Patents by Inventor George F. Nordblom

George F. Nordblom 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 of producing battery and electrolytic cell electrodes
    Patent number: 4358892
    Abstract: A composite electrode having a structural electrode member with at least a portion of one surface of the electrode member constructed from a continuous matrix of an anodically passivatable metal infiltrated by a metal capable of forming an electroconductive oxide and having the infiltrating metal at the electrode surface oxidized such that an electric current path is provided through the oxidized surface of the matrix metal. In one embodiment the matrix metal is an electrochemical valve metal, e.g., titanium and the infiltrating metal is lead. Applications for the composite electrode include battery grids and electrochemical processing electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1982
    Assignees: The International Nickel Company, Inc., ESB Corporation
    Inventors: Pierre P. Turillon, Michael N. Hull, George F. Nordblom
  • Battery and electrolytic cell electrodes
    Patent number: 4297421
    Abstract: A composite electrode having a structural electrode member with at least a portion of one surface of the electrode member constructed from a continuous matrix of an anodically passivatable metal infiltrated by a metal capable of forming an electroconductive oxide and having the infiltrating metal at the electrode surface oxidized such that an electric current path is provided through the oxidized surface of the matrix metal. In one embodiment the matrix metal is an electrochemical valve metal, e.g., titanium and the infiltrating metal is lead.Applications for the composite electrode include battery grids and electrochemical processing electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1981
    Assignee: The International Nickel Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre P. Turillon, Michael N. Hull, George F. Nordblom
  • Process for bipolar electrode support structures
    Patent number: 4178216
    Abstract: A bipolar electrode support structure for use in a lead acid battery is constituted by a porous matrix of valve metal, impregnated with lead or a lead alloy, and is provided on at least one surface thereof with a rim-portion at which little or no lead is exposed. The rim-portion is used to maintain an electrolyte-tight seal in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1979
    Assignee: The International Nickel Company, Inc.
    Inventors: George F. Nordblom, Pierre P. Turillon, Ernest L. Huston, Stephan L. Keresztes
  • Bipolar electrode support structures
    Patent number: 4124746
    Abstract: A bipolar electrode support structure for use in a lead acid battery is constituted by a porous matrix of valve metal, impregnated with lead or a lead alloy, and is provided on at least one surface thereof with a rim-portion at which little or no lead is exposed. The rim-portion is used to maintain an electrolyte-tight seal in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1978
    Assignee: The International Nickel Company, Inc.
    Inventors: George F. Nordblom, Pierre P. Turillon, Ernest L. Huston, Stephan L. Keresztes