Patents Examined by Monique Will
  • Anode compositions having an elastomeric binder and an adhesion promoter
    Patent number: 7341804
    Abstract: An anode composition that includes an elastomeric polymer binder, a plurality of electrochemically active metal particles dispersed in the binder, an electrically conductive diluent, and an adhesion promoter that promotes adhesion among the particles, the diluent, and the binder. Also featured are lithium ion batteries featuring anodes made from these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Leif Christensen