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  • THERMAL BATTERY CATHODE MATERIALS CONTAINING NICKEL DISULFIDE AND BATTERIES INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20110318624
    Abstract: A cathode material includes a primary active cathode material and an amount of NiS2. Primary batteries (e.g., thermal batteries) can be provided that contain such a cathode material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: EAGLEPICHER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Geoffrey SWIFT, Charles LAMB, Jim FERRARO
  • Thermal battery cathode materials containing nickel disulfide and batteries including same
    Patent number: 8652674
    Abstract: A cathode material includes a primary active cathode material and an amount of NiS2. Primary batteries (e.g., thermal batteries) can be provided that contain such a cathode material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Eaglepicher Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Geoffrey Swift, Charles Lamb, Jim Ferraro
  • COMPOSITE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL HAVING IMPROVED POWER CHARACTERISTICS, AND SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY MODULE, AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140356715
    Abstract: Provided is a composite cathode active material including layered lithium manganese oxide and lithium-containing metal oxide. Also, the present invention provides a secondary battery, a battery module, and a battery pack which have improved power characteristics by including the composite cathode active material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Min Hee Lee, Jung Hwan Park, Ki Young Kwon
  • SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING IMPROVED SAFETY
    Publication number: 20130273427
    Abstract: Disclosed is a secondary battery comprising an electrode assembly including a cathode, an anode and a separator interposed between the cathode and the anode, the secondary battery comprising a moisture scavenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: SooHyun LIM, Jihyun KIM, Tae Jin PARK
  • CATHODE FOR SODIUM-METAL HALIDE BATTERY, BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME, METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140030596
    Abstract: A cathode for a sodium-metal halide battery, wherein the cathode comprises a metal microwire. Embodiments of the present invention also relate to a battery comprising a cathode for a sodium-metal halide battery wherein the cathode comprises a metal microwire, and methods for preparing the same and use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Huiqing Wu, Michael Alan Vallance
  • POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL COMPOSITION FOR LITHIUM BATTERY, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20150010824
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a positive active material for a lithium battery, a method of preparing the same, and a lithium battery including the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a positive active material having excellent high-capacity and thermal stability, a method of preparing the same, and a lithium battery including the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Yang-Kook SUN, Byung-Chun PARK
  • Battery unit
    Publication number: 20080241666
    Abstract: A battery unit has a plurality of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries connected in series, wherein at least two types of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (A1), (B1a) having different potentials at which lithium is released from the positive electrode active material and at which the electrical resistance in the battery increases during charge are connected in series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Yasunori Baba, Naoki Imachi, Shin Fujitani
  • Non-sintered type positive electrode for alkaline storage battery and alkaline storage battery
    Publication number: 20010033968
    Abstract: A metal nitride is added as the conductivity-imparting component to a positive electrode for alkaline storage battery, which contains the active material comprising nickel hydroxide as the main component to provide alkaline storage batteries having the good cycle characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Hiroshi Nishiyama, Hidekatsu Izumi, Hiroyuki Sakamoto, Yoichi Izumi
  • NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20120028106
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is provided. The battery comprises a positive electrode includes a lithium-nickel complex oxide, a negative electrode includes a lithium-titanium complex oxide and a lithium-containing phosphorous oxide, and a nonaqueous electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Hidesato SARUWATARI, Norio Takami, Hiroki Inagaki
  • Battery assembly for battery powered portable devices
    Patent number: 8345420
    Abstract: A battery assembly includes at least a plurality of battery cells that includes at least a first and a second battery cell each attached to a distributed battery monitoring unit, the second battery cell being associated with an external circuit, the second battery cell connected to a battery management unit (BMU) by way of a pre-formed battery contact shaped to accommodate the external circuit. The plurality of battery cells are electrically connected to at least the BMU such that each of the plurality of battery cells are substantially aligned with each other thereby preserving a battery profile corresponding to unconnected battery cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen R. McClure, Scott J. Hagadone, Sheba Devan, Val Valentine
  • Cathode material for lithium secondary battery, and lithium secondary battery containing same
    Patent number: 10050261
    Abstract: Provided are a cathode material for a lithium secondary battery, and a lithium secondary battery containing the same. The cathode material for a lithium secondary battery comprises: a cathode active material, which is a lithium-transition metal oxide, and a lithium phosphate layer coated on a surface of the cathode active material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA COOPERATION GROUP OF SEJONG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Seungtaek Myung, Changheum Jo
  • Restoration of nickel-cadmium batteries
    Patent number: 4229508
    Abstract: The invention resides in a process for restoration of nickel-cadmium batteries which are rechargeable. The battery is submersed in boiling water and is maintained therein for a period of time of approximately 15 to 20 minutes. The battery is removed from the boiling water and is immediately cooled to approximately room temperature. Preferably such cooling is effected by submersion of the battery in water at a temperature of from 45.degree. to 50.degree. F. in which water bath the battery is permitted to cool for a period of approximately 20 minutes. The battery is then in condition for electrical recharging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1980
    Inventor: George K. Mussler
  • High-Power Battery
    Publication number: 20090042101
    Abstract: A method of forming battery electrodes with high specific surface and thin layers of active material is disclosed. The method enables low series resistance and high battery power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Donald L. McGervey, Paul T. Szozdowski, Gerhard E. Welsch
  • METHOD OF PREPARING POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY PREPARED BY USING THE METHOD, AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130266868
    Abstract: Provided are a method of preparing a positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery that includes: forming a positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery precursor by mixing at least one of a nickel source, a cobalt source, and a manganese source with a carbon source and a solvent; and mixing the active material precursor for a rechargeable lithium battery and a lithium source followed by heat treatment, a positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery prepared in the method, and a rechargeable lithium battery including the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Yang-Kook Sun, Hyo-Jin Kim
  • POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR A RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140287312
    Abstract: A positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery and a rechargeable lithium battery including the same, the positive active material comprising a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1: LiaNixCoyMnzMwO2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Jin CHOI, Sung-Hoon KIM, Dong-Hwan YU, Young-Soo JUNG, Ji-Yong LEE
  • NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK
    Publication number: 20140272551
    Abstract: In general, according to one embodiment, there is provided a nonaqueous electrolyte battery. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery includes a positive electrode containing a lithium nickel cobalt manganese composite oxide, and a negative electrode containing a spinel-type lithium titanium composite oxide, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery satisfies the formula (1) (0.92C?<C??1.00C?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Hidesato SARUWATARI, Masanori TANAKA, Dai YAMAMOTO, Kazuya KURIYAMA
  • POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL PRECURSOR FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, METHOD OF PREPARING POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY USING THE SAME, AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE PREPARED POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY
    Publication number: 20130183585
    Abstract: Provided are a positive active material precursor for a rechargeable lithium battery including a metal oxide represented by Chemical Formula 1, a positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery that is obtained by using the positive active material precursor for a rechargeable lithium battery and includes a compound represented by a Chemical Formula 2, and a rechargeable lithium battery including the positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: INDSUTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION HANYANG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yang-Kook Sun, Hyo-Jin Kim
  • Nickel hydroxide electrode for alkaline storage battery and akaline storage battery
    Publication number: 20030104277
    Abstract: A nickel hydroxide electrode for an alkaline storage battery comprises titanium hydroxide formed on the surface of nickel hydroxide as a main active material impregnated into pores of a porous sintered substrate. An alkaline storage battery comprises a negative electrode and the nickel hydroxide electrode as a positive electrode. The alkaline storage battery provides a high discharge capacity even if the battery is charged under a high temperature atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Mitsunori Tokuda, Takeshi Ogasawara, Mutsumi Yano, Shin Fujitani
  • Battery
    Patent number: 9647246
    Abstract: A battery includes: a cylindrical battery case; and an electrode body disposed in the battery case, and including a positive plate, a negative plate, and a separator disposed between the positive plate and the negative plate. A spacer formed of a dense body and an electrolyte storage space storing an electrolyte are provided between the electrode body and the battery case on one end or both ends of the battery case in an axial direction of the electrode body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: GS Yuasa International Ltd.
    Inventors: Manabu Kanemoto, Daisuke Okuda, Mitsuhiro Kodama, Tadashi Kakeya, Hideto Watanabe
  • NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY
    Publication number: 20140272552
    Abstract: In general, according to one embodiment, there is provided a nonaqueous electrolyte battery. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery includes an electrode group containing a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte held in the electrode group. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery satisfies the following relation (1): ?0.07?(DA?DC)×S/B?0.05.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Masanori TANAKA, Hidesato Saruwatari, Kazuya Kuriyama