Battery cell having edge support and method of making the same

Details Battery cell having edge support and method of making the same Battery cell having edge support and method of making the same

2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Kalafut, Stephen J. (Department: 1745)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Current producing cell, elements, subcombinations and...

Separator, retainer or spacer insulating structure

C429S142000, C429S162000, C429S185000, C029S623100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06946218

ABSTRACT:
The present invention, a cell layer edge support, provides longer battery cell life while minimizing the possibility of shorts within the cell. More specifically, an edge support layer is positioned around at least a portion of the smaller electrode, either the anode or the cathode, in the cell to define a supporting perimeter comparable to the perimeter of the larger electrode. The support layer generally comprises a polymeric material which helps to absorb pressures exerted on the cell layers during packaging. The anode, cathode, support layer and a separator layer placed between the anode and the cathode may be joined to form a battery. Preferably, a plurality of cells having the support layer may be joined to form a higher energy, longer life battery.

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