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US3939010A
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Manganese dioxide cathode
Assignee: Department of National Defence
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Filing: 1973-09-25
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Granted: 1976-02-17
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Expires: 1993-09-25
Abstract
Abstract Improved cathodes for use in acid Leclanche cells, particularly of the reserve type where sulphuric acid is added to activate the cell prior to use, are constructed using an anodized lead current collector which possesses advantages over other materials in being less bulky than carbon, cheaper than platinum and giving a steadier output voltage than un-anodized lead, while still being resistant to corrosion.
Inventors
- 👤 John Ralph Coleman
- 👤 Torstein Valand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M4/00; H01M4/02; H01M4/64; C; C25; C25D; C25D11/00; C25D11/02; C25D11/34; H01M4/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
In a reserve primary cell of the acid Leclanche type having a cathode and an amalgamated zinc anode mounted in a container and arranged to be activatable by the addition of sulfuric acid as electrolyte, the improvement which consists of said cathode being a lead current collector having thereon a layer of anodized lead and having a conductive compressed cathodic layer of manganese dioxide and carbon adhered to said anoidic layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a reserve primary cell of the acid Leclanche type having a cathode and an amalgamated zinc anode mounted in a container and arranged to be activatable by the addition of sulfuric acid as electrolyte, the improvement which consists of said cathode being a lead current collector having thereon a layer of anodized lead and having a conductive compressed cathodic layer of manganese dioxide and carbon adhered to said anoidic layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The reserve primary cell according to claim 1 wherein the thickness of the anodic film is not greater than that which would be produced by anodization of the lead in 8 Normal sulphuric acid with the passage of 18,000 millicoulombs of electricity per square inch of lead surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The reserve primary cell according to claim 2 wherein the lead current collector is in the form of a perforated or expanded sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The reserve primary cell according to claim 1 wherein the thickness of the anodic film is equal to that which would be produced by anodization of the lead in 8 Normal sulphuric acid with the passage of 3600 to 14,400 millicoulombs of electricity per square inch of lead surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The reserve primary cell according to claim 1 wherein the thickness of the anodic film is equal to that which would be produced by anodization of the lead in 8 Normal sulphuric acid with the passage of about 9,000 millicoulombs of electricity per square inch of lead surface.
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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) | 1979-02-16 | 1979-08-18 | 1980-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-16 | 1983-08-18 | 1984-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-16 | 1987-08-18 | 1988-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |