Abstract: The electrochemical cell of the instant invention includes a case having a gas outlet, one or more positive electrodes positioned within the case, one or more negative electrodes positioned within the case electrode separators positioned between the positive and negative electrodes, electrolyte positioned within the case, and a pressure vent for releasing internal pressure occurring in the case to the surrounding atmosphere.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 8, 1993
Date of Patent:
November 2, 1993
Assignee:
Ovonic Battery Company, Inc.
Inventors:
Kevin Dean, Arthur Holland, Donn Fillmore