US3979223A
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Electrochemical impregnation of electrode for rechargeable cell
Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC
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Filing: 1973-03-30
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Granted: 1976-09-07
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Expires: 1993-03-30
Abstract
Abstract An improved system for electrochemical impregnation of active material into an electrode for a galvanic cell comprises utilizing a constant potential during the impregnation as well as a screen or barrier interposed, in the bath, around the electrode while it is impregnated to mitigate the deposition of active material on the outside of the electrode surfaces. A more densely packed electrode having a higher charge rating per unit volume results. In a preferred embodiment the active material comprises a minor amount of a second ion and the ratio of the two ions in the bath is maintained by use of a consumable electrode in the bath having the desired ratio of ions therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Hanns H. Kroger
- 👤 Stuart F. Acree
- 👤 Allen P. Akridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:38
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M4/00; H01M4/02; H01M4/06; H01M4/24; H01M4/32; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A process for preparing by electrodeposition electrodes for use as positive electrodes for nickel-cadmium, alkaline electrolyte, rechargeable cells, said process comprising the steps of: a. immersing a porous metallic support in an acidic electrolyte bath comprising solutions of nickel nitrate and cobalt nitrate in predetermined weight proportion to provide a weight ratio of nickel to cobalt of about 9:1; b. maintaining, with the use of at least one consumable electrode comprised of a nickel-cobalt alloy, the weight ratio of nickel to cobalt substantially constant by supplying ions of nickel and cobalt in said bath in substantially the same weight-ratio; and c. applying a constant electric potential between said metallic support and said at least one consumable electrode to deposit the hydroxides of nickel and cobalt in the pores of said metallic support in substantially the same weight ratio.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A process for preparing by electrodeposition electrodes for use as positive electrodes for nickel-cadmium, alkaline electrolyte, rechargeable cells, said process comprising the steps of: a. immersing a porous metallic support in an acidic electrolyte bath comprising solutions of nickel nitrate and cobalt nitrate in predetermined weight proportion to provide a weight ratio of nickel to cobalt of about 9:1; b. maintaining, with the use of at least one consumable electrode comprised of a nickel-cobalt alloy, the weight ratio of nickel to cobalt substantially constant by supplying ions of nickel and cobalt in said bath in substantially the same weight-ratio; and c. applying a constant electric potential between said metallic support and said at least one consumable electrode to deposit the hydroxides of nickel and cobalt in the pores of said metallic support in substantially the same weight ratio.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said source of ions comprises consumable electrodes within said bath and said source of constant potential is connected between said consumable electrode and said support.
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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) | 1979-09-07 | 1980-03-08 | 1980-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-07 | 1984-03-08 | 1984-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-07 | 1988-03-08 | 1988-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |