Patents by Inventor Robert M. Janmey
Robert M. Janmey has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10164306Abstract: An electrochemical battery cell is provided having a housing formed by a can and a cup, with a sealing gasket disposed therebetween. First and second electrodes and electrolyte are disposed within the housing. The cup has a peripheral wall and a cup edge portion that extends inward, away from the can wall at angle less than 180° relative to a longitudinal axis of the cell housing. The gasket likewise has a base that extends inward, and a surface of the cup edge portion is sealingly engaged with the gasket base.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Energizer Brands, LLCInventors: Jeremy L. Allen, Robert M. Janmey
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Patent number: 9966643Abstract: An electrochemical battery cell is provided having a housing formed by a can and a cup, with a sealing gasket disposed therebetween. First and second electrodes and electrolyte are disposed within the housing. The first electrode is provided in an electrode assembly that is bonded to the can in an air diffusion region to prevent doming of the electrode assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Energizer Brands, LLCInventors: Jeremy L. Allen, Robert M. Janmey
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Publication number: 20150222000Abstract: An electrochemical battery cell is provided having a housing formed by a can and a cup, with a sealing gasket disposed therebetween. First and second electrodes and electrolyte are disposed within the housing. The first electrode is provided in an electrode assembly that is bonded to the can in an air diffusion region to prevent doming of the electrode assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Jeremy L. Allen, Robert M. Janmey
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Publication number: 20150140456Abstract: An electrochemical battery cell is provided having a housing formed by a can and a cup, with a sealing gasket disposed therebetween. First and second electrodes and electrolyte are disposed within the housing. The cup has a peripheral wall and a cup edge portion that extends inward, away from the can wall at angle less than 180° relative to a longitudinal axis of the cell housing. The gasket likewise has a base that extends inward, and a surface of the cup edge portion is sealingly engaged with the gasket base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Jeremy L. Allen, Robert M. Janmey
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Patent number: 7972718Abstract: A fluid consuming battery (10) is provided with a fluid regulating system (50) for regulating fluid entry into the battery. The battery (10) includes a fluid consuming cell (20) having a cell housing with fluid entry ports for the passage of a fluid into the cell housing. A first fluid consuming electrode and a second electrode are disposed within the cell housing. The fluid regulating system (50) includes a valve having a moving plate (66) disposed adjacent to a fixed plate (62). The moving plate and fixed plate both have fluid entry ports (68, 64) that align in an open valve position and are misaligned in a closed valve position. The fluid regulating system (50) also includes an actuator that may include one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) components (82a, 82b) for moving the moving plate (66) relative to the fixed plate (62) to open and close the valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: John C. Bailey, Richard A. Langan, Steven D. Jones, Robert M. Janmey, James P. Campbell, John M. Somerville, Oliver W. Burstall
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Patent number: 7858226Abstract: A fluid consuming battery (10) is provided with a fluid regulating system (50) for regulating fluid entry into the battery. The battery (10) includes a fluid consuming cell (20) having a cell housing with fluid entry ports for the passage of a fluid into the cell housing. A first fluid consuming electrode and a second electrode are disposed within the cell housing. The fluid regulating system (50) includes a valve having a moving plate (66) disposed adjacent to a fixed plate (62). The moving plate and fixed plate both have fluid entry ports (68, 64) that align in an open valve position and are misaligned in a closed valve position. The fluid regulating system (50) also includes an actuator that may include one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) components (82a, 82b) for moving the moving plate (66) relative to the fixed plate (62) to open and close the valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Langan, John C. Bailey, Robert M. Janmey, Michael J. Brandon, II, Martin S. Goodchild, Jean-Francois Audebert
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Patent number: 7855006Abstract: A fluid consuming battery (10) is provided with a fluid regulating system (50) for regulating fluid entry into the battery. The battery (10) includes a fluid consuming cell (20) having a cell housing with fluid entry ports for the passage of a fluid into the cell housing. A first fluid consuming electrode and a second electrode are disposed within the cell housing. The fluid regulating system (50) includes a valve having a moving plate (66) disposed adjacent to a fixed plate (62). The moving plate and fixed plate both have fluid entry ports (68, 64) that align in an open valve position and are misaligned in a closed valve position. The fluid regulating system (50) also includes an actuator that may include one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) components (82a, 82b) for moving the moving plate (66) relative to the fixed plate (62) to open and close the valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: James X. Wu, Robert M. Janmey, Richard A. Langan
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Patent number: 7833649Abstract: A fluid consuming battery (10) is provided with a fluid regulating system (50) for regulating fluid entry into the battery. The battery (10) includes a fluid consuming cell (20) having a cell housing with fluid entry ports for the passage of a fluid into the cell housing. A first fluid consuming electrode and a second electrode are disposed within the cell housing. The fluid regulating system (50) includes a valve having a moving plate (66) disposed adjacent to a fixed plate (62). The moving plate and fixed plate both have fluid entry ports (68, 64) that align in an open valve position and are misaligned in a closed valve position. The fluid regulating system (50) also includes an actuator that may include one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) components (82a, 82b) for moving the moving plate (66) relative to the fixed plate (62) to open and close the valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven D. Jones, James P. Campbell, Robert M. Janmey
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Patent number: 7816026Abstract: A fluid consuming battery and method are provided for reducing electrode doming and providing an adequate sealed closure to the battery housing. The battery includes a cell housing having first and second housing components and at least one fluid entry port through a side of the cell housing for the passage of a fluid. The battery also has a gasket disposed between the first and second housing components. A first electrode is disposed within the cell housing in electrical contact with the first housing component and a second air electrode is provided in an electrode assembly disposed within the cell housing in electrical contact with the second housing component. The electrode assembly includes a first peripheral portion that is pre-compressed relative to a middle portion. The gasket has first and second extensions that bias against interior surfaces, and the second extension is radially inwards of an angled outward recess in the can.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Janmey
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Patent number: 7740976Abstract: A fluid consuming battery (10) is provided with a fluid regulating system (50) for regulating fluid entry into the battery. The battery (10) includes a fluid consuming cell (20) having a cell housing with fluid entry ports for the passage of a fluid into the cell housing. A first fluid consuming electrode and a second electrode are disposed within the cell housing. The fluid regulating system (50) includes a valve having a moving plate (66) disposed adjacent to a fixed plate (62). The moving plate and fixed plate both have fluid entry ports (68, 64) that align in an open valve position and are misaligned in a closed valve position. The fluid regulating system (50) also includes an actuator that may include one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) components (82a, 82b) for moving the moving plate (66) relative to the fixed plate (62) to open and close the valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Langan, John M. Somerville, Michael J. Brandon, II, Robert M. Janmey, Jean-Francois Audebert
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Patent number: 7704632Abstract: An electrochemical cell with a vent assembly that reliably prevents resealing of a vented seal member is provided. The vent assembly seals the end of a container that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a separator located between the first and second electrodes and an electrolyte in contact with the electrodes and separator. The seal member includes a diaphragm with a hinge along one edge and a vent along another edge. The hinge and vent are located so that, relative to the longitudinal axis of the vent assembly, the hinge is closer to the vent than to the cell's terminal cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Janmey
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Publication number: 20090181287Abstract: An electrochemical cell with a vent assembly that reliably prevents resealing of a vented seal member is provided. The vent assembly seals the end of a container that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a separator located between the first and second electrodes and an electrolyte in contact with the electrodes and separator. The seal member includes a diaphragm with a hinge along one edge and a vent along another edge. The hinge and vent are located so that, relative to the longitudinal axis of the vent assembly, the hinge is closer to the vent than to the cell's terminal cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventor: Robert M. Janmey
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Patent number: 7527891Abstract: An electrochemical cell with a vent assembly that reliably prevents resealing of a vented seal member is provided. The vent assembly seals the end of a container that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a separator located between the first and second electrodes and an electrolyte in contact with the electrodes and separator. The seal member includes a diaphragm with a hinge along one edge and a vent along another edge. The hinge and vent are located so that, relative to the longitudinal axis of the vent assembly, the hinge is closer to the vent than to the cell's terminal cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Janmey
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Publication number: 20080254330Abstract: A fluid consuming battery (10) is provided with a fluid regulating system (50) for regulating fluid entry into the battery. The battery (10) includes a fluid consuming cell (20) having a cell housing with fluid entry ports for the passage of a fluid into the cell housing. A first fluid consuming electrode and a second electrode are disposed within the cell housing. The fluid regulating system (50) includes a valve having a moving plate (66) disposed adjacent to a fixed plate (62). The moving plate and fixed plate both have fluid entry ports (68, 64) that align in an open valve position and are misaligned in a closed valve position. The fluid regulating system (50) also includes an actuator that may include one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) components (82a, 82b) for moving the moving plate (66) relative to the fixed plate (62) to open and close the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Steven D. Jones, James P. Campbell, Robert M. Janmey
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Publication number: 20080076024Abstract: A fluid consuming battery and method are provided for reducing electrode doming and providing an adequate sealed closure to the battery housing. The battery includes a cell housing having first and second housing components and at least one fluid entry port through a side of the cell housing for the passage of a fluid. The battery also has a gasket disposed between the first and second housing components. A first electrode is disposed within the cell housing in electrical contact with the first housing component and a second air electrode is provided in an electrode assembly disposed within the cell housing in electrical contact with the second housing component. The electrode assembly includes a first peripheral portion that is compressed relative to a middle portion prior to assembling the first and second housing components together and closing the cell housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventor: Robert M. Janmey
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Publication number: 20080075995Abstract: A fluid consuming battery and method are provided for reducing electrode doming and providing an adequate sealed closure to the battery housing. The battery includes a cell housing having first and second housing components and at least one fluid entry port through a side of the cell housing for the passage of a fluid. The battery also has a gasket disposed between the first and second housing components. A first electrode is disposed within the cell housing in electrical contact with the first housing component and a second air electrode is provided in an electrode assembly disposed within the cell housing in electrical contact with the second housing component. The electrode assembly includes a first peripheral portion that is pre-compressed relative to a middle portion. The gasket has first and second extensions that bias against interior surfaces, and the second extension is radially inwards of an angled outward recess in the can.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventor: Robert M. Janmey
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Patent number: 6936079Abstract: A process for assembling an electrochemical cell that utilizes an electrode containment shield to prevent internal electrical short circuits that are caused by fragments of a frangible electrode coming into contact with the battery's opposing electrode. The shield, which may be secured to the current collector, is particularly useful with low volume seals that do not support the separator.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Janmey
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Patent number: 6828061Abstract: An electrochemical cell with a separator having a reinforced edge that provides structural rigidity to the separator after it has been contacted by the cell's electrolyte. The reinforced edge extends beyond the interface between the cell's electrodes and serves to contain fragmented pieces from one of the cell's electrodes that may become dislodged when the cell is dropped.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Janmey
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Patent number: 6733917Abstract: A pressurized container with a vent assembly that reliably prevents resealing of a vented seal member is provided. In one embodiment, the vent assembly seals the end of a container that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a separator located between the first and second electrodes and an electrolyte in contact with the electrodes and separator. The seal member includes at least two protrusions on the surface of the seal member. The protrusions define and maintain a gap between the cover and seal member after the seal member has ruptured thereby allowing pressure within the container to be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventor: Robert M. Janmey
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Publication number: 20040043286Abstract: An electrochemical cell with a vent assembly that reliably prevents resealing of a vented seal member is provided. The vent assembly seals the end of a container that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a separator located between the first and second electrodes and an electrolyte in contact with the electrodes and separator. The seal member includes a diaphragm with a hinge along one edge and a vent along another edge. The hinge and vent are located so that, relative to the longitudinal axis of the vent assembly, the hinge is closer to the vent than to the cell's terminal cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventor: Robert M. Janmey