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Molybdenum chloride-tetrachloroaluminate thermal battery
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-14
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Granted: 1978-09-26
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Expires: 1997-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A thermally activated reserve battery operable within a temperature range of about 165° to 250° C and composed of a lithium-aluminum alloy anode, a molybdenum pentachloride cathode and a separating electrolyte composed of sodium tetrachloroaluminate.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Nardi
- 👤 Charles L. Hussey
- 👤 John K. Erbacher
- 👤 Lowell A. King
- 👤 Armand A. Fannin, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M4/00; H01M4/02; H01M4/36; H01M4/58; H01M4/582; H01M6/00; H01M6/30; H01M6/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A thermally activated, electrochemical power source comprising: (a) a solid anode composed of a material selected from the group consisting of lithium, aluminum, lithium-aluminum alloys and amalgamated aluminum, (b) a solid cathode composed of a mixture of molybdenum pentachloride, a sodium tetrachloroaluminate electrolyte and graphite, and (c) a solid sodium tetrachloroaluminate electrolyte positioned between and in contact with said anode and said cathode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A thermally activated, electrochemical power source comprising: (a) a solid anode composed of a material selected from the group consisting of lithium, aluminum, lithium-aluminum alloys and amalgamated aluminum, (b) a solid cathode composed of a mixture of molybdenum pentachloride, a sodium tetrachloroaluminate electrolyte and graphite, and (c) a solid sodium tetrachloroaluminate electrolyte positioned between and in contact with said anode and said cathode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A thermally activated, electrochemical power source in accordance with claim 1 wherein said anode is composed of a lithium-aluminum alloy.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-09-25 | 1982-03-27 | 1982-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-25 | 1986-03-27 | 1986-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-25 | 1990-03-27 | 1990-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |