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Integrated power source
Assignee: Johns Hopkins University
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Filing: 1996-04-16
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Granted: 1997-07-01
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Expires: 2016-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A self-contained, small, lightweight, portable, renewable, modular integrated power source. The power source consists of solar cells that are laminated onto a solid state polymer battery which in turn is laminated onto a substrate containing circuits which manage the polymer battery charging. Charging of the battery can occur via solar energy or, alternatively, via RF coupling using external RF charging equipment or a hand held generator. For added support, the integrated power source is then bonded to an applications housing or structure. This integrated power source can independently power the electronic application. It can also serve as casing or housing by taking the shape of the application enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Ark L. Lew
- 👤 Joseph J. Suter
- 👤 Binh Q. Le
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:20
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M10/00; H01M10/42; H01M10/425; H01M10/4257; B; B60; B60K; B60K1/00; B60K1/04; B60K16/00; H01M10/46; H01M10/465; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H02; H02J; H02J50/00; H02J50/10; H02J50/20; H02J7/00; H02J7/34; H02J7/35; H02J7/70; H02J7/731; H01M50/233; H01M50/242; H01M6/00; H01M6/50; H01M6/5044; H02J2105/00; H02J2105/30; H02J2105/33; H02J2105/37; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B10/00; Y02B10/10; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
24 words
An integrated power source comprising: an all polymer battery, and energy conversion means connected to said battery for delivering electrical energy to said battery.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
24 words
An integrated power source comprising: an all polymer battery, and energy conversion means connected to said battery for delivering electrical energy to said battery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An integrated power source according to claim 1, wherein said energy conversion means comprises an array of solar cells.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
An integrated power source according to claim 1, wherein said energy conversion means is an RF charging unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
An integrated power source comprising from a. a base structure material; b. semiconductor circuitry for implementing power management functions; c. an all polymer battery composed of an ionically conducting gel polymer electrode doped on one surface with a polymeric anode and doped on its opposing surface with a polymeric cathode; d. solar energy conversion means for delivering electrical current to said battery; and e. a cover protecting said energy conversion means transparent to solar radiation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
An integrated power source comprising from a. a base structure material; b. semiconductor circuitry for implementing power management functions; c. an all polymer battery composed of an ionically conducting gel polymer electrode doped on one surface with a polymeric anode and doped on its opposing surface with a polymeric cathode; d. solar energy conversion means for delivering electrical current to said battery; and e. a cover protecting said energy conversion means transparent to solar radiation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An integrated power source according to claim 4, wherein apart from said base structure material said inside to outside composition is highly malleable for adaptation to multiple structural configurations.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
An integrated power source according to claim 4, wherein said semiconductor circuitry includes a RF charging circuit, means for regulating the charge delivered to said battery, and means for indicating the life status of said battery.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
An integrated power source according to claim 4, wherein said energy conversion means comprises an array of solar cells.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
86 words
A power source integrally formed on a base material having a particular physical configuration and comprising: a. a layer of semiconductor circuitry mounted on said base material for implementing power management functions; b. an all polymer battery composed of an ionically conducting gel polymer electrode doped on one surface doped with a polymeric anode and doped on its opposing surface with a polymeric cathode; c. solar energy conversion means for delivering electrical current to said battery; and d. a transparent cover protecting said energy conversion means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
86 words
A power source integrally formed on a base material having a particular physical configuration and comprising: a. a layer of semiconductor circuitry mounted on said base material for implementing power management functions; b. an all polymer battery composed of an ionically conducting gel polymer electrode doped on one surface doped with a polymeric anode and doped on its opposing surface with a polymeric cathode; c. solar energy conversion means for delivering electrical current to said battery; and d. a transparent cover protecting said energy conversion means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
A power source according to claim 8, wherein said semiconductor circuitry includes a RF charging circuit, means for regulating the charge delivered to said battery, and means for indicating the life status of said battery.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
A power source according to claim 8, wherein said solar energy conversion means comprises an array of solar cells.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A power source according to claim 8, wherein said inside to outside composition is highly malleable for adaptation to the physical configuration of said base material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A power source according to claim 8, wherein said base material comprises the housing of a hand-held transceiver.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A power source according to claim 8, wherein said base material comprises the shell of a passenger vehicle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A power source according to claim 8, wherein said base material comprises the case of a lap top electronic unit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
A power source according to claim 8, wherein said base material comprises the rear window of a passenger vehicle.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
A power source according to claim 8, wherein said base material comprises the roof of a building.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
A power source according to claim 8, wherein said base material comprises a roadside sign or components of the intelligent highway.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
84 words
An integrated power source comprising: a. semiconductor circuitry for implementing power management functions; b. an all polymer battery; c. solar energy conversion means for delivering electrical current to said battery; d. a transparent cover protecting said solar energy means; and e. a base structure material having a particular structural configuration; said layer of semiconductor circuitry being bonded to the body of said base structure material whereby the composite laminations of said semiconductor circuitry, battery, and conversion means assume the configuration of said base material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
84 words
An integrated power source comprising: a. semiconductor circuitry for implementing power management functions; b. an all polymer battery; c. solar energy conversion means for delivering electrical current to said battery; d. a transparent cover protecting said solar energy means; and e. a base structure material having a particular structural configuration; said layer of semiconductor circuitry being bonded to the body of said base structure material whereby the composite laminations of said semiconductor circuitry, battery, and conversion means assume the configuration of said base material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
An integrated power source of claim 18, wherein said solar energy conversion means comprises an array of solar cells.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
79 words
An integrated power source having layers of laminations arranged in the following order and comprising: a battery charge state display; a DRAMS/SRAMS memory module; a rechargeable all polymer battery; battery electronics; solar cells; a cover for protecting said solar cells; and a structural composite sandwiched between said solar cells and battery electronics, between said battery electronics and said rechargeable battery, between said rechargeable battery and said memory module, and between said memory module and said battery charge state display.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
79 words
An integrated power source having layers of laminations arranged in the following order and comprising: a battery charge state display; a DRAMS/SRAMS memory module; a rechargeable all polymer battery; battery electronics; solar cells; a cover for protecting said solar cells; and a structural composite sandwiched between said solar cells and battery electronics, between said battery electronics and said rechargeable battery, between said rechargeable battery and said memory module, and between said memory module and said battery charge state display.
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