Patents by Inventor Donna L. Lubin

Donna L. Lubin 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).

  • Electrochemical cell having electrode additives
    Patent number: 6203943
    Abstract: An alkaline electrochemical cell having a barium compound additive in the anode according to one embodiment, and in both the anode and the cathode according to another embodiment. The anode of the present invention comprises an active anode material such as zinc, and an anode additive comprising a barium compound, such as barium sulfate in the amount of up to 8% by weight of active anode materials. According to another embodiment, the cathode of the electrochemical cell comprises an active cathode material, such as manganese dioxide, and also has an additive comprising a barium compound, such as barium sulfate. The anode and cathode of the present invention are particularly adapted for use in an electrochemical cell having an alkaline electrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne B. Bennett, Donna L. Lubin