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Structure for electrochemical batteries

Assignee: Yardney Technical Products Inc
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Filing: 1984-05-21
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Granted: 1985-08-13
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Expires: 2004-05-21
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Abstract

Abstract A battery stack has a plurality of inner frames and a plurality of outer frames. Pairs of inner and outer rings are connected by a web of porous insulating material which separates battery plates. The frames are fused together forming a unity housing with an inner electrolyte well.

Inventors

  • 👤 Gerard H. Boyle
  • 👤 Roger K. Freeman
  • 👤 Franz Goebel

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 02:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M6/00; H01M6/42; H01M6/46; H01M6/48; H01M50/00; H01M50/10; H01M50/102; H01M50/107; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/50

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 71 words
A structure for electrochemical batteries having a plurality of plates, comprised of: a first fusible frame sized to overlap the outer periphery of one of said plates; and a sheet of porous, electrically insulating material affixed to said first fusible frame wherein said sheet defines an inner hole and which further includes a second fusible frame sized to over lap the hole periphery, said sheet affixed to said second fusible frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 71 words
A structure for electrochemical batteries having a plurality of plates, comprised of: a first fusible frame sized to overlap the outer periphery of one of said plates; and a sheet of porous, electrically insulating material affixed to said first fusible frame wherein said sheet defines an inner hole and which further includes a second fusible frame sized to over lap the hole periphery, said sheet affixed to said second fusible frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 21 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said second fusible frame has grooves to allow passage of electrolyte in an assembled battery.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1988-08-12 1989-02-11 1989-08-13 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1992-08-12 1993-02-11 1993-08-13 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1996-08-12 1997-02-11 1997-08-13 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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