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Stock News Bot Date: February 2, 2009 11:35:37 AM
XDSL mPhase Contracts EaglePicher to Manufacture Reserve Battery for AlwaysReady Emergency Flashlight
--(www.USEquityNews.com)-- 02/02/2009 - mPhase Technologies, Inc.
(OTCBB:XDSL stock news) has announced that it has contracted EaglePicher
Technologies to manufacture the AlwaysReady Reserve Battery that will
be used in the AlwaysReady Emergency Flashlight. EaglePicher was
selected for the project because of their experience in custom and
standardized power solutions for the extreme environments of aerospace
and military applications as well as medical and commercial
applications.
The AlwaysReady Reserve Battery is a manually activated lithium cell
designed to provide Power On Command(tm). The battery remains dormant
until "turned on" by the user. It will be built to the highest
standards with a minimum storage life of 20 years. Once activated, the
AlwaysReady Reserve Battery is expected to deliver the electrical
performance of a standard primary CR123 battery used in many portable
electronic applications today.
"EaglePicher is one of the most respected companies in the power
solutions industry," said mPhase CEO Ron Durando. "We chose to work
with EaglePicher because we know that we will receive a top quality,
reliable product that will clearly satisfy the requirements needed for
emergency applications."
About mPhase Technologies, Inc. and AlwaysReady, Inc.
mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: XDSL), through its wholly owned
subsidiary AlwaysReady, Inc., is focused on developing and
commercializing a new battery technology based on a well-patented
phenomenon known as electrowetting, which provides a unique way to
store energy and manage power that will revolutionize the battery
industry. For more information, please visit our website at
www.mPhaseTech.com.
About EaglePicher Technologies, LLC
EaglePicher Technologies, LLC, an EaglePicher company, is the leading
producer of batteries, power systems and energetic devices for the
defense, space and commercial industries, and provides the most
experience and broadest capability in battery electrochemistry of any
battery supplier in the United States. EaglePicher Technologies offers
a wide range of battery technology including thermal, nickel hydrogen,
lithium carbonmonofluoride, lithium thionyl chloride, lithium manganese
dioxide, lithium sulfur dioxide, lithium-ion, reserve lithium
oxyhalide, custom battery assemblies and silver zinc batteries. It also
provides other energy products and pyrotechnic devices for the defense
industry, as well as advanced battery chargers and other power
solutions for business, industrial and recreational applications.
EaglePicher Technologies is headquartered in Joplin, Mo., and is an
AS9100 certified supplier. For more information, visit
www.eaglepicher.com.
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