US5614332A
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Method and apparatus for increasing charging and discharging efficiency in batteries
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-08-05
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Granted: 1997-03-25
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Expires: 2016-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for increasing charging and discharging efficiency of a battery. A battery is provided having electrodes and an electrolyte. The electrodes are connected to a charging or discharging circuit and at least one electrode is mechanically manipulated during the charging or discharging.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Pavelle
- 👤 Ronald M. Latanision
- 👤 Paul Burstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M10/00; H01M10/42; H01M10/4214; H01M6/00; H01M6/04; H01M6/06; H01M6/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
An apparatus comprising: a chargeable and dischargeable battery including electrodes and an electrolyte and means for mechanically manipulating at least one of the electrodes to plastically deform same to increase the charging and discharging efficiency thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
36 words
An apparatus comprising: a chargeable and dischargeable battery including electrodes and an electrolyte and means for mechanically manipulating at least one of the electrodes to plastically deform same to increase the charging and discharging efficiency thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the means for manipulating comprises means for applying a static force.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the means for manipulating comprises means for applying a dynamic time-varying force.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the means for manipulating comprises means for applying a compressing force on at least one of the electrodes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the means for manipulating comprises means for applying a torquing force on at least one of the electrodes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the means for manipulating comprises means for applying a tension force to at least one of the electrodes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the means for manipulating comprises means for applying an acoustic wave to at least one of the electrodes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the means for manipulating comprises means for applying a shock wave to at least one of the electrodes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the electrodes comprises a sheet with a spiral cross-section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the electrodes comprises a sheet with a sinusoidal cross-section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the electrodes comprise a plurality of parallel tubular members.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
49 words
A method for increasing charging and discharging efficiency of a battery, comprising the steps of: providing a battery having electrodes and an electrolyte; connecting the electrodes to a charging or discharging circuit; and mechanically manipulating at least one of the electrodes to plastically deform same during charging or discharging.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
49 words
A method for increasing charging and discharging efficiency of a battery, comprising the steps of: providing a battery having electrodes and an electrolyte; connecting the electrodes to a charging or discharging circuit; and mechanically manipulating at least one of the electrodes to plastically deform same during charging or discharging.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of manipulating comprises applying a static force.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of manipulating comprises applying a dynamic time-varying force.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of manipulating comprises applying a force by compressing the at least one of the electrodes.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of manipulating comprises applying a force by torquing the at least one of the electrodes.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of manipulating comprises applying a force by applying tension to the at least one of the electrodes.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of manipulating comprises applying a force to the at least one of the electrodes with an acoustic wave.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of manipulating comprises applying a force to the at least one of the electrodes with a shock wave.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 12, wherein at least one of the electrodes comprises a sheet with a spiral cross-section.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 12, wherein at least one of the electrodes comprises a sheet with a sinusoidal cross-section.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 12, wherein the electrodes comprise a plurality of parallel tubular members.
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