finally settled I found out when testing that the entire map was accidentally flooded due to a leaking water zone- although the method of fixing the issue is quite different, it is a remarkably similar problem to the real-world circumstance. And that's what I am working to solve right now.
I'm looking forward to sharing more with you all as we begin to finish finishing Revision.
So, Chapter 15's level is now 73% complete. Did Trasher64 finally get some spare time?
yes it's merely an improvement to think on, with revision you have revised maps and for graphics we have new vision/HDTP, this brings Deus ex -almost- into modern gaming, the only 2 things left are a checkpoint system and hud revising.
What are your thoughts on a checkpoint system similar to human revolution, whereby when you pass a certain area the game saves automatically, I know this can be done as GMDX does this, with this we can disable manual saves because they haven't been in games for 10+ years lol.
A checkpoint system is also outside the scope of 1.0. We've long-since locked down our feature set for the full release. It's something we might consider exploring later on, though my initial reaction is that it goes a step beyond what we're comfortable implementing as "first party" content in Revision.
I don't know, I'd still like to save manually. There can be tough situations where the developers didn't put any checkpoints closely, and besides, saving before trying something very risky allows players to be more creative without risking losing their progress.
well it would be an extra option to disable manual saves, simply unbind the key, if the checkpoints are well designed, you shouldn't have to have manual saves.
but just the general idea of having checkpoints in would bring the game into the modern age as every game circa 2004-ish? has at least a checkpoint system.
I think max payne 2 released in 2003 was the last game to not have a checkpoint system, could be wrong though.
No, a checkpoint system is not needed in my opinion. The only thing left for Deus Ex: Revision to become the perfect mod, is for AIs to have a clever brain. Like the modifications in GDMX.
GMDX has AI that improved? Well, I hope someone can get that sort of AI into Revision or the original game in the future. I'm putting off installing GMDX because it sounds too hard for me overall.
It's not hard - rather realistic that make Deus Ex much, much more challenging and enjoyable. You should try it.
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Many in the media have speculated that he might suffer from schizophrenia. While it's certainly too early to make any real diagnoses, the Arizona shooting does raise questions about mental health, violence, and health care in America.
Are people with serious mental health conditions more likely to be violent?
In short, no. Unless, that is, they also abuse alcohol or drugs. Dr. Seena Fazel, an Oxford University psychiatrist, has produced one of the most comprehensive studies on mental health problems and violence.
He said rates of violent crime among people who were mentally ill and abused substances were no different from those among other people who abused substances. People with mental illnesses who abuse substances have violent crime rates which are six to seven times higher than the general population – as do people with no mental health issues who have similar drink or drugs problems. Dr Fazel said data also showed that those who were mentally ill but did not abuse substances were only at "minimally increased risk" of committing violent crime.
It is also the case, however, that people with serious mental health problems are more likely than the general population to abuse alcohol or drugs. A U.K. study found that five percent of homicides were committed by people with schizophrenia.
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A March 2010 article in The New York Times described the mental health care community's enthusiastic support for health-care reform bill. The biggest improvement, from the perspective of mental health advocates, is the new law's "parity" requirement—insurance companies must provide the same deductibles, co-payments, and coverage limits for mental health problems as they do for physical health problems.
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Philippine investors were tagged as the most optimistic in all of Asia despite volatile market conditions as of the end of last year, with overall sentiment getting a boost from solid economic growth.
Results of a Manulife's latest Investor Sentiment Index for Asia, however, showed that most Filipinos were still content to keep the bulk of their assets in the form of idle cash, exposing them to losses due to higher inflation and interest rates, and currency depreciation.
"Having seen strong GDP (gross domestic product) growth for two consecutive years in 2012 and 2013, the Philippines has emerged at the forefront of Southeast Asia's developing markets," Manulife Philippines president and CEO Ryan Charland said.
The company noted that the upbeat sentiment of Philippine investors at 66 points, mirroring the consumers' rising confidence in the economy which has been able to withstand natural disasters and global market volatility.
"The investors' high sentiment is also an indicator of the growing demand for investment vehicles enabling them to take advantage of market conditions and strong economic fundamentals," Charland said.
Philippine investors were seen as more optimistic toward fixed-income assets over equities, despite widespread speculation about tapering of the quantitative easing program in the United States and its potential impact on bonds.
"Local bond rates are biased to move upward in the near term because of rising supply-side price pressures, we expect local bonds to generate positive returns in the long-term given the country's favourable growth prospects, which are supportive of continued debt and fiscal consolidation," Manulife Philippines chief investment officer Aira Gaspar said.
In the meantime, Manulife noted the local investors' "logic-defying" preference to keep their wealth in the form of cash.
Philippine investors keep a "massive" 56 per cent of their total assets, excluding their own home and other property, in cash. For most investors, this was equivalent to about 11 months of personal income.
"They prefer to hold on to cash because they want safety and liquidity," the firm said, but added that only a third of this cash is held for day-to-day and unexpected expenses. This leaves nearly two-thirds of the cash sitting idle.
The company noted that most Philippine investors were willing to give up solvency, but only if returns are guaranteed. More than half said they would consider investing more in products that offered guaranteed income (61 per cent), Manulife said. The remaining 34 per cent said they would move their cash if the investment offered steady returns (34 per cent).
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Lee Too Busy For Politics
Aug 13th - 12:45 pm
Posted by Liz Benjamin in 2010 Gov Race
AG Andrew Cuomo's live-in significant other, Food Network Star Sandra Lee, has been keeping a low political profile since her debut this past spring at Cuomo's campaign kick-off and Democratic convention coronation.
In the wake of the convention, Lee chatted with NY1′s Grace Rauh, saying her role in the campaign – if there was to be one at all – was still up in the air, explaining: "My magazine, we'll be shooting that, right after we shoot Semi-Homemade, and I've got to shoot four book covers in July. So, I'm a little busy. Plus, you know, we've got kids. We'll be working."
Some time in between then and now, a decision was made about Lee's role. In a story about Cuomo's three daughters, who accompanied him on his upstate RV tour, the WSJ reported last week that Lee "is not expected to be a significant presence on the campaign trail."
And now comes this item from today's Page Six:
Sandra Lee went solo to the "Eat Pray Love" premiere Tuesday night. Andrew Cuomo was dateless at Charlie Rangel's 80th birthday the next night. But the couple of five years are still together. "And we'll be together another 50," the Food Network star recently told a friend.
There was speculation Cuomo's handlers are trying to keep the glamorous California blonde in the background. But insiders say the lovebirds are just too busy to make public appearances together. Lee has three cookbooks coming out in the next year, and Cuomo has a full schedule as state attorney general and candidate for governor.
'Same Old Charlie Rangel'
Aug 13th - 12:20 pm
Posted by Liz Benjamin in Charlie Rangel
I spoke earlier today to Long Island Rep. Peter King for an interview that will air in full this evening on "Capital Tonight" during which he talked about his reaction to Rep. Charlie Rangel's 37-minute speech on the House floor this past Tuesday.
Interestingly, King – the lone Republican member of the downstate House delegation – said Rangel had presided over a more than hour-long meeting on the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, (which, as you'll recall, sparked that memorable exchange between King and Rep. Anthony Weiner), just before heading into the chamber for his big performance and didn't let on once what was about to transpire.
"What struck me about it was probably about an hour later, he was up on the house floor giving the 37 minute speech, and I had no idea it was coming. None of us in the meeting did, and he didn't at all seem preoccupied," King told me.
"…Charlie was 100 percent into that meeting. He was setting up the order of recognition. He was cutting people off. He was keeping people in line. He sort of strolled up to the House floor. We had one vote, and the next thing I know Charlie's at the microphone, you know, point of personal privilege that went on for 37 minutes."
So, it has not effected him all physically. It hasn't really effected him as far as his ability to work. Obviously, you say his clout has been diminished in the House. It has. But so far as his one-on-one force of personality in the room, it was the same old Charlie Rangel that I've known for over 20 years."
Thompson For Schneiderman
Aug 13th - 11:18 am
Posted by Liz Benjamin in 2013
Former NYC Comptroller and 2009 Democratic mayoral nominee Bill Thompson is throwing his support behind Sen. Eric Schneiderman's AG bid today, calling him "the one candidate in this field who will truly represent all New Yorkers in the fight for equal justice."
"I've seen Eric in action and have no doubt that he will continue his lifelong fight for criminal justice reform, for economic fairness and for progressive change as New York's next people's lawyer," Thompson said in a statement released by the Schneiderman campaign.
"Whether it's taking on the insurance industry or ending the Rockefeller Drug laws, Eric has shown true leadership and demonstrated that he will be an Attorney General we can be proud of."
The release plays up the fact that Thompson was the first African American to hold his former citywide post and grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, became the youngest Brooklyn deputy BP and later served as president of the (now defunct) Board of Education.
HTC Mails For 'Champion' Schneiderman
Aug 13th - 10:59 am
Posted by Liz Benjamin in Attorney General
The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, which endorsed Sen. Eric Schneiderman for AG back in July, has dropped its first mailer on his behalf, which paints him as a staunch labor ally who "stood up to Albany politicians" to help HTC members get a good deal in connection with the Aqueduct racino.
Other than the fact that Schneiderman IS himself an Albany politician, which makes that line ring a little oddly, this is a fairly standard piece of lit. It's being sent to the homes of every HTC member and retiree – including family members.
In the end, roughly 80,000 New Yorkers will see it.
That's a big deal. As I've written so many times before, the five-way Democratic AG primary is going to come down to a question of GOTV because turnout is expected to be low due to the lack of top-of-the-ballot competition to draw voters to the polls.
The exception might be in certain key congressional races – the 15th, where Rep. Charlie Rangel is fighting for his political life, for example; and the 14th, where Rep. Carolyn Maloney is facing off against newcomer Reshma Saujani.
The other head-to-heads slated for Sept. 14 are on the GOP side, which isn't going to help any of the Dem AG contenders.
Since the Working Families Party is sitting out the AG primary, the individual unions are taking on a more significant role in the GOTV effort. HTC and SEIU/1199 (which has already mailed in this race) have large political operations, and both of them are on Schneiderman's side, as is 32BJ.
Brodsky Sees The 'Ghost Of Eliot Spitzer'
Aug 13th - 10:13 am
Posted by Liz Benjamin in [...]
Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, who has never been shy about defending the legislative branch and its need to maintain independence from the executive, told me on "Capital Tonight" yesterday that the attempt by a certain would-be governor to out-macho the Legislature doesn't bode well for the next budget battle.
Brodsky declined to respond directly to AG Andrew Cuomo's latest ad that slams Albany, calling it a dysfunctional "mess", noting that since he's running to (he hopes) replace Cuomo as the state's top attorney, he won't be around in the Assembly any longer to fight the next round of the governor vs. Legislature war.
However, Brodsky did stress the need for all sides to be "cooperative" and work in a "collaborative" manner, or risk the kind of deadlock of the sort that was seen when former Gov. Eliot "Steamroller" Spitzer was in office.
"Enough of the conflict for the sake of conflict," Brodsky said (right at the very end of the clip that appears below). "Enough of the posturing that says: I'm the toughest guy, and I'll beat the, the…stuffing out of the people I disagree with."
"That doesn't work. The ghost of Eliot Spitzer walks the halls of Albany, and if we're not careful we'll engage all of us – not just Andrew – in a repeat of a failed effort at reform when we need reform desperately."
Brodsky also said that the Legislature doesn't need a "best friend", either. But rather someone who is willing to see state lawmakers as equals.
Paladino Picks Up Another GOP Chair
Aug 13th - 8:19 am
Posted by Michael Johnson in 2010 Gov Race
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Carl Paladino wasn't kidding earlier this week when, after picking up the endorsement from Genesee County Chair Richard Siebert, he hinted that more GOP County Chairs would be backing him in the near future.
Today, he picked up the support of a 3rd chair. Cayuga County Chairwoman Cherl Heary announced she is supporting Paladino's run for Governor.
"Republicans who want lasting change need to vote for Carl Paladino on September 14th because he has the energy, passion and ability to make Albany work for the people once again," Heary said in a press release.
Heary backed M. Myers Mermel at the GOP convention.
Here And Now
Aug 13th - 7:26 am
Posted by Liz Benjamin in [...]
The Post saw Rep. Charlie Rangel's party of a test of AG Andrew Cuomo's claim to be a "serious corruption-fighter," but since he attended along with most fellow Democrats, "alas, he failed."
Sen. Chuck Schumer didn't want to talk about Rangel's party.
Rangel said he "can't find a better way" to express his feelings than former NYC Mayor David Dinkins' one-finger salute to protestors outside the congressman's birthday fundraiser.
The congressman insists he's done talking about the 13 ethics charges he faces and is focused on his re-election campaign.
Cuomo's campaign insisted the release of his ad focusing on cleaning up Albany the day after Rangel's party was merely coincidental.
David Johnson's arrest was one of two new developments in his case. The FBI is now reportedly investigating the unauthorized access by someone at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center of Booker's medical records.
The governor's office confirmed DJ remains suspended without pay, and had no further comment on his arrest.
Dan Janison says the governor's "long goodbye…reached another bleak stage" yesterday.
The roots of Mayor Bloomberg's defense of the mosque proposed for construction near Ground Zero run deep and are deeply personal.
"We are open to a conversation to find out more on what the governor has in mind," sponsors of the mosque said in a Tweet.
Bloomberg says he's disappointed the NYC Charter Revision Commission "didn't have the stomach" to address nonpartisan elections, and he won't spend any personal cash campaigning on the term limits question.
Aug 12th - 6:21 pm
Posted by Liz Benjamin in [...]
Rep. Charlie Rangel officially launched his re-election campaign, saying: "I have to get back to work."
"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – what happens on the House floor stays on the House floor," said Rangel, declining to revisit his speech earlier this week.
…he did have a few choice words for reporters, and also answered President Obama.
Storybook pigs Toot and Puddle joined Rangel while he read to children at an UWS community center.
It's all about David Dinkins and his finger.
David Johnson turned himself in on misdemeanor assault charges, was arraigned and then released on his own recognizance.
The CPI scheduled a public hearing on the Yankees tickets mess involving the governor and Johnson.
Gay marriage is on hold in California, despite the overturning of Prop. 8 last week.
The Brady Campaign to End Gun Violence endorsed Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, whose record on gun control was an issue soon after her appointment.
Former NYC Comptroller Bill Thompson says he's not interested in a position in the Cuomo administration, should the AG be elected governor.
PEF endorsed state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
A special referee called the challenge to Gustavo Rivera's petitions by Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. "frivoulous."
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli talked finances with The Jewish Week's Adam Dickter.
GOP Sen. Chuck Fuschillo joined the governor at a press conference to announce a new provision of Leandra's Law taking effect Sunday.
"I may be dumb, but I'm not stupid."
Assemblyman Jeff Aubry's first mailer is out.
Does David Malpass have a copyright violation problem?
DC9 IUPAT endorsed Basil Smikle against Sen. Bill Perkins. (No link).
NYCLU made a video of the West Point cadet who left to attend Yale because of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
The Paladino campaign does not employ Kaiser Souzai.
Two Rangel-related videos in one day from Team Lazio. Here's the second:
The David Johnson Complaint
Aug 12th - 5:42 pm
Posted by Liz Benjamin in Albany
..is below.
He was arrested on a six-count criminal complaint that alleges he threatened to kill his then-girlfriend, Sherr-una Booker last Halloween.
"Defendant grabbed deponent on her neck with both hands and squeezed her neck, lifting her body off of the floor," the complaint states "She could not speak, and had difficult\[y\] breathing."
"…During the defendant's above-mentioned conduct, defendant stated in sum and substance: You're not going anywhere. I'll f—— kill you before I let you go anywhere."
Foley Targeted From Outside NY
Aug 12th - 4:58 pm
Posted by Liz Benjamin in State Senate
Sen. Brian Foley, a freshman Democrat from Long Island and one of the top GOP targets this fall, is the subject of a mail campaign from a Virginia-based outfit called Common Sense Principles.
The mailer appeared on "FoleyWatch.com" – an anti-Foley Website. It slams the senator for voting "yes" on the budget that is "loaded with tax hikes and wasteful spending" and then going on a "paid summer vacation." It highlights some of the more outrageous member items of the past (everyone's favorite cheese museum makes an appearance).
Recall that even though Gov. David Paterson vetoed some $190 million worth of pork-barrel spending from the 2010-2011 budget passed by the Legislature, member item funding continues to flow from Albany and will do so until Sept. 15.


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Ivi International- Detroit, MI
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Atwell- Southfield, MI
Senior Environmental Project Manager-Southfield, MI RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB PURPOSE Meet client needs and achieve project profitability by representing Atwell in all communications...2 days ago from Atwell, LLC
Product Engineer/Air Induction (14-00819)NEW
Global Technology Associates- Warren, MI
Job Description Title: Product Engineer/Air Induction (14-00819) Location: Warren, MI Pay Rate: $40/hr. Type of hire: Contract Shift: Flexible hours, but must include the hours...2 days ago from Global Technology Associates
Environmental AttendantNEW
Beaumont Health System- Troy, MI
High School/GED This is a contingent position - no benefits. Looking for open availability able to work weekdays and weekends on the day and/or afternoon shift. The Environmental...1 day ago from Beaumont Health System
3D CFD Thermal Management Analysis Engineer
General Motors- Pontiac, MI
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1D CFD Thermal Management Analysis Engineer
General Motors- Pontiac, MI
1D CFD Thermal Management Analysis Engineer-POW0002500 Candidate will develop models for a wide variety of engine systems such as coolant, lubrication, crankcase and fuel.12 days ago from General Motors
Section Manager Water Group
HNTB- Detroit, MI
**Overview:** The Detroit, Michigan office of HNTB Corporation has an immediately available job opening for a Section Manager in our Water Group. **Responsibilities:** *...13 days ago from HNTB
Wastewater Project Engineer/Squad Leader
HNTB- Detroit, MI
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Temporary Contract- Detroit, MI
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Motorola shareholders will receive one share of Motorola Mobility for every eight shares of current Motorola shares they hold, the Illinois-based company said in a statement.
"Today's announcement marks another important milestone toward the upcoming separation that is expected to benefit Motorola, its stockholders, as well as each company's respective customers and employees," Greg Brown and Sanjay Jha, Motorola co-chief executives, said in the statement.
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A safety electrical disconnect is incorporated within the battery terminal to break the circuit upon excessive internal pressure build-up due to extended discharge or over charge. A burst diaphragm ruptured by excessive pressure forces a ball through a normally restraining split ring to thereby interrupt the electrical circuit continuity. The ball, upper seat and split ring can be designed to either prevent further escape fo internal gas or provide for controlled venting. The burst diaphragm may be replaced by another pressure sensing device such as a pop-off valve. For high current capability, the ball and ring may be replaced by a suitable arrangement such as a sliding cylindrical connector.
1. A safety terminal for a normally sealed electric device having a container subject to internal gas pressure, the terminal being incorporated in one outer wall of said container, wherein said terminal comprises:
an outer member separated by insulating means from an inner member which is electrically connected to current collector means within the device, the first and second members being electrically conductive, bridging means which is located to normally complete an electrical conducting circuit path between said outer member and said inner member, the bridging means being located in a chamber within said terminal, the chamber being normally sealed off from the interior of said container, pressure sensing means which is constructed to respond to excess gas pressure within the container to open said chamber to the interior of the container, and the resulting excess gas pressure entering said chamber being effective to force said bridging means to a position such that the electrical circuit path is broken between said outer member of the terminal and said inner member.
2. A safety terminal as recited in claim 1, wherein said bridging means comprises a metal ball and a metal split ring, with the metal ball normally resting in electric contact with said second member, and the split ring being normally of smaller inner diameter than the diameter of the ball, with the split ring located in a recess of the outer member and pressed against one side of the ball so that the split ring and ball form a conductive path between the outer and the inner members; and wherein said resulting excess gas pressure is effective to force the ball through the split ring, the split ring being expanded and then reclosed to thereby hold the ball away from the inner member.
3. A safety terminal as recited in claim 2, wherein said chamber is formed by an opening through said insulating means and openings in said outer and inner members, with a further opening of substantially smaller diameter than that of the ball extending from the chamber through the first member to the outside, with a tapered section between the chamber and said further opening, and wherein after the ball is forced through the split ring said resulting excess gas pressure holds it in said tapered section.
4. A safety terminal as recited in claim 3, wherein there is an opening through the second member extending from said chamber, and wherein said pressure sensing means is a burst diaphragm which normally closes off said opening through the second member, said response to excess gas pressure being the rupturing of the burst diaphragm.
5. A safety terminal as recited in claim 4, wherein said burst diaphragm is an integral portion of a stainless steel member which is cup-shaped and located to completely separate the other members of the terminal from the interior of said container and extending through said one outer wall, except that said current collecting means is attached to said stainless steel member on the inside of the container.
6. A safety terminal as recited in claim 1, wherein said bridging means comprises a connector which is generally cylindrical and formed from a plurality of elongated electrically conductive elements, wherein said chamber extends through said insulating means and into both said outer and inner members, the chamber being cylindrical and of a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of said connector to provide electrical contact to the first and second members but still being movable, the portion of the chamber within the first member and the insulating means being longer than the connector, so that said resulting excess gas pressure forces the connector completely out of contact with the inner member.
7. A safety terminal as recited in claim 6, wherein said pressure sensing means comprises a valve and spring, and said response to excess gas pressure comprises movement of the valve to compress the spring.
8. A safety terminal as recited in claim 7, wherein there is an opening through said outer member from said chamber to the outside, and wherein said connector has a tip portion located such that after the connector has moved to said position in which the electrical connection is broken, said tip portion extends through said opening of the outer member and projects outside, to thereby provide an indication of the condition.
9. A safety terminal as recited in any of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, wherein said electric device is an electrochemical cell used as a source of electrical energy.
The invention described herein may be manufactured and used by or for the Government of the United States for all governmental purposes without the payment of any royalty.
This invention relates to safety terminals for controlling the internal pressurization and/or electric circuit of an electrochemical cell which under some conditions produces excessive gas pressure upon being electrically driven.
Sealed casings hereto provided for electrical devices, such as rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries and other electrical devices which may, from time to time generate gases within the sealed container, have included safety vents for releasing or venting gases at abnormal pressures. The use of a rupturable diaphragm to release internal gas pressure is old as shown for example by U.S. Pat. No. 3,214,300. Use of a ball valve in a battery pressure relief device is illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 3,497,396, and a resilient deformable ring device used in a battery venting system is described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,497,395.
A Li/SO2 cell normally has SO2 gas under some pressure. If such a cell is overdischarged a violent explosion can result from the excessive pressure. It is desirable to disconnect the battery from the electrical circuit prior to a hazardous overpressure condition developing due to extended discharge (or overcharge for secondary type cells). Current technology requires a pressure transducer, control circuitry and circuit relays to sense the excess pressure and disconnect the circuit.
An object of the invention is to provide a simple arrangement to detect when battery internal pressure becomes excessive and to automatically disconnect the battery from external electrical circuitry.
According to the invention, the circuit disconnect means and pressure sensor are integral with an electric terminal of each cell. This terminal can also serve as an overpressure vent if so desired.
A specific embodiment of a battery safety terminal according to the invention includes a burst diaphragm, a metal ball, and a metal split ring. The electric circuit normally goes from the outer part of the metal terminal through the split ring and the ball to a current collector within the cell. When cell overpressure ruptures the burst diaphragm, the subsequent pressure applied to the ball forces it through the split ring to break the electrical connection. The ball is then held against a tapered surface by the split ring and cell pressure to effect a seal or controlled vent.
Several variations of the above embodiment have been designed which allow, for example: high current capability, automatic remake of the electrical circuit after pressure has been reduced, and/or positive seal of electrolyte and cell gases.
FIGS. 1, 3 and 6 are cross section views of three different embodiments of the invention;
FIGS. 2, 4 and 7 are exploded views respectively of the three embodiments;
FIG. 5 is a cross section view of the embodiment of FIG. 3, in the position after over pressure has occurred; and
FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a moving conductor of the embodiment of FIG. 6.
FIGS. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of a battery safety terminal for incorporation into, for example, a D size Li/SO2 cell. Only a small portion of the cell case 10 is shown. The principal outer part 1 of the terminal extends through the cell case and is sealed thereto by suitable means. The terminal also has an inner metal part 2. These metal parts 1 and 2 and also the cell case 10 are preferably made of stainless steel to resist the corrosive contents of the cell. If it is required that the terminal be electrically insulated from the cell case, a glass-to-metal seal may be used between part 1 and the cell case 10. In the drawing the portion of part 1 outside the cell case is shown relatively short, but it should be understood that it would for any particular type cell be made of an appropriate size and configuration for attachment of an electrical connector or otherwise making contact in a circuit. A current collector 7 is shown spot welded to part 2 within the cell.
The remaining parts of the terminal comprise a metal split ring 3, a steel ball 4, a teflon insulator 5, and a burst diaphragm 6 of stainless steel or nickel foil.
The part 1 has an opening 8 extending through the center comprising four cylindrical portions and one tapered conical portion. The lower portion of the opening has a large diameter leaving only a wall at the outside. The next portion is a recess for the split ring 3. Then comes a short cylindrical portion of smaller diameter than the recess, a conical tapered section and finally a small diameter vent hole to the outside. The metal part 2 also has a hole 9 extending through its center, comprising a cylindrical portion at the bottom, a tapered conical portion, and a smaller diameter cylindrical portion extending into the chamber between parts 1 and 2. At the top of the hole 9 the part 2 includes a cup in the form of a section of a sphere or cone to receive the steel ball 4.
The teflon insulator 5 is shaped to fit between metal parts 1 and 2, with a hole in the center forming part of the chamber for the ball 4. The part 1 is crimped at the bottom to securely hold the parts together. The burst diaphragm 6 is welded to the part 2 to cover the bottom of hole 9.
The parts should have a close fit to provide a good electrical circuit path from part 1, through the split ring 3 and ball 4 to part 2 and the current collector 7.
When excessive discharge of the cell occurs at the end of its life, or if the cell is recharged excessively, the gas pressure may increase. Cell overpressure ruptures the burst diaphragm 6. The subsequent pressure applied to the steel ball 4 forces it through the split ring 3 breaking the electrical connection. The cell is thus electrically isolated. The steel ball is held against the upper tapered surface in hole 8 by the split ring 3 and the cell pressure, effecting a seal to prevent further escape of the gas. With the electric circuit broken, there is no further increase of pressure. If a controlled vent is desired, a small channel may be formed in part 1 along the tapered surface of hole 8.
FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 show a second embodiment to provide a more positive seal of electrolyte and cell gases. In this embodiment, the burst diaphragm is an internal portion of a stainless steel cup-shaped part 16. The remainder of the safety terminal is assembled inside this cup. Thus part 16 is the only part of the terminal in contact with the contents of the cell, and therefore is the only part which need be stainless steel. This part is sealed to the cell case 20, with a glass-to-metal seal if electrical isolation is required. The current collector 17 is spot welded to part 16.
The main outer metal part 11 of the terminal is formed very similar to part 1 of FIG. 1, except that the cylindrical portion of the hole 18 below the tapered section is somewhat longer. The recess for the metal split ring 13 is now the bottom of part 11.
The inner metal part 12 is cup shaped, with its outer cylindrical surface close fitted into part 16. The teflon insulator 15 separating part 11 from parts 12 and 16 is similar to that in FIG. 1, except that it is inverted. Part 12 has a hole in its center with a depressed rim to receive the metal ball 14. The upper edge of part 16 is crimped over the insulator 15. The insulator 15 has a lip which extends over an edge on part 11, so that the parts of the terminal are held tightly together.
FIG. 5 shows the condition of the terminal after excess pressure has ruptured the burst diaphragm. The ball 14 has passed through the split ring 13, and is held by the gas pressure in the tapered section of hole 18. Again if a controlled vent is desired, a channel may be formed in part 11 along the tapered section and lower sections of the hole 18.
A third embodiment of a safety terminal for high current capability is shown in FIGS. 6, 7 and 8. It makes use of an electrical connector socket 34 of the type described in U.S. Pat. No. 2,681,441 by J. S. Linn. The socket replaces the ball and split ring of the other embodiments.
The parts shown in FIG. 7 are an outer metal terminal part 31, an inner metal conductor 32, insulators 35 and 45, a stainless steel part 37 with a current collector, an outer case 41, the movable conductor 34, a return spring 33, a pop-off valve 36 and an O-ring 46.
The stainless steel outer case 41 is sealed to the cell case 30. The outer terminal member 31 has a hole 38 with a tapered portion and a longer cylindrical portion within which connector 34 can move. The connector 34 also normally has its lower end located within a hole of member 32, resting on an inner edge thereof. The pop-off valve 36 is held in place by the spring 33 located between a bottom protrusion of part 32 and the valve. An O-ring 46 in a groove of the valve 36 provides a seal with part 37. The top of outer case 41 and insulator 35 are crimped to hold the terminal together.
The parts of the connector 34 are shown in FIG. 8. It comprises a center insulated shaft 52 on which a plurality of conductor elements 54 are assembled. These are held in place by a ring 56. An end piece 58 is threaded onto the shaft 52.
Over pressure in the cell causes the pop-off valve 36 to compress the spring 33, so that the gas then forces the movable conductor 34 to move upward so that it is entirely within the hole of member 31, thereby breaking the electrical connection to member 32. The movable conductor 34 may be provided with a tip 44 which moves up to project out of hole 36, to provide an indication that the cell has had over pressure and that the electrical connection is broken.
Thus, while preferred constructional features of the invention are embodied in the structure illustrated herein, it is to be understood that changes and variations may be made by the skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of my invention.
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