Goods & Services

Auxiliary power units for supplying electrical power; auxiliary power units for supplying electrical power to buildings; auxiliary power units for supplying backup power Batteries; batteries for energy storage; battery cells; battery modules; battery modules composed of battery cells; battery system; battery system to provide backup power; energy storage systems composed of batteries; energy storage systems composed of batteries, inverters, and control systems; electronic devices in the nature of batteries to provide backup power; electronic devices in the nature of energy storage systems; electronic devices in the nature of computer hardware and recorded software for the operation and performance of energy storage systems; fuel cells

Goods & Services

Auxiliary power units for supplying electrical power; auxiliary power units for supplying electrical power to buildings; auxiliary power units for supplying backup power Batteries; batteries for energy storage; battery cells; battery modules; battery modules composed of battery cells; battery system; battery system to provide backup power; energy storage systems composed of batteries; energy storage systems composed of batteries, inverters, and control systems; electronic devices in the nature of batteries to provide backup power; electronic devices in the nature of energy storage systems; electronic devices in the nature of computer hardware and recorded software for the operation and performance of energy storage systems; fuel cells

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a battery cell includes forming an electrode and coating the electrode with an n-mer solution. The n-mer coated electrode is treated by heat, ultraviolet, or cross-linking agents to polymerize the n-mer and form an ion exchange material that covers at least some of the electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/1397 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy

Abstract

A rechargeable battery cell includes a composite separator having a substrate and an ion exchange material supported by the substrate. First and second electrode materials are separated from each other by the separator and an electrolyte contacts the first and second electrode materials and the separator. In some embodiments at least one of the first and second electrode materials includes a zinc (Zn) containing anode. In other embodiments, at least one of the first and second electrode materials includes a cathode including at least one of nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2), nickel oxyhydroxide (NiOOH), activated carbon and manganese dioxide (MnO2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 50/411 - Organic material
• H01M 50/434 - Ceramics
• H01M 50/437 - Glass
• H01M 50/449 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure
• H01M 50/457 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure comprising three or more layers
• H01M 50/46 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by their combination with electrodes
• H01M 50/489 - Separators, membranes, diaphragms or spacing elements inside the cells, characterised by their physical properties, e.g. swelling degree, hydrophilicity or shut down properties

Abstract

Systems and methods for space configurable battery structures for electrical assemblies incorporating ion exchange materials are described. One method to construct such a battery includes preparing a battery casing for a rechargeable battery. The preparing may further include placing one or more electrode materials into the casing. A monomer or a functionalized n-mer may be prepared for polymerization. The monomer or the functionalized n-mer may be polymerized to form an ion exchange material, which is then then cross-linked. The ion exchange material may be arranged to define an interpenetrating surface with at least a portion of at least one of the electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
• H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
• H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material
• H01M 12/02 - Details
• H01M 50/46 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by their combination with electrodes

Abstract

A rechargeable battery cell a casing and first and second electrode materials separately positioned in the casing. A mechanical impulse element is positioned to mechanically move and dislodge gas bubbles from at least one of the first and second electrode materials in response to activation. In some embodiments the mechanical impulse element can include a vibratory piezoelectric element. In other embodiments, a gas vent in the battery cell can be used to release dislodged gas bubbles.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/52 - Removing gases inside the secondary cell, e.g. by absorption
• H01M 4/24 - Electrodes for alkaline accumulators
• H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases

Abstract

A rechargeable battery cell includes first and second electrode materials. A first collector defining a chamber array with a plurality of chambers is electrically connected to each other. A plurality of second electrode material and second collectors are positioned within each of the plurality of chambers. A first electrode material is positioned within the first collector to surround the second electrode material, with the second electrode material separated from the first electrode material by a separator.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/78 - Shapes other than plane or cylindrical, e.g. helical
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses

Abstract

A rechargeable battery cell can include an electrode having a plurality of three-dimensional channels defined therethrough, with at least 90% of three dimensional channels sized to have pores between 50 nanometers to 400 microns. An ion exchange material can be arranged to define an interface with at least a portion of the electrode. In some embodiments the electrode includes a zinc (Zn) containing anode and a cathode including at least one of nickel hydroxide (Ni (OH)2), nickel oxyhydroxide (NiOOH), manganese dioxide (Mn02), copper oxide, and bismuth oxide.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/42 - Alloys based on zinc
• H01M 4/52 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/24 - Alkaline accumulators
• H01M 10/36 - Accumulators not provided for in groups
• H01M 50/411 - Organic material

Abstract

A rechargeable battery cell can include an electrode having a plurality of three-dimensional channels defined therethrough, with at least 90% of three dimensional channels sized to have pores between 50 nanometers to 400 microns. An ion exchange material can be arranged to define an interface with at least a portion of the electrode. In some embodiments the electrode includes a zinc (Zn) containing anode and a cathode including at least one of nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2), nickel oxyhydroxide (NiOOH), manganese dioxide (MnO2), copper oxide, and bismuth oxide.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/24 - Electrodes for alkaline accumulators
• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• H01M 10/26 - Selection of materials as electrolytes

Abstract

Systems and methods for space configurable battery structures for electrical assemblies incorporating ion exchange materials are described. One method to construct such a battery includes preparing a battery casing for a rechargeable battery. The preparing may further include placing one or more electrode materials into the casing. A monomer or a functionalized n-mer may be prepared for polymerization. The monomer or the functionalized n-mer may be polymerized to form an ion exchange material, which is then then cross-linked. The ion exchange material may be arranged to define an interpenetrating surface with at least a portion of at least one of the electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
• H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
• H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material
• H01M 12/02 - Details
• H01M 50/46 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by their combination with electrodes

Abstract

A rechargeable battery cell a casing and first and second electrode materials separately positioned in the casing. A mechanical impulse element is positioned to mechanically move and dislodge gas bubbles from at least one of the first and second electrode materials in response to activation. In some embodiments the mechanical impulse element can include a vibratory piezoelectric element. In other embodiments, a gas vent in the battery cell can be used to release dislodged gas bubbles.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
• H01L 41/09 - Piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements with electrical input and mechanical output
• H01L 41/31 - Applying piezo-electric or electrostrictive parts or bodies onto an electrical element or another base

Abstract

A rechargeable battery cell a casing and first and second electrode materials separately positioned in the casing. A mechanical impulse element is positioned to mechanically move and dislodge gas bubbles from at least one of the first and second electrode materials in response to activation. In some embodiments the mechanical impulse element can include a vibratory piezoelectric element. In other embodiments, a gas vent in the battery cell can be used to release dislodged gas bubbles.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/05 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte
• H01M 4/24 - Electrodes for alkaline accumulators
• H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01M 10/52 - Removing gases inside the secondary cell, e.g. by absorption
• H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases

Abstract

A rechargeable battery cell includes first and second electrode materials. A first collector defining a chamber array with a plurality of chambers is electrically connected to each other. A plurality of second electrode material and second collectors are positioned within each of the plurality of chambers. A first electrode material is positioned within the first collector to surround the second electrode material, with the second electrode material separated from the first electrode material by a separator.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• H01M 10/02 - Details
• H01M 10/00 - Secondary cellsManufacture thereof

Abstract

A rechargeable battery cell includes first and second electrode materials. A first collector defining a chamber array with a plurality of chambers is electrically connected to each other. A plurality of second electrode material and second collectors are positioned within each of the plurality of chambers. A first electrode material is positioned within the first collector to surround the second electrode material, with the second electrode material separated from the first electrode material by a separator.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/78 - Shapes other than plane or cylindrical, e.g. helical
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses

Abstract

In one embodiment, a battery cell can include a cathode including at least one of MnO or Mn(OH)2. The battery can also include an anode including at least one of ZnO or Zn(OH)2 and an electrolyte. The battery cell can be a rechargeable battery cell with total capacity before first charge or discharge of less than 30% of total capacity of this battery in a fully charged state.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/28 - Precipitating active material on the carrier
• H01M 10/28 - Construction or manufacture
• H01M 4/24 - Electrodes for alkaline accumulators
• H01M 4/50 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers

Abstract

In one embodiment, a battery cell can include a cathode including at least one of MnO or Mn(OH)2. The battery can also include an anode including at least one of ZnO or Zn(OH)2 and an electrolyte. The battery cell can be a rechargeable battery cell with total capacity before first charge or discharge of less than 30% of total capacity of this battery in a fully charged state.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof

Abstract

An electrochemical cell includes a first electrode which is an air electrode and a second electrode. An ion transport material can be positioned between and contacting both electrodes. An ion exchange material is arranged to contact the air electrode and the ion transport material. In some embodiments the second electrode can include zinc.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• C25B 1/46 - Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis in diaphragm cells
• C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
• C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
• C25B 11/04 - ElectrodesManufacture thereof not otherwise provided for characterised by the material

Abstract

An electrochemical cell includes a first electrode which is an air electrode and a second electrode. An ion transport material can be positioned between and contacting both electrodes. An ion exchange material is arranged to contact the air electrode and the ion transport material. In some embodiments the second electrode can include zinc.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• C25C 7/02 - ElectrodesConnections thereof
• H01M 4/94 - Non-porous diffusion electrodes, e.g. palladium membranes, ion exchange membranes

Abstract

A battery cell includes a first electrode formed from at least one of a metal foil, a metal mesh or a metal layer on a substrate. A second electrode can be formed from at least partially oxidized material in a form of at least one of a metal foil, a metal layer on a substrate, a metal mesh, or a battery electrode that includes plurality of particles on current collector. A layer of an ion exchange material can be positioned between the first and second electrodes, with the ion exchange material capable of acting as an electrolyte in some embodiments.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• H01M 12/02 - Details
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
• H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material
• H01M 50/46 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by their combination with electrodes
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells

Abstract

A battery cell includes a first electrode formed from at least one of a metal foil, a metal mesh or a metal layer on a substrate. A second electrode can be formed from at least partially oxidized material in a form of at least one of a metal foil, a metal layer on a substrate, a metal mesh, or a battery electrode that includes plurality of particles on current collector. A layer of an ion exchange material can be positioned between the first and second electrodes, with the ion exchange material capable of acting as an electrolyte in some embodiments.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• H01M 4/70 - Carriers or collectors characterised by shape or form
• H01M 4/74 - Meshes or woven materialExpanded metal
• H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a battery cell includes forming an electrode and coating the electrode with a n-mer solution. The n-mer coated electrode is treated by heat, ultraviolet, or cross linking agents to polymerize the n-mer and form an ion exchange material that covers at least some of the electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
• H01M 4/88 - Processes of manufacture
• H01M 8/1004 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by membrane-electrode assemblies [MEA]

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a battery cell includes forming an electrode and coating the electrode with a n-mer solution. The n-mer coated electrode is treated by heat, ultraviolet, or cross linking agents to polymerize the n-mer and form an ion exchange material that covers at least some of the electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/1397 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Goods & Services

Batteries; fuel cells; auxiliary power units for supplying electrical power; energy storage systems composed of batteries, inverters, control systems, electronic devices and recorded software for the operation and performance of energy storage systems.

Goods & Services

(1) Batteries, namely, electric storage batteries, general purpose batteries, alkaline batteries, solar batteries; fuel cells; uninterruptible power supply (UPS); energy storage systems consisting of electric storage batteries, power inverters, and electronic circuits.

Abstract

A rechargeable battery cell includes an electrode and an ion exchange material arranged to define an interpenetrating interface with at least a portion of the electrode. Providing an interpenetration interface in intimate contact can include completely or partially embedding the electrode in the ion exchange material, or alternatively, surrounding the electrode or discrete portions of the electrode with a thin film of ion exchange material. In one embodiment, electrodes can be particles fully or partially embedded, coated with, or partially contacting ion exchange material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/24 - Electrodes for alkaline accumulators
• H01M 4/30 - Pressing
• H01M 10/30 - Nickel accumulators
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Goods & Services

Auxiliary power units for supplying electrical power Batteries; Fuel Cells; energy storage systems composed of batteries, inverters, control systems, electronic devices in the nature of computer hardware and recorded software for the operation and performance of energy storage systems