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US3933523A
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Solid sodium ion-conductive electrolyte with liquid metallic layer
Assignee: Gates Energy Products Inc
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Filing: 1975-02-24
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Granted: 1976-01-20
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Expires: 1995-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A composite article consists of a solid sodium ion-conductive material, and a liquid mercury-indium alloy layer adhering intimately to one major surface of the material. Suitable mercury-indium alloys include mercury-indium, mercury-indium-thallium, mercury-sodium-indium, and mercury-sodium-indium-thallium.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R. Dubin
- 👤 Fritz G. Will
- 👤 William L. Mowrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:37
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M10/00; H01M10/36; H01M10/39; H01M10/3909; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
A composite article consisting of a solid sodium ion-conductive electrolyte, and a liquid mercury-indium alloy layer adhering intimately to one major surface of the electrolyte.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
A composite article consisting of a solid sodium ion-conductive electrolyte, and a liquid mercury-indium alloy layer adhering intimately to one major surface of the electrolyte.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A composite article as in claim 1, in which the mercury is present from 40.0 to 99.0 weight percent, and the indium is present from 1.0 to 60.0 percent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A composite article consisting of a solid sodium ion-conductive electrolyte, and a liquid mercury-indium-thallium layer adhering intimately to one major surface of the electrolye, in which mercury is present from 40.0 to 98.9 weight percent, the indium is present from 1 to 59 weight percent, and thallium is present from 0.1 to 1.0 weight percent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A composite article consisting of a solid sodium ion-conductive electrolyte, and a liquid mercury-indium-thallium layer adhering intimately to one major surface of the electrolye, in which mercury is present from 40.0 to 98.9 weight percent, the indium is present from 1 to 59 weight percent, and thallium is present from 0.1 to 1.0 weight percent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A composite article as in claim 3, in which there is 56.0 weight percent mercury, 43.8 weight percent indium, and 0.2 weight percent thallium.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A composite article consisting of a solid sodium ion-conductive electrolyte, and a liquid mercury-sodium-indium alloy layer adhering intimately to one major surface of the electrolyte.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A composite article consisting of a solid sodium ion-conductive electrolyte, and a liquid mercury-sodium-indium alloy layer adhering intimately to one major surface of the electrolyte.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A composite article as in claim 5, in which the mercury and sodium are present from 85.0 to 99.998 weight percent, and the indium is present from 0.002 to 15.0 weight percent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
A solid sodium ion-conductive electrolyte as in claim 6, in which the mercury and sodium are present from 84.85 to 99.997 weight percent, the indium is present from 0.002 to 15.0 weight percent, and the thallium is present in an amount from less than 0.001 to 0.15 weight percent.
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) | 1979-01-19 | 1979-07-21 | 1980-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-19 | 1983-07-21 | 1984-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-19 | 1987-07-21 | 1988-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |