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  • Method and apparatus for amplitude limiting battery temperature spikes
    Patent number: 7893659
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing heat generated by a battery to reduce the amplitude of a temperature excursion to enhance safety in temperature critical applications, such as in implantable medical devices. The apparatus employs a heat absorber (38) closely thermally coupled to the battery (30). The heat absorber includes heat-absorbing material preferably exhibiting an endothermic phase change at a temperature below that produced by the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Quallion LLC
    Inventors: Hisashi Tsukamoto, David Skinlo, Clay Kishiyama, Joanna Dodd