Patents by Inventor Benoit Abiven

Benoit Abiven 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).

  • Battery comprising a plurality of cells, in particular lithium-ion cells, connected in series
    Patent number: 5644208
    Abstract: A battery comprises a plurality of cells, in particular lithium-ion cells, connected in series and having two external connection contacts constituting charging/discharging contacts. A switch between the cells, in the electrical circuit connecting them, is open when the battery is being charged and closed when the battery is being discharged. On either side of each switch is an external charging contact for connection to a separate charging circuit for each cell. Each charging/discharging contact also constitutes a charging contact for the cell that is directly connected to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Alcatel Mobile Phones
    Inventor: Benoit Abiven