US3663298A
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Rotatable electrode structure with conductive particle bed
Assignee: Boeing North American Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-03
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-03-03
Abstract
Abstract An electrode structure for use with an electrolyte wherein an electrically conductive flowing particle bed stream within a compartment of the electrode structure establishes a plurality of electrochemical reaction sites at the interface of the particles and of the electrolyte. The flowing particle bed electrode structure finds a preferred application as an electrode in an electrically regenerable system, particularly as a rotatable zinc electrode in zinc-nickel oxide and zinc-air secondary cells.
Inventors
- 👤 Lowell R Mccoy
- 👤 Laszlo A Heredy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M12/00; H01M12/04; H01M12/06; H01M12/065; H01M10/00; H01M10/24; H01M10/28; H01M10/42; H01M10/4214; H01M4/00; H01M4/02; H01M4/86; H01M4/8605; H01M4/8626; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
An electrode structure according to claim 1 wherein said current-collecting means inCludes at least the second opposing face of said container as said conductive surface in electrical contact with at least a major portion of said bed for collecting current therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
An electrode structure according to claim 2 wherein said shallow cylindrical container has a substantially circular cross section and a ratio of outer diameter to axial length greater than 10:1, said container being divided into a plurality of compartments partially filled with said conductive particles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electrode structure according to claim 3 wherein said ratio of outer diameter to axial length is between 20:1 and 200:
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An electrode structure according to claim 2 wherein said second opposing face comprises a porous conductive surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
An electrode structure according to claim 1 wherein said shallow cylindrical container is insulated, both faces of said container comprise electrolyte-permeable porous insulated separators having a pore size smaller than those of the particles for retaining said particles in the compartment, the current-collecting means in electrical contact with at least a major portion of the electrically conductive flowing particle bed includes a peripherally disposed conductive surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An electrode structure according to claim 6 wherein said container is divided into a plurality of compartments by conductive radial members which also serve as current collectors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
An electrode structure according to claim 7 wherein said insulated shallow cylindrical container has a substantially circular cross section and a ratio of outer diameter to axial length between 20:1 and 200:1, said container being divided by conductive radial members into from three to 12 compartments partially filled with substantially spherical conductive particles having a diameter between 1 and 3 millimeters and less than the axial length of the container, and an axially disposed shaft means is fixedly attached to said container for rotating it at a preselected speed to provide said electrically conductive flowing particle bed streams within said compartments.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An electrode structure according to claim 8 wherein said conductive particles have an outer coating of zinc over an underlying layer of cadmium.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |