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Hermetically sealed secondary battery with lanthanum nickel anode
Assignee: Gates Energy Products Inc
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Filing: 1973-06-29
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A hermetically sealed secondary battery has at least one solid cathode, at least one hydrogen gas diffusion anode of lanthanum nickel spaced from the cathode, and an alkaline electrolyte in contact with the cathode and anode. Such a battery provides a light-weight, high-power output device.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz G Will
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M10/00; H01M10/34; H01M10/345; H01M4/00; H01M4/02; H01M4/24; H01M4/242; H01M4/86; H01M4/90; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
A HERMETICALLY SEALED SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING A CASING, AT LEAST ONE SOLID CATHODE POSITIONED WITHIN THE CASING, AT LEAST ONE HYDROGEN GAS DIFFUSION ANODE OF LANTHANUM NICKEL POSITIONED WITHIN THE CASING AND SPACED FROM THE CATHODE, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
A HERMETICALLY SEALED SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING A CASING, AT LEAST ONE SOLID CATHODE POSITIONED WITHIN THE CASING, AT LEAST ONE HYDROGEN GAS DIFFUSION ANODE OF LANTHANUM NICKEL POSITIONED WITHIN THE CASING AND SPACED FROM THE CATHODE, AND
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A hermetically sealed secondary battery as in claim 1, in which the cathode is nickel hydroxidE, and the electrolyte is potassium hydroxide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A hermetically sealed secondary battery as in claim 1, in which the lanthanum nickel anode is an alloy plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A hermetically sealed secondary battery as in claim 1, in which the lanthanum nickel anode consists of a perforated container, and a plurality of lanthanum nickel particles therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |