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US5053295A
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Lightweight electroconductive solderless internal cell connector for alkaline or alkaline earth metal batteries
Assignee: NORSONS INTERNATIONAL LLC
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Filing: 1990-03-26
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Granted: 1991-10-01
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Expires: 2010-03-26
Abstract
Abstract This invention is directed to a lightweight solderless connector for use as an internal cell connector in an alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal battery, wherein the connector includes a core of alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal such as lithium metal in flat foil form, which has been encapsulated inside a layer of insulating plastic film such as polyester or polypropylene, with an adhesive coating therebetween, which is preferably anhydrous adhesive.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry F. Hope
- 👤 Stephen F. Hope
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-30 07:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/50; H01M50/531; H01M50/534; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
In combination with an alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal battery a lightweight solderless connector for internal battery electrical connection which comprises a core of alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal, an outer electrically insulating covering on said core, said outer covering having an adhesive coating thereon in contact with said core.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
In combination with an alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal battery a lightweight solderless connector for internal battery electrical connection which comprises a core of alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal, an outer electrically insulating covering on said core, said outer covering having an adhesive coating thereon in contact with said core.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A lightweight solderless connector as defined in claim 1 in which said adhesive coating is anhydrous.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A lightweight solderless connector as defined in claim 1 in which said core is of lithium metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A lightweight solderless connector as defined in claim 1 in which said outer layer is of plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A lightweight solderless connector as defined in claim 4 in which said plastic is polyester.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A lightweight solderless connector as defined in claim 2 in which said adhesive coating is an acrylic based anhydrous material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A lightweight solderless connector as defined in claim 2 in which said adhesive coating is a rubber based anhydrous material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A lightweight solderless connector as defined in claim 1 in which said connector is attached by applying pressure.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-09-30 | 1999-04-01 | 1999-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-09-30 | 2003-04-01 | 2003-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |