So, after getting in my new atty and passthru and what not, I think I have figured out the issue. It was not the batteries as I originally thought. I think I just happened to get a few bum attys, which does happen and is no ones fault. The 7 second cut off is not even an issue now, because I am not hitting it with my new atty. I wanted to let everyone know not to worry about the batteries, because they are fine and I just had some bad luck with some attys. I am a vaping machine right now, and even hit it a few times with so much vapor it nearly choked me!
Thanks to rob who has always been great and offered to fix the problem. He is another A++ for customer service! Thanks everyone for your help as well! Now Cowboy Dan, I see what you are talking about! These things are great!!