Patents by Inventor Daniel D. Michels

Daniel D. Michels 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).

  • Method for making an electrochemical cell
    Patent number: 5455123
    Abstract: A method for making a primary cell comprising a lithium anode and an iodine containing cathode. The cell is first subjected to a preliminary conditioning at a predetermined time/temperature to effect a reduction in the impedance of the cell followed by cell discharge of at least 2 mAh per cm.sup.2 of the lithium anode surface prior to use or extended storage of the cell. The resulting primary cell has reduced variation in cell voltage and resistance and slower and more consistent self-discharge characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Helgeson, Craig L. Schmidt, Bernard F. Heller, Daniel D. Michels