Patents Assigned to Renata AG
  • Publication number: 20230178829
    Abstract: A button battery (1?,1?) that includes a sealing assembly, having one of the terminals (9) of the battery, an electrically insulating portion (17) and a circumferential wall portion (15). The insulating portion (17) forms a hermetic bond with the terminal (9) and with the wall portion (15). The sealing assembly is receptacle-shaped and one or more components of the battery such as the anode (8), the separator sheet (7) and the cathode (3) may be inserted in the receptacle shape prior to assembling the battery. The wall portion (15) forms a part of the second terminal and is attached to the remainder of the second terminal by a circumferential weld seam (16). The battery may be produced by inserting one or more components of the battery into the sealing assembly and attaching the wall portion (15) of the sealing assembly to the remainder (2,2?) of the second terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: RENATA AG
    Inventors: Han WU, Pascal Maire, Xiaojun Wang, Artur Schick, Marco Gerber, Beat Steiger, Oussama EL Baradai
  • Publication number: 20230148394
    Abstract: An electrically conductive holder (1?) for holding a tablet electrode (4) of a button battery (11?) pressed into the holder. The holder includes a bottom portion (3) and at least three supports (20) protruding outward from the bottom portion, the supports being positioned along the circumference of the holder so that the holder is supported by the supports. A wall portion (2) rises upward from the circumference of the bottom portion with the supports protruding from the bottom portion in the direction opposite the wall portion. Also, an assembly including the holder (1?) and a battery electrode tablet (4) pressed into the holder, and to a button battery (11?) including the assembly, and a method for producing a holder/tablet assembly by a compression process that uses a stamp (6?) provided with depressions (22) configured for deforming the bottom portion (3) of the holder during the compression process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: RENATA AG
    Inventors: Pascal Häring, Han Wu
  • Patent number: 11460815
    Abstract: A battery-operated wristwatch includes a watch case, two strap parts and a clasp, wherein a battery housing including a battery is integrated in the clasp. One of the strap parts includes power transmission wires. The battery housing is coupled to the power transmission strap part by a first coupling that allows the transmission of a power signal. Likewise, the power transmission strap part is coupled to the watch case by a second coupling that allows the transmission of the power signal from the battery to the watch case. Particular embodiments are related to a watch provided with a deployable clasp comprising clasp portions which can be folded together, and wherein the battery housing is attached to one of the clasp portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Renata AG
    Inventors: Remo Frey, Pascal Haering
  • Publication number: 20220231320
    Abstract: A cell includes a case designed to form a housing, an assembly of stacked electrodes placed inside the housing and including one or more units each having a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator between the positive and negative electrodes and an electrolyte. The assembly is held together, and at least each negative electrode of the one or more units includes one or more notches, vertically aligned along the height of the assembly so to design a substantially flat contact surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Renata AG
    Inventors: Xiaojun WANG, Remo FREY, Pascal HAERING
  • Publication number: 20220223986
    Abstract: A cell includes a metal case having a positive side and a negative side designed to form a housing, an assembly of stacked electrodes placed inside the housing and including one or more units each having a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a separator between the positive and negative electrodes, wherein the positive electrodes of the one or more units are electrically connected together to form a positive terminal and the negative electrodes of the one or more units are electrically connected together to form a negative terminal, the positive terminal being folded substantially vertically towards the positive side of the case and the negative terminal being folded substantially vertically towards the negative side of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Renata AG
    Inventors: Xiaojun WANG, Remo FREY, Pascal HAERING
  • Publication number: 20220209363
    Abstract: A multilayer (200) for a lithium-ion battery having a structure including at least a polyolefin based substrate layer (204) forming the inner layer of the multilayer separator (200); a resin layer (203) stacked on both surface of the polyolefin substrate layer (204), the resin layer (203) being formed from a polyolefin; a cellulose fibers based outer layer (202) stacked on the surface of each resin layer (203).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Renata AG
    Inventors: Oussama EL BARADAI, Pascal HAERING
  • Publication number: 20220190412
    Abstract: An electrically conductive holder is provided that is suitable for receiving a tablet electrode of a button battery. The holder includes a bottom portion to be fitted coaxially within terminal of a button battery. The holder further includes an upstanding wall portion. The bottom portion is flat and provided with a plurality of apertures through the complete thickness of the bottom portion. At least one group of apertures is distributed at regular angular intervals around the center of the bottom portion, spanning 360°. The strips of solid material of the bottom portion between two adjacent apertures are preferable narrow compared to the dimensions of the adjacent apertures so as to provide a mechanical support for the tablet electrode while also being able to deform under the influence of a volumetric expansion of the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Renata AG
    Inventors: Pascal HAERING, Han WU, Remo FREY
  • Patent number: 11349169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to multilayer packaging structure (10) for a thin film battery (5) wherein a metal layer (14) is sandwiched between a first layer (11) and a second layer (12). A first opening (21) is arranged in the first layer (11) such that a first portion (24) of the metal layer (14) associated with the first opening (21) is exposed and is configured to be able to be in electrical contact with a current collector of the thin film battery (5). A second opening (22) is arranged in the second layer (12) such that a second portion (25) of the metal layer (14) associated with the second opening (22) is exposed and is configured to be able to be electrically connected to an external circuitry. The invention further relates to a method (30) for manufacturing of the multilayer packaging structure (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: RENATA AG
    Inventors: Oussama El Baradai, Pascal Haering
  • Publication number: 20210249718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to multilayer packaging structure (10) for a thin film battery (5) wherein a metal layer (14) is sandwiched between a first layer (11) and a second layer (12). A first opening (21) is arranged in the first layer (11) such that a first portion (24) of the metal layer (14) associated with the first opening (21) is exposed and is configured to be able to be in electrical contact with a current collector of the thin film battery (5). A second opening (22) is arranged in the second layer (12) such that a second portion (25) of the metal layer (14) associated with the second opening (22) is exposed and is configured to be able to be electrically connected to an external circuitry. The invention further relates to a method (30) for manufacturing of the multilayer packaging structure (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: RENATA AG
    Inventors: Oussama EL BARADAI, Pascal HAERING
  • Patent number: 11005132
    Abstract: A cell, in particular a button cell, and to a method for manufacturing such a cell, the method includes providing a first part and a second part intended to respectively form the lid and the cup of the housing, the first part including an edge area with a zone inclined or perpendicular with respect to a center axis of the housing; applying a layer of adhesive on the edge area of the first part; then inserting the first part into an open end of the second part, the layer of adhesive on the edge area being finally turned towards the open end of the second part; closing the housing by bending an upper portion of the side wall on the zone of the edge area provided with the layer of adhesive, and curing the layer of adhesive to form an adhesive joint sealing the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Renata AG
    Inventors: Burhan Yildiz, Daniel Bleyer, Pascal Haering
  • Patent number: 10892447
    Abstract: A cell, in particular a button cell, and to a method for manufacturing such a cell, the method includes providing a first part and a second part intended to respectively form the lid and the cup of the housing, the first part including an edge area with a zone inclined or perpendicular with respect to a center axis of the housing; applying a layer of adhesive on the edge area of the first part; then inserting the first part into an open end of the second part, the layer of adhesive on the edge area being finally turned towards the open end of the second part; closing the housing by bending an upper portion of the side wall on the zone of the edge area provided with the layer of adhesive, and curing the layer of adhesive to form an adhesive joint sealing the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Renata AG
    Inventors: Burhan Yildiz, Daniel Bleyer, Pascal Haering
  • Publication number: 20200301372
    Abstract: A battery-operated wristwatch includes a watch case, two strap parts and a clasp, wherein a battery housing including a battery is integrated in the clasp. One of the strap parts includes power transmission wires. The battery housing is coupled to the power transmission strap part by a first coupling that allows the transmission of a power signal. Likewise, the power transmission strap part is coupled to the watch case by a second coupling that allows the transmission of the power signal from the battery to the watch case. Particular embodiments are related to a watch provided with a deployable clasp comprising clasp portions which can be folded together, and wherein the battery housing is attached to one of the clasp portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Renata AG
    Inventors: Remo FREY, Pascal HAERING
  • Publication number: 20200168854
    Abstract: A cell, in particular a button cell, and to a method for manufacturing such a cell, the method includes providing a first part and a second part intended to respectively form the lid and the cup of the housing, the first part including an edge area with a zone inclined or perpendicular with respect to a center axis of the housing; applying a layer of adhesive on the edge area of the first part; then inserting the first part into an open end of the second part, the layer of adhesive on the edge area being finally turned towards the open end of the second part; closing the housing by bending an upper portion of the side wall on the zone of the edge area provided with the layer of adhesive, and curing the layer of adhesive to form an adhesive joint sealing the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Renata AG
    Inventors: Burhan YILDIZ, Daniel Bleyer, Pascal Haering
  • Patent number: 10637037
    Abstract: A battery sealing device, including an upper pressing member, a polar rod, a battery cover plate, and a sealing member. The polar rod includes polar rod large and small ends, and a polar rod connecting plate. The upper pressing member includes an upper pressing through hole matched with the periphery of the polar rod large end. The battery cover plate includes a cover plate through hole; the polar rod large end penetrates through the upper pressing through hole and the cover plate through hole; the upper pressing member arranged above the battery cover plate. The sealing member includes an upper sealing element formed between the upper pressing member and the battery cover plate, an intermediate sealing element formed in the gap between the cover plate through hole and the polar rod large end, and a lower sealing element formed between the battery cover plate and the polar rod connecting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Renata AG
    Inventors: Mujian Li, Huiming Ge, Zhengzhong Lyu, Jincheng Liu
  • Patent number: 10486879
    Abstract: The invention relates to a blister pack (1) for a button battery, comprising a blister foil (4) designed to form at least one housing for receiving at least one button battery, and integral with a base (2). According to the invention, the blister pack comprises, between the base (2) and the blister foil (4), a reinforcing foil (6) which has inter alia a tensile strength of between 1,200 kg/cm2 and 3,100 kg/cm2according to the ASTM D 882 standard. Moreover, an orifice opening into the hosung is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Renata AG
    Inventors: Thomas Meier, Eric Weber, Urs Renggli
  • Patent number: 10367195
    Abstract: An electro-active material, including a mixture of a first component including at least a first compound of formula (I) LixMnOy and a second component including at least a second compound of formula (II) LixHyV3O8, wherein in formula (I): 0?x?2, 1?y?3, and 2?2y?x?5, and wherein in formula (II): 0?x?4.5, 0.01?y?2, and 0.01?x+y?6.5. The first compound is in the form of particles having a certain particle size and the second compound is in the form of nanoparticles having a certain particle size or nanofibers having certain dimensions. The first and second components are present in amounts of 1:99% to 99:1% by weight, and the mixture, upon being mechanically pressed in a range of 20 to 70 KN with a die, has a synergic effect of pressed density (SEPD) greater than 100%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Renata AG
    Inventors: Xiaojun Wang, Pascal Haering
  • Publication number: 20190214607
    Abstract: A cell, in particular a button cell, and to a method for manufacturing such a cell, the method includes providing a first part and a second part intended to respectively form the lid and the cup of the housing, the first part including an edge area with a zone inclined or perpendicular with respect to a center axis of the housing; applying a layer of adhesive on the edge area of the first part; then inserting the first part into an open end of the second part, the layer of adhesive on the edge area being finally turned towards the open end of the second part; closing the housing by bending an upper portion of the side wall on the zone of the edge area provided with the layer of adhesive, and curing the layer of adhesive to form an adhesive joint sealing the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: Renata AG
    Inventors: Burhan YILDIZ, Daniel BLEYER, Pascal HAERING
  • Publication number: 20180358605
    Abstract: A battery sealing device, including an upper pressing member, a polar rod, a battery cover plate, and a sealing member. The polar rod includes polar rod large and small ends, and a polar rod connecting plate. The upper pressing member includes an upper pressing through hole matched with the periphery of the polar rod large end. The battery cover plate includes a cover plate through hole; the polar rod large end penetrates through the upper pressing through hole and the cover plate through hole; the upper pressing member arranged above the battery cover plate. The sealing member includes an upper sealing element formed between the upper pressing member and the battery cover plate, an intermediate sealing element formed in the gap between the cover plate through hole and the polar rod large end, and a lower sealing element formed between the battery cover plate and the polar rod connecting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Renata AG
    Inventors: Mujian LI, Huiming GE
  • Publication number: 20180215520
    Abstract: The invention relates to a blister pack (1) for a button battery, comprising a blister foil (4) designed to form at least one housing for receiving at least one button battery, and integral with a base (2). According to the invention, the blister pack comprises, between the base (2) and the blister foil (4), a reinforcing foil (6) which has inter alia a tensile strength of between 1,200 kg/cm2 and 3,100 kg/cm2according to the ASTM D 882 standard. Moreover, an orifice opening into the hosung is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: Renata AG
    Inventors: Thomas MEIER, Eric WEBER, Urs RENGGLI
  • Patent number: 10033048
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a flat battery comprising a package formed by a cathode, an anode, and a separator layer sandwiched between the cathode and the anode, a sealing frame extending circumferentially around said package, a first current collector contacting the anode, and a second current collector contacting the cathode. The first and second current collectors each partly cover the sealing frame in a zone being adjacent to the package. According to the invention, the battery further comprises a first polymeric jacket layer being arranged on the first current collector and a second polymeric jacket layer being arranged on the second current collector, said first and second polymeric jacket layers extending circumferentially beyond the current collectors and beyond the sealing frame and being sealed together to form an outer jacket for the battery. Furthermore, the present invention also concerns a method to produce such a battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: RENATA AG
    Inventors: Han Wu, Stefan Pfrommer