(FR2765032-A1)      The pack (1) has a recessed area (2) in the centre of one surface for insertion of a battery charger (7) to charge the batteries. Battery contacts (3) are provided in the recessed area for connection to the charger.    The side walls of the recessed area have locking projections (4) to mate with the charger and a restraint is provided to hold the chargers power cord. The restraint is a groove extending from the recessed area to one of the side walls of the pack.    ADVANTAGE -   The pack can be recharged without a large scale charger or a special purpose connecting cord. The recess can also be used as a handle.    (JP11016606-A)      NOVELTY - A recess (2) is provided on the upper part of a battery pack (1). A charger (10) is directly inserted into the recess for charging the batteries. Terminal contacts for battery (3) for charging is arranged in the recess.    USE -   For large chargeable secondary batteries such as nickel cadmium battery, nickel hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery etc.    ADVANTAGE -   Enables reliable and easy charging as recess assists suitably during charging. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows isometric view of battery pack and charger. (1) Battery pack; (2) Recess; (3) Battery contacts; (10) Charger.    (US6091224-A)      The pack (1) has a recessed area (2) in the centre of one surface for insertion of a battery charger (7) to charge the batteries. Battery contacts (3) are provided in the recessed area for connection to the charger.    The side walls of the recessed area have locking projections (4) to mate with the charger and a restraint is provided to hold the chargers power cord. The restraint is a groove extending from the recessed area to one of the side walls of the pack.    ADVANTAGE -   The pack can be recharged without a large scale charger or a special purpose connecting cord. The recess can also be used as a handle.    (GB2326777-B)      The pack (1) has a recessed area (2) in the centre of one surface for insertion of a battery charger (7) to charge the batteries. Battery contacts (3) are provided in the recessed area for connection to the charger.    The side walls of the recessed area have locking projections (4) to mate with the charger and a restraint is provided to hold the chargers power cord. The restraint is a groove extending from the recessed area to one of the side walls of the pack.    ADVANTAGE -   The pack can be recharged without a large scale charger or a special purpose connecting cord. The recess can also be used as a handle.