Battery Chemist Jan Allen (IMAGE) TechLink Caption Army chemist Jan Allen dissects a cell battery at the Army Research Laboratory. Allen is one of five inventors named on a patent for a lithium battery technology that was granted Tuesday. Credit Gary Sheftick/Army Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.