US3884720A
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Multicell seawater battery
Assignee: ESB Inc
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Filing: 1973-04-09
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1993-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A multicell seawater battery is described wherein a series of cells each having a metal halide cathode, a metal anode and an electrolyte space between, is arranged in face to face orientation. A first duct is provided at the bottom of the battery with ports leading to the bottom of each cell. A second duct is provided at the top of the battery with ports leading to the top of each cell. A reservoir is provided behind each metal anode, at the top of each reservoir a port connects to the second duct of the battery located at the top of the battery. A third duct is provided at the bottom of the battery with ports leading to the bottom of each reservoir. One or more ports are provided in each cell leading from the reservoir through the metal anode to the electrolyte space. By this configuration, a first electrolyte circulation path is sustained from the third duct (at the bottom of the battery) into the reservoir, through the port or ports in the anode and out the second duct (at the top of the battery) while at the same time a second circulation path exists from the electrolyte space through the first duct (at the bottom of the battery). In addition, the reservoir is available to feed fresh electrolyte to the cell via the port or ports therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 John Armstrong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M6/00; H01M6/30; H01M6/32; H01M6/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A MULTICELL SEAWATER BATTERY WHEREIN A SERIES OF CELLS EACH HAING A METAL HALIDE CAHODE, A METAL ANODE ARRANGED IN FACE TO FACE ORIENTATION AND AN ELECTROLYTE SPACE THEREBETWEEN WHICH COMPRISES: A. AT LEAST ONE TOP DUCT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE BATTERY EACH DUCT CONNECTED BY AT LEAST ONE PORT TO THE ELECTROLYTE SPACE OF EACH CELL; B. AT LEAST ONE FIRST BOTTOM DUCT LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY EACH DUCT CONNECTED BY AT LEAST ONE PORT TO THE ELECTROLYTE SPACE OF EACH CELL; C. A RESERVOR LOCATED EACH METAL ANODE AND AT LEAST ONE PORT TO ONE PORT LEADING FROM ADJACE EACH SUCH EACH METAL ANODE AN DUCT; D. AT LEAST ONE SECOND BOTTOM DUCT LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY AND CONNECTED BY AT LEAST ONE PORT TO THE RESERVOIR OF EACH CELL; AND E. AT LEAST ONE OPENING FORMED THROUGH THE AODE OF EACH CELL CONNECTED THE RESERVOIR OF EACH CELL TO THE ELECTROLYTE SPACE OF EACH CELL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A MULTICELL SEAWATER BATTERY WHEREIN A SERIES OF CELLS EACH HAING A METAL HALIDE CAHODE, A METAL ANODE ARRANGED IN FACE TO FACE ORIENTATION AND AN ELECTROLYTE SPACE THEREBETWEEN WHICH COMPRISES: A. AT LEAST ONE TOP DUCT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE BATTERY EACH DUCT CONNECTED BY AT LEAST ONE PORT TO THE ELECTROLYTE SPACE OF EACH CELL; B. AT LEAST ONE FIRST BOTTOM DUCT LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY EACH DUCT CONNECTED BY AT LEAST ONE PORT TO THE ELECTROLYTE SPACE OF EACH CELL; C. A RESERVOR LOCATED EACH METAL ANODE AND AT LEAST ONE PORT TO ONE PORT LEADING FROM ADJACE EACH SUCH EACH METAL ANODE AN DUCT; D. AT LEAST ONE SECOND BOTTOM DUCT LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY AND CONNECTED BY AT LEAST ONE PORT TO THE RESERVOIR OF EACH CELL; AND E. AT LEAST ONE OPENING FORMED THROUGH THE AODE OF EACH CELL CONNECTED THE RESERVOIR OF EACH CELL TO THE ELECTROLYTE SPACE OF EACH CELL.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A multicell seawater battery as defined in claim 1 wherein the walls of the reservoir of each cell are made of plastic, the wall of the reservoir of each cell adjacent the anode of each cell defining a hole, the hole in the reservoir wall of each cell and the opening in the anode of each cell together forming a passageway between the reservoir of each cell and the electrolyte space of each cell.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A multicell seawater battery as defined in claim 1 wherein the opening connecting the reservoir of each cell with the electrolyte space thereof is located between one-fourth and one-half of the height of the anode measured from the bottom of the plates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A multicell seawater battery as defined in claim 1 including at least one additional opening formed through the anode of each cell connecting the reservoir of each cell to the electrolyte space of each cell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A multicell seawater battery as defined in claim 1 wherein the metal of the anode is selected from the group which consists of magnesium, zinc and aluminum and the cathode is selected from the group of materials which consists of the halides of silver, copper and lead.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A multicell seawater battery as defined in claim 1 wherein the anode metal is magnesium and the cathode material is silver chloride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A multicell seawater battery as defined in claim 1 wherein the anode metal is magnesium and the cathode material is lead chloride.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
183 words
A multicell seawater battery including several cells each cell having a metal halide cathode and a metal anode and an electrolyte space therebetween, the battery further comprising: a. a plurality of reservoirs, one for each cell and adjacent thereto, each reservoir being separate from the electrolyte space of each said cell; b. a top duct located at the top of the battery; c. a first plurality of ports providing access between the electrolyte spaces of the several cells and the top duct; d. a second plurality of ports providing access between the reservoirs of the several cells and the top duct; e. a first bottom duct located at the bottom of the battery; f. a second bottom duct located at the bottom of the battery; g. a third plurality of ports providing access between the electrolyte spaces of the several cells and the first bottom duct; h. a fourth plurality of ports providing access between the reServoirs of the several cells and the second bottom duct; and, i. means for providing access between the reservoir of each cell and the corresponding electrolyte space.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
183 words
A multicell seawater battery including several cells each cell having a metal halide cathode and a metal anode and an electrolyte space therebetween, the battery further comprising: a. a plurality of reservoirs, one for each cell and adjacent thereto, each reservoir being separate from the electrolyte space of each said cell; b. a top duct located at the top of the battery; c. a first plurality of ports providing access between the electrolyte spaces of the several cells and the top duct; d. a second plurality of ports providing access between the reservoirs of the several cells and the top duct; e. a first bottom duct located at the bottom of the battery; f. a second bottom duct located at the bottom of the battery; g. a third plurality of ports providing access between the electrolyte spaces of the several cells and the first bottom duct; h. a fourth plurality of ports providing access between the reServoirs of the several cells and the second bottom duct; and, i. means for providing access between the reservoir of each cell and the corresponding electrolyte space.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A multicell seawater battery as defined in claim 8 wherein the ports of the first plurality providing access between the several electrolyte spaces and the top duct, and the ports of the third plurality providing access between the several electrolyte spaces and the first bottom duct are tortuous.
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) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |