Patents by Inventor Herschel D. Johnson

Herschel D. Johnson 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).

  • Cadmium electrode and cell having anti-agglomeration characteristics
    Patent number: 5248571
    Abstract: A cadmium electrode for use in a rechargeable cell employing an alkaline electrolyte is disclosed. The electrode includes an electrically conductive substrate supporting an electrochemically active cadmium material. In addition, an effective amount of a nonionic, water soluble glycoside-based surfactant is added to retard cadmium agglomeration during operation of the electrode. Finally, a process for making such an electrode is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: Gates Energy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy G. Rampel, Herschel D. Johnson